AMW 11 - Survival PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Alito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Fort Minor-Remember The Name . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Alito
vs
Lee

195 cm
19
256 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
243 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Alito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alito throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.

Lee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alito swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Alito uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alito works the jab nicely.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alito sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alito stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee looks gassed!
Alito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sam Alito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.

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

It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Alito throws a monster overhand right that drops Lee! Alito follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Alito!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tabor Bellamy (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.

Pacquiao
vs
Bellamy

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tabor Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tabor Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellamy stuffs the takedown.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Bellamy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellamy throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Bellamy looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick nicely.
Bellamy throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Bellamy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellamy. Pacquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy misses with the combination.
Pacquiao shoots in but Bellamy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacquiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bellamy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Bellamy clinches.

Bellamy tightens his grip and picks Pacquiao up, before dumping him to the ground. Pacquiao manages to land in guard.
Pacquiao throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bellamy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bellamy looks gassed!
Pacquiao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bellamy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pacquiao is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellamy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bellamy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pacquiao holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bellamy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pacquiao prevents Bellamy from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pacquiao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
Bellamy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pacquiao prevents it.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.

Pacquiao pulls guard effortlessly.
Pacquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bellamy throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bellamy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to control but Bellamy wriggling away.
Bellamy tries to hold on but Pacquiao pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacquiao trying to control but Bellamy is having none of it.
Bellamy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pacquiao controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tabor Bellamy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pacquiao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bellamy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pacquiao advances to full mount.
Bellamy is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pacquiao cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pacquiao with a couple of short strikes.
Pacquiao lands a big elbow.
Pacquiao lands a heavy elbow.
Pacquiao wants to control the pace but Bellamy is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao controlling the pace for now.
Pacquiao wants to control the pace but Bellamy is squirming around nicely.
Pacquiao avoids the attempt from Bellamy to control.
Pacquiao controlling the pace for now.
Pacquiao prevents Bellamy from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bellamy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pacquiao landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pacquiao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pacquiao trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao controlling his opponent.
Bellamy is desperately trying to improve his position but Pacquiao has a good base and remains in mount.

Pacquiao jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bellamy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bellamy and Pacquiao has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Pacquiao decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bellamy to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pacquiao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pacquiao thows a huge punch but Bellamy dodges it nicely.
Pacquiao is keen to just control but Bellamy is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pacquiao forces Bellamy back against the cage and clinches.

Bellamy pulls guard effortlessly.
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but Bellamy won't let him.
Bellamy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pacquiao manages to pass to side control.
Bellamy looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pacquiao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy is trying to maintain the position but Pacquiao is very close to passing his half guard.
Pacquiao is trying to control. Bellamy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bellamy throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao shoots in but Bellamy avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bellamy throws a sloppy head kick

and Pacquiao counters by moving into the clinch.
Bellamy is trying to break free.
Bellamy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pacquiao smiles and moves away.
Pacquiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bellamy is fending him off so far but Pacquiao persists. Nope, Bellamy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Bellamy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from Bellamy.
Pacquiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bellamy's waist but Bellamy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pacquiao off to one side.
Bellamy fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao throws a shot from downtown. Bellamy moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bellamy pushes Pacquiao up against the cage in a clinch.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Pacquiao has closed the distance and engaged Bellamy in a clinch.
Bellamy is trying to break the clinch but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao has Bellamy pressed against the cage, preventing Bellamy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Pacquiao gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao prevents Bellamy from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy is looking for a sweep. Pacquiao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellamy moves into full guard.

Bellamy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pacquiao defends it easily.
Pacquiao preventing the sweep.
Bellamy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dez Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Rex has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Rex

180 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

169 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dez Jackson!
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, Ron Rex!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson punishes Rex's body with a nice straight punch.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Dez Jackson has been cut.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rex misses with a leg kick.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rex throws out the jab.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rex tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.

Rex drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rex has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Rex dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rex throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Rex is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rex postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Rex is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rex is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Rex settles back down.
Rex tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Rex looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson suckers Rex into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Jackson is now in Rex's guard!

Rex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.

