PHOENIX VI - THE REVENGER PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mujo Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Knowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mujo Ibrahimovic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ibrahimovic
vs
Knowles

180 cm
23
198 lbs
9 - 5 - 2

190 cm
19
209 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mujo Ibrahimovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Knowles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knowles misses with the combination.
Ibrahimovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knowles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knowles throws a hook but Ibrahimovic blocks it.

Ibrahimovic clinches.
Ibrahimovic has Knowles pressed against the cage, preventing Knowles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knowles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibrahimovic has him pressed against the cage.
Ibrahimovic avoiding damage.
Knowles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knowles has had enough of the clinch but Ibrahimovic keeps him there for the moment.
Knowles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Ibrahimovic manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Knowles does it's job there.
Knowles misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibrahimovic off the cage and back into rage.
Ibrahimovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knowles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibrahimovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibrahimovic slips a straight right by Knowles.
Knowles looks to throw the jab but Ibrahimovic is out of range.
Knowles scores with a jab. Ibrahimovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knowles misses with a straight left.
Ibrahimovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Knowles misses.
Knowles throws a shot from downtown. Ibrahimovic moves away and avoids it.
Ibrahimovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knowles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Devon Knowles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knowles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Knowles - just one landing.
Knowles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knowles scores with a jab.
Knowles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knowles throws a hook to the side of Ibrahimovic's head but Ibrahimovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knowles throws a looping overhand right but Ibrahimovic ducks down to avoid it.
Knowles misses with a straight right.
Knowles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knowles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibrahimovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Knowles tries to keep at a distance but Ibrahimovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knowles working hard to break the clinch.

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.
Ibrahimovic lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Devon Knowles has been cut.
Ibrahimovic lands a left hand.

Ibrahimovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibrahimovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knowles throws a hook but Ibrahimovic blocks it.
Knowles misses with a looping right.
Knowles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knowles misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Knowles misses.
Ibrahimovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Devon Knowles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibrahimovic slips under a jab from Knowles.
Ibrahimovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knowles lands a nice hook to Ibrahimovic's body. Ibrahimovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibrahimovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibrahimovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knowles throws out a loose jab but Ibrahimovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibrahimovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Knowles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knowles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ibrahimovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knowles moves away.

Ibrahimovic scores with a takedown into Knowles's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ibrahimovic gets to his feet. Knowles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knowles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Knowles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knowles.
Ibrahimovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knowles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knowles with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ibrahimovic.
Knowles loads up on a big right hand but Ibrahimovic slips the punch.
Ibrahimovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knowles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knowles thumps Ibrahimovic with a low kick.
Knowles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibrahimovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibrahimovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knowles throws a looping overhand right but Ibrahimovic ducks down to avoid it.
Knowles avoids the head kick by Ibrahimovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knowles wants to slow Ibrahimovic down by chopping away at his legs.

Ibrahimovic drives through and clinches with Knowles against the cage.

Ibrahimovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knowles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ibrahimovic misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Knowles there.
Knowles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knowles.
Knowles throws a looping overhand right but Ibrahimovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ibrahimovic blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knowles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knowles sizes up Ibrahimovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knowles throws a big shot that misses.
Ibrahimovic moves forwards but Knowles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knowles misses with a straight left.
Knowles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibrahimovic dodges the punch combination from Knowles.
Knowles works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mujo Ibrahimovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Knowles'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.

Knowles looks to land a right hand but Ibrahimovic moved out of range.
Knowles tests Ibrahimovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knowles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knowles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knowles misses with a looping left.
Knowles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knowles looks to land a right hand but Ibrahimovic moved out of range.
Knowles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knowles misses with a double jab

and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ibrahimovic gets to his feet. Knowles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ibrahimovic moves out of range of the strikes.

Knowles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ibrahimovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ibrahimovic prevents Knowles from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knowles can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ibrahimovic wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving.
Knowles is wriggling around but Ibrahimovic manages to pass to half guard.
Ibrahimovic stops Knowles from getting back to his feet.

Ibrahimovic decides to stand and escape the position.

