5: This Is War PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick Ubber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Staton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Staton
vs
Ubber

192 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Staton!
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, Slick Ubber!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubber fails with the takedown.
Ubber has a takedown stuffed.
Staton lands a lovely overhand right.
Staton keeps the fight on the outside.
Ubber avoids a kick to the body.
Ubber blocks the body kick.
Staton scores with a jab.
Ubber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ubber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Staton throws a push kick but Ubber slaps the foot to one side.
Staton scores with a nice body kick.
Ubber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ubber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Staton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Staton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ubber looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staton feints and then cracks Ubber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ubber down.
Staton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Staton throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton fakes the leg kick and cracks Ubber in the body.
Staton scoring well with a low kick there.
Staton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Staton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Staton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ubber takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Staton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Staton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ubber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Staton.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Staton. Ubber shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Staton.
Staton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Staton scores with a leg kick.
Ubber takes one on the button.
Staton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ubber will feel that in the morning.
Crunch! Staton slams his shin into Ubber's torso.
Ubber has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Staton.
Staton lands a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton punishes Ubber's body with a nice straight punch.
Ubber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Staton scores with a spinning back kick!
Staton scoring well with a low kick there.
Staton scores with a spinning back kick!
Staton lands with a shot to the body.
Lee Staton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Staton lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Staton.
Nice body kick from Staton.
Ubber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Staton lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Staton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Staton throws a front kick that sends Ubber stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Staton.
Staton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ubber's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Staton.

Staton closes the distance and clinches.
Staton is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Staton.
Staton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Staton with a knee to the head.

It looks like Slick Ubber has been cut.
Staton dodges an elbow strike from Ubber.
Staton landing knees to the head.
Staton lands a nice knee to the body.
Staton lands a good knee to the midsection. Ubber won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Staton obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Ubber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Staton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Staton.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Staton obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Staton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Staton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lee Staton.
Ubber shoots in looking for a takedown. Staton tries to sprawl out of it but Ubber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Staton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee Staton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slick Ubber.
Ubber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Staton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slick Ubber's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A solid body kick from Staton.
Slick Ubber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Staton.
Lee Staton is winning the standup battle so far.
Ubber wants to clinch up but Staton keeps it at a distance.
Ubber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ubber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Staton.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Staton - that will leave a mark!
Staton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Staton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ubber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Staton can pounce on him.
Staton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ubber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Staton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ubber is breathing heavily.
Staton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Staton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Staton fakes the leg kick and cracks Ubber in the body.

Staton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ubber did well to prevent Staton getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Staton stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubber wants to get back to full guard.
Staton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Staton decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Staton, right into the meat.
Staton scoring well with a low kick there.
Staton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ubber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Staton circles away quickly and effectively.
Staton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ubber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Staton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ubber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Staton. Staton obviously looking to wear him down.
Ubber is looking to clinch.

Staton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ubber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Staton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slick Ubber's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ubber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staton.
Staton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Staton scores with a hook to the body. Ubber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Staton swats away the attempt to clinch by Ubber.
Staton is looking to wear down Ubber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Staton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ubber's calf.
Staton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ubber throws a sloppy head kick and Staton moves out of range easily.
Staton delivers a nice body kick.
Staton lands a front kick.
Staton connects with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Staton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Staton throws a front kick that sends Ubber stumbling back into the cage.
Staton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ubber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staton.
Staton scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ubber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ubber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Staton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Staton lands a front kick.

Staton closes the distance and clinches.
Staton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ubber can do to turn this around?
Ubber letting Staton take a breather here.
Staton lands a knee to the head.
Staton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Staton landing knees to the body.
Staton slowing the pace effectively.
Ubber takes a knee to the side of the body.
Staton avoiding damage.
Staton seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lee Staton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubber swings wildly with an uppercut but Staton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staton avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lee Staton.
Staton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ubber.
Staton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Staton counters with a solid body kick.
Staton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ubber throws a sloppy head kick and Staton moves out of range easily.
Ubber with a poor takedown
and Staton counters with a body kick that stops Ubber in his tracks momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Staton!
Staton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Staton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ubber.
Staton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Staton thumps Ubber with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Staton.
Staton misses with a double jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Staton. Ubber shrugs it off though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ubber will feel that in the morning.
Ubber has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Staton.
Ubber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Staton.
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!
Staton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ubber will feel that in the morning.
Slick Ubber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Staton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Staton connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Staton.
Staton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Staton scores with a leg kick.
Ubber has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Staton.
Staton lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staton is looking to slow Ubber down with leg kicks.
Staton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Staton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ubber. That did some damage!
Nice body kick there by Staton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Staton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Staton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Staton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Shukshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone has chosen Hell's Bell's as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Shukshin
vs
Malone

195 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
264 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shukshin tries a head kick but it misses.

