AMW 28 - Yamamoto vs. Charles PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tre Action (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prototype Prototype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prototype has chosen UFC Official Theme Song as his entrance music. Prototype Prototype has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tre Action's chin.

Action
vs
Prototype

200 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tre Action!
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, Prototype Prototype!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Action fails with the takedown.
Prototype looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Prototype fails with an attempt to clinch.
Action uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prototype.
Prototype stuffs the takedown attempt from Action. Action gets slowly back to his feet.
Prototype throws a right and a left that both miss.

Action closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prototype to the mat! Prototype manages to get full guard.
Action postures up in Prototype's guard and throws a big left but Prototype blocks it.
Action slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Action thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Action throwing strikes but missing.
Action could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Action gets to his feet - Prototype follows without any prompting.
Action throws a head kick that misses.
Prototype Prototype is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Action shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Action. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Action drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Prototype keeping full guard, as Action tries to pass.
Action might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Action is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Prototype still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Prototype has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Action is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Prototype's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Prototype wants to stand up but Action is controlling the position.
Action is pressing down on Prototype's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prototype tries to stand but Action is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Action looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Action has a closed guard, preventing Prototype from standing up.

Action looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prototype is looking to stand up but Action won't let him.
Prototype wants to stand and escape but instead Action has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Prototype can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Action controls the pace.

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.
Action trying to control the position from guard on top but Prototype is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Action throws a nice head kick!
Prototype fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Action misses with a two punch combination.
Action throws a looping overhand right but Prototype ducks down to avoid it.
Tre Action is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prototype stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prototype wants it to stay on the feet.
Action misses with a takedown attempt - Prototype sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prototype misses with a double jab.
Action slips a jab and a cross from Prototype.

Action shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Action won't allow Prototype to get back to his feet.
Action trying to control but Prototype is working from the bottom.
Prototype really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Action. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Action stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Action shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Action wants to take a breather but Prototype is having none of it.
Prototype won't allow Action to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Action is trying to control the action in half guard but Prototype is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prototype tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Action manages to move to mount!
Action scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Action controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Action controlling his opponent.
Action dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Action connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Action sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Action seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Prototype for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Action dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Action closes the distance and clinches.

Action pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Action.
Action throws a sloppy head kick and Prototype moves out of range easily.
Prototype moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Tre Action has been cut.

Action moves into the clinch successfully.
Action stalling against the cage.
Action is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Prototype gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Action goes for a takedown attempt but Prototype pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Action gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Action has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Prototype regains guard immediately.

Prototype is working an open guard so Action takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Action misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prototype.
Prototype throws a hook but Action avoids it easily.
Action jabs at Prototype's body.
Prototype tries to clinch

and Action decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Prototype's guard.
Action trying to control but Prototype is working from the bottom.
Action is standing up over Prototype. Prototype looks to escape but Action dives into side control.
Prototype Prototype has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Action stands up and beckons Prototype to his feet.

Action gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prototype working hard to break the clinch.

Action pulls Prototype into guard.
Prototype must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Action not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prototype trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prototype has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Action is proving hard to escape from.

Prototype stands up and waves to Action to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Action scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prototype is not content to let Action control the position.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Action decides to stand back up.

Action moves into the clinch.

Action manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Action is trying to control the position but Prototype postures up.
Prototype scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prototype wants to stand and escape but instead Action has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Action passes Prototype's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Action!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

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

Anderson
vs
Heysel

185 cm
23
245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
226 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heysel Heysel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

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

Heysel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heysel lands in his opponent's guard.
Heysel won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
Heysel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heysel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson tries to kick Heysel off but Heysel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Heysel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Heysel lands with a punch from half guard.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heysel on the ground.
Heysel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heysel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heysel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heysel throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Heysel throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Heysel lands with a punch from half guard.
Anderson pushes Heysel off looking to stand but Heysel dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heysel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson pushes Heysel off looking to stand but Heysel dives back in and keeps control.
Heysel winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Heysel is controlling him

Heysel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Anderson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heysel Heysel!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orion Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Easton
vs
Cook

185 cm
21
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
27
197 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Easton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Cook!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Easton misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cook crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Easton - the referee stops the clock and Cook gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Easton. Cook manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Easton lands a head kick. Cook smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Easton. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Easton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cook is out of range.
Cook blocks a head kick by Easton.
Cook moves out of range of the strikes.
Cook checks the leg kick.
Easton lands with a thumping leg kick.

Easton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Easton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.