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.
Knowles connects with the punch.
Knowles connects with a crisp jab.
Knowles misses with an uppercut.
Knowles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knowles looks to throw the jab but Ibrahimovic is out of range.
Knowles misses with a hook.
Knowles jabs Ibrahimovic right on the nose. Ibrahimovic blinks but takes it well.
Knowles throws a series of punches but Ibrahimovic avoids them all with ease.
Knowles misses with a looping right.
Ibrahimovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knowles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibrahimovic slips a straight right by Knowles.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ibrahimovic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A big left from Knowles misses.
Ibrahimovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibrahimovic slips a straight right by Knowles.
A big right from Knowles misses.
Ibrahimovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibrahimovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knowles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knowles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mujo Ibrahimovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knowles scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibrahimovic should have avoided that one.
Ibrahimovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knowles.
Knowles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibrahimovic staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Knowles.
Knowles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibrahimovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knowles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch but Knowles is having none of it.
Ibrahimovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knowles.
Ibrahimovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knowles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ibrahimovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibrahimovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knowles.
Knowles slaps away a takedown attempt from Ibrahimovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knowles looks to land a right hand but Ibrahimovic moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A cross from Knowles lands.
A jab from Knowles misses.
Ibrahimovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knowles.
Ibrahimovic moves forwards but Knowles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knowles throws an overhand right that lands on Ibrahimovic's shoulder, as Ibrahimovic tries to avoid the shot.
Knowles lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Ibrahimovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knowles lands a really nice looking cross but Ibrahimovic seems unphased.
Ibrahimovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knowles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knowles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knowles lands a jab to the head.
Knowles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibrahimovic tries to move into range but Knowles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ibrahimovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Knowles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knowles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibrahimovic slips a straight right by Knowles.
Knowles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mujo Ibrahimovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Knowles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Knowles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibrahimovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Knowles throws a series of strikes that have Ibrahimovic backpedaling.
Knowles lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Knowles finds it's way through Ibrahimovic's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Ibrahimovic.
Knowles misses with a looping right.
Ibrahimovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Knowles scores with a nice strike.
Knowles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knowles misses with a straight left.
Ibrahimovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knowles avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Knowles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibrahimovic slips under a jab.
Knowles misses with a wild combination.
Ibrahimovic walks into a straight right hand from Knowles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knowles throws out a loose jab but Ibrahimovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibrahimovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knowles.
Knowles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knowles throws a leg kick
and Ibrahimovic counters with a three punch combo that has Knowles backing up. Knowles nods at Ibrahimovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Knowles cracks Ibrahimovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knowles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knowles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Knowles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibrahimovic misses with the combination.
Ibrahimovic with a jab.
Knowles slips a jab and a cross from Ibrahimovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knowles lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Ibrahimovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knowles connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Knowles misses.
Ibrahimovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knowles.
Knowles missing with a left hand there. Ibrahimovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic blocks a jab.

Knowles tries to keep at a distance but Ibrahimovic has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ibrahimovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibrahimovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibrahimovic tries to move into range but Knowles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ibrahimovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Knowles finds it's target.
Knowles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibrahimovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibrahimovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ibrahimovic staying out of range there.
Ibrahimovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knowles lands with a hook. Ibrahimovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knowles punishes Ibrahimovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Knowles misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knowles lands the left hand.
Ibrahimovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knowles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibrahimovic on the side of the head.
Knowles scores with a jab to the head.
Knowles missing with a left hand there. Ibrahimovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knowles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knowles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ibrahimovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knowles throws out the jab.
Knowles misses with a combination

and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knowles pushes Ibrahimovic off looking to stand but Ibrahimovic dives back in and keeps control.
Knowles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ibrahimovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic is nestled in close to Knowles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahimovic prevents Knowles from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahimovic is nestled in close to Knowles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ibrahimovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ibrahimovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ibrahimovic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Devon Knowles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mujo Ibrahimovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibrahimovic wants to control the pace but Knowles is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mujo Ibrahimovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ibrahimovic, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mujo Ibrahimovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio Angelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Homether (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Caio Angelis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Caio Angelis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Angelis
vs
Homether

175 cm
20
179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caio Angelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Homether!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homether throws a good cross that connects.
Angelis defending well as Homether loads up on a big left hand.
Homether lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angelis circles away quickly and effectively.
Alex Homether seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Homether is fending him off so far but Angelis persists. Nope, Homether circles away and we're back to standing.
Homether misses with a double jab.
Homether swinging wildly here.
Angelis avoids the body shot from Homether.
Homether misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelis slips under a jab.

Angelis scores with a takedown into Homether's guard.
Angelis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Homether swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homether utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Homether keeping full guard, as Angelis tries to pass.
Homether keeping moving, preventing Angelis from controlling successfully.
Angelis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Homether not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Homether keeping moving, preventing Angelis from controlling successfully.

