MFL 7: Bolan vs Dobrzynski PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mcneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Grant
vs
Mcneil

180 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Grant!
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, Jack Mcneil!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant tries to bum rush Mcneil with a series of wild strikes but Mcneil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcneil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcneil scores with a four punch combination!
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant throws a series of punches but Mcneil avoids them all with ease.
Grant tries to bum rush Mcneil with a series of wild strikes but Mcneil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcneil.
Mcneil throws a combination. Grant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Mcneil rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
Grant is trying to push Mcneil away but Mcneil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grant tries to break free but Mcneil pushes him back against the cage.

Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcneil with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mcneil swinging wildly here.
Grant misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcneil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Mcneil persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.
Grant misses with the combination.
Mcneil lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Mcneil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcneil off to one side.
Grant misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcneil counters with a left to the body.

Mcneil closes the distance and clinches.

Mcneil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Mcneil tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcneil blocks a jab.
Mcneil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Mcneil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcneil uses good head movement to avoid it.

Mcneil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcneil counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Mcneil has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mcneil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Mcneil rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grant misses with some punches.
Grant tries to circle away but Mcneil has him pinned against the cage.

Mcneil jumps guard and drags Grant to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcneil pulls Grant in to control the position.
Grant preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Mcneil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcneil wants to get back to his feet but Grant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grant throwing strikes from guard but Mcneil blocks nicely.
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcneil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grant.
Grant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcneil looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcneil, not yet.
Grant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcneil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcneil seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant won't allow Mcneil to get back to his feet.
Grant lands a couple of elbows.
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant won't allow Mcneil to sweep him here.
Grant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcneil seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcneil wants to stand but Grant is controlling the position.
Grant throws a big right hand that misses.
Grant throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Mcneil will probably get the nod.
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.

Grant lands a jab-cross combination.
Grant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mcneil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jason Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcneil should have avoided that one.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant misses with a double jab.
Mcneil misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcneil.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mcneil.
Mcneil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mcneil shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcneil.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcneil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcneil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Mcneil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good work by Grant as he checks the leg kick.

Mcneil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Mcneil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcneil moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mcneil fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcneil throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcneil counters with a series of strikes. Grant will be more careful next time no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Mcneil misses.
Mcneil slips under a jab from Grant.
Mcneil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grant throws a series of punches but Mcneil avoids them all with ease.

Mcneil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.

Mcneil has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Grant is trying to keep an underhook but Mcneil manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grant trying to control the position.
Mcneil stays in close to Grant's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil distracts Grant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcneil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcneil stands up over Grant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grant wants to sweep here but Mcneil controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcneil is still trying to improve position.
Mcneil is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Grant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcneil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mcneil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A combination from Mcneil does no damage.

Mcneil moves into the clinch.
Mcneil is trying to force a seperation but Grant has the dominant position.
Grant misses with some punches.
Grant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcneil is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcneil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grant tries to circle away but Mcneil has him pinned against the cage.

Mcneil breaks from the clinch.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcneil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcneil throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcneil circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mcneil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant gets through Mcneil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Mcneil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grant.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcneil.
Mcneil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant misses with a double jab
and Mcneil counters with a nice body shot.
Grant stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcneil. Mcneil gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcneil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grant back to the cage. Mcneil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcneil misses with a two punch combination.
Grant is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mcneil's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a push kick but Mcneil slaps the foot to one side.
Grant stalks Mcneil and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcneil's face. Mcneil staggers backwards, shaken.
Mcneil feints a jab promting Grant to slip. Mcneil then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grant slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcneil lands a two punch combo.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jason Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant throws the left hand but Mcneil avoids the punch easily.
Mcneil lands a head shot.
A jab from Grant misses.
Mcneil digs a good body shot into Grant's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcneil circles away quickly and effectively.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Mcneil.

Mcneil turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Grant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Grant is trying to stand back up but Mcneil is controlling him
Grant is looking to improve his position.
Mcneil not doing much here.
Mcneil prevents Grant from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jack Mcneil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcneil stalling.

Grant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant trying to control but Mcneil postures up.

