Insanity 9: Fear of the Dark PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Laury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stewart
vs
Laury

189 cm
20
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Laury!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laury misses with an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart thuds his right hand into Laury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Matt Laury has been cut.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laury throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laury's sensitive parts.
Laury throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stewart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stewart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Laury is rocked!

That has opened up Matt Laury's cut even more.
Stewart seems to be stalking Laury here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Laury drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Stewart!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West - Amazing ft. Young Jeezy . Tom Maverick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Maverick
vs
Mir

200 cm
26
251 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mir has managed to clinch.
Maverick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mir's face.
Mir wants to break free but Maverick has control.

Maverick pulls Mir into guard.
Mir distracts Maverick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maverick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mir lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir throws a big elbow that misses.

Mir gets to his feet. Maverick looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maverick slaps away a takedown attempt from Mir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mir fails to land the takedown.
Maverick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mir swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir dives in and grabs Maverick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maverick pushes down on Mir's head and hops out.
Tom Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Mir tries for a takedown but Maverick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maverick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maverick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mir's calf.
Tom Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir looks winded!
A thudding body kick lands there by Maverick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maverick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maverick throws a leg kick which misses Mir's front leg but catches the back leg as Mir tries to avoid it.
Mir is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maverick is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mir.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mir. That did some damage!

Maverick clinches up with Mir and pushes him back against the cage.

Maverick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maverick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Maverick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mir manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick is pushing down on Mir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mir is fighting to maintain full guard but Maverick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maverick trying to control from half guard but Mir is working away.
Mir felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Maverick 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.
Maverick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mir keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maverick is working for a kimura but Mir is defending it quite comfortably.

Mir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maverick pulls his head out easily.
Mir is trying to get back to full guard.

Maverick is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mir actively working from the bottom here.
Maverick wants to take a breather but Mir is having none of it.

Mir actively working from the bottom here.
Mir wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maverick trying to control the action but Mir is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maverick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maverick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maverick smiles and moves away.
Mir darts in looking for a takedown but Maverick gets double underhooks and turns Mir into the cage.
Maverick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mir tries to circle away but Maverick has him pinned against the cage.
Mir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mir is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maverick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mir's brow.
I was talking to Maverick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maverick lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Maverick lands a nice knee to the body.
Mir tries to break the clinch but Maverick is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maverick obliges.
Maverick looking to stall.
Maverick lands an elbow that stopped Mir in his tracks for a moment.
Maverick lands a knee to the head.

Mir is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick trying to control the position but instead, Mir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maverick into the cage.
Mir is still on wobbly legs! Can Maverick finish him?
Maverick jerks Mir's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Mir drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Maverick goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Maverick because Mir was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tom Maverick!
Tom Maverick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Frank Mir had this to say: 'Thank's all my fans for support me,and i came stronger for my next fight...'.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Hendog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mahone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahone has chosen Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear the Reaper as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hendog
vs
Mahone

198 cm
25
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
19
237 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Hendog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Mahone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahone.
Hendog lands a nice shot that snaps Mahone's head back.
Mahone throws a sloppy head kick and Hendog moves out of range easily.
Mahone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mahone throws a sloppy body shot
and Hendog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hendog lands a jab to the head.
Mahone cracks Hendog with a good jab.
Mahone throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahone misses the jab.
Mahone throws out a powerful jab.
Mahone cracks Hendog with a good jab.
Hendog ducks under a wild hook from Mahone.
Hendog misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahone can pounce on him.
Mahone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mahone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mahone dips to his left and cracks Hendog with an uppercut!
Mahone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahone misses with a kick to the body.
Mahone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahone shoots in and drives through. Hendog sprawls well.
Mahone lands with a right hand.
Mahone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahone throws a leg kick which misses Hendog's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendog tries to avoid it.
Jake Mahone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hendog is breathing heavily.
Mahone connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mahone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by Mahone there.
Mahone throws a looping overhand right but Hendog ducks down to avoid it.
Mahone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hendog had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mahone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hendog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahone can pounce on him.
Mahone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hendog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahone scores with a nice strike.
Mahone lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahone scores with a body shot.
Hendog is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Hendog is rocked!
Mahone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendog tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hendog walks straight into a right hand from Mahone - that's dropped him! Mahone jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hendog from any more punishment! Hendog 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 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Mahone!
After the fight, Jake Mahone 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.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz has chosen JEW FLOW as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Slate
vs
Donowitz