Cook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Easton dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook is pulling down on Easton's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook looking for a sweep. Not yet Cook, not yet.

Cook is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Easton defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Easton's head.
Easton is trying to stand up here but Cook is controlling him well.
Cook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cook wants to free his trapped foot but Easton is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
Cook throws a strike but Easton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Easton keeping full guard, as Cook tries to pass.
Cook throwing strikes from guard but Easton blocks nicely.
Easton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cook on the ground.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Easton staying out of range there.
Easton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cook dodges the punch combination from Easton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easton tries to work over Cook's front leg with a kick but Cook checks it.
Easton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brad Easton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook dodges the punch combination from Easton.
Easton lands a head kick!
Easton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Easton.
Easton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Easton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Easton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cook shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cook was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Cook working for a guillotine from mount but Easton is in no mood to give up.

Cook goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Easton is on top in guard.
Cook looks gassed!

Cook looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Easton.
Easton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Easton.
Easton thuds his shin into the meat of Cook's side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Easton.
Easton is looking to slow Cook down with leg kicks.
Easton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Easton wants it to stay on the feet.
Cook has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Easton.
Easton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Easton, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Easton wants to clinch up but Cook keeps it at a distance.
Brad Easton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Easton.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cook is defended easily by Easton.
Easton lands with a nice body kick.
Easton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Easton.
Easton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Easton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Easton misses with a body kick.
Easton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cook.
Easton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Easton scores with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easton scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easton connects with a high kick.
Easton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cook if he has to take too many more of those.
Easton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Easton doesn't manage to clinch there - Cook circles away.
Cook has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Easton.
Easton misses with the combination.
Easton scores with a jab to the body.
Easton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Easton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cook takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cook takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brad Easton is winning the standup battle so far.
Easton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Easton.
Easton is looking to clinch but Cook is avoiding it.
Easton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Easton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Easton.
Easton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Easton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cook takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Easton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Easton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easton scores with a push kick.
Easton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Easton.
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!
Easton lands a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Easton. Cook shrugs it off though.
Easton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cook can do to turn this around?
A slapping body kick lands there for Easton.
Easton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cook's calf.
Easton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick there by Easton.
Cook walks into a jab.
Easton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cook will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Easton dominated that second round.
That's time! Easton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Easton.
Easton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Cook or perhaps it was just good defense by Easton which made him look bad.
Easton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Easton throws a head kick that Cook semi-blocks.
Cook misses with a shot to the body
and Easton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Easton tries to close the distance and clinch but Cook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Easton scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Easton.
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Easton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Easton.
Easton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cook backs up against the cage.
Easton lands with a slapping head kick.
Cook takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Easton connects with a crisp jab.
Easton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Easton's shoulder, as Easton tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Easton.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Easton.
Easton looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well.
Cook moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Easton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Easton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cook in his tracks.
Easton tries to work over Cook's front leg with a kick but Cook checks it.
Easton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cook's head.
Easton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Easton connects with a high kick.
Easton lands a head kick!
Easton lands with a kick to the temple. Cook shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Cook.
Cook ducks right into an uppercut from Easton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook takes a kick to the side of the head.
Easton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Easton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target.
Cook avoids the body shot from Easton.
Easton tries to clinch but Cook is having none of it.

Cook shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Easton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Easton wants to stand but Cook is controlling the position.
Orion Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cook is pushing down on Easton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Easton is fighting to maintain full guard but Cook has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easton is trying to stand back up but Cook is controlling him
Cook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Easton taking some punishment here, with Cook in his half guard.
Cook takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Cook is looking for a kimura but Easton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cook to get the leverage.
Cook trying to pass the guard but Easton defending well.

Cook is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Easton is just riding it out for now. Cook eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook throwing shots but Easton is blocking nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Easton!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alcaeus Theban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theban comes to the cage accompanied by Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Louie Simmons has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Theban
vs
Simmons

181 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alcaeus Theban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louie Simmons!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.

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

It looks like Louie Simmons has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from Theban. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Theban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theban lands with a right and another and another! Simmons is in big trouble! Theban lands again and this time it's lights out for Simmons! A quality knockout there for Theban.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alcaeus Theban!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fraiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Gusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ......... 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.