Angelis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Angelis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Homether looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Homether is looking for a triangle here but Angelis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Angelis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Homether has escaped the position, nice work there.
Angelis misses with the ground and pound.
Angelis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Angelis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Homether has escaped the position, nice work there.
Homether wants to get back to his feet.

Angelis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Homether rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Angelis's guard! Nice work there by Homether!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Angelis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Homether is aware though and is defending well.
Angelis wants to stand and escape but Homether is having none of it.
Homether is looking to work some ground and pound but Angelis has wrist control.

Angelis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Angelis is breathing heavily.
Angelis avoids the body shot from Homether.
Homether lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angelis at a distance.
Homether takes a swing at Angelis's ribcage but misses.
Angelis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice defenses there by Angelis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homether digs a good body shot into Angelis's ribs.
Alex Homether is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Homether looks to throw the jab but Angelis is out of range.
Homether throws a right and a left that Angelis avoids nicely.
Angelis fails with a takedown attempt.
Homether waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Angelis.
Angelis dodges the punch combination from Homether.
Homether changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caio Angelis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Angelis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Homether swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Homether fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angelis manages to avoid it.
Homether throws a right and a left that both miss.

Homether gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Angelis to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Angelis drops back looking for a leg! Homether is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Homether manages to kick Angelis off! Angelis jumps back into Homether's guard.
Angelis trying to control the position from guard on top but Homether is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelis with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homether not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Angelis looking to pass the guard.

Angelis stands up from Homether's guard - Angelis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Homether swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Angelis moves into the clinch.
Homether is trying to break free.
Angelis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Homether just stands there and leans against the cage.

Homether escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Homether jabs at Angelis's body.
Homether misses with a few strikes there.
Homether throws a right and a left that Angelis avoids nicely.
Homether throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Homether lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angelis at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homether keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Homether misses with a few strikes there.
Angelis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Angelis tries to clinch but Homether is having none of it.
Angelis avoids the body shot from Homether.
Homether throws a right and a left that both miss.
Homether misses the shot to the body.
Angelis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Homether but Homether pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Homether misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homether scores with a shot to the body.
Homether rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Angelis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Homether lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angelis at a distance.
Angelis misses with a takedown attempt - Homether sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Angelis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Homether.
Homether swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angelis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Homether.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelis takes one to the chin there.
Angelis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Homether throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Angelis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Homether misses with a jab, cross combination.

Angelis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Angelis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Angelis stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Homether showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Angelis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Angelis misses with a takedown attempt - Homether sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Angelis slips under a jab from Homether.
Homether looks to land a right hand but Angelis moved out of range.
Angelis avoids the body shot from Homether.
Homether is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Angelis rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Homether gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Angelis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Homether is keeping the position for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Homether throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angelis forces his way into half guard.
Homether is trying to maintain the position but Angelis is very close to passing his half guard.
Homether trying to get back to full guard but Angelis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Homether is trying to escape the mount.

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.

Angelis wants to finish this one by submission but Homether is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Angelis.
Angelis prevents Homether from getting the reversal.
Angelis looking to control but Homether is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Angelis breaks from Homether's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Homether is wriggling around trying to escape.

Angelis is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Homether throws a series of punches but Angelis moves out of range.
Alex Homether is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Homether just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homether throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Homether throws a series of strikes that have Angelis backpedaling.
Homether with a hook.

Angelis closes the distance and clinches.

Homether drags the fight down to the ground.

Angelis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angelis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Angelis 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Homether!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and midnight ryda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Sobral has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sobral
vs
ryda

185 cm
22
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
21
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato Sobral!
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, midnight ryda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral slips a jab and a cross from ryda.
Sobral looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sobral shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches ryda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sobral wants to lay and pray for a moment but ryda keeps working.
ryda tries to bench press Sobral off him but Sobral keeps the position.
ryda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sobral controlling the action here.
ryda works his way to full guard. Good work.
ryda wants to sweep but no luck.

ryda looking for subs off his back but Sobral has passed one foot through into half guard.
ryda is pressing down on Sobral's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

ryda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral trying to control the position from guard on top but ryda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobral slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
ryda keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Sobral got a little sloppy there for a moment and ryda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobral has managed to get both his arms back between ryda's legs - danger averted.

