QFC Tournament 878 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Manager (ranked 5113 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Bannon (ranked 5121 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultimate Manager has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Manager
vs
Bannon

225 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ultimate Manager!
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, Steve Bannon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manager fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the liver by Bannon. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Bannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manager slips under a jab.
Bannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bannon looks to land a combination but Manager avoids it well.
Bannon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manager looks for a takedown but Bannon sprawls well.
Bannon throws a hook to the side of Manager's head but Manager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bannon lands with a cross.
Manager is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bannon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Manager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bannon misses with a body shot.
Manager really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bannon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manager tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bannon defends well and Manager ends up having to push Bannon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manager slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manager fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon tries to bum rush Manager with a series of wild strikes but Manager uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manager slips a jab and a cross from Bannon.
A punch combination from Bannon misses.
Bannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manager.
Manager shoots in but no luck this time.
Bannon misses with a combination

and Manager counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bannon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manager is trying to pull guard but Bannon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Manager manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bannon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bannon connects with a couple of short punches.
Manager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon wants to pass the guard but Manager is keeping the position.
Manager working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bannon.
Manager wants to sweep but no luck.
Bannon throwing strikes from guard but Manager blocks nicely.
Manager seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Manager has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bannon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bannon looks to land a left hand but Manager moved out of range nicely.

Manager rushes Bannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bannon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manager prevents it.

Manager's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon misses with a hook

and Manager counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manager.

Manager breaks the clinch.
Bannon moves away from the strike by Manager.
Bannon throws a lazy right hand but Manager sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bannon tries to bum rush Manager with a series of wild strikes but Manager uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Bannon misses the target.
Bannon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manager defends it nicely.
Bannon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Bannon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manager lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Manager has Bannon up against the cage in a clinch.
Bannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Manager has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manager has him pressed against the cage.
Bannon looking for a takedown.
Manager has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bannon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manager is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bannon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manager is trying to pull guard but Bannon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bannon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manager prevents it.

Manager jumps guard.
Bannon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Manager uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bannon.
As Bannon tries to get set, Manager tries to push him back and clinch up but Bannon manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Bannon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Bannon. Manager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manager closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bannon circles away.
Manager shoots for a double leg takedown but Bannon sprawls well. He's pushed Manager's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bannon misses with a two punch combination.
Manager staying out of range there.
Manager is looking for a counter combo.
Bannon looks to land a right hand but Manager moved out of range.
Bannon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bannon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bannon throws a poor cross that misses
and Manager counters with a three punch combo that has Bannon backing up. Bannon nods at Manager to acknowledge the strikes.
Bannon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Manager. That one must have hurt.
Bannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manager was well out of range. Poor timing from Bannon.
Manager defending well as Bannon loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manager takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Manager is rocked!

It looks like Ultimate Manager has been cut.
Manager changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bannon tries to avoid it but Manager manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bannon to the ground. Bannon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Manager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bannon throws a lazy right hand but Manager sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manager closes the distance and clinches up with Bannon, looking for a takedown. Manager pushes Bannon against the cage but Bannon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bannon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manager slips under a jab from Bannon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bannon throws an overhand right that lands on Manager's shoulder, as Manager tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Bannon.
Manager ducks under a wild hook from Bannon.
Bannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bannon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manager counters with a nice leg kick.
Bannon misses with an uppercut. Manager saw that one coming.
Bannon misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bannon. Manager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bannon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manager shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bannon pinned against the cage. Bannon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon throws a combination. Manager tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Bannon misses.
Bannon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Manager is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Bannon shoots in for a takedown but Manager shows good takedown defense.
Manager throws a big counter combination but Bannon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manager slips a straight right by Bannon.
It looked like Manager was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Manager seems to have got his legs back now.
Bannon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manager thinks about countering with a head kick.
Manager dodges the punch combination from Bannon.
Steve Bannon seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manager uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bannon.
Steve Bannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Manager takes the fight into the clinch.