Malone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shukshin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shukshin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malone is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shukshin is proving hard to escape from.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses.

Malone throws a sloppy strike and Shukshin has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Malone is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Shukshin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pasha Shukshin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

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

King
vs
Bender

200 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin King!
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, Tyson Bender!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Bender which made him look bad.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Bender sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bender lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bender circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin King. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bender has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

King is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bender can't fight it off and eventually King manages to take the fight to the floor. Bender looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
King preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender is trying to control the position but King postures up.
Bender working a defensive guard but King manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bender struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bender is not content to let King control the position.
Bender being controlled for a moment.

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.
King lands an elbow.
Bender is trying to work for a sweep but King has mounted him!
King with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
King lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bender hang on?

King goes for an armbar but Bender turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bender.
Bender really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bender throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender wants to control but King passes easily into half guard.
King controlling the action here.
King drops an elbow to the side of Bender's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bender tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
King shoots in but Bender avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bender tries to clinch up.
Bender tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bender as he avoids it easily.
Bender buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bender defends it nicely.
Bender tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Bender fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Bender tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Bender swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bender tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King fails to land the takedown.
Bender moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Bender lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Bender is looking to clinch.
Bender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bender scores with a four punch combination!
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bender fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Bender lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bender lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Quentin King has been cut.
Bender putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bender is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Bender into the cage.
Bender using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bender throws an elbow that misses.

King manages to pull guard.

King is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Bender frees his head nicely. Oh but King has switched to an armbar! Bender is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Quentin King!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rikard Norling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Fei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norling comes to the cage accompanied by IN FLAMES - Cloud Connected . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Norling
vs
Fei

191 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

.: AFFAKETION :.
.: AFFAKETION :.

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rikard Norling!
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, Zhang Fei!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fei.
Norling misses with a takedown attempt - Fei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Norling bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fei prevents Norling from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Fei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

Norling goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fei has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Norling but great work by Fei.

Fei is trying to get an arm triangle but Norling is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei scoring with punches and elbows.
Norling regains half guard.
Fei seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Norling manages to get to full guard.
Fei trying to control the position from guard on top but Norling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fei might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norling kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Norling working a defensive guard here.
Norling being controlled here, momentarily.
Norling is trying to keep Fei in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fei landing some decent shots from guard.
Fei chips away with some ground and pound.
Fei trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.

Fei is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Norling is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Norling has escaped and now he's on top!
Fei punching from the bottom - just letting Norling know he's still in a fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fei is keen to just control but Norling is a slippery customer.
Norling slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fei is working Norling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fei landing some decent shots from guard.
Norling manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fei manages to get himself to full guard.
Norling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei keeping full guard, as Norling tries to pass.
Norling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Norling is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fei is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fei has escaped and now he's on top!
Fei landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fei thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Norling is trying to keep Fei in close.

Norling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Fei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fei feints and as Norling raises his hands in defense, Fei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norling keeping full guard, as Fei tries to pass.

Fei thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Norling trying to keep a closed guard but Fei is proving a slippery customer.
Fei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Fei 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.

Norling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norling has momentary wrist control but Fei slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fei drops back looking for a leg! Norling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norling manages to kick Fei off! Fei jumps back into Norling's guard.
Norling looking for a sweep. Not yet Norling, not yet.

Fei postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Norling is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fei, into his guard.
Fei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fei keeping full guard, as Norling tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norling trying to control the position from guard on top but Fei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norling works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fei tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Norling trying to mount his opponent but Fei defends it.

Norling is looking for a kimura here.
Fei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fei.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling trying to control but Fei is working from the bottom.

Norling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fei throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Fei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Norling wants to control from the top but Fei keeps moving.
Norling passes Fei's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norling trying to control from Fei's half guard. Fei has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Fei 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. 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.

Norling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fei throwing strikes but missing.
Fei stopping the sweep attempt from Norling.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Fei from controlling successfully.
Zhang Fei has got the better of the ground game so far.

