SFC 1: Genesis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Kanawakkamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanawakkamaki comes into the arena with She Swallowed It blaring out of the sound system. Lance Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kanawakkamaki
vs
Garcia

195 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
263 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Kanawakkamaki!
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, Lance Garcia!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Kanawakkamaki.

Kanawakkamaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kanawakkamaki wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kanawakkamaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kanawakkamaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Kanawakkamaki has control of the leg.
Kanawakkamaki is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kanawakkamaki is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Kanawakkamaki just wasn't active enough.

Kanawakkamaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kanawakkamaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Garcia working for a triangle but Kanawakkamaki defends it easily.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanawakkamaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki advances position into side control!
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Kanawakkamaki has control of the leg.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Kanawakkamaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia is trying to stand.
Kanawakkamaki prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Kanawakkamaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia is staying active underneath Kanawakkamaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia wants to sweep but Kanawakkamaki has passed to side control!
Kanawakkamaki is chipping away with strikes.
Garcia tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kanawakkamaki easily slips into full mount!

Kanawakkamaki looking for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is having none of it.
Kanawakkamaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcia hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia regains half guard.
Kanawakkamaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kanawakkamaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kanawakkamaki's back!
Garcia keeps control of the position as Kanawakkamaki tries to break free.
Kanawakkamaki is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanawakkamaki wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kanawakkamaki tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oooooh!!! Garcia has knocked Kanawakkamaki down with a huge combo! Garcia steps away and waves a wobbly Kanawakkamaki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Kanawakkamaki is rocked!

It looks like Hugh Kanawakkamaki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Kanawakkamaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia fails with the takedown

and Kanawakkamaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.
Garcia throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Garcia 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.

Garcia working for a triangle but Kanawakkamaki defends it easily.
Kanawakkamaki advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kanawakkamaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kanawakkamaki wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanawakkamaki is one step ahead there.
Kanawakkamaki wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanawakkamaki's guard.
Kanawakkamaki seems keen to control Garcia's posture.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki pulls Garcia in close to his closed guard and prevents Garcia from doing any damage or advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugh Kanawakkamaki wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Kanawakkamaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia is looking to control Kanawakkamaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kanawakkamaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is striking but Kanawakkamaki is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kanawakkamaki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kanawakkamaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Kanawakkamaki connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Kanawakkamaki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garcia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Kanawakkamaki maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanawakkamaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugh Kanawakkamaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Good shot there by Kanawakkamaki.
Lance Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Kanawakkamaki. Kanawakkamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanawakkamaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Lance Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanawakkamaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.

Garcia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kanawakkamaki's guard.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kanawakkamaki struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back!
Garcia is really stuck here.
Kanawakkamaki is not going to allow Garcia to sit and survive in this position.
Garcia wants to escape the position.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kanawakkamaki doesn't have the hooks in and Garcia manages to turn into his guard.
Kanawakkamaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Kanawakkamaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kanawakkamaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kanawakkamaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Kanawakkamaki keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kanawakkamaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garcia wants to sweep but Kanawakkamaki has passed to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kanawakkamaki off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control the action but Garcia just sinks the hooks in.
Garcia wants to control but Kanawakkamaki is keeping busy.
Kanawakkamaki holding both Garcia 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kanawakkamaki tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki staying busy and making it hard for Garcia to control.
Kanawakkamaki tries to escape the position.
Garcia is trying to stick to Kanawakkamaki's back but Kanawakkamaki is turning into Garcia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garcia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kanawakkamaki.

Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kanawakkamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Garcia working for a triangle but Kanawakkamaki defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Garcia!
Lance Garcia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julia Aranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Szumilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szumilas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amorphis "Skyforger". Robert Szumilas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Aranda
vs
Szumilas

195 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

162 cm
21
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julia Aranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Szumilas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aranda moves out of range of the body kick from Szumilas.
Aranda tries for a takedown but Szumilas circles away easily

and Szumilas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aranda won't be happy with that.
Aranda wants to control but Szumilas postures up.
Szumilas is working Aranda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aranda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Szumilas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szumilas advances nicely into full mount.