Rex uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rex looks gassed!
Rex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rex looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Rex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Rex looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson pushes Rex off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson tests Rex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Rex shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Rex.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rex on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Rex backpedaling.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Rex's body. Rex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Good work by Rex as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Horrible takedown by Rex or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rex backs up against the cage.
Rex checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rex slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Rex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson jabs Rex right on the nose. Rex blinks but takes it well.
Dez Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rex throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Rex checks it.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rex drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson throws and low kick but Rex moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dez Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dez Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rex shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Rex tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dez Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rex takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rex shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Rex has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Rex throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rex throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Jackson.
No luck for Rex with that takedown attempt.
Dez Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Rex.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Rex with an open hand slap.
Rex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Rex's defenses.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Rex's head back.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rex takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Rex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rex's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rex takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rex on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson sizes up Rex with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rex has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rex's head.
Rex checks a leg kick nicely.
Rex takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson tests Rex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Dez Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rex somewhat.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Rex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rex has time to react.
A left lands for Jackson.
Rex gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Rex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson lunges at Rex with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rex's hand.
Rex misses with a straight left.
Rex is looking to land body kicks.
Rex blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson tries to work over Rex's front leg with a kick but Rex checks it.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rex.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Rex knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Rex takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Rex.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson misses with a leg kick

so Rex counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dez Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dez Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jab from Jackson.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rex. That one must have hurt.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rex shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rex counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
A left lands for Rex.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rex dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Rex's head and hops out.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Rex sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Rex backs away looking to recover.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Rex backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rex tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Rex blocks the low kick.
Rex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson connects with a right hand. Rex shakes it off.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rex.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Rex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rex.
Rex tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Dez Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Rex.
Rex keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson stalks Rex and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rex's face. Rex staggers backwards, shaken.
Rex misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rex lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Rex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Rex on that attempt.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Rex shakes it off.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rex throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Rex.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Rex backs away looking to recover.
Rex drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rex throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Rex.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Rex takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rex.
Rex with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Rex misses the jab.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ron Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Rex as he checks the leg kick.
Rex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Rex manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Rex shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rex was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rex won't let Jackson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rex is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rex punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex dominating with strikes here.
Rex fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dez Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rex misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dez Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabio Dos Santos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Anderson
vs
Dos Santos

185 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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, Seth Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Anderson closes the distance and pushes Dos Santos back into the cage.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Dos Santos around his waist. Dos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Anderson is trying to trip Dos Santos. He has hold of a leg but Dos Santos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anderson has his hands on Dos Santos's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Seth Anderson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos as he avoids it easily.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dos Santos swivels and escapes.
Dos Santos lands a head kick!
Dos Santos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dos Santos counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.

Anderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anderson lands in his opponent's guard.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Anderson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dos Santos, up you get!
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.

Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dos Santos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dos Santos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dos Santos tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dos Santos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dos Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scoring with punches from side control.
Anderson trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Anderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Anderson scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working the head with strikes.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Anderson is chipping away with strikes.

Dos Santos is rocked!
Anderson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dos Santos looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Anderson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jiro Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Holl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=metallica+enter+sandman&aq=3. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chiba
vs
Holl

185 cm
23
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiro Chiba!
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, Zach Holl!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holl misses with a series of wild punches.
Holl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jiro Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Holl.
The fighters circling - Holl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holl shoots in and drives through. Chiba sprawls well.
Holl blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Holl misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl tries to clinch up but Chiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holl is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl has a takedown stuffed.
Holl throws a right hand that Chiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Chiba also avoids with ease.
Holl shoots for a takedown but Chiba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holl shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chiba defends it nicely.
Holl looks gassed!
Holl misses with a two punch combination.
Zach Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Holl tries to clinch there but Chiba circles away.
Holl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chiba misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holl fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Holl avoids the head kick by Chiba.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holl.
Holl avoids the head kick by Chiba.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Holl moves out of range easily.
Holl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Chiba.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Holl.
Holl avoids the head kick by Chiba.

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.
Chiba dodges the punch combination from Holl.
Jiro Chiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chiba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holl.
Holl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chiba.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Holl moves out of range easily.
Holl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chiba tries to avoid it but Holl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chiba to the ground. Chiba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Holl is rocked!

