HFC 8: First Wave PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manox Jamir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamir comes to the cage accompanied by SCAR TISSUE. This should be a great matchup!

Jamir
vs
Jones Jr

200 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

192 cm
20
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jamir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.

Jones Jr drops Jamir with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jamir looks back up at him and smiles so Jones Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Jamir is rocked!

It looks like Manox Jamir has been cut.
Jamir leaves his chin hanging out and Jones Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jamir crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Jones Jr!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Houseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kevin Spencer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Spencer
vs
Houseman

169 cm
21
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Houseman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houseman throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Houseman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Houseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.

Houseman closes the distance and clinches.
Houseman tries a knee to the head but Spencer blocks it.

Houseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler Houseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houseman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Houseman misses with a head kick.

Houseman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Spencer!
Houseman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spencer is looking to escape.
Spencer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Houseman.
Houseman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spencer is looking to escape.
Spencer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Houseman looking to ground and pound but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Houseman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Houseman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spencer manages to avoid the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Houseman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spencer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer misses with a series of wild punches.
Spencer connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Houseman misses.
Jab, jab by Spencer - just one landing.
Houseman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houseman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houseman looks gassed!
Houseman is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a head shot.
Spencer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spencer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kevin Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Houseman wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Houseman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spencer's head.
Spencer looks to land a combination but Houseman avoids it well.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Houseman avoids them all with ease.
Houseman slips a jab and a cross from Spencer.
Houseman shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Houseman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kevin Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Houseman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tests Houseman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houseman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Houseman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houseman seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Spencer shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Houseman is backing up but Spencer catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Houseman covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Spencer Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Spencer!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Gillooley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillooley comes to the cage accompanied by Horchata. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gillooley
vs
Chambers

182 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Gillooley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillooley walks into a jab.
Gillooley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chambers.
Chambers tests Gillooley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gillooley throws out a loose jab but Chambers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gillooley.
Chambers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Chambers.

Gillooley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gillooley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gillooley unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gillooley lands a nice shot to the head.

Chambers bucks up and throws Gillooley to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gillooley doesn't manage to clinch there - Chambers circles away.
Thomas Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gillooley on the side of the head.
Chambers with a jab.
Chambers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gillooley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chambers scores with a nice right hand.
Gillooley tries to clinch but Chambers moves out of range.
Chambers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gillooley momentarily.
Chambers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillooley shoots in for a takedown but Chambers shows good takedown defense.
Chambers lands with a nice body punch.
Chambers cracks Gillooley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chambers scores with a jab to the head.
Gillooley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chambers.

Gillooley has Chambers up against the cage in a clinch.
Chambers is working for takedown but Gillooley is calmly controlling the position for now.

Chambers breaks the clinch.
Chambers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gillooley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chambers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gillooley in his tracks.
Gillooley walks into a left hand.

Gillooley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers is trying to get back to his feet.
Gillooley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chambers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gillooley scoring with punches from side control.
Gillooley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chambers keeps working.
Gillooley lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to escape but Gillooley is in control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chambers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gillooley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chambers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chambers taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chambers is trying to buck Gillooley off.
Gillooley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chambers to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gillooley lands an elbow.
Gillooley is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gillooley prevents Chambers from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chambers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Chambers looks gassed!
Gillooley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chambers 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.
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Gillooley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chambers tries to avoid it but Gillooley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chambers to the ground. Chambers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Gillooley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers connects with a looping right hand.
Gillooley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gillooley tries for a takedown but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chambers tests Gillooley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gillooley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chambers as he avoids it easily.
Chambers scores with a shot to the body.
Chambers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gillooley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chambers scores with a hook.
Chambers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gillooley shoots in for a double leg but Chambers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chambers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chambers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillooley walks into a stiff left hand from Chambers.
Chambers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chambers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Chambers coming out on top.
Chambers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chambers wants it to stay on the feet.
Gillooley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gillooley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chambers dips to his left and cracks Gillooley with an uppercut!
Thomas Chambers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gillooley.
Gillooley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chambers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gillooley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chambers lands a nice shot that snaps Gillooley's head back.
Chambers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gillooley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers throws a good cross that connects.
Chambers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chambers scores with a nice right hand.
Chambers lands a two punch combo.
Gillooley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chambers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Chambers 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.