Szumilas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aranda has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aranda!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aranda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szumilas's head.
Szumilas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szumilas controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aranda trying to control but Szumilas is working from the bottom.
Szumilas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aranda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aranda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szumilas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Szumilas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aranda!
Aranda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aranda is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szumilas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Szumilas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aranda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Szumilas drops an elbow to the side of Aranda's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Szumilas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aranda is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szumilas with good strikes from the mount here!
Aranda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Szumilas working Aranda over with strikes here.
Aranda can't escape the position.
Szumilas working the ground and pound effectively.
Szumilas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aranda?
Aranda is desperately trying to improve his position but Szumilas has a good base and remains in mount.
Szumilas punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aranda is in a horrible position here. Szumilas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Szumilas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Szumilas with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Szumilas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aranda can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Szumilas working for a submission but Aranda is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aranda tries to lock up and control but Szumilas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aranda fails with the takedown

and Szumilas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aranda's guard now.

Szumilas has gone for a leg lock! Aranda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Szumilas's guard.
Aranda connects with a couple of short punches.
Szumilas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Szumilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szumilas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szumilas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szumilas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Szumilas has a closed guard, preventing Aranda from standing up.
Szumilas wants to stand but Aranda is controlling the position.
Aranda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szumilas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aranda wants to stand and escape but instead Szumilas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Aranda trying to control the position.
Szumilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Aranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szumilas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Szumilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aranda lands a decent shot there.
Aranda controls Szumilas momentarily but Szumilas frees himself.

Aranda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Szumilas defends well.
Szumilas postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szumilas preventing the sweep.
Szumilas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aranda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aranda trying to control the position.
Szumilas lands a couple of elbows.
Szumilas won't allow Aranda to get back to his feet.
Szumilas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Szumilas prevents Aranda from getting back to his feet.
Szumilas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szumilas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aranda's head.
Aranda wants to sweep here but Szumilas controlling him for the moment.
Aranda is working hard here to advance position.
Szumilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Szumilas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szumilas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Szumilas 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. This is the final round!

Aranda fails with the takedown

and Szumilas counters with a takedown into side control.
Aranda is looking for a sweep.
Szumilas working the ground and pound from side control.
Aranda tries to buck Szumilas off but Szumilas is having none of it.
Szumilas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Szumilas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aranda striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Robert Szumilas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Szumilas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Szumilas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Szumilas tries for a kimura but Aranda is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aranda taking a bit of punishment here - Szumilas scoring with strikes.
Szumilas cracks Aranda with a big elbow.

Szumilas swings around for an armbar but Aranda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Szumilas's guard.
Aranda tries to stand but Szumilas is controlling from the bottom.
Aranda wants to control from the top but Szumilas keeps moving.
Szumilas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szumilas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Szumilas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aranda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aranda throwing strikes but missing.
Aranda throwing strikes from guard but Szumilas blocks nicely.
Aranda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aranda wants to control from the top but Szumilas keeps moving.

Julia Aranda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Szumilas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aranda misses with a strike from the bottom.

Szumilas tries for a kimura but Aranda is defending well.
Aranda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aranda is looking to control Szumilas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aranda avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aranda tries to get to full guard but Szumilas has control of the leg.
Aranda trying to control but Szumilas postures up.
Szumilas is trying to control. Aranda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Aranda makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Szumilas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Julia Aranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Szumilas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aranda throws a knee to the head but misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Szumilas!
After winning the bout, Robert Szumilas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Richman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Richman
vs
Cote

173 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Richman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Cote!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cote.
Cote throws a lazy head kick
and Richman counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Cote gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Richman pushes Cote away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cote gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Richman is looking for a sweep.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Cote!
Post fight, an emotional Patrick Cote said 'That bitch can eat my ass!'.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Bourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Satan Is Real. Johny Bourke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with JR Adams's chin.

Adams
vs
Bourke

185 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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, JR Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Bourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Bourke is defending well.
Bourke pushes Adams off looking to stand but Adams dives back in and keeps control.
Adams prevents Bourke from improving his position.
Adams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adams controlling the action here.
Adams is thwarting Bourke's attempts to control the position.
Adams is nestled in close to Bourke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bourke is trying to control but can't.
Bourke is looking to escape.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bourke on the ground.
Bourke trying to control here.
Well, if Adams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bourke with a poor takedown

and Adams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams controls from within his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is controlling Bourke's posture.

We're going to have a standup here because JR Adams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Adams misses the shot to the body.

Bourke gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adams 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.

Bourke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bourke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Bourke is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourke looking to control.
Adams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adams won't allow Bourke to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johny Bourke was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bourke is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.

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

Bourke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Bourke looks winded!
Adams content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Bourke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Adams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adams stands up over Bourke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Bourke looking for subs off his back but Adams has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JR Adams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bourke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Adams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bourke is trying to pull guard but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Bourke jumps guard but Adams stands there with Bourke around his waist. Bourke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
JR Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Bourke.
Bourke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.