Fraiser
vs
Gusto

176 cm
23
157 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Fraiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MC Gusto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraiser wants to slow Gusto down by chopping away at his legs.
Gusto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fraiser.
Gusto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Gusto rushes Fraiser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fraiser tries to score a body lock takedown but Gusto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gusto scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gusto misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusto prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gusto'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.
Gusto misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusto misses with a punch on the inside.
Fraiser being controlled against the cage.
Fraiser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Gusto.
Gusto scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fraiser drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusto.
Fraiser blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusto.
Gusto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fraiser.
Fraiser is breathing heavily.
Gusto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fraiser backwards.
Gusto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fraiser.
Gusto trying to land knees to the body.
Gusto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gusto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fraiser wants a takedown but no success here.
Gusto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gusto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fraiser backwards.
Gusto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gusto throws an elbow but misses.
Gusto lands with a short shot to the head.
Fraiser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gusto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fraiser or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gusto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusto misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusto lands a right hand.
Gusto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusto cracks Fraiser with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Gusto as the two fighters clinch.
Gusto lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusto effectively controlling the action here.

Fraiser gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gusto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fraiser.
Gusto is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fraiser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gusto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fraiser.

Gusto kicks off Fraiser and gets to his feet.
Gusto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fraiser's head.
Fraiser throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gusto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gusto throws a looping overhand right but Fraiser ducks down to avoid it.
Gusto scores with a jab to the body.
Fraiser closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gusto circles away.
Gusto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fraiser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusto.
Fraiser fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusto just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusto throws a jab when Fraiser was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraiser keeps the fight on the outside.
Gusto cracks Fraiser with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gusto blocks a low kick nicely.
MC Gusto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fraiser shoots in and drives through. Gusto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gusto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Gusto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fraiser doesn't seem phased though.
Fraiser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gusto's waist but Gusto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fraiser off to one side.
Fraiser closes the distance and clinches up with Gusto, looking for a takedown. Fraiser pushes Gusto against the cage but Gusto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Fraiser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gusto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Fraiser.
Fraiser misses with a head kick.
Fraiser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gusto cracks Fraiser with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fraiser fails with a takedown attempt.
Fraiser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gusto's waist but Gusto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fraiser off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gusto lands a body shot.
Gusto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fraiser circles away quickly and effectively.
Fraiser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tim Fraiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusto cracks Fraiser with an open hand slap.
Fraiser has a takedown stuffed.
Gusto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fraiser at a distance.
Gusto avoids the head kick by Fraiser.
Fraiser shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Gusto misses.
Gusto cracks a nice hook into Fraiser's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Gusto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gusto stuns Fraiser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gusto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gusto lands a jab to the nose.
Fraiser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fraiser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gusto.
Fraiser shoots for a takedown but Gusto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Gusto.
Gusto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fraiser. Fraiser circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gusto throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gusto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fraiser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gusto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gusto slaps away a takedown attempt from Fraiser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fraiser shoots in and drives through. Gusto sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gusto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gusto blocks a head kick by Fraiser.
Gusto lands with a straight right. Fraiser didn't see that one coming.
Fraiser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fraiser throws a sloppy head kick and Gusto moves out of range easily.
Fraiser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusto misses with a few strikes there.
Gusto lands a slapping body shot.
Tim Fraiser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fraiser keeps the fight on the outside.
Gusto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fraiser throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gusto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gusto scores with a body shot.
Fraiser doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gusto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusto lands a jab.
Fraiser throws a leg kick
and Fraiser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gusto lands a nice shot that snaps Fraiser's head back.
Fraiser tries for a takedown but Gusto circles away easily
and Gusto counters with a leg kick.
Gusto scores with a jab.
Gusto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fraiser circles away quickly and effectively.
Gusto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tim Fraiser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gusto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MC Gusto!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja Berto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Levin
vs
Berto

183 cm
20
162 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

173 cm
26
166 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Levin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ninja Berto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berto misses with the combination.
Levin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Levin with a nice cross.
Levin drops his hands momentarily and Berto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Levin.
Levin tries to clinch up.
Levin takes a swing at Berto's ribcage but misses.
Levin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Levin slips under a jab.
Levin lands a jab to Berto's midsection.
Levin moves out of range of the strikes.

Berto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Berto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Levin, who protects the arm well.
Levin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Berto is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin gets back to half guard.
Levin is trying to stand up here but Berto is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berto slows the pace down in half guard.
Levin wants to get back to his feet.
Berto trying to mount his opponent but Levin defends it.
Berto content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berto is looking to take a break and control but Levin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levin gets back to full guard.
Berto tries to free his leg and advance position but Levin is retaining full guard.
Berto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Levin controls Berto momentarily but Berto frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin 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.
Levin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Levin wants to stand and escape but Berto is having none of it.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Levin tries to clinch up.
Berto shoots in for a double leg but Levin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Levin tries to close the distance and clinch but Berto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Berto.
Levin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Levin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berto wants to clinch.
Levin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berto moves away.
Levin throws a hook but Berto avoids it easily.
Berto slips under a jab.
Scott Levin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levin misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scott Levin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Levin misses with a straight right.