Manager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bannon throws a body shot but no joy.
Manager slips a straight right by Bannon.
Manager uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bannon.
Manager scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bannon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bannon misses with a straight left.
Manager throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Manager closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bannon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manager lands an elbow that stopped Bannon in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Steve Bannon has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manager wants a takedown but no success here.
A bit of stalling here from Manager.
Bannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bannon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bannon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bannon wants to break free but Manager has control.
Manager drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bannon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bannon misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manager closes the distance and clinches up with Bannon, looking for a takedown. Manager pushes Bannon against the cage but Bannon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bannon misses with an uppercut. Manager saw that one coming.
Bannon throws a nice looking combination but Manager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Bannon misses.
Bannon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manager moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Bannon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Manager's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bannon dives in and grabs Manager's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manager pushes down on Bannon's head and hops out.
Manager scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bannon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bannon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bannon throws a body punch but Manager moves out of range.
Bannon misses with a looping right.
Manager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bannon throws out the jab.
Manager keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bannon.

Manager drives through and clinches with Bannon against the cage.
Manager taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bannon has had enough of the clinch but Manager keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Manager breaks the clinch.
Manager dodges the punch combination from Bannon.
Bannon swings for the body but Manager moves out of range.
Manager wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Manager fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manager sets himself, and Bannon steps forward looking for the clinch! Manager avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bannon.

Manager fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bannon, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bannon.

Manager's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bannon misses with the combination.
Bannon misses with a combination

and Manager holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manager scores with a shot to the side of Bannon's head.
Bannon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Manager pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manager fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon misses with a two punch combination.
Bannon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manager eats them both and turns towards Bannon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Bannon misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bannon shoots for a double leg takedown but Manager sprawls well. He's pushed Bannon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manager - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Bannon misses.
Manager misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Manager. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bannon gets tackled into the cage by Manager. Manager maintains the clinch.
Manager has Bannon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bannon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manager looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon tries to break the clinch but Manager is controlling the position.

Manager pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Manager closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manager prevents Bannon from breaking the clinch.
Manager managing to block the knees to the body from Bannon.
Manager tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bannon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manager prevents Bannon from breaking the clinch.
Bannon throws a head punch that misses.
Bannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manager's elbow.
Bannon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manager after a bit of a struggle.
Bannon misses with a body punch.
Manager tries to score a body lock takedown but Bannon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bannon can't find room to land a body shot as Manager controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Manager decides to pull guard.
Bannon trying to control but Manager is working from the bottom.
Bannon scoring with some ground and pound.
Manager controlling the position.
Bannon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bannon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bannon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Manager working for a triangle but Bannon defends it easily.
Bannon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manager's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Steve Bannon!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Steve Bannon!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Steve Bannon!

Steve Bannon wins by unanimous decision!
Steve Bannon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Sorkin (ranked 5148 p4p, 449 weight class) and Jungle Prince (ranked 5119 p4p, 447 weight class). Toby Sorkin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Sorkin
vs
Prince

180 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toby Sorkin!
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, Jungle Prince!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sorkin pushes Prince up against the cage in a clinch.
Prince lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Prince as Sorkin tries to tie him up.
Prince lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Toby Sorkin has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Prince.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prince.
A short body shot lands from Prince as the two fighters clinch.
Sorkin working aggressively here.
Sorkin looking to slow down the pace here.
Prince lands an elbow that stopped Sorkin in his tracks for a moment.
Prince lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sorkin backwards.
Prince throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sorkin throws a head punch that misses.
Prince scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prince softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sorkin is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Prince.
Prince lands a hook that snaps the head of Sorkin backwards.

Prince breaks from the clinch.
Prince lands a nice shot to the body.
Prince swings for the body but Sorkin moves out of range.
Prince looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorkin is just out of range.

Prince darts in and clinches Sorkin up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Prince.
Prince lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Toby Sorkin's cut is getting worse.
Prince lands a body shot in the clinch.

Prince breaks from the clinch.
Prince misses the shot to the body.