Fei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei looking to sit in guard and control but Norling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Norling passes Fei's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling is looking to stall here but Fei recovers full guard.

Norling postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fei is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Norling, into his guard.
Fei tries to free his leg and advance position but Norling is retaining full guard.
Norling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fei working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei stands up over Norling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fei pushes down on Norling's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Norling is trying to get back to full guard.

Fei seems to be looking for submissions.
Fei scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Fei is looking for a kimura but Norling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fei to get the leverage.
Fei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norling tries to roll over but Fei keeps him under control.
Norling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norling controls Fei momentarily but Fei frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei pushes down on Norling's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Fei is trying to work for a kimura but Norling is defending well.
Norling moves into full guard.
Norling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Norling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norling with the ground and pound but Fei regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rikard Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norling is pressing down on Fei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fei is holding on for now.
Norling throws a strike but Fei avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Fei!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hendersons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemek Karski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Hendersons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hendersons
vs
Karski

185 cm
25
266 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
244 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Hendersons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Przemek Karski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Karski with that takedown attempt.
Karski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hendersons circles away.
Karski tries to move into range but Hendersons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hendersons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karski.
Karski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harry Hendersons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Przemek Karski.
Hendersons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hendersons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hendersons misses with a wild body shot.
Karski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick from Hendersons lands but Karski takes it in his stride.
Karski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Hendersons misses.
Hendersons lands a high kick!
Karski throws a nice looking combination but Hendersons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hendersons wants to clinch up but Karski keeps it at a distance.

Hendersons clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendersons tries to clinch there but Karski circles away.
Hendersons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendersons tries to clinch up.
Karski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendersons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hendersons lands a head shot.
Hendersons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Hendersons.
Karski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendersons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Hendersons lands but Karski takes it in his stride.
Hendersons is looking to clinch but Karski is avoiding it.
Hendersons misses with a few strikes there.
Hendersons dodges the punch combination from Karski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendersons falls off balance throwing a combination

and Karski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hendersons's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendersons wants to get back to his feet but Karski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendersons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendersons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hendersons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karski checks a leg kick.
Karski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendersons pinned against the cage. Hendersons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendersons closes the distance looking to clinch

and Karski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hendersons's guard now.
Karski wants to control from the top but Hendersons keeps moving.
Hendersons wants to stand but Karski is controlling the position.
Hendersons is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Hendersons pushes Karski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Karski.
Hendersons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harry Hendersons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendersons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hendersons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karski tries for a takedown but Hendersons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Karski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendersons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendersons wants to clinch but Karski slips to the side

and Karski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendersons wants to get back to his feet but Karski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Hendersons 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.

A lazy body kick from Hendersons

and Karski counters with a single leg into guard. Hendersons didn't expect that.
Karski passes Hendersons's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karski tries to pass to full mount but Hendersons defends it.

Karski wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendersons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hendersons is not content to let Karski control the position.
Hendersons scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Karski manages to mount him!
Hendersons wants to get back to his feet.
Karski tries to control but Hendersons wriggling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Karski looking to secure an arm triangle but Hendersons defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersons is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Karski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hendersons wants to get back to his feet.
Karski takes Hendersons's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hendersons is in trouble.
Hendersons holding both Karski 's hands and preventing any damage.

Karski is looking for the choke from the back position but Hendersons is controlling his hands well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Przemek Karski has got the better of the ground game so far.

Karski is cranking Hendersons's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hendersons! He's tightened the choke and Hendersons is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Przemek Karski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Tip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Tip
vs
Diaz

190 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Tip with that takedown attempt.
Tip tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Tip throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Tip fails with a takedown attempt.
Tip tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Tip. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tip is trying to get back to full guard.
Tip is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tip is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tip trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Tip gets back to full guard.
Tip keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tip with a lazy takedown attempt

and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Tip fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to stand but Tip is controlling from the bottom.

Tip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tip is breathing heavily.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Tip keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tip is proving hard to escape from.

Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tip, up you get!

Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tip, pushing him back against the cage.
Tip avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Tip is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tip persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Tip is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tip accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tip thows a big elbow that misses.
Tip won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tip shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Tip finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tip throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tip gets the takedown into side control.
Tip working away.
Tip throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tip in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz pushes Tip away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tip gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diaz controls the position for a moment.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tip is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tip in particular looking to stall.