173 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

171 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Convicted Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Slate!
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, Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slate scores with a jab. Donowitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Slate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Slate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slate misses with a straight right.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Slate sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donowitz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slate backs up against the cage.
Slate just misses with a punch to the body.
Slate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Donowitz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slate's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donowitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slate is keeping the position for now.
Donowitz keeps trying to improve his position.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Slate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Donowitz works over Slate with some ground and pound from guard.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Slate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a big elbow that misses.
Donowitz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slate can't keep his opponent in guard - Donowitz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Donowitz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Slate is working from the bottom.
Donowitz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slate is staying active underneath Donowitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Abraham Donowitz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slate. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slate misses the shot to the body.
Slate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slate misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slate lands a nice looking body shot.
Donowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Slate moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Slate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Slate.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slate.
Slate misses with a straight right.
Slate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donowitz.
Slate misses with a straight right.
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slate on the side of the head.
Donowitz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donowitz takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donowitz under the eye.
Slate moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Slate avoids the punch easily.
Slate looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Corey Slate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Slate moves out of range.
Slate missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slate throws a right hand that misses

and Donowitz counters with a single leg into guard. Slate didn't expect that.
Donowitz throwing strikes but missing.
Slate working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Donowitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slate keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Donowitz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Slate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slate haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Abraham Donowitz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A slow jab from Slate misses its intended target.
Donowitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slate momentarily.
A jab from Slate misses.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Slate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slate counters with a nice uppercut.
Slate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donowitz throws a combination that misses
and Slate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slate misses with a looping left.
Slate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slate throws a right hand that misses

and Donowitz counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slate avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Donowitz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slate regains half guard, as Donowitz was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Slate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slate.
Slate throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
A jab from Slate misses.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slate throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz misses with a series of wild punches.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Slate.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Slate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
A slow jab from Slate misses its intended target.
Slate misses with a combination

and Donowitz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slate's guard now.
Donowitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donowitz throws an elbow that misses. Slate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donowitz's guard. Nice move by Slate!

Donowitz is looking for a triangle but Slate pushes his legs off easily.
Donowitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corey Slate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Corey Slate.
Slate throws a right hand that misses

and Donowitz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donowitz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Donowitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Donowitz seems to be working for a kimura but Slate defends the submission attempt.
Donowitz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Slate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Donowitz.
Slate won't allow Donowitz to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz works his way into side control.
Donowitz lands a decent elbow from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Donowitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Donowitz 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!
A less than humble Abraham Donowitz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

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

Van Winkle
vs
Cusano

174 cm
24
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Van Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Cusano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Winkle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cusano moves forwards but Van Winkle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cusano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Winkle misses with a right hand

and Cusano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cusano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Winkle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Winkle is looking to stand up but Cusano isn't so interested in that idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Winkle keeping moving, preventing Cusano from controlling successfully.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cusano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cusano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Winkle controls Cusano momentarily but Cusano frees himself.
Van Winkle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cusano on the ground.

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

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

Cusano drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cusano seems to have locked his on tight now - Van Winkle screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cusano, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fabio Cusano!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruphus Duphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruphus Duphus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leonard Jenkins's chin.

Duphus
vs
Jenkins

198 cm
20
228 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruphus Duphus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Duphus coming out on top.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Duphus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Duphus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Duphus shoots in but no luck this time.
Duphus just misses with a punch to the body.

Duphus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins gets back to half guard.
Duphus trying to control the pace.
Duphus moves into full mount! Jenkins won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duphus controlling from the full mount.
Duphus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jenkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Duphus controlling his opponent.
Jenkins wants to control but Duphus is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jenkins avoids a series of strikes thrown by Duphus.
Duphus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duphus lands with some strikes.
Jenkins is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duphus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duphus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenkins is trying to escape the mount.
Duphus trying to control but Jenkins is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ruphus Duphus.
Duphus misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duphus shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Duphus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duphus tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jenkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duphus defends well.
Duphus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duphus.
Duphus cracks a nice hook into Jenkins's ribs.

Duphus closes the distance and pushes Jenkins back into the cage.