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 Jason Grant.
Well Mcneil 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 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Mcneil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alehh Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Coalman
vs
Salazar

175 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
162 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Coalman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alehh Salazar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coalman doesn't manage to clinch there - Salazar circles away.
Salazar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coalman manages to avoid it.

Coalman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coalman is stalling here.
Salazar tries to break free but Coalman pushes him back against the cage.
Salazar is looking to break free of the clinch but Coalman has double underhooks.
Coalman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coalman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Salazar breaks the clinch.
Salazar throws a hook but Coalman blocks it.
Coalman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salazar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Coalman has Salazar up against the cage in a clinch.
Coalman lands an elbow just above Salazar 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coalman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coalman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coalman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Salazar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coalman.
Salazar misses with a punch on the inside.
Coalman lands a knee to the body.
Salazar looks winded!
Salazar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coalman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Coalman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coalman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coalman.
Coalman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coalman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Salazar is trying to break the clinch but Coalman has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coalman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coalman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Salazar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coalman landing knees to the body.
Salazar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coalman after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
Coalman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coalman pushes Salazar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coalman lands a nice knee to the body.
Coalman working Salazar over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
Coalman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coalman lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
Coalman crunches a lovely knee into Salazar's ribcage.
Coalman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coalman lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Coalman.
Coalman stalling.
Coalman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coalman lands a good knee to the midsection. Salazar won't want to take too many of those.
Coalman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salazar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coalman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coalman stalling the fight.
Coalman lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coalman stalling the fight.
Salazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Coalman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coalman lands a good knee to the midsection. Salazar won't want to take too many of those.
Coalman leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Coalman.
Salazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coalman avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coalman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coalman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Coalman instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick from Salazar misses.
Salazar keeps the fight on the outside.
Salazar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coalman tries to close the distance and clinch but Salazar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coalman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salazar can do to turn this around?
Salazar misses with a looping right.
Salazar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coalman on the side of the head.
Alehh Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coalman moves in looking to clinch but Salazar pushes him off.
Salazar fails to land the takedown.
Salazar misses with a combination
and Coalman counters with an inside leg kick.
Coalman tries to clinch up.
Salazar keeps the fight on the outside.
Coalman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coalman wants to clinch.
Coalman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salazar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar misses with a double jab.
Coalman is looking to clinch.
Salazar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Coalman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salazar tries a body shot but Coalman blocks it.
Salazar throws a head punch that misses.
Coalman lands a nice elbow.
Salazar letting Coalman take a breather here.
Coalman lands a knee to the body.
Coalman scores a nice knee to the body.
Salazar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Salazar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Coalman.
Coalman blocking some punches.
Salazar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coalman stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coalman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
Coalman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coalman works on Salazar's body with a couple of short punches.
Coalman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coalman working Salazar over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Coalman.
Coalman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coalman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coalman working Salazar over with knees to the body.
Coalman leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Coalman.

Salazar gets tackled into the cage by Coalman. Coalman maintains the clinch.
Salazar looking to stall.
Coalman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coalman lands a knee to the body.
Coalman lands a nice knee to the body.
Salazar takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Coalman works on Salazar's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
Coalman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Coalman lands a knee to the body.
Mark Coalman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coalman landing knees to the body.
Coalman scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Coalman.
Coalman lands a nice knee to the body.
Coalman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Coalman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salazar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coalman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coalman scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coalman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Coalman instigates a clinch.
Coalman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Coalman - that landed with a thud.
Coalman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coalman landing knees to the body.
Salazar being controlled against the cage.
Salazar struggles to land a body shot inside as Coalman controls his hands.
Salazar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coalman lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coalman.
Salazar tries to break free but Coalman pushes him back against the cage.
Coalman crunches a lovely knee into Salazar's ribcage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Salazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coalman avoiding damage.
Salazar misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salazar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coalman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mark Coalman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salazar keeps the fight on the outside.
Salazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Coalman closes the distance and clinches.
Coalman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coalman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coalman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coalman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coalman crunches a lovely knee into Salazar's ribcage.
Coalman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coalman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salazar or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coalman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
Coalman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salazar's face.
Coalman lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salazar.
Coalman landing knees to the body.
Salazar is working for takedown but Coalman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coalman presses Salazar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coalman lands a knee to the head.
Coalman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coalman scores a nice knee to the body.
Coalman lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coalman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salazar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coalman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Salazar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coalman controlling the action here for a moment.
Coalman lands a knee to the body.
Coalman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Salazar fails to land.
Coalman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Salazar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coalman lands a good knee to the midsection. Salazar won't want to take too many of those.
Coalman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salazar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coalman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Coalman landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coalman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Coalman.
Salazar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coalman to keep the fight standing.
Mark Coalman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alehh Salazar.
A hook to the body from Coalman.
Salazar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salazar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coalman to keep the fight standing.
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!
Coalman lands a knee to the body.
Coalman scores with a knee to the head.
Coalman has Salazar pressed against the cage.
Coalman crunches a lovely knee into Salazar's ribcage.
Coalman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Coalman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Coalman.
Coalman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alehh Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Coalman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
Salazar throws a head punch that misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coalman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Belshiknolav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Banks
vs
Belshiknolav

