UCLA 43 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Luutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McGully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luutch comes to the cage accompanied by job2 do - doo doo doo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luutch
vs
McGully

185 cm
25
150 lbs
6 - 18 - 0

200 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Luutch!
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, Jason McGully!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Luutch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Luutch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGully looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Luutch looking to isolate an arm here. McGully doesn't see it coming and as Luutch extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Luutch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Luutch!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jucilei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is From Hell by Faces Of Mars. Jucilei Silva struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jack Fadden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fadden
vs
Silva

170 cm
28
163 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

185 cm
25
167 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jucilei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Fadden.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadden tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Fadden moves into range and connects with a jab.

Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

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

Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Fadden is defending well.

Silva is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva looks gassed!
Fadden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Fadden loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Silva hold on?
Fadden punishes Silva with strikes from the back mount.
Silva is trapped and Fadden is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fadden lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fadden.
Fadden controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadden is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Silva up.
Fadden lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Silva.

Silva is rocked!
Silva is trapped and Fadden is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Fadden finish him?
Fadden is landing big shots and Silva is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Fadden!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Obscura kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Denny Chase has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chase
vs
Jameson

191 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameson throws a series of strikes that have Chase backpedaling.
Jameson has a takedown stuffed.
Jameson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Jameson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chase is trying to defend but Jameson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jameson is keen to just control but Chase is a slippery customer.
Jameson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Jameson connects with a nice short shot to Chase's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson drops an elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Jameson not doing much here.
Jameson wants to control but Chase is keeping him busy.
Jameson lands strikes from half guard.
Chase is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jameson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase wants to get back to his feet.
Jameson slows the pace down in half guard.
Chase is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jameson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jameson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chase. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chase tries to kick Jameson off but Jameson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Jameson.
Jameson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jameson lands a nice short elbow.
Jameson thows a huge punch but Chase dodges it nicely.
Jameson content to control rather than advance.
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. Jameson connects with a nice short shot to Chase's temple.
Jameson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chase with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jameson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson wants to take a breather but Chase is having none of it.
Jameson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chase on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Jameson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jameson is looking to advance position but Chase won't allow it.
Jameson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jameson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jameson prevents Chase from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jameson.
Jameson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chase's head.
Jameson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jameson stops Chase from getting back to his feet.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Chase on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jameson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jameson is nestled in close to Chase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Jameson connects with a nice short shot to Chase's temple.
Jameson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jameson working over Chase with some ground and pound. Chase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jameson stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jameson drops an elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Chase looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jameson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chase has hold of Jameson's hands but Jameson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chase wants to get back to full guard.
Jameson wants to take a breather but Chase is having none of it.
Jameson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chase with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jameson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jameson stalling away here and it's allowed Chase to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Jameson 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.

Chase misses with a straight left.
Derrick Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jameson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jameson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jameson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jameson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jameson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chase has hold of Jameson's hands but Jameson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jameson controlling the action here.
Chase trying to control here.
Jameson trying to control the action but Chase is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chase is looking to control Jameson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chase avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson working the head and body with strikes.
Jameson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jameson trying to control the pace.
Chase is holding on to half guard well.
Jameson is nestled in close to Chase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chase taking some punishment here, with Jameson in his half guard.
Jameson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jameson is nestled in close to Chase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson winds up and cracks Chase with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Jameson.
Chase pushes Jameson off looking to stand but Jameson dives back in and keeps control.
Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jameson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson working Chase over with strikes.
Jameson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chase.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jameson in particular looking to stall.
Jameson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jameson trying to control from half guard but Chase is working away.
Jameson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jameson is trying to control the action in half guard but Chase is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jameson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jameson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jameson is nestled in close to Chase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Jameson there.
Jameson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chase with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jameson drops an elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Jameson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson lands strikes from half guard.
Jameson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jameson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jameson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase wants to get back to his feet.
Jameson lands strikes from half guard.
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. Jameson connects with a nice short shot to Chase's temple.
Jameson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jameson is taking a breather. Chase says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jameson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Jameson.
Jameson lands strikes from half guard.
Chase is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jameson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jameson lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jameson is nestled in close to Chase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jameson drops an elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Jameson is taking a breather. Chase says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Jameson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Chase sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chase works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Chase finds it's way through Jameson's defenses.
Jameson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chase avoids it really well and circles away.

Chase takes the fight into the clinch.
Jameson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Jameson.
Jameson can't get the takedown.
Jameson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chase gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jameson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chase drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson can't get the takedown.

Chase breaks from the clinch.
Chase throws a jab but it's blocked by Jameson.
Chase tries to clinch up but Jameson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Chase.
Jameson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Jameson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chase is trying to stand back up but Jameson is controlling him
Jameson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jameson winds up and cracks Chase with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson working the head and body with strikes.
Chase tries to kick Jameson off but Jameson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jameson lands strikes from half guard.
Derrick Jameson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chase is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jameson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jameson winds up and cracks Chase with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jameson is trying to control the action in half guard but Chase is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jameson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chase knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chase trying to control from the bottom.
Chase is trying to stand.
Jameson not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jameson in particular looking to stall.
Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chase is trying to stand back up but Jameson is controlling him
Ground and pound from Jameson.
Jameson not doing much here.
Jameson wants to pass to mount but Chase is defending the position.
Denny Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jameson lands strikes from half guard.
Jameson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jameson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jameson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chase is looking to escape.
Jameson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chase with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Jameson.