Jenkins pulls guard successfully.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Duphus tries to pass.
Duphus wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Uncle Jim's Garage. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duphus is aware though and is defending well.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duphus controls the pace.
Duphus wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duphus postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Duphus is proving a slippery customer.
Duphus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duphus trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Duphus stands and throws Jenkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jenkins gets back to half guard.
Jenkins is staying active underneath Duphus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control but Duphus is keeping busy.
Jenkins is refusing to be controlled, as Duphus sits in half guard.
Duphus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Duphus is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Duphus in particular looking to stall.
Jenkins moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.

Duphus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jenkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duphus has managed to get both his arms back between Jenkins's legs - danger averted.
Duphus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duphus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duphus looking to pass the guard.
Duphus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Duphus defends easily.
Ruphus Duphus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jenkins has his foot on Duphus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duphus works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins controls Duphus momentarily but Duphus frees himself.
Duphus tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Duphus closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Duphus pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duphus missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins goes for a double leg but Duphus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duphus continues to drive forward.
Jenkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jenkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duphus after a bit of a struggle.
Ruphus Duphus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Jenkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duphus.

Jenkins jumps guard and drags Duphus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Duphus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duphus tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
Duphus content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duphus trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ruphus Duphus wasn't doing enough on the ground.

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

Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duphus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duphus wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Duphus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leonard Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Duphus from controlling successfully.

Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duphus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Duphus looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ruphus Duphus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duphus misses with a body punch

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Duphus is a slippery customer.

Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura but Duphus is defending well.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duphus wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Duphus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leonard Jenkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Duphus ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duphus.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonard Jenkins.
Well Duphus 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruphus Duphus!
Ruphus Duphus took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Belshiknolav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Santiago's choice of entrance music: You're Going Down. Ivan Belshiknolav has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Belshiknolav
vs
Santiago

190 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

177 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Belshiknolav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belshiknolav throws a leg kick which misses Santiago's front leg but catches the back leg as Santiago tries to avoid it.
Belshiknolav throws a head kick that half lands.
Belshiknolav misses with a lunging right hand

and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santiago prevents Belshiknolav from standing back up.
Santiago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belshiknolav is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard.
Santiago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Belshiknolav won't allow Santiago to pass to mount.
Santiago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belshiknolav defending well though.
Santiago is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago is nestled in close to Belshiknolav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belshiknolav is trying to stand up here but Santiago is controlling him well.
Belshiknolav trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ground and pound from Santiago.
Belshiknolav is trying to stand up here but Santiago is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is nestled in close to Belshiknolav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santiago working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Santiago lands strikes from half guard.
Belshiknolav tries to kick Santiago off but Santiago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santiago keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santiago connects with a nice short shot to Belshiknolav's temple.
Belshiknolav looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santiago connects with a nice short shot to Belshiknolav's temple.
Belshiknolav is trying to stand back up but Santiago is controlling him
Santiago is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Santiago in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belshiknolav wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belshiknolav is breathing heavily.
Santiago working Belshiknolav over with strikes here.
Belshiknolav is bucking up trying to escape but Santiago cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Belshiknolav is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Santiago! Belshiknolav is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Santiago!
Alex Santiago thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Finkelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Moore will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Finkelton
vs
Moore

174 cm
20
161 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Finkelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Moore!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Finkelton pushes him off.
Moore tries to clinch there but Finkelton circles away.
Jab, jab by Finkelton - just one landing.
Finkelton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moore wants to clinch up but Finkelton keeps it at a distance.
Finkelton looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moore.
The fighters circling - Finkelton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finkelton.

Moore rushes Finkelton and presses him up against the cage.
Finkelton lands a nice uppercut.
Moore looking to throw knees to the head but Finkelton is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Finkelton breaks from the clinch.
Finkelton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Finkelton.
Finkelton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moore wants to clinch up but Finkelton keeps it at a distance.
Finkelton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond In The Rough Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Finkelton takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Bart Finkelton has been cut.
Finkelton swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Finkelton cracks Moore with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finkelton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Moore to stand back up!

Moore is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore connects with a high kick.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkelton finish him?
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.

Finkelton gets tackled into the cage by Moore. Moore maintains the clinch.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finkelton is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moore landing knees to the head.

Finkelton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Finkelton.
Finkelton lands an overhand right.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finkelton throws a big shot that misses.
Moore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finkelton.
Moore tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finkelton throws out the jab.
Finkelton swings widly with a right hand

and Moore holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Finkelton throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Moore.