Sorkin has Prince up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Prince.
Prince lands an elbow just above Sorkin 's eye.
Prince scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prince.
Prince lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sorkin.
A hook to the body from Prince.
Prince lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Prince scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prince lands an elbow inside that Sorkin shrugs off.
Prince gets through Sorkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Toby Sorkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A body shot lands from Prince.
Prince gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Prince lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Sorkin is rocked!
Prince lands an elbow just above Sorkin 's eye.
Oh Sorkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Toby Sorkin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prince.
Prince lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sorkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Prince gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Prince lands a left hand.

Prince drops Sorkin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sorkin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jungle Prince!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Coppfield (ranked 5191 p4p, 0 weight class) and Green Cross (ranked 5466 p4p, 0 weight class). Green Cross will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Coppfield
vs
Cross

177 cm
24
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Coppfield!
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, Green Cross!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coppfield.

Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coppfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Coppfield is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Coppfield blocks an elbow strike from Cross.
Coppfield is trying to pull guard but Cross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coppfield is trying to push Cross away but Cross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross tries to break the clinch but Coppfield is controlling the position.
Coppfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coppfield backwards.
Cross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coppfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coppfield fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Coppfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppfield tries to stall but Cross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coppfield stalling in the clinch but Cross improves position.
Cross prevents Coppfield from breaking the clinch.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coppfield is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coppfield has his back to the cage.
Cross wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross avoids a wild elbow strike from Coppfield.

Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Cross moves into the clinch.
Coppfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Coppfield goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cross tests Coppfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Cross closes the distance and pushes Coppfield back into the cage.
Coppfield being controlled against the cage.
Coppfield looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coppfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coppfield blocks an uppercut.
Coppfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross has Coppfield pressed against the cage, preventing Coppfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cross.
Coppfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cross walks away with a smile on his face. Coppfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Cross moves into range and clinches up with Coppfield.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coppfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coppfield tries to break free but Cross pushes him back against the cage.
Coppfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coppfield tries to circle away but Cross has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coppfield tries to stall but Cross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cross can't get the takedown.
Coppfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coppfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cross just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Coppfield taking a breather.
Cross controlling the action here for a moment.
Coppfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coppfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Cross has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cross wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cross.
Coppfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coppfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
Coppfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coppfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Cross clinches up against the cage.
Coppfield is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cross is trying to trip Coppfield. He has hold of a leg but Coppfield is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cross persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross wanted to stand there but Coppfield had control of the position.

Cross is posturing up here but Coppfield has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cross tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cross has to tap! Slick submission there by Coppfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Coppfield!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Bakaj (ranked 5132 p4p, 448 weight class) and Nudd Ellard (ranked 5154 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bakaj
vs
Ellard

184 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakub Bakaj!
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, Nudd Ellard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ellard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bakaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ellard working aggressively here.
Bakaj is trying to force a seperation but Ellard has the dominant position.
Bakaj trying to control the position but instead, Ellard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bakaj into the cage.
Ellard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakaj.
Bakaj takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ellard fails to land.
Ellard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bakaj blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakaj.
Ellard has a couple of punches blocked by Bakaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakaj.
Ellard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bakaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellard misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ellard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bakaj has managed to clinch.
Ellard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellard has a couple of punches blocked by Bakaj.
Bakaj is trying to stall.
Ellard lands a nice uppercut.
Ellard lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakaj.
Ellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakaj controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ellard fails to land.

Bakaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakaj looks to land a body kick but Ellard moved away.

Ellard moves into range and clinches up with Bakaj.
Bakaj wants to get back to striking at distance but Ellard won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakaj's elbow.
Ellard lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakaj backwards.
Ellard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ellard lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ellard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Ellard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ellard takes the fight into the clinch.
Bakaj blocks an uppercut.
Ellard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ellard misses with a punch to the body.
Ellard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakaj.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakaj is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ellard to keep the fight standing.
Ellard misses with some punches.
Ellard lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ellard fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellard.
A nice left hand lands by Ellard.
Ellard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ellard prevents Bakaj from breaking the clinch.
Ellard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakaj backwards.
Ellard lands a shoulder strike.
Bakaj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bakaj is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bakaj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ellard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ellard working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakaj blocks an uppercut.
Ellard lands an uppercut.
Ellard misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellard misses with the head strike.
Bakaj blocks a body shot from Ellard.
Bakaj blocking some punches.