Tip is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Tip has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Tip thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz tries to kick Tip off but Tip keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tip tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tip fails with the takedown

and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Tip tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Diaz.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tip avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz landing knees to the head.
Diaz misses with an elbow over the top.
Tip fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Tip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Tip won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Tip avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Tip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Nice elbow from Diaz.
Diaz lands an elbow inside that Tip shrugs off.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz with a knee to the head.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tip avoids it.
Diaz avoiding damage.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz with a knee to the head.
Tip takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diaz has Tip pushed against the cage.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tip fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tip blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz working Tip over with knees to the body.
Tip avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Tip has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tip has his takedown stuffed

and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz taking a breather.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tip is defending well for now.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Tip avoids the damage to the body.
Tip tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Tip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Tip won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Tip blocks with his arms.
Diaz landing knees to the head.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses.
Tip blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tip is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tip's defenses.
Diaz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tip in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tip fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tip avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Diaz controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tip avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz lands a knee to the head.

Tip pulls guard successfully.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Tip blocks nicely.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tip throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Tip's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz trying to control but Tip is working from the bottom.
Tip bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Tip postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Tip lands a couple of elbows.
Ben Tip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tip trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tip won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Tip throwing strikes but missing.
Tip controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Tip controlling him for the moment.

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

and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Tip takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Tip in his tracks for a moment.
Tip is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz lands a knee to the head.
Diaz lands an elbow just above Tip 's eye.
Tip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz lands an elbow inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Diaz.
Tip blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz lands an elbow inside.
Jesse Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz working Tip over with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Franks
vs
Dux

190 cm
18
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Legal High's - 158+ Recovery And 159+ Stamina $40

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franks tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
Dux shoots in but Franks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Franks checks it well.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franks tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dux keeps the fight on the outside.

Dux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux moves nicely into side control.
Dux scoring with punches from side control.
Dux misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Dux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Franks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dux.
Dux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dux.
Dux misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Franks tries to bench press Dux off him but Dux keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Franks tries to escape but Dux is in control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franks tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Franks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Franks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franks tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Franks shows good takedown defense.
Alan Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Franks tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it.
Franks tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franks tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
A jab lands there for Dux.
Franks tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franks doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Dux shoots for a double leg takedown but Franks sprawls well. He's pushed Dux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franks wants to clinch.

Dux scores a takedown into full mount!
Dux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Franks hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux landing shots from mount.

Dux working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Franks is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Franks tries to clinch up.

Dux moves into range and clinches up with Franks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Franks obliges.
Franks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dux's defenses.

It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Franks misses with an elbow strike.
Franks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franks scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Franks lands an elbow inside that Dux shrugs off.
Franks landing knees to the head.
Franks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Franks lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Franks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Franks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dux avoiding damage as Franks throws knees to the body.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Franks lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Frank Dux's cut even more.
A knee to the head by Franks.
Franks missing with knees to the body.
Franks lands a knee to the head.

Dux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dux manages to end up in side control.
Dux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dux working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Franks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dux moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dux has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Franks!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux landing shots from mount.
Franks is bucking up trying to escape but Dux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Dux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux cracks Franks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dux punching from mount but Franks doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Franks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Franks takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dux with good strikes from the mount here!
Dux controlling the pace for now.
Dux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Franks hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux with shots to the head and body - Franks looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dux cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Franks wants to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux with good strikes from the mount here!
Dux content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Franks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dux lands a nice shot to the head.
Dux controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Franks closes the distance but Dux moves to the side
and Dux counters with a left and a right that stings Franks.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Franks is just out of range.

Franks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dux is defending well for now.
Franks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dux is defending well for now.
Franks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dux avoids a wild elbow strike from Franks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dux is trying to drag Franks to the mat but Franks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Franks darts in trying to clinch
and Dux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franks closes the distance looking to clinch

and Dux counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dux looking for a takedown.
Alan Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Franks with a knee to the head.
Franks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Franks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dux is defending well for now.
Dux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Franks throws a knee to the head but misses.

Dux gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Franks regains guard.
Franks keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux passes into half guard.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franks is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franks avoid being mounted?
Dux trying to control from half guard but Franks is working away.

Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Franks defends the submission attempt.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

That's four 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.
Dux not doing much here.
Dux is pressing down on Franks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franks is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux is just content to waste time from the top position. Franks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!