Finkelton breaks the clinch.
Moore slips under a jab from Finkelton.
Finkelton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moore blocks a jab.
Moore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moore walks into a jab.
Finkelton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Moore defending well as Finkelton loads up on a big left hand.
Moore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Finkelton's head.

Finkelton cracks Moore with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Moore looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Finkelton finish him?
A slow jab from Finkelton misses its intended target.

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

Finkelton is rocked!

Bart Finkelton's cut is getting worse.
Finkelton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moore.
Oh Finkelton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore lands with a right hand.
Moore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Moore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Moore has closed the distance and engaged Finkelton in a clinch.
Moore blocking some punches.
Finkelton is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore connects with a knee to the head.
Moore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkelton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moore lands a damaging elbow.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Bart Finkelton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Finkelton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore scores a nice knee to the body.
Moore prevents Finkelton from breaking the clinch.
Moore lands a nice knee to the body.
Finkelton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finkelton wants to break free but Moore has control.
Moore working Finkelton over with knees to the body.
Finkelton seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore with a knee to the head.
Moore has Finkelton pressed against the cage, preventing Finkelton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore stalling against the cage.
Finkelton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Finkelton manages to break the clinch.
Finkelton throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Finkelton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finkelton.
Finkelton looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Finkelton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A head kick misses from Moore.
Finkelton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore walks into a left hand.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finkelton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moore throws a leg kick which misses Finkelton's front leg but catches the back leg as Finkelton tries to avoid it.
Finkelton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore lands with a nice body kick.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Finkelton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Moore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bart Finkelton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finkelton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bart Finkelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkelton takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Finkelton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finkelton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finkelton.

Finkelton drops Moore with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Moore looks back up at him and smiles so Finkelton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finkelton keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore scores with a head kick.
Finkelton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finkelton.
Bart Finkelton is winning the standup battle so far.
Finkelton connects with a body shot.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finkelton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Finkelton tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkelton swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Finkelton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Finkelton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finkelton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finkelton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Finkelton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finkelton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moore.
Finkelton throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Finkelton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finkelton throws a big shot that misses.
Finkelton throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Finkelton throws a right hand that misses

and Moore counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Finkelton misses with the head strike.
Moore landing knees to the head.
Tom Moore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finkelton takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton has had enough of the clinch but Moore keeps him there for the moment.
Finkelton can't break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkelton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finkelton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finkelton is trying to push Moore away but Moore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finkelton wants to break free but Moore has control.
Finkelton is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finkelton is defending well for now.
Moore landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Finkelton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moore is struggling to control the position.
Moore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finkelton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finkelton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moore obliges.
Finkelton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moore connects with a knee to the head.
Moore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moore blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Finkelton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finkelton is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finkelton backwards.
Moore is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Finkelton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Moore misses.
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finkelton jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkelton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moore.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moore scores with a kick to the body.
Finkelton scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finkelton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Finkelton pushes him off.
Moore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finkelton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finkelton misses the shot to the body.

Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore trying to stall but Finkelton improves his position.
Finkelton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finkelton can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finkelton throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Finkelton managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Moore crunches a lovely knee into Finkelton's ribcage.
Moore lands a good knee to the midsection. Finkelton won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bart Finkelton's cut.
That's time! Finkelton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Good exchange - Finkelton coming out on top.
Finkelton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finkelton works the jab nicely.
Moore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Finkelton.
Finkelton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Finkelton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finkelton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
Finkelton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore scoring well with a low kick there.
Moore scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finkelton throws a poor cross that misses

and Moore counters by clinching up.
Finkelton wants to break free but Moore has control.
Finkelton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finkelton is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
Moore lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Finkelton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finkelton is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finkelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moore.
Finkelton wants to break free but Moore has control.
Moore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finkelton tries to circle away but Moore has him pinned against the cage.
Moore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finkelton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Finkelton is trying to break free.
Moore scores with a knee to the head.
Finkelton tries to break free but Moore pushes him back against the cage.
Finkelton tries to break the clinch but Moore is controlling the position.
Moore lands an elbow inside.