Ellard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ellard moves into range and clinches up with Bakaj.
Ellard digs a right hand underneath Bakaj's ribcage. Bakaj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellard misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ellard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nudd Ellard dominated that round.
That's time! Bakaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bakaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bakaj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Ellard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ellard fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Ellard.
Ellard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakaj.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellard.
Ellard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakaj.
A short right from Ellard.
Nudd Ellard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Bakaj lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakaj controlling the action here.

Bakaj stands up from half guard.
Ellard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ellard gets a clinch.
Ellard working aggressively here.
Ellard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellard lands an uppercut.
Ellard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakaj backwards.
Bakaj tries to pull guard but Ellard won't allow it.
Bakaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellard misses with a punch to the body.

Ellard breaks the clinch.
Bakaj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ellard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ellard closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakaj.
A head punch on the inside from Ellard fails to land.
Ellard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ellard.
Ellard has a couple of punches blocked by Bakaj.
Ellard has a couple of punches blocked by Bakaj.
Ellard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakaj.
Ellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellard throws a head punch that misses.
Bakaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellard working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ellard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ellard walks into a left hand.

Bakaj tries to keep at a distance but Ellard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bakaj blocks an uppercut.
Bakaj is trying to force a seperation but Ellard has the dominant position.
Bakaj looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Ellard manages to break the clinch.
Bakaj looks to land a right hand but Ellard moved out of range.

Bakaj has Ellard up against the cage in a clinch.

Bakaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jakub Bakaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ellard tries to keep at a distance but Bakaj has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Ellard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakaj is looking to break free of the clinch but Ellard has double underhooks.
Ellard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakaj backwards.
Ellard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakaj.
A short left from Ellard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakaj is trying to pull guard but Ellard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Bakaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Ellard.
Ellard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakaj's elbow.
Ellard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ellard can't find room to land a body shot as Bakaj controls the action.
Ellard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ellard fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ellard fails to land.
Ellard working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nudd Ellard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Ellard staying out of range there.

Bakaj gets tackled into the cage by Ellard. Ellard maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ellard scores with a nice short uppercut.

Ellard breaks from the clinch.

Ellard moves into the clinch.
Bakaj is trying to force a seperation but Ellard has the dominant position.
Ellard misses with the head strike.
Ellard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellard lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellard lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakaj backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellard has a couple of punches blocked by Bakaj.
Ellard working aggressively here.
Ellard lands with a left to the head.
Bakaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakaj wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellard has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bakaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakaj tried to score with a low kick but Ellard checks it.
Ellard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakaj with a body shot.

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

Ellard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ellard darts in and clinches Bakaj up against the cage.
Bakaj blocks an uppercut.
Ellard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakaj.
Ellard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellard swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Ellard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ellard rushes Bakaj and presses him up against the cage.
Ellard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakaj.
Bakaj blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bakaj gets control of Ellard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bakaj will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bakaj wants to sweep but no luck.

Bakaj looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ellard has picked Bakaj up and slammed him! Bakaj can't keep hold of the triangle and Ellard manages to pass to side control!
Bakaj tries to buck Ellard off but Ellard is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakaj sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ellard tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bakaj trying to control but Ellard postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakaj lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Ellard seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bakaj is looking to improve his position.
Bakaj is working hard here to advance position.
Bakaj is trying to stand back up but Ellard is controlling him

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bakaj clinches up against the cage.
Ellard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bakaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ellard tries to work over Bakaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellard throws a head punch that misses.
Ellard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakaj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Ellard on the inside.
Ellard misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ellard on the inside.
Ellard lands an uppercut.
Bakaj is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jakub Bakaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellard gets through Bakaj's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ellard lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nudd Ellard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ellard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Nudd Ellard!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Nudd Ellard!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Nudd Ellard!

Nudd Ellard wins by unanimous decision!