Berto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berto in particular looking to stall.
Levin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berto prevents Levin from getting the reversal.
Berto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levin is looking to escape.
Berto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berto is working for a guillotine from mount but Levin frees his head quite easily.
Levin is trying desperately to improve position.
Levin is working hard here to advance position.
Berto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levin is looking to escape.
Levin tries to reverse the position but Berto maintains control.

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.
Berto looking to control but Levin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berto looking to control but Levin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Levin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto controlling his opponent.

Berto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Berto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berto prevents Levin from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Levin is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Berto has taken his back!
Berto gets his hands free as Levin looks to control.
Will Berto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Berto has the hooks in. Levin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Berto has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ninja Berto 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.

Berto drops his hands momentarily and Levin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berto is looking to slow Levin down with leg kicks.
Berto swats away the attempt to clinch by Levin.
Levin throws a jab but it's blocked by Berto.
Berto moves out of range as Levin throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Berto there.
A big right from Levin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berto moves out of range of the leg kick from Levin.
Levin misses with a series of wild punches.
Berto moves out of range of the strikes.
Berto fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin doesn't manage to clinch there - Berto circles away.
Levin works the jab nicely.
Levin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berto moves away.
Levin lands with a nice combination. Berto backs away looking to recover.
Berto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Levin avoids a kick to the body.
Levin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berto doesn't manage to clinch there - Levin circles away.
Levin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Levin throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Levin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Levin thows a leg kick but Berto checks it
enabling Berto to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Levin.
Berto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Berto ducks under a wild hook from Levin.
Levin misses with a hook.
Berto misses with a shot to the body
and Levin counters with a left and a right that stings Berto.
Levin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berto fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott Levin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Berto.
Levin tries to work over Berto's front leg with a kick but Berto checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berto on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berto. That's going to slow Levin down.
Levin looks to land a combination but Berto avoids it well.
Berto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levin.
Levin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berto connects with a right hand. Levin shakes it off.
Levin is looking to clinch but Berto is avoiding it.
Levin connects with a looping right hand.
Levin lands a jab-cross combination.
Berto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Levin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berto.
Levin works over Berto's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Levin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Levin. Levin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levin digs a good hook to Berto's body.
Berto misses with a hook. Levin ducked under it nicely.
Berto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Levin misses with a hook. Berto ducked under it nicely.

Berto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Levin keeping full guard, as Berto tries to pass.
Berto trying to control the position from guard on top but Levin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levin 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.
Berto trying to control the position from guard on top but Levin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Levin clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Levin scores with a hook.
Berto tries to move into range but Levin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Levin scores with a decent looking hook.
Levin takes one on the button.
Scott Levin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berto misses with a low kick.
Levin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berto.
Berto throws a hook but Levin avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Levin misses.
Levin throws a shot to the body.

Berto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Levin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berto stops Levin from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levin is keeping the position for now.
Berto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Levin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Levin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berto's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berto wants to hit a switch here but Levin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berto there!
Berto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Levin.
Berto can't escape the position.
Berto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Levin.
Levin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto is trying desperately to improve position.
Berto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Berto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Levin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Levin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Levin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Berto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Levin.
Berto tries to lock up and control but Levin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Levin.
Berto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Levin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Levin looking to finish with strikes here!
Berto is trying desperately to improve position.
Berto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berto gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Levin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Levin had his way with Ninja Berto in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Levin throws a hook to the side of Berto's head but Berto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott Levin is winning the standup battle so far.

Levin tries to keep at a distance but Berto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Berto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Levin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Levin working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berto.
Berto wants to get back to striking at distance but Levin won't allow it.
Berto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berto blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berto.
Berto tries to pull guard but Levin won't allow it.
Levin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berto'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.
Levin misses with the head strike.
Berto wants to stall.
Levin throws a punch but it's blocked by Berto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin scores with a shot to the side of Berto's head.
Levin working aggressively here.
Levin misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Levin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bertos head.
Berto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Levin working aggressively here.
Levin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berto.
Levin misses with a punch on the inside.

Levin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Levin throws a combination that misses

and Berto counters with a shoot takedown. Levin fights it but they end up in guard.
Levin being controlled here, momentarily.
Levin looking for a sweep. Not yet Levin, not yet.
Ninja Berto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Levin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto passes into half guard.
Levin manages to get