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.

ryda is looking for a triangle but Sobral pushes his legs off easily.

ryda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sobral is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for ryda.
ryda is being controlled here.
Sobral tries to move to mount but ryda blocks the move with his legs.
ryda is looking for a sweep.
Sobral wants to control but ryda is keeping him busy.
ryda prevents Sobral from improving position.
ryda is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral trying to control the action but ryda is working from the bottom.
Sobral is breathing heavily.

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

Sobral bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
ryda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

ryda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

ryda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

ryda actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
ryda wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but ryda defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt.
ryda fails with the takedown

and Sobral counters with a nice double leg into guard.

ryda is looking for a triangle but Sobral pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Sobral 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.

ryda throws a hook but Sobral blocks it.
Sobral steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ryda.
midnight ryda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown but ryda shows good takedown defense.
ryda has his takedown stuffed

and Sobral counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sobral.
Sobral preventing the sweep.
Sobral has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sobral trying to control the position from guard on top but ryda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobral throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

ryda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sobral uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ryda is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ryda gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. ryda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sobral trying to control the position from guard on top but ryda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

ryda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but ryda is tightening it up a little... Sobral has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sobral reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sobral taps out! nice BJJ there by ryda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). midnight ryda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Blick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Take My Hand blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Blick

188 cm
26
182 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

187 cm
26
177 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Blick!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blick sprawls well. Blick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.

Blick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Blick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz is staying active underneath Blick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz tries to roll over but Blick keeps him under control.
Blick wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Blick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Blick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blick misses with a two punch combination.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blick is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Blick thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

Blick is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blick's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blick!

Blick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz wants to control but Blick postures up.
Diaz is breathing heavily.

Blick is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Blick lands a few punches from side control.
Blick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blick tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Blick keeps moving and retains side control.
Blick sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diaz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diaz is not content to let Blick control the position.

Blick tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blick has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blick counters with a nice uppercut.
Blick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Blick circles away.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Blick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blick swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Blick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Blick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blick wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blick looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz is staying active underneath Blick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blick uses it to pass to side control.
Blick controls the position.
Blick is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.

Blick has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Diaz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Blick yanks on the arm and Diaz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Blick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Blick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Vanini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Miss Murder. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fanning
vs
Vanini

178 cm
19
153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

WIN Nutritional

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinicius Vanini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vanini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Fanning actively working from the bottom here.
Vanini is pressing down on Fanning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fanning is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanning is not content to let Vanini control the position.
Fanning wants to get back to full guard.
Vanini moves into full mount! Fanning won't be happy about that!
Vanini trying to control but Fanning is having none of it.

Vanini swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fanning is now in Vanini's guard. A big mistake from Vanini there, giving up the dominant position!
Fanning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vanini on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Fanning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fanning working some strikes from top position.
Fanning tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanini is retaining full guard.
Fanning stopping the sweep attempt from Vanini.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fanning lands a couple of digs.
Vanini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fanning's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fanning trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fanning postures up and lands a big shot to Vanini's brow.
Fanning throwing strikes from guard but Vanini blocks nicely.
Vanini controls Fanning momentarily but Fanning frees himself.
Fanning won't allow Vanini to sweep him here.

Vanini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vanini looks gassed!
Fanning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fanning connects with a couple of short punches.

Vanini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fanning throws a strike but Vanini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fanning is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanini trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fanning keeping full guard, as Vanini tries to pass.
Fanning wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fanning keeping full guard, as Vanini tries to pass.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fanning scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Vanini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fanning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fanning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fanning landing some decent shots from guard.
Fanning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fanning lands a couple of elbows.
Fanning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fanning postures up in Vanini's guard and throws a big left but Vanini blocks it.
Fanning chips away with some ground and pound.
Vanini controls Fanning momentarily but Fanning frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fanning misses with a hook.
Vanini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fanning thows a body shot but no joy.
Vanini looks for a takedown but Fanning sprawls well.
Fanning uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Fanning shoots in and bounces Vanini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fanning won't allow Vanini to sweep him here.
Fanning content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vanini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fanning manages to get himself to full guard.
Vanini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vanini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fanning manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vanini has Fanning in his guard.
Vanini is breathing heavily.
Vanini wants to sweep here but Fanning controlling him for the moment.
Fanning landing with the ground and pound.
Fanning postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fanning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Fanning has gone for a leg lock! Vanini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fanning's guard.
Fanning can't keep his opponent in guard - Vanini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning tries to get to full guard but Vanini has control of the leg.
Vanini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fanning keeps working.