It looks like Zach Holl has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Holl with that takedown attempt.
Holl is looking to clinch but Chiba is avoiding it.
Chiba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holl.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Holl moves out of range easily.
Holl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Holl is breathing heavily.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holl is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chiba is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Holl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba slips a jab and a cross from Holl.
Chiba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holl.
Chiba throws a head kick but Holl moves out of range.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba dodges the punch combination from Holl.
Holl shoots for a takedown but Chiba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jiro Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Holl.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Holl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chiba tries to avoid it but Holl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chiba to the ground. Chiba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holl avoids the head kick by Chiba.
Nice sprawl there from Chiba as Holl shoots in.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holl blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holl doesn't manage to clinch there - Chiba circles away.
Holl fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Holl with that takedown attempt.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chiba sprawls well. Chiba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holl gets slowly back to his feet.
Chiba connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws a head kick but Holl moves out of range.
Holl misses with the combination.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Holl fails to land the takedown.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chiba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chiba wants it to stay on the feet.
Holl wants to clinch.
Chiba keeps the fight on the outside.
Holl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chiba but Chiba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chiba throws a head kick but Holl moves out of range.
Holl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jiro Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Holl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Chiba. No joy for Holl on that attempt.
Chiba throws a nice head kick!
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holl blocks a head kick by Chiba.
A head kick misses from Chiba.
Holl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiba.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chiba is fending him off so far but Holl persists. Nope, Chiba circles away and we're back to standing.
Jiro Chiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Holl blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Holl fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chiba avoids it really well and circles away.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Holl moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Chiba.
Holl tries to clinch but Chiba is having none of it.
Chiba leaves Holl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holl shoots in looking for a takedown. Chiba tries to sprawl out of it but Holl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holl avoids the head kick by Chiba.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Chiba. No joy for Holl on that attempt.
Holl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chiba.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holl is looking to clinch but Chiba is avoiding it.
Zach Holl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiro Chiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chiba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiro Chiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chiba 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 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiro Chiba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jin Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and conchito gabaldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). conchito gabaldon struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jin Park has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Park
vs
gabaldon

170 cm
20
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

FNF Energy - (Buy 1 155, Get one Free!)
Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Park!
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, conchito gabaldon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gabaldon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Park fails to land with a series of punches.
gabaldon misses with a takedown attempt - Park sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
gabaldon shoots in for a takedown but Park shows good takedown defense.
Park closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Park fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. gabaldon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
gabaldon looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Park steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! gabaldon is out on his feet! Park sets himself and nearly takes gabaldon's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jin Park!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tota Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Varro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by A Day to Remember - . Varro has chosen In your words - Lamb of god as his entrance music. Tota Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Varro's chin.

Gracie
vs
Varro

178 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
23
172 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tota Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Varro!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varro.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Varro to the mat! Varro manages to get full guard.
Gracie is working Varro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie passes Varro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Varro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.

Varro is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Varro is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Varro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.

Varro is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varro wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to control but Varro is keeping him busy.
Varro is trying to stand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Varro throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Varro with a poor takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Varro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Varro wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Varro is defending well.
Varro wants to get back to his feet.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varro defends it well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Varro is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Varro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Varro wants to get back to his feet.

Gracie seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Varro has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tota Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Varro throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varro has his takedown stuffed

and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Varro's guard now.
Varro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control but Varro is having none of it.
Varro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Varro prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Varro looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varro scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
Varro is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to hold on but Varro pushes him away.
Varro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varro with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gracie pushes a forearm under Varro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Varro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tota Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaydub Spliffenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffenberger comes to the cage accompanied by Roll 'em Up. Jaydub Spliffenberger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Spliffenberger
vs
Couture

195 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
217 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaydub Spliffenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffenberger fails with an attempt to clinch.

Couture scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spliffenberger tries to get to full guard but Couture has control of the leg.

Couture seems to be working for a kimura but Spliffenberger defends the submission attempt.

Couture is working for a kimura but Spliffenberger is defending it quite comfortably.

Spliffenberger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spliffenberger gets full guard.

Spliffenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couture doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couture manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spliffenberger is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is stalling in the full guard.

Spliffenberger looking for a guillotine here but Couture defends easily.

