DFC 2: Over The Limit PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Ing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader has chosen Burn It To The Ground as his entrance music. Brett Ing is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ing
vs
Vader

170 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ing wants it to stay on the feet.
Ing moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ing jabs Vader to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Ing lands a left and a right that send Vader crashing to the mat, dazed. Ing thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Vader is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vader fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ing sprawls well initially but Vader persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vader is still in real trouble! Can Ing finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vader is trying to control. Ing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Vader is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ing is just riding it out for now. Vader eventually gives up the hold.

Vader is working for a kimura but Ing is defending it quite comfortably.
Ing manages to get to full guard.
Vader seems to have recovered his senses.
Vader looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vader should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vader stays in close to Ing's body and controls the position.
Vader wants to pass the guard but Ing is keeping the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vader throwing strikes but missing.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ing controlling Vader's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader advances to half guard.

Vader is trying to work for a kimura but Ing is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vader.

Vader wants to work for an arm triangle but Ing is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ing on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ing tries to get out of the position.

Vader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ing has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ing tries to kick Vader off but Vader keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vader trying to mount his opponent but Ing defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vader is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vader works his foot free and advances to mount.

Vader working for a guillotine from mount but Ing is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vader punching from mount but Ing doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vic Vader 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.

Ing slaps away a takedown attempt from Vader, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ing closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ing looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ing throws a series of punches but Vader moves out of range.
Brett Ing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vader.
Vader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brett Ing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Vader.
Ing cracks Vader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brett Ing is winning the standup battle so far.
Vader tries to clinch but Ing moves out of range.
Ing scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Vader has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vader tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ing swivels and escapes.
Vader has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ing connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Vader! He's out on his feet! Ing rushes in and drops Vader with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brett Ing!
Brett Ing seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tacks Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blow Me Away- Breaking Benjamin. Tacks Mayfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mayfield
vs
Munoz

200 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

185 cm
19
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayfield throws a head kick but Munoz moves out of range.

Mayfield moves into the clinch.
Mayfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munoz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mayfield cracks Munoz with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Munoz. Those never looked like landing.
Mayfield shoots in for a takedown but Munoz shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tacks Mayfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mayfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Munoz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mayfield takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Tacks Mayfield has been cut.
Mayfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munoz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Munoz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mayfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Munoz. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.
Munoz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Munoz duly obliges.
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!
Munoz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayfield.

Mayfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Munoz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munoz.
Munoz pulls Mayfield in close to his closed guard and prevents Mayfield from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mayfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mayfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Munoz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Munoz has escaped and now he's on top!
Munoz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield wants to stand but Munoz is controlling the position.
Munoz tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayfield is retaining full guard.
Mayfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Munoz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Munoz tries to bum rush Mayfield with a series of wild strikes but Mayfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munoz tries to clinch but Mayfield is having none of it.
Mayfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Munoz as Mayfield shoots in.
Munoz misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Munoz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacks Mayfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mayfield shoots in for a takedown but Munoz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munoz.
Mayfield is looking to clinch but Munoz is avoiding it.
Mayfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Mayfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Munoz is refusing to be controlled, as Mayfield sits in half guard.
Mayfield is thwarting Munoz's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz is not content to let Mayfield control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayfield stalling away here and it's allowed Munoz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Mayfield from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz wants to sweep here but Mayfield controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tacks Mayfield.
Munoz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Munoz lands a two punch combo.
Mayfield throws a combination that misses
and Munoz counters with a straight right hand.
Tacks Mayfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munoz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayfield.
Munoz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Munoz circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz stuffs the takedown attempt from Mayfield. Mayfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Munoz as Mayfield shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tacks Mayfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Mayfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Munoz to the ground. Mayfield is now in Munoz's guard.
Munoz wants to stand but Mayfield is controlling the position.
Munoz looking for a sweep. Not yet Munoz, not yet.
Munoz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mayfield!
Munoz thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control but Mayfield is having none of it.
Mayfield regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayfield is staying active underneath Munoz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Mayfield manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tacks Mayfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacks Mayfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mayfield is looking to clinch but Munoz is avoiding it.
Mayfield tries to clinch but Munoz moves away
and Munoz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Mayfield avoids them all with ease.
Mayfield shoots in for a takedown but Munoz shows good takedown defense.
An inside leg kick from Munoz misses.
Jab from Munoz.
Munoz swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Mayfield.
Nice sprawl there from Munoz as Mayfield shoots in.
Mayfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Munoz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tacks Mayfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munoz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tacks Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayfield tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Mayfield as Munoz shoots in.
Grant Munoz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayfield pushes Munoz away with a front kick.
Munoz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Munoz circles away.
Mayfield tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Munoz sprawls well. He's pushed Mayfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayfield fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mayfield has Munoz up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Mayfield.
Mayfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Munoz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mayfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Munoz's efforts to push away.
Munoz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mayfield.
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!
Mayfield misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Munoz working hard to break the clinch.
Mayfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munoz smiles and moves away.
Munoz misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayfield shoots in for a takedown but Munoz shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield swings for the body but Munoz moves out of range.
Munoz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mayfield darts in looking for a takedown but Munoz gets double underhooks and turns Mayfield into the cage.

Mayfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayfield throws a head kick that misses.
Munoz tries to bum rush Mayfield with a series of wild strikes but Mayfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munoz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Mayfield scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grant Munoz.
I think Munoz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tacks Mayfield!
An out of breath Tacks Mayfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (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.

Jones
vs
Griffin

195 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light 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, Julio Jones!
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, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffin throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Griffin!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Griffin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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!

Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Griffin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Banks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Banks
vs
Juarez

200 cm
26
192 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

182 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Steel Penn's All 160
Namunamu Clothing

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 3 - 5 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
Juarez throws an overhand right that lands on Banks's shoulder, as Banks tries to avoid the shot.

Juarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Juarez throws an elbow but it misses.

Juarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juarez misses with a looping left.
Banks checks a leg kick.
Banks slips a straight right by Juarez.
We've been told by Banks's head coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juarez takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Juarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks blocks the body kick.
Jason Juarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks has his takedown stuffed

and Juarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Banks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Juarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Juarez wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Juarez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Banks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Juarez connects with a decent elbow.
Banks is trying to buck Juarez off.
Banks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Juarez.
Banks is trying to buck Juarez off.
Juarez is trying to ground and pound but Banks uses the momentary lack of control by Juarez to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Juarez.

Banks is defending against the submission attempts here by Juarez.
Juarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juarez trying to mount his opponent but Banks defends it.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Juarez.
Juarez trying to control from half guard but Banks is working away.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banks wants to stand and escape but Juarez is having none of it.
Juarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juarez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Banks is proving hard to escape from.
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 has his feet on Juarez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Juarez as Banks shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.

Juarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juarez tries to stand and escape but Banks is controlling the position.
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. Juarez connects with a nice short shot to Banks's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juarez is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Banks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Juarez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Juarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Juarez drives through with a takedown into Banks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Juarez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Banks is proving hard to escape from.
Banks wants to stand but Juarez is controlling the position.
Juarez trying to move into half guard but instead Banks has managed to sweep!
Juarez wants to get back to his feet but Banks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Banks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks looks for a takedown but Juarez sprawls well.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Juarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Juarez throws a combination that misses

and Banks counters by clinching up.
Banks scores with a shoulder strike.
Banks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juarez dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Juarez.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Juarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Juarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juarez misses the shot to the body.
Juarez throws out a leg kick but Banks moves out of range and Juarez only half commits.
Juarez misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks slips under a jab from Juarez.
Juarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Juarez closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.
Banks throws an elbow 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!
Juarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Juarez stalling in the clinch.
Banks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Juarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Banks avoids the damage to the body.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.
Juarez is struggling to control the position.
Juarez dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks lands a hook that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Banks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juarez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Juarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
Banks wants to stand and escape but Juarez is having none of it.
Juarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Juarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juarez throwing strikes but missing.

Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Juarez stands up from Banks's guard - Juarez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juarez thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Juarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Juarez misses with a hook to the body

and Banks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Juarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juarez working hard to break the clinch.
Juarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Juarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Juarez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Banks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Juarez can turn it around.
Banks is leaning against Juarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Juarez in his tracks for a moment.
Banks prevents Juarez from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Juarez is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Juarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Banks has Juarez pressed against the cage, preventing Juarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Juarez is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez takes an elbow to the temple.
Juarez takes an elbow to the temple.

Juarez breaks from the clinch.
Juarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Juarez is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Juarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juarez blocks an elbow strike.

Juarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.

Juarez gets the takedown into side control.
Banks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Juarez trying to control from Banks's half guard. Banks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
Juarez trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Juarez postures up.
Banks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Juarez tries to lock up and control but Banks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks controlling his opponent.
Banks prevents Juarez from getting the reversal.
Juarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Banks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banks avoids the attempt from Juarez to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Juarez has managed to clinch.
Brian Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Juarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brian Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Juarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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 Brian Banks.
I think Juarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Juarez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Bluth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darios Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bluth
vs
Ellis

185 cm
20
192 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Bluth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darios Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bluth thuds his shin into the meat of Ellis's side.
Bluth dips to his left and cracks Ellis with an uppercut!
Buster Bluth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis moves forwards but Bluth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been told by Bluth's head coaches at Diamond In The Rough Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Ellis tries to keep at a distance but Bluth has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ellis pulls Bluth into guard.
Ellis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bluth looking to pass the guard.
Bluth throws a strike but Ellis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ellis with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bluth wants to sweep here but Ellis controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluth is working hard here to advance position.
Bluth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ellis on the ground.
Ellis prevents Bluth from getting back to his feet.
Bluth keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.

Ellis gets to his feet - Bluth follows without any prompting.
Ellis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bluth.
Ellis throws a sloppy head kick and Bluth moves out of range easily.
Ellis lands a jab-cross combination.
Ellis tries to clinch up but Bluth circles away and keeps his distance.
Ellis takes a kick to the side of the head.

Bluth closes the distance and clinches.
Bluth connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ellis can't get the takedown.
Bluth lands a knee to the head.

Ellis is rocked!
Bluth is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Ellis tries to break Bluth's hands from around his neck, Bluth unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Ellis will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Buster Bluth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ortho Paede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heads Will Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Roll has chosen Deep In The Devil's Eye & You as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Paede
vs
Will Roll

175 cm
26
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ortho Paede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heads Will Roll!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paede tries to land a front kick but Will Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Will Roll forces Paede back against the cage and clinches.
Will Roll misses with the head strike.
Paede tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Will Roll avoiding damage as Paede throws knees to the body.
Paede looking to throw knees to the head but Will Roll is blocking nicely.
Paede missing with knees to the body.
Will Roll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Will Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paede misses with a knee strike.
Will Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paede backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paede.
Paede with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paede blocks a body shot from Will Roll.
Will Roll dodges an elbow strike from Paede.
Paede's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Will Roll blocks an elbow strike.
Will Roll misses with some punches.
Will Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paede misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Paede controls his hands.
Will Roll tries a body shot but Paede blocks it.
Paede blocking some punches.
Will Roll avoids a wild elbow strike from Paede.
Paede tries to land knees in the clinch but Will Roll avoids the damage to the body.
Will Roll blocks an elbow strike.
Will Roll works on Paede's body with a couple of short punches.
Paede blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paede tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Will Roll avoids it.
Knees to the body from Paede.
Will Roll digs a right hand into Paede's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paede's gas tank.
Will Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Paede.
Paede is trying to maintain a safe position but Will Roll gets an underhook and turns Paede into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Will Roll.
Will Roll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paede is trying to maintain a safe position but Will Roll gets an underhook and turns Paede into the cage.
Will Roll avoiding damage as Paede throws knees to the body.
Will Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paede is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Will Roll is defending well for now.
Will Roll working aggressively here.
Will Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paede tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Will Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paede.
Will Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paede landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Will Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Paede.
Will Roll avoiding damage as Paede throws knees to the body.
Will Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paede is trying to stall.
Paede trying to land knees to the body.
Paede trying to land knees to the body.
Paede missing with knees to the body.
Will Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll tries to work over Paede's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Will Roll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Will Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paede is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Will Roll is defending well for now.
Will Roll presses Paede against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paede blocks a body shot from Will Roll.
Will Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Will Roll stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Will Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Paede controls the action.
Will Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Paede.
Will Roll misses with some punches.
Paede looking to throw knees to the head but Will Roll is blocking nicely.
Will Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Paede controls the action.
Will Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Paede.
Will Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Paede blocks a body shot from Will Roll.
Will Roll lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paede misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Will Roll.
Will Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paede landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Will Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Will Roll.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paede missing with knees to the body.
Paede throws an elbow but it misses.
Paede avoiding damage.
Paede trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Will Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paede missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paede trying to land knees to the body.
Paede blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Will Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Paede controls his hands.
Paede tries to land a knee to the head but Will Roll blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paede uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Will Roll.