200 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Belshiknolav!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belshiknolav stuffs the takedown.
Banks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belshiknolav throws a good cross that connects.
Belshiknolav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belshiknolav chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belshiknolav throws a head kick that misses.
Banks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banks blocks a head kick by Belshiknolav.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belshiknolav misses with a leg kick

and Banks counters by clinching up.
We've been informed that Belshiknolav has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Belshiknolav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banks blocks an uppercut.

Belshiknolav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivan Belshiknolav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belshiknolav throws a leg kick which misses Banks's front leg but catches the back leg as Banks tries to avoid it.
Banks moves away from the strike by Belshiknolav.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belshiknolav.
Belshiknolav throws a push kick but Banks slaps the foot to one side.
Belshiknolav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belshiknolav swings away with a body shot that misses

and Banks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Belshiknolav wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.

Belshiknolav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belshiknolav throws a chopping leg kick but Banks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Belshiknolav.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banks darts in looking for a takedown but Belshiknolav gets double underhooks and turns Banks into the cage.
Banks trying to land knees to the body.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belshiknolav has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.

Belshiknolav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belshiknolav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belshiknolav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belshiknolav.
Banks slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belshiknolav throws a head kick that misses.
Banks staying out of range there.
Belshiknolav throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belshiknolav misses with a body kick.
Belshiknolav takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Belshiknolav thows a body shot but no joy.
Belshiknolav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belshiknolav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Belshiknolav.
Belshiknolav misses with a wild body shot.
Belshiknolav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Belshiknolav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belshiknolav.
Belshiknolav misses the shot to the body.
Belshiknolav tries a head kick but it misses.
Belshiknolav throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Belshiknolav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Ivan Belshiknolav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belshiknolav takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Belshiknolav misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belshiknolav misses with a low kick.
Belshiknolav misses with an uppercut.
Belshiknolav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belshiknolav digs a good body shot into Banks's ribs.
Banks goes for a double leg but Belshiknolav avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belshiknolav continues to drive forward.
Belshiknolav prevents a body shot from Banks.
A frustrated look appears on Belshiknolav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Belshiknolav prevents a body shot from Banks.
Belshiknolav lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Brian Banks has been cut.
Banks is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belshiknolav is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belshiknolav tries to circle away but Banks has him pinned against the cage.

Belshiknolav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banks dives in and grabs Belshiknolav's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belshiknolav pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Belshiknolav dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Banks'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.

Belshiknolav lands with an overhand left.
Banks staying out of range there.
Brian Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belshiknolav throws a right hand that misses
and Belshiknolav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belshiknolav throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Banks. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown. Belshiknolav tries to sprawl out of it but Banks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belshiknolav manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belshiknolav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belshiknolav does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belshiknolav.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks looks for a takedown but Belshiknolav sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belshiknolav misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Belshiknolav.
Belshiknolav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belshiknolav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belshiknolav thows a body shot but no joy.
Belshiknolav misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Banks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belshiknolav is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Belshiknolav avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.