Spliffenberger is looking for a triangle here but Couture uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Couture throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Couture is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spliffenberger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spliffenberger wants to control but Couture postures up.

Couture wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spliffenberger, who protects the arm well.
Spliffenberger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Couture.

Couture wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spliffenberger, who protects the arm well.

Couture is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spliffenberger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couture looks gassed!
Spliffenberger is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Couture is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spliffenberger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spliffenberger sneaks back into half guard.

Couture is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spliffenberger sees it coming and defends easily.
Spliffenberger wants to control but Couture is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spliffenberger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Couture is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Spliffenberger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spliffenberger trying to hold on to Couture's head to control him but Couture postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliffenberger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spliffenberger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A solid leg kick lands there for Spliffenberger.
Jaydub Spliffenberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Spliffenberger clinches with his opponent.
Spliffenberger connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
Couture blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spliffenberger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spliffenberger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
Spliffenberger prevents the takedown attempt.
Couture goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spliffenberger prevents it.
Couture takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spliffenberger connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffenberger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Couture avoids it.
Spliffenberger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Spliffenberger tries a knee to the head but Couture blocks it.
Spliffenberger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Couture's face.
Spliffenberger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spliffenberger scores with a knee to the head.
Couture avoiding damage as Spliffenberger throws knees to the body.
Spliffenberger misses with a knee to the head.
Spliffenberger tries to break the clinch but Couture is controlling the position.
Spliffenberger tries to land a knee to the head but Couture blocks with his arms.
Spliffenberger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Couture's face.
Spliffenberger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spliffenberger tries to circle away but Couture has him pinned against the cage.
Spliffenberger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spliffenberger looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.

Spliffenberger manages to break the clinch.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Spliffenberger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaydub Spliffenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Couture.
Spliffenberger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spliffenberger tries to score with a low kick but Couture moves his leg out of the way.
Spliffenberger misses with a low kick.
Spliffenberger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger misses with a kick to the body.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by Spliffenberger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spliffenberger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spliffenberger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat.
Spliffenberger lands a head kick. Couture smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Couture's sensitive parts.
Couture checks a low kick from Spliffenberger.
Jaydub Spliffenberger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Spliffenberger closes the distance and pushes Couture back into the cage.
Spliffenberger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Couture takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spliffenberger lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaydub Spliffenberger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Couture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spliffenberger can pounce on him.
Spliffenberger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Spliffenberger moves into range and clinches up with Couture.
Spliffenberger landing knees to the head.
Spliffenberger landing knees to the head.
Spliffenberger missing with knees to the body.
Spliffenberger tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body.

Couture has Spliffenberger pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Couture pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Spliffenberger tumbling to the mat - Couture dives into Spliffenberger's guard.
Couture controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spliffenberger trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffenberger looking for a sweep. Not yet Spliffenberger, not yet.

Couture drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spliffenberger dives on top into guard.

Spliffenberger has gone for a leg lock! Couture slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spliffenberger's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couture pushes down on Spliffenberger's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Couture is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Couture is looking for submissions but instead, Spliffenberger has regained full guard.

Couture drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spliffenberger dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture keeping full guard, as Spliffenberger tries to pass.
Spliffenberger postures up.
Spliffenberger looking to sit in guard and control but Couture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spliffenberger is trying to keep Couture in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Spliffenberger is retaining full guard.
Spliffenberger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spliffenberger is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Couture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaydub Spliffenberger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spliffenberger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spliffenberger throws a leg kick but Couture sees it coming and checks it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaydub Spliffenberger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ham Burglar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Burglar

180 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ham Burglar!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burglar shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burglar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burglar wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burglar!
Burglar is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Burglar regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burglar tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Burglar is defending well.
Burglar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burglar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson 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.
Burglar keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burglar on the ground.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burglar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Burglar's legs - danger averted.
Burglar keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

Burglar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson trying to control but Burglar is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Burglar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson trying to control but Burglar is working from the bottom.

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

Burglar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson postures up in Burglar's guard and throws a big left but Burglar blocks it.

Burglar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burglar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burglar looks gassed!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Burglar keeps moving.

Burglar has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ham Burglar!
Ham Burglar is the new lightweight champion!