Chambers lands a head shot.
Chambers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chambers lands a head shot.
Gillooley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gillooley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chambers scores with a hook.
Chambers scores with a hook to the body. Gillooley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chambers, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Chambers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gillooley doesn't seem phased though.
Gillooley shoots in for a takedown but Chambers shows good takedown defense.
Daniel Gillooley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chambers lands a lovely overhand right.
Chambers cracks Gillooley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gillooley throws a leg kick that misses.
Chambers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A right-left combo lands from Chambers.
Chambers lands a jab.
Gillooley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Gillooley shoots in and bounces Chambers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!

Chambers pushes Gillooley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gillooley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers scores with the left hand. Gillooley knows he should have avoided that one.
Gillooley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chambers connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Chambers lands with a cross.
Gillooley misses with a takedown attempt - Chambers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chambers thuds his right hand into Gillooley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chambers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Chambers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chambers.
Gillooley walks into a jab.
Gillooley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Gillooley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers connects with a body shot.
Chambers throws a good cross that connects.
Chambers catches Gillooley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chambers works the jab nicely.
Chambers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chambers lands with a hook. Gillooley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Chambers.

Gillooley is rocked!
Chambers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Gillooley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gillooley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Chambers there.
Nice jab there from Chambers.
Chambers connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gillooley tumbling to the canvas! Chambers pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gillooley was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Chambers!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinn Sixx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olsen has chosen Last Man Standing as his entrance music. The key to victory for Sinn Sixx has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sixx
vs
Olsen

180 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sinn Sixx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Olsen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sixx takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sixx throws a shot to the body.
Sixx scores with a sloppy right hand. Olsen should have avoided that one.

It looks like Jimmy Olsen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sixx tests Olsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sixx cracks Olsen with a hook to the temple - Olsen is on wobbly legs here! Sixx swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Olsen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sixx wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sinn Sixx!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

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

Morris
vs
Brian

171 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luc Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Brian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brian sprawls well. Brian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Morris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brian's guard now.
Brian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morris wants to stand but Brian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris won't allow Brian to sweep him here.
Morris passes Brian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morris wants to advance to full mount but Brian doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Morris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brian being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brian, up you get!
Morris looks for a takedown but Brian sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brian slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morris dives in and grabs Brian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brian pushes down on Morris's head and hops out.
Brian with a lazy takedown attempt

and Morris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morris.
Morris throwing strikes from guard but Brian blocks nicely.
Morris is looking to stand up but Brian won't let him.
Morris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Morris 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.

Brian slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brian is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Brian circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morris is defended easily by Brian.
Brian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris shoots in and drives through. Brian sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brian but Brian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luc Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris shoots in for a double leg but Brian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morris shoots in looking for a takedown. Brian tries to sprawl out of it but Morris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brian dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Brian's head and hops out.
Brian dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Brian's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Brian on that attempt.

Morris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morris lands in his opponent's guard.
Brian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brian is keeping the position for now.
Morris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brian is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris content to stall in guard here.
Morris throws a strike but Brian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Morris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris is working hard here to advance position.
Brian tries to stand but Morris is controlling from the bottom.
Morris is looking to stand up but Brian isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brian leaves Morris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luc Morris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Brian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brian sprawls well. Brian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian with a lazy takedown attempt

and Morris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brian wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.

Morris stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris tries for a takedown but Brian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brian is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Brian circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morris.
Brian stuffs the takedown attempt from Morris. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian stuffs the takedown.
Brian shoots in but no luck this time.
Morris shoots in and drives through. Brian sprawls well.
Morris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tito Brian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brian closes the distance and clinches up with Morris, looking for a takedown. Brian pushes Morris against the cage but Morris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Brian persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Brian tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily

and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
Morris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brian is avoiding damage well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brian is looking to regain half guard here but Morris keeps moving and retains side control.
Morris controls the position.
Morris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four 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.
Morris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Morris is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brian's shoulder. That is not cool.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morris is defended easily by Brian.
Brian misses with a takedown attempt - Morris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Morris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Florian
vs
James

179 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory James!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Florian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Florian, right into the meat.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Florian pinned against the cage. Florian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Florian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Florian moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Florian, right into the meat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Kenny Florian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory James.
James looks gassed!
A left lands for Florian.
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!
James takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice cross by Florian.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.