Adams breaks from the clinch.
Bourke shoots and misses

and Adams counters with a shoot takedown. Bourke fights it but they end up in guard.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourke is retaining full guard.
Adams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams content to stall in guard here.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams distracts Bourke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Adams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bourke is breathing heavily.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Adams is working Bourke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams stays in close to Bourke's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bourke is on top in guard.
Adams 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.
Bourke trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Bourke gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams postures up.
Adams chips away with some ground and pound.
Adams content to stall in guard here.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams won't allow Bourke to get back to his feet.
Bourke controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.

Bourke has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams is stalling in the full guard.
Adams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams landing with the ground and pound.
Bourke keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is stalling in the full guard.

Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bourke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Bourke's legs - danger averted.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bourke is keeping the position for now.
JR Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bourke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JR Adams dominated that second round.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bourke misses with a takedown attempt

and Adams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Adams wants to free his trapped foot but Bourke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bourke is trying to stand.
Adams lands strikes from half guard.
Bourke is trying to control but can't.
Bourke wants to get back to his feet.
Adams is nestled in close to Bourke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourke wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Bourke is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bourke trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johny Bourke was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bourke with a poor takedown

and Adams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bourke's guard now.
Bourke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bourke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Bourke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams is one step ahead there.
Adams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bourke is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Johny Bourke has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourke was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
JR Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Adams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bourke won't be happy with that.
JR Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Bourke.
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!
Adams 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 Bourke's shoulder. That is not cool.
Adams working the head with strikes.
Adams 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 Bourke's shoulder. That is not cool.
Adams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bourke for as long as he can get away with.
Adams working the head with strikes.
Adams just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourke can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of JR Adams.
Bourke tries for a takedown but Adams circles away easily

and Adams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bourke's guard.
Adams sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Bourke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.

Bourke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adams passes into half guard.
Adams content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Bourke defends it.

Bourke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adams in particular looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of JR Adams.
Bourke tries for a takedown but Adams circles away easily

and Adams counters with a shoot takedown. Bourke fights it but they end up in guard.
Adams 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.
Johny Bourke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bourke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
JR Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JR Adams!
JR Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Adams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Anderson
vs
Adams

188 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Anderson!
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, Jeff Adams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Adams 's eye.
Adams tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adams's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.

It looks like Jeff Adams has been cut.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adams's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Adams.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Adams tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Adams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Adams.

Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Adams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adams looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Adams'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.

Adams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.

Anderson pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson with a knee to the head.

Adams is rocked!
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adams's defenses.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Adams takes an elbow to the temple.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Adams.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adams.
Thomas Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Adams 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adams's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Adams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Anderson misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand

and Adams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anderson looking to control.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson working a defensive guard but Adams passes into half guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Adams is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Adams postures up.
Adams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.

Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jeff Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Adams lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.

Adams 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.
Adams winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Adams is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
Anderson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Adams manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to hold on but Adams pushes him away.

Adams throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Anderson has his hands clasped together but Adams breaks the hold and Anderson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Adams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Adams!
In his post fight interview, Jeff Adams 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
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Litt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darkness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Darkness will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Litt
vs
Darkness

188 cm
25
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Cavalheiro Luta Vestuario
Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louis Litt!
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, Donnie Darkness!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litt digs a good hook to Darkness's body.

Nice combo by Darkness! Oh, that's hurt him - Litt falls to the canvas and Darkness follows him into side control.

It looks like Louis Litt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Darkness in side control, throwing shots but Litt defends.
Darkness misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Litt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Darkness.
Darkness lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Litt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Darkness.