Jeez, Bart Finkelton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Finkelton is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore with a knee to the head.
Moore misses with a knee strike.
Finkelton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Finkelton avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moore.
Finkelton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finkelton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finkelton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Finkelton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Finkelton.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
Tom Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finkelton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
Finkelton lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finkelton.
Moore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finkelton.
Finkelton misses with a right hand

and Moore counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Finkelton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finkelton pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore lands a good knee to the midsection. Finkelton won't want to take too many of those.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finkelton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Moore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finkelton is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
Moore landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finkelton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finkelton wants to break free but Moore has control.
Finkelton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Finkelton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Finkelton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Finkelton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Bart Finkelton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moore misses with a knee to the head.
Finkelton is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Moore.
I've got Moore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Moore!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Moore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

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energy
A | B

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 Billy Steinburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Rouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steinburg comes to the cage accompanied by Under and Over It - Five Finger Death Punch. Rouch has chosen Can I as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Steinburg
vs
Rouch

190 cm
27
223 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Steinburg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase Rouch!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rouch looks for the body kick but Steinburg saw that one coming.
Steinburg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steinburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rouch tries to clinch up but Steinburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Rouch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steinburg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rouch moves to clinch but Steinburg breaks away
and Steinburg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rouch.
Rouch moves in looking to clinch but Steinburg pushes him off.
Rouch tries to clinch there but Steinburg circles away.
Steinburg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steinburg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rouch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steinburg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rouch under the eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg moves out of range as Rouch throws a body kick.
Rouch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steinburg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rouch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steinburg misses with a looping left.
Rouch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rouch is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steinburg takes a step back to recover.
Rouch wants to clinch.
Rouch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steinburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steinburg throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouch wants to clinch but Steinburg slips to the side
and Steinburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rouch closes the distance and clinches.
Rouch tries to land a knee to the head but Steinburg blocks with his arms.
Steinburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rouch blocks an uppercut.
Steinburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steinburg.
Steinburg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rouch with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Steinburg breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rouch moves into the clinch successfully.
Steinburg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steinburg trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chase Rouch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steinburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Steinburg checks a leg kick.
Steinburg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rouch tries to clinch but Steinburg is having none of it.
Steinburg misses with a hook.
Rouch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steinburg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Billy Steinburg is winning the standup battle so far.
Steinburg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rouch moves into the clinch.
Steinburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rouch tries to land knees in the clinch but Steinburg avoids the damage to the body.
Rouch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steinburg.
Steinburg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rouch.

It looks like Billy Steinburg has been cut.
Rouch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steinburg is defending well for now.
Rouch tries to land knees in the clinch but Steinburg avoids the damage to the body.
Rouch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steinburg is defending well for now.
Steinburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rouch backwards.
Rouch lands a damaging elbow.
Rouch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rouch scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on Rouch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rouch trying to control the position but instead, Steinburg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rouch into the cage.
Rouch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steinburg avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rouch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steinburg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rouch obliges.
Rouch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Billy Steinburg's cut is getting worse.
Rouch misses with an elbow strike.
Steinburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rouch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steinburg misses with a punch to the body.
Rouch tries a knee to the head but Steinburg blocks it.
Rouch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steinburg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rouch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steinburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rouch lands a good knee to the midsection. Steinburg won't want to take too many of those.
Steinburg takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rouch obliges.
Rouch throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steinburg blocks it with crossed arms.
Steinburg avoids the elbow strike from Rouch, against the cage.
Rouch misses with an elbow strike.
Steinburg managing to block the knees to the body from Rouch.
I was talking to Steinburg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rouch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rouch continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Steinburg scores with a shot to the side of Rouch's head.
Steinburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rouch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rouch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Steinburg managing to block the knees to the body from Rouch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouch lands a damaging elbow.

Billy Steinburg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chase Rouch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steinburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steinburg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steinburg managing to block the knees to the body from Rouch.
Rouch looking to throw knees to the head but Steinburg is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Rouch.
Rouch blocks a body shot from Steinburg.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rouch.

Jeez, Billy Steinburg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rouch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steinburg avoids it.
Rouch lands 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!
Rouch tries a knee to the head but Steinburg blocks it.
Steinburg blocks the elbow strike.
Rouch lands an elbow inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Steinburg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chase Rouch!
Chase Rouch is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Chase Rouch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Billy Steinburg was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that didn't go as we planned. I'm going to get a drink then get back into the gym so the next time we fight I'm better prepared'.