Belshiknolav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belshiknolav pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belshiknolav chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belshiknolav throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
Belshiknolav throws a sloppy head kick

and Banks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Belshiknolav takes a knee to the side of the body.
Belshiknolav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belshiknolav is trying to break free.
Belshiknolav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Belshiknolav breaks from the clinch.
Banks dives in for a single leg takedown but Belshiknolav sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belshiknolav wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Banks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belshiknolav.
Belshiknolav has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belshiknolav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Belshiknolav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Belshiknolav lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belshiknolav gets through Banks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Belshiknolav fails to land.
Belshiknolav blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Belshiknolav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belshiknolav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belshiknolav is trying to break the clinch but Banks is controlling him.
Banks prevents Belshiknolav from breaking the clinch.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belshiknolav avoids it.
Belshiknolav can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belshiknolav can't break the clinch.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belshiknolav avoids it.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belshiknolav misses with some punches.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Belshiknolav avoids the damage to the body.
Belshiknolav is looking to break free of the clinch but Banks has double underhooks.
Belshiknolav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belshiknolav can't break the clinch.
Belshiknolav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belshiknolav misses with a punch on the inside.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Belshiknolav tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Belshiknolav fails to land.
Belshiknolav blocks the elbow strike.
Belshiknolav swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.

Belshiknolav manages to break the clinch.
Belshiknolav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Belshiknolav there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Banks blocks a head kick by Belshiknolav.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belshiknolav fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banks is out of range.
Banks moves out of range of the body kick from Belshiknolav.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Belshiknolav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Banks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belshiknolav.
Belshiknolav misses with a body kick.
Belshiknolav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belshiknolav looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belshiknolav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks avoids a kick to the body.
Belshiknolav tries to land a front kick but Banks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banks fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Belshiknolav as Banks shoots in.
Banks blocks a head kick by Belshiknolav.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Belshiknolav misses

and Banks counters by moving into the clinch.
Belshiknolav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belshiknolav can't break the clinch.
Belshiknolav dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Belshiknolav tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Banks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Belshiknolav is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Belshiknolav tries to break free but Banks pushes him back against the cage.
Belshiknolav takes a knee to the side of the body.
Belshiknolav wants to break free but Banks has control.
Belshiknolav is trying to break free.
Belshiknolav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belshiknolav managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Banks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belshiknolav avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belshiknolav's efforts to push away.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banks landing knees to the body.
Belshiknolav takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.

Belshiknolav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belshiknolav looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banks avoids the head kick by Belshiknolav.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belshiknolav.
Belshiknolav is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banks rather than just go for the knockout.
Belshiknolav throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banks blocks a head kick by Belshiknolav.
Ivan Belshiknolav is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banks slips under a jab.
Belshiknolav goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Belshiknolav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belshiknolav misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belshiknolav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belshiknolav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belshiknolav throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Belshiknolav.
Belshiknolav keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belshiknolav leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belshiknolav lands a head kick. Banks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Banks moves out of range of the body kick from Belshiknolav.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belshiknolav throws a head kick that Banks semi-blocks.
Belshiknolav throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belshiknolav attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Belshiknolav throws the kick towards the body but Banks avoids it.
Belshiknolav lands a jab.
A good leg kick by Belshiknolav.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belshiknolav fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banks is out of range.
Brian Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Belshiknolav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belshiknolav's waist but Belshiknolav gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Belshiknolav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belshiknolav 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Belshiknolav!
A relieved looking Ivan Belshiknolav thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hennings has chosen Braveheart Theme as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Saint Louis
vs
Hennings