Vanini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vanini is trying to control the action in half guard but Fanning is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vanini wants to pass the guard but Fanning is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fanning keeps working.
Fanning manages to get to full guard.
Fanning is trying to keep Vanini in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fanning throws a lazy right hand but Vanini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanini fails with the takedown

and Fanning counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning preventing the sweep.
Fanning working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vanini working for a triangle but Fanning defends it easily.
Fanning trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fanning is working Vanini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vanini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Vanini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vanini keeping full guard, as Fanning tries to pass.
Fanning works over Vanini with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Fanning dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Fanning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vanini slips a jab from Fanning.
Fanning throws a front kick aimed at Vanini's knee but Vanini avoids it well.
Vanini slips a jab from Fanning.
Vanini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fanning counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vanini has hold of Fanning's hands but Fanning slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vanini manages to get to full guard.
Fanning content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fanning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vanini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fanning is one step ahead there.
Fanning landing some decent shots from guard.
Vanini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Vanini looking for a guillotine here but Fanning defends easily.
Fanning with a nice head shot there.
Fanning lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fanning scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fanning working some strikes from top position.
Fanning preventing the sweep.
Fanning working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fanning is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Vanini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Vanini is looking for a triangle but Fanning pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vanini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fanning is aware though and is defending well.
Fanning is in close to Vanini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vanini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fanning is one step ahead there.
Fanning is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fanning scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fanning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanini is keeping the position for now.
Fanning is in close to Vanini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fanning postures up and lands a big shot to Vanini's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fanning preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fanning tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanini is retaining full guard.

Vanini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fanning defends it easily.
Mike Fanning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fanning preventing the sweep.
Fanning lands a couple of digs.

Vanini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fanning cracks Vanini with a solid left hand.
Fanning scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vanini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fanning postures up and lands a big shot to Vanini's brow.

Vanini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanini 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.
Fanning lands a couple of digs.
Fanning landing some decent shots from guard.
Vanini wants to sweep here but Fanning controlling him for the moment.
Fanning working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vinicius Vanini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fanning is working Vanini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vanini has momentary wrist control but Fanning slips an elbow through the middle.
Fanning has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fanning content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fanning works over Vanini with some ground and pound from guard.
Fanning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Fanning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fanning 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Fanning!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between YYEESS NNNOOO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Rosillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NNNOOO comes into the arena with Yes-No blaring out of the sound system. Rosillo has chosen Skillet - Hero as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

NNNOOO
vs
Rosillo

175 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Average Joes FC Smashwear clothing (CBK)
Average Joes FC Smashwear clothing (CBK)

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, YYEESS NNNOOO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Rosillo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NNNOOO steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rosillo.
Rosillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
NNNOOO avoids the head kick by Rosillo.
NNNOOO avoids the body shot from Rosillo.
NNNOOO walks into a stiff left hand from Rosillo.
Rosillo misses with a head kick.
NNNOOO tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosillo was well out of range. Poor timing from NNNOOO.
Rosillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
NNNOOO dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rosillo. That did some damage!
Rosillo thows a leg kick but NNNOOO checks it

and NNNOOO counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

NNNOOO is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rosillo has escaped the position, nice work there.

Rosillo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosillo throws out a loose jab but NNNOOO uses good head movement to avoid it.
NNNOOO moves out of range of the strikes.
Rosillo misses with an uppercut. NNNOOO saw that one coming.
Rosillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rosillo scores with a head kick.
NNNOOO cracks the inside of Rosillo's front leg.
Rosillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NNNOOO.
Rosillo throws the left hand but NNNOOO avoids the punch easily.
Rosillo throws a lazy right hand but NNNOOO sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Rosillo is predictable there
and NNNOOO counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo misses with a straight left.
NNNOOO jabs at Rosillo's body.
NNNOOO ducks under a wild hook from Rosillo.
NNNOOO scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Rosillo.
NNNOOO plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Rosillo. No joy for NNNOOO on that attempt.
NNNOOO takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rosillo loads up on a big right hand but NNNOOO slips the punch.
NNNOOO moves away from the strike by Rosillo.
Rosillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
NNNOOO bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rosillo thumps NNNOOO with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosillo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rosillo, right into the meat.
Rosillo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rosillo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rosillo lands a nice shot that snaps NNNOOO's head back.
Rosillo throws a good cross that connects.
Rosillo misses with an uppercut. NNNOOO saw that one coming.
NNNOOO staying out of range there.
NNNOOO throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rosillo lands a glancing blow to the side of NNNOOO's head.
Rosillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
NNNOOO defending well as Rosillo loads up on a big left hand.
Rosillo misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rosillo.
NNNOOO moves out of range as Rosillo strikes.
Rosillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and NNNOOO counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rosillo throws a leg kick that misses.
Rosillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
NNNOOO scores with a hook to the body. Rosillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rosillo throws out a loose jab but NNNOOO uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosillo throws out a loose jab but NNNOOO uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosillo misses with a leg kick
and NNNOOO counters with a nice body shot.
Rosillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosillo throws a leg kick