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

Darkness is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Litt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Litt can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Darkness is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Litt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Darkness is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Litt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Litt parries the strikes from Darkness easily there. Darkness is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Litt to escape.
Litt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Darkness working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Darkness thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Darkness is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Litt has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Darkness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Darkness swings around for an armbar but Litt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Darkness's guard.
Darkness has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Darkness is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Litt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darkness has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Litt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darkness misses with a knee to the head.
Litt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Litt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Litt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darkness tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Darkness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Litt blocks a head kick by Darkness.
Louis Litt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darkness shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Litt pinned against the cage. Litt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Darkness looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkness ducks right into an uppercut from Litt.
Darkness darts in trying to clinch
and Litt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Litt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darkness doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darkness throws a head kick but Litt moves out of range.
Litt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darkness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Litt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Litt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Litt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Litt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Darkness dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Litt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Litt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Litt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darkness is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Litt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darkness doesn't manage to clinch there - Litt circles away.
Darkness tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Litt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darkness tries to clinch but Litt is having none of it.
Darkness tries to close the distance and clinch but Litt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Darkness moves into the clinch.
Darkness keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Litt's efforts to push away.
Darkness misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Litt's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkness keeps control of Litt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Litt tries to break free but Darkness pushes him back against the cage.
Litt wants to get back to striking at distance but Darkness won't allow it.
Darkness tries to land knees in the clinch but Litt avoids the damage to the body.
Darkness throws an elbow but it misses.
Litt lands a nice uppercut.
Litt is looking to break free of the clinch but Darkness has double underhooks.
Litt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darkness misses with a knee strike.
Darkness misses with a knee strike.
Litt wants to get back to striking at distance but Darkness won't allow it.
Darkness drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darkness is breathing heavily.
Litt is trying to break the clinch but Darkness is controlling him.
Darkness prevents Litt from breaking the clinch.

Darkness breaks from the clinch.
Litt digs a good hook to Darkness's body.
Litt cracks Darkness with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt throws a shot to the body.
Litt keeps the fight on the outside.
Darkness tries to clinch but Litt moves out of range.
Darkness cracks Litt with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Litt tests Darkness's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darkness throws a right and a left that Litt avoids nicely.
Litt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darkness momentarily.

It looks like Donnie Darkness has been cut.
Darkness takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Darkness is looking to clinch but Litt is avoiding it.
Litt throws a hook but Darkness blocks it.
Darkness tries to clinch but Litt moves out of range.
Darkness wants to clinch
and Litt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Darkness moves into the clinch successfully.
Litt wants to get back to striking at distance but Darkness won't allow it.
Litt is trying to push Darkness away but Darkness has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Darkness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Litt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darkness.
Darkness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donnie Darkness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Litt lands with an overhand left.
Darkness moves to clinch but Litt breaks away
and Litt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darkness tries to clinch but Litt moves away
and Litt counters with a nice body shot.
Litt with a nice cross.
Litt slips under a jab from Darkness.
Darkness tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Litt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Litt lands a jab to the head.
Litt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

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!
Darkness has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Litt finds it's way round the side to connect with Darkness's head.
Good exchange - Litt coming out on top.
Darkness looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Litt keeps the fight on the outside.
Litt connects with a looping right hand.
Darkness throws a nice looking combination but Litt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Litt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darkness on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Litt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darkness doesn't seem phased though.
Litt punishes Darkness's body with a nice straight punch.
Litt lands a jab to Darkness's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Litt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Litt feints a jab promting Darkness to slip. Litt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Darkness slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Litt works Darkness's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Litt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Darkness takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Darkness.
Darkness has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Darkness tries to clinch but Litt moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darkness.

Darkness moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Darkness just misses with a elbow thrown towards Litt's brow.
Litt working hard to break the clinch.
Litt tries to circle away but Darkness has him pinned against the cage.
Litt lands a shot to the body.
Darkness missing with knees to the body.
Litt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Litt lands a shoulder strike.
Darkness drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Litt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Darkness tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Darkness throws an elbow that misses.
Darkness takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Litt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Litt lands a jab.
Darkness tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Darkness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Litt lunges at Darkness with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darkness's hand.
Darkness tries to clinch
letting Litt counter with a right hand.
Darkness on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Litt lands a jab to the nose.
Darkness tries to clinch there but Litt circles away.
Litt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darkness is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Litt cracks Darkness with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darkness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darkness needs to keep his hands up - Litt had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt throws a hook but Darkness avoids it easily.
Donnie Darkness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darkness tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Litt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Litt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darkness. Darkness circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donnie Darkness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darkness wants to clinch
and Litt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darkness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Darkness takes the fight into the clinch.
Litt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Darkness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Litt throws a good cross that connects.

Darkness changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Litt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Litt wants to control but Darkness postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Darkness tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Darkness tries for a kimura but Litt is defending well.
Litt is looking to regain half guard here but Darkness keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Darkness crashes against the mat.

Darkness decides to stand back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Litt.
Litt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Litt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Litt avoids the head kick by Darkness.
Litt lands with a cross.

Darkness has taken the fight to the clinch.
Litt has had enough of the clinch but Darkness keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Litt has had enough of the clinch but Darkness keeps him there for the moment.
Litt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Litt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darknesss head.
Darkness throws an elbow that misses.

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 Louis Litt.
I think Litt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Louis Litt!
After winning the bout, Louis Litt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.