164 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

KO Clothing

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
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, Dustin Hennings!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saint Louis defends it nicely.
Hennings has a takedown stuffed.
Saint Louis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint Louis wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin Saint Louis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Hennings.
Hennings fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saint Louis avoids it really well and circles away.
Hennings swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint Louis.
Hennings takes one to the chin there.
Saint Louis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Joes in the buildup to the fight.
Hennings shoots in for a takedown but Saint Louis shows good takedown defense.
Hennings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Hennings looks to land a right hand but Saint Louis moved out of range.
Hennings shoots for a takedown but Saint Louis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Saint Louis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hennings's guard.
Saint Louis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saint Louis slips nicely into half guard.
Saint Louis controlling the pace.
Saint Louis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hennings for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hennings looking for submissions off his back.
Saint Louis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hennings gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hennings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hennings looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saint Louis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hennings has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saint Louis has passed into side control.
Hennings tries to buck Saint Louis off but Saint Louis is having none of it.
The referee asks Saint Louis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Saint Louis prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saint Louis trying to control the position but Hennings is working away.
Saint Louis working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hennings is avoiding damage well.
Saint Louis controlling from side mount.
Hennings prevents Saint Louis from improving position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Louis is looking to take a break and control but Hennings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hennings tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Saint Louis 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.

Hennings tries to bum rush Saint Louis with a series of wild strikes but Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint Louis avoids the head kick by Hennings.
Hennings tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint Louis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hennings misses with a double jab

and Saint Louis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hennings won't be happy with that.
Hennings tries to buck Saint Louis off but Saint Louis is having none of it.
Hennings is not content to let Saint Louis control the position.
Hennings seems a little lost for a moment, as Saint Louis dominates the positioning.
Saint Louis'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.
Saint Louis trying to control the action but Hennings is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Martin Saint Louis.
Good shot there by Saint Louis.
Nice sprawl there from Saint Louis as Hennings shoots in.
Saint Louis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hennings in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Hennings.
Hennings looks for a takedown but Saint Louis sprawls well.
Hennings misses with a series of wild punches.
Hennings is breathing heavily.
Saint Louis cracks Hennings with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hennings doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennings moves to clinch but Saint Louis breaks away

and Saint Louis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hennings!
Saint Louis tries to advance to mount but Hennings denies him.
Hennings tries to bench press Saint Louis off him but Saint Louis keeps the position.
Saint Louis staying calm.
Hennings is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennings prevents Saint Louis from moving into mount.
Saint Louis wants to control but Hennings is keeping him busy.
Saint Louis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hennings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saint Louis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saint Louis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hennings on the ground.
Saint Louis trying to keep a closed guard but Hennings is proving a slippery customer.
Saint Louis has his hands on Hennings's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennings looking to pass the guard.
Saint Louis managing to control the position.
Hennings preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Martin Saint Louis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Hennings closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saint Louis did well to prevent Hennings getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saint Louis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hennings stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Saint Louis.
Hennings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saint Louis pinned against the cage. Saint Louis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saint Louis throws a good cross that connects.
Hennings goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hennings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saint Louis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hennings throws a head kick that misses.
Saint Louis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dustin Hennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint Louis scores with the left hand. Hennings knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint Louis sprawls well. He's pushed Hennings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saint Louis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hennings momentarily.
Saint Louis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hennings looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Hennings is rocked!
Hennings walks straight into a right hand from Saint Louis - that's dropped him! Saint Louis jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hennings from any more punishment! Hennings complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martin Saint Louis!
Dustin Hennings was interviewed post fight and said 'I will come back better and stronger.'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lil Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Ianuzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ianuzzi has chosen Paranoid as his entrance music. Todd Ianuzzi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hate
vs
Ianuzzi

170 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Hate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Todd Ianuzzi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ianuzzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Hate's head.
A jab from Hate misses.
Hate lands a nice shot that snaps Ianuzzi's head back.
Ianuzzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ianuzzi blocks a jab.
Ianuzzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hate at a distance.
Ianuzzi misses with a body punch