Paede rushes Will Roll and presses him up against the cage.
Will Roll working aggressively here.
Paede leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Will Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Will Roll lands a left hand.
Paede blocking some punches.
Heads Will Roll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paede is trying to maintain a safe position but Will Roll gets an underhook and turns Paede into the cage.
Paede tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Will Roll avoids it.
Paede unloads a knee to the mid-section. Will Roll lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Will Roll'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.
Will Roll receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Paede blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Will Roll.
Will Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paede throws a knee to the head but misses.
Will Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Will Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Will Roll misses with some punches.
Will Roll stalling against the cage.
Will Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Paede.
Paede is struggling to control the position.
Paede creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Will Roll's defenses.
Will Roll gets through Paede's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Will Roll misses with the head strike.
Paede lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Will Roll.
Will Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Paede.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paede tries to land knees in the clinch but Will Roll avoids the damage to the body.
Will Roll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Will Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paede pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Will Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Will Roll fails to land.
Will Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Will Roll throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paede being controlled against the cage.
Paede blocks a body shot from Will Roll.
Will Roll gets through Paede's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Will Roll throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Will Roll.
Paede lands an elbow that stopped Will Roll in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Heads Will Roll has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Will Roll manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paede.
Paede blocking some punches.
Paede is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Will Roll is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paede lands an elbow just above Will Roll 's eye.
Will Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paede backwards.
Will Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paede's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Will Roll.
Will Roll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Will Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paedes head.
Will Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paede is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Will Roll digs a right hand underneath Paede's ribcage. Paede let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Paede.
Paede creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Will Roll's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Will Roll fails to land.
Paede pushes off an throws an elbow but Will Roll leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Will Roll lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Will Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Paede controls his hands.
Paede tries to land knees in the clinch but Will Roll avoids the damage to the body.
Paede is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Will Roll is defending well for now.
Paede unloads a knee to the mid-section. Will Roll lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Will Roll is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Will Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paede is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Will Roll is defending well for now.
Paede blocks an uppercut.
Will Roll misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heads Will Roll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Heads Will Roll'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Will Roll has closed the distance and engaged Paede in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paede as Will Roll tries to tie him up.
Paede trying to land knees to the body.
Paede tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Will Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paede backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Will Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Will Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Paede controls the action.
Will Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Will Roll pushes Paede back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paede tries to land a knee to the head but Will Roll blocks with his arms.
Paede tries a knee to the head but Will Roll blocks it.
Will Roll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Will Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Paede.
Paede blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Roll has Paede pressed against the cage.
Will Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Paede controls his hands.
Paede lands an elbow just above Will Roll 's eye.
Paede blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paede tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Will Roll avoids it.
Paede displaying some good clinch control by pressing Will Roll up against the cage.
A short left from Will Roll.
Will Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Paede.
Will Roll lands with a light punch inside.
Paede creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Will Roll's defenses.
Paede lands a knee to the body.
Will Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paede scores with a knee to the head.
Will Roll is leaning against Paede and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paede blocks an uppercut.
Will Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Paede controls the action.
Will Roll lands with a right to the head.
Will Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paede tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paede creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paede is trying to stall.
Paede crunches a lovely knee into Will Roll's ribcage.
Will Roll working aggressively here.
Paede throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paede missing with knees to the body.
Will Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Will Roll fails to land.
A short uppercut from Will Roll.
Will Roll lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paede will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Will Roll up against the cage.
Will Roll pushes Paede back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Paede is rocked!
Will Roll tries to work over Paede's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Will Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Will Roll stalling.
Paede blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paede is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Will Roll is defending well for now.
Paede blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Will Roll misses with the head strike.
Will Roll working aggressively here.
Will Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Paede.
Paede blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Will Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll blocks the elbow strike.
Paede creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Will Roll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Will Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Will Roll takes an elbow to the forehead.
Will Roll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paede's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paede looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Will Roll avoiding damage as Paede throws knees to the body.
Will Roll blocks an elbow strike from Paede.
Will Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paede wants to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paede will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Will Roll up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paede creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heads Will Roll!
Heads Will Roll 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Avery Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Grover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grover has chosen Ran-D & Zatox - Hectic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Slone
vs
Grover