Jameson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jameson shoots in for a double leg but Chase sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Derrick Jameson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jameson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chase sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jameson somewhat.
Chase punishes Jameson's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Jameson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jameson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Jameson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ikosin iko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keid Pretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

iko
vs
Pretti

175 cm
25
242 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
225 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ikosin iko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keid Pretti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pretti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
iko looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pretti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but iko circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretti lands a body shot.
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!
Pretti cracks a nice hook into iko's ribs.
iko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pretti drops iko with a straight left! Oh this is bad for iko! Pretti dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keid Pretti!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SOLJAH HArt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
HArt

192 cm
25
280 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, SOLJAH HArt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HArt tries a head kick but it misses.
HArt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SOLJAH HArt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones feints and as HArt raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones stops HArt from standing up.
HArt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jones works over HArt with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
HArt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones stands up over HArt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

HArt is rocked!
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
HArt is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones loads up on a big left hand. HArt felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jones looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! HArt can't hide his disappointment, as Jones celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otis Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Murpy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gein's entrance music is Puritania. A fine choice. Murpy has chosen Victory as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gein
vs
Murpy

190 cm
26
195 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

184 cm
28
195 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Tri Light Clothing

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otis Gein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Murpy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murpy swivels and escapes.

Murpy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murpy works his way into full mount!

Murpy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gein is on top in guard.

Murpy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murpy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gein wants to control from the top but Murpy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gein thows a big elbow that misses.
Gein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gein throws a big right hand that misses.
Murpy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murpy working a defensive guard here.
Gein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murpy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Murpy has his foot on Gein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gein works his way back into a safe position though.
Gein working some strikes from top position.
Gein is looking to work some ground and pound but Murpy has wrist control.
Gein working some strikes from top position.

Murpy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gein defends it easily.
Murpy trying to control the position.
Murpy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gein thows a big elbow that misses.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murpy is looking for a triangle but Gein pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murpy looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein chips away with some ground and pound.
Murpy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gein lands a couple of elbows.
Gein cracks Murpy with a solid left hand.
Gein with a nice head shot there.
Murpy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gein.
Gein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murpy keeping full guard, as Gein tries to pass.
Gein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gein pushing down on Murpy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murpy gets back to full guard.
Gein preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murpy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murpy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murpy's head.
Gein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gein wants to control from the top but Murpy keeps moving.
Gein throwing strikes from guard but Murpy blocks nicely.
Gein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murpy's head.
Gein is pushing down on Murpy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murpy is fighting to maintain full guard but Gein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murpy taking some punishment here, with Gein in his half guard.
Murpy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Murpy has hold of Gein's hands but Gein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Murpy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gein pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murpy has hold of Gein's hands but Gein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Gein.
Murpy is trying to get back to full guard.
Murpy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gein is trying to control the action in half guard but Murpy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murpy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murpy is trying to maintain the position but Gein is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Gein.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gein lands strikes from half guard.
Murpy gets full guard.
Gein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murpy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gein is trying to defend but Murpy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murpy is working away from the top position though.
Murpy works his way into side control.
Gein regains half guard.
Murpy trying to control from half guard but Gein is working away.
Murpy prevents Gein from improving his position.
Gein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murpy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murpy's back!

Gein has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Murpy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Otis Gein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murpy is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gein. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gein throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Murpy!
Can Murpy hold on?! Gein is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
You can see the frustration on Murpy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Murpy wants to control his opponent's hands but Gein gets his hands free.
Gein doesn't have the hooks in and Murpy manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Murpy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murpy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murpy is breathing heavily.

Gein has his foot on Murpy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murpy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murpy lands a couple of digs.
Murpy preventing the sweep.
Gein is trying to control the position but Murpy postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murpy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murpy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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

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

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

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

Gein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murpy is aware though and is defending well.
Murpy being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gein can't keep his opponent in guard - Murpy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murpy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gein's head.
Gein is looking for a sweep. Murpy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murpy in particular looking to stall.

Murpy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murpy trying to mount his opponent but Gein defends it.

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.
Gein trying to control but Murpy postures up.
Murpy trying to control from half guard but Gein is working away.
Gein is trying to maintain the position but Murpy is very close to passing his half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gein is looking to land body kicks.
Gein throws an overhand right that lands on Murpy's shoulder, as Murpy tries to avoid the shot.
Murpy has his takedown stuffed
and Gein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gein throws a looping overhand right but Murpy ducks down to avoid it.
Gein is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Gein dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gein misses with a straight left.
Gein shoots in but Murpy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gein throws a jab when Murpy was well out of range.
Gein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murpy.

Murpy shoots in and bounces Gein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gein has control of Murpy's left arm, preventing Murpy from doing any damage.
Gein can't keep his opponent in guard - Murpy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gein gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murpy is aware though and is defending well.
Murpy throws a big right hand that misses.
Gein 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.

Murpy 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.
Murpy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gein controls Murpy momentarily but Murpy frees himself.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gein throws a hook but Murpy blocks it.
Gein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murpy momentarily.
Gein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murpy counters with a series of strikes. Gein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murpy misses with a takedown

and Gein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murpy's guard.

Murpy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gein has his hands clasped together but Murpy extends an breaks Gein's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murpy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Murpy!
Charlie Murpy is the new middleweight champion!