James is rocked!
Kenny Florian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Florian connects with a nice cross there... James is looking wobbly and Florian recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send James to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Florian jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Florian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Peligrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Escobedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobedo has chosen TURN MY SWAG ON as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as David Escobedo enters the cage!

Peligrini
vs
Escobedo

187 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
187 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Peligrini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Escobedo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peligrini wants to clinch up but Escobedo keeps it at a distance.
Peligrini fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobedo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peligrini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobedo is fending him off so far but Peligrini persists. Nope, Escobedo circles away and we're back to standing.
Peligrini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobedo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peligrini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peligrini manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Peligrini.
Escobedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peligrini was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobedo.
Peligrini throws a low kick, looking for Escobedo's leg but Escobedo calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobedo stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Peligrini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peligrini misses with a wild combination.
Peligrini throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Escobedo to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Antonio Peligrini has been cut.
Jab by Escobedo.
A slow jab from Escobedo misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobedo looks to score with a jab to the body but Peligrini is just out of range.
David Escobedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobedo blocks a head kick by Peligrini.
Escobedo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobedo throws a hook to the side of Peligrini's head but Peligrini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peligrini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobedo counters with a solid body kick.
Peligrini is breathing heavily.
Escobedo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peligrini.
Escobedo connects with a crisp jab.
Peligrini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobedo is fending him off so far but Peligrini persists. Nope, Escobedo circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobedo misses the shot to the body.
Escobedo throws a hook but Peligrini avoids it easily.
Escobedo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peligrini.
The fighters circling - Escobedo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobedo scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peligrini looks up at the clock. Bad move! Escobedo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Peligrini. Escobedo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Escobedo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punch Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Hudini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bag comes to the cage accompanied by back on my feet again. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bag
vs
Hudini

186 cm
25
209 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Punch Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harold Hudini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bag.
Hudini on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Bag is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hudini looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bag gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hudini is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bag lets go of the hold and Hudini can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Punch Bag!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tequila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tequila comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sandstorm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Outlaw
vs
Tequila

183 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
176 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Tequila!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tequila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Outlaw's waist but Outlaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tequila off to one side.
Tequila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Outlaw defends it nicely.

Outlaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tequila's half guard.
Outlaw seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Tequila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Outlaw pulls his head out easily.
Tequila wants to get back to full guard.

Tequila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Outlaw pulls his head out easily.

Tequila looking for submissions off his back.
Outlaw is trying to control the action in half guard but Tequila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tequila wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tequila gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Outlaw counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Travis Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Tequila.
Tequila looks gassed!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Outlaw connects with a nice short shot to Tequila's temple.
Outlaw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Outlaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Outlaw wants to pass the guard but Tequila is defending well.
Tequila on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Outlaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Tequila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Outlaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tequila keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tequila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tequila actively working from the bottom here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Outlaw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Tequila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Outlaw tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tequila tries to roll over but Outlaw keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila is not content to let Outlaw control the position.

Tequila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Outlaw moves into full mount! Tequila won't be happy about that!
Outlaw wants to control the pace but Tequila is squirming around nicely.
Outlaw working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Outlaw is working for a guillotine from mount but Tequila frees his head quite easily.
Outlaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tequila on the ground.
Outlaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tequila is trying desperately to improve position.
Tequila regains half guard.

Tequila actively working from the bottom here.
Outlaw looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Outlaw seems to be looking for submissions.
Tequila works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Outlaw 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.