and Hate moves into the clinch.
Hate misses with a body punch.
Ianuzzi blocks an uppercut.
Ianuzzi blocks a body shot from Hate.
Hate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hate has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hate can't find room to land a body shot as Ianuzzi controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Hate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ianuzzi taking a breather.
Ianuzzi is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hate has denied him.
Ianuzzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hate is working for takedown but Ianuzzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hate prevents Ianuzzi from breaking the clinch.
Hate tries for a takedown but Ianuzzi manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hate has Ianuzzi pressed against the cage.
Ianuzzi fails to pull guard.
Hate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ianuzzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ianuzzi trying to stall but Hate improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ianuzzi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hate struggles to land a body shot inside as Ianuzzi controls his hands.
Hate throws a head punch that misses.
Ianuzzi tries to stall but Hate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ianuzzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hate.
Hate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hate throws a head punch that misses.
Hate misses with some punches.
Hate misses with some punches.
Hate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hate slowing the pace effectively.
Hate misses with a body punch.
Ianuzzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Hate has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lil Hate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ianuzzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ianuzzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hate is looking to chop away at Ianuzzi's legs.
Hate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ianuzzi closes the distance and clinches up with Hate, looking for a takedown. Ianuzzi pushes Hate against the cage but Hate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ianuzzi lands a slapping body shot.
Ianuzzi throws a right and a left that Hate avoids nicely.
Ianuzzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hate's head.
Ianuzzi throws the left hand but Hate avoids the punch easily.
Hate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hate throws a nice looking combination but Ianuzzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hate checks a low kick from Ianuzzi.

Ianuzzi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ianuzzi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hate reverses the position - he's now on top in Ianuzzi's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hate trying to move into half guard but instead Ianuzzi has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ianuzzi wants to control from the top but Hate keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ianuzzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hate working a defensive guard here.
Ianuzzi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ianuzzi passes Hate's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hate trying to hold on to Ianuzzi's head to control him but Ianuzzi postures up.
Hate gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ianuzzi content to stall in guard here.
Ianuzzi wants to pass the guard but Hate is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Todd Ianuzzi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hate misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ianuzzi tests Hate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ianuzzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ianuzzi throws a jab when Hate was well out of range.
Hate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ianuzzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hate blocks a jab.
Hate shoots in for a takedown but Ianuzzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ianuzzi.
Ianuzzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Hate.
Hate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ianuzzi lands a nice hook to Hate's body. Hate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Ianuzzi gets a double leg takedown into Hate's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ianuzzi trying to control but Hate is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ianuzzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Ianuzzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ianuzzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ianuzzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ianuzzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ianuzzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ianuzzi, not yet.
Hate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Ianuzzi 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.

Ianuzzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hate misses with a low kick.
Ianuzzi misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Ianuzzi.
Ianuzzi checks the leg kick.
Ianuzzi misses with a two punch combination.
Hate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ianuzzi is able to avoid easily.

Ianuzzi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ianuzzi lands in his opponent's guard.

Hate is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ianuzzi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hate's body to avoid the submission. Hate has instead reached around Ianuzzi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hate arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lil Hate!
Lil Hate is the new bantamweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Bolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski has chosen Sabaton - Uprising as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bolan
vs
Dobrzynski

196 cm
19
218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
31
213 lbs
18 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Bolan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrzynski throws a series of punches but Bolan avoids them all with ease.
Dobrzynski throws a right and a left that Bolan avoids nicely.
Dobrzynski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bolans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bolan tries to clinch but Dobrzynski moves out of range.
Bolan tries to clinch there but Dobrzynski circles away.
Bolan darts in trying to clinch

and Dobrzynski counters with a shoot takedown. Bolan fights it but they end up in guard.
Dobrzynski throwing strikes but missing.
Dobrzynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dobrzynski throwing strikes from guard but Bolan blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dobrzynski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bolan's head.
Bolan wants to stand up but Dobrzynski is controlling him.
Dobrzynski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dobrzynski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bolan's head.

Dobrzynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dobrzynski advances position into side control!
Dobrzynski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dobrzynski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bolan down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobrzynski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bolan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bolan tries to get out of the position.
Dobrzynski cracks Bolan with a big right hand but Bolan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dobrzynski landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dobrzynski lands a nice forearm strike.
Dobrzynski is putting a hurting on Bolan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dobrzynski grinds an elbow into Bolan's temple.

Bolan is rocked!
Dobrzynski lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Bolan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dobrzynski cracks Bolan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dobrzynski immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bolan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dobrzynski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Dobrzynski!
Maciej Dobrzynski is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Maciej Dobrzynski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.