and NNNOOO counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rosillo won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosillo is not content to let NNNOOO control the position.
Rosillo is trying to control NNNOOO's posture but NNNOOO avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rosillo misses with a double jab

and NNNOOO counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
NNNOOO trying to control the action but Rosillo is working from the bottom.

NNNOOO is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

NNNOOO is trying to work for a kimura but Rosillo is defending well.
Rosillo pushes NNNOOO off looking to stand but NNNOOO dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosillo is not content to let NNNOOO control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rosillo misses the jab.
Rosillo misses with a looping left.
NNNOOO ducks under a wild hook from Rosillo.
Rosillo misses with a jab to the body
and NNNOOO counters with an outside leg kick.
Rosillo throws a lazy body kick

and NNNOOO counters with a single leg into guard. Rosillo didn't expect that.

NNNOOO 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.
NNNOOO sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Rosillo has his feet on NNNOOO's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
NNNOOO on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juan Rosillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rosillo.
NNNOOO fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rosillo avoids it really well and circles away.
Rosillo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
NNNOOO chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rosillo can pounce on him.
Rosillo throws a hook to the side of NNNOOO's head but NNNOOO sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosillo blocks a head kick by NNNOOO.
Rosillo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rosillo throws a leg kick
and NNNOOO counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rosillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juan Rosillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo checks a low kick from NNNOOO.
NNNOOO takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juan Rosillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rosillo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and NNNOOO counters with a nice body shot.
Rosillo looks to land a right hand but NNNOOO moved out of range.
Rosillo misses with a looping right.
Rosillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
NNNOOO moves out of range of the strikes.
NNNOOO checks a leg kick.
Rosillo throws a big shot that misses.
Rosillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

NNNOOO shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
NNNOOO is trying to control. Rosillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

YYEESS NNNOOO dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rosillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and NNNOOO counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rosillo's knee momentarily.
Rosillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by NNNOOO. NNNOOO obviously looking to wear him down.
NNNOOO misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rosillo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rosillo thows a leg kick but NNNOOO checks it
and NNNOOO counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rosillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by NNNOOO.
NNNOOO moves out of range of the body kick from Rosillo.
A low kick from Rosillo misses

and NNNOOO counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rosillo keeping moving, preventing NNNOOO from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NNNOOO controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rosillo wants to stand up but NNNOOO is controlling him.
NNNOOO wants to pass the guard but Rosillo is keeping the position.
NNNOOO looking to sit in guard and control but Rosillo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rosillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NNNOOO swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
NNNOOO keeping moving, preventing Rosillo from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rosillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles NNNOOO. NNNOOO circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
NNNOOO gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rosillo.
Rosillo tries to bum rush NNNOOO with a series of wild strikes but NNNOOO uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rosillo throws a leg kick
and NNNOOO counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Rosillo misses
and NNNOOO counters with an inside leg kick.
Rosillo cracks NNNOOO with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosillo. NNNOOO does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juan Rosillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO misses with a low kick as Rosillo jumps back.
Rosillo throws a lazy right hand but NNNOOO sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
NNNOOO avoids the head kick by Rosillo.
Rosillo throws a hook but NNNOOO blocks it.
Rosillo throws a head kick but NNNOOO moves out of range.
Rosillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
NNNOOO blocks a jab.
NNNOOO slips under a jab.
NNNOOO slips under a jab.
Rosillo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

NNNOOO scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
NNNOOO wants to pass to mount but Rosillo is defending the position.

NNNOOO is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
NNNOOO wants to control the pace but Rosillo is squirming around nicely.
Rosillo has given up his back. Will we see NNNOOO going for some submissions?

Rosillo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
YYEESS NNNOOO showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for NNNOOO, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YYEESS NNNOOO!