175 cm
26
152 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
151 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

KAISER

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avery Slone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Grover!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grover throws a jab when Slone was well out of range.
Grover misses with a looping left.
Slone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slone fails with the takedown
and Grover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slone shoots in but Grover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avery Slone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grover throws a hook but Slone avoids it easily.
Grover throws a lazy uppercut

and Slone counters by clinching up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slone.
Grover misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slone looking to throw knees to the head but Grover is blocking nicely.
Grover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grover tries to break the clinch but Slone is controlling the position.
Slone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slone tries to work over Grover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grover backwards.
Grover avoiding damage as Slone throws knees to the body.
Slone misses with an elbow over the top.
Slone misses with a knee to the head.
Slone misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Slone.
Grover is trying to break the clinch but Slone is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Grover's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slone throws a head punch that misses.
Grover stalling in the clinch but Slone improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slone has him pressed against the cage.
Slone has a couple of punches blocked by Grover.
Nice body punch from Grover.
Slone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grover's efforts to push away.
Slone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grover has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grover is trying to maintain a safe position but Slone gets an underhook and turns Grover into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grover's elbow.
Slone misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slone fails to land.
Slone keeps control of Grover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slone lands with a right to the head.
Slone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grover is defending well for now.
Slone throws a head punch that misses.
Grover tries to circle away but Slone has him pinned against the cage.
Grover blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Grover.
Slone swings wildly with an uppercut but Grover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slone trying to land knees to the body.
Slone tries to land a knee to the head but Grover blocks with his arms.
Slone throws an elbow but it misses.
Slone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slone is breathing heavily.

Grover manages to break the clinch.
Slone has his takedown stuffed
enabling Grover to counter with a crisp jab.
Slone drops his hands for a split second and Grover immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Slone face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Grover follows up with a right hand that knocks Slone into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcelo Grover!
Marcelo Grover very nearly forgot to thank KAISER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sensimelio Estevez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Estevez
vs
Markakis

164 cm
19
149 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sensimelio Estevez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Markakis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markakis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Markakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markakis thows a body kick. Estevez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Markakis wants to clinch.
Markakis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Estevez defends well and Markakis ends up having to push Estevez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Markakis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Estevez gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Estevez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Markakis is trying to keep an underhook but Estevez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Estevez seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Markakis has recovered full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Markakis is sitting in close to Estevez's body. Estevez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Markakis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Markakis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Estevez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sensimelio Estevez!
Sensimelio Estevez is the new featherweight champion!