Tequila looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Outlaw looking for submissions off his back.
Outlaw taking some punishment here, with Tequila in his half guard.
Tequila is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Outlaw!
Tequila pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tequila in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tequila lands a big elbow.
Outlaw tries to hold on but Tequila postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Outlaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tequila looking to finish Outlaw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Outlaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tequila is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Outlaw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tequila landing shots from mount.
Outlaw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tequila with good strikes from the mount here!
Tequila lands with some strikes.
Outlaw taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Outlaw is working to get back to half guard.
Outlaw is working hard here to advance position.
Outlaw wants to control but Tequila is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tequila scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tequila scoring with strikes but Outlaw is staying in there.
Tequila landing strikes from the mount.
Tequila lands a big shot there that rocks Outlaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tequila working Outlaw over with strikes here.
Outlaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Tequila has a good base and remains in mount.
Tequila scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tequila lands a heavy elbow.
Outlaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tequila has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Outlaw's face.
Tequila looking to finish Outlaw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Outlaw!
A nice elbow there by Tequila.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tequila lands a big shot there that rocks Outlaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Outlaw tries to hold on but Tequila postures up.
Tequila dominating with strikes here.
Tequila avoids the attempt from Outlaw to control.
Jack Tequila has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Tequila.
Tequila has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Outlaw's face.
Tequila looking to finish Outlaw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Outlaw!
Outlaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tequila lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tequila raining down shots from the mount!
Outlaw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Outlaw is looking to improve his position.
Tequila is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Outlaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Tequila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tequila shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Outlaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tequila's guard.
Outlaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Tequila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Outlaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Outlaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Outlaw distracts Tequila with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Tequila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Outlaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Outlaw wants to stand but Tequila is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tequila keeping moving, preventing Outlaw from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Tequila working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Outlaw has passed into half guard!
Outlaw working Tequila over with strikes.
Outlaw wants to control but Tequila is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tequila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tequila wants to improve his position but Outlaw is controlling well.
Outlaw wants to stand but Tequila has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Tequila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tequila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Outlaw pulls his head out easily.

Tequila looking for a kimura from the bottom but Outlaw passes into side control!
Tequila prevents Outlaw from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila regains half guard.
Outlaw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Tequila actively working from the bottom here.

Tequila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Outlaw pulls his head out easily.
Outlaw tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tequila.

Tequila looking for submissions off his back.
Tequila is not content to let Outlaw control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Tequila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Outlaw passes the guard and advances to mount!
Outlaw scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tequila?
Tequila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Outlaw looking to control but Tequila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Travis Outlaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Romerio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sommer Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snoop Dogg- Drop It Like It's Hot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Julio Romerio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Romerio
vs
Spencer

175 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Romerio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sommer Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Romerio misses.
Romerio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spencer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romerio.
The fighters circling - Romerio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.

Spencer has Romerio up against the cage in a clinch.
Romerio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spencer just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romerio tries to score a body lock takedown but Spencer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Romerio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romerio can't get the takedown.
Romerio goes for a takedown attempt but Spencer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Romerio lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Romerio dives in and grabs Spencer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes down on Romerio's head and hops out.
Romerio misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Julio Romerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Spencer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romerio did well to prevent Spencer getting side control.
Romerio trying to control but Spencer postures up.

Spencer is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Romerio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Romerio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spencer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romerio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Spencer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Romerio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spencer has Romerio in his guard.
Romerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spencer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romerio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romerio wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.

Spencer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Romerio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Spencer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romerio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romerio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer looks gassed!

Spencer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romerio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Romerio tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Romerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Spencer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romerio passes into side control.

Romerio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spencer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spencer tries to buck Romerio off but Romerio is having none of it.

Romerio tries for a kimura but Spencer is defending well.

Romerio decides to stand back up. Romerio steps back and let's Spencer get back to his feet.
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 Julio Romerio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Romerio shoots and misses

and Spencer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Spencer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spencer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Romerio from controlling successfully.
Romerio tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Romerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romerio throwing strikes from guard but Spencer blocks nicely.
Romerio advances position into side control!
Spencer is trying to control Romerio's posture but Romerio avoids it.
Spencer is looking for a sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spencer defending well as Romerio loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romerio misses with a straight right.
Romerio fails with the takedown

and Spencer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Romerio's guard now.
Romerio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spencer trying to control but Romerio is working from the bottom.

Romerio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spencer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Spencer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romerio pulls Spencer in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romerio 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.
Spencer looking to pass the guard.

Spencer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Romerio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spencer, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Romerio is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Spencer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Romerio is looking to defend but Spencer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Romerio! Spencer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Romerio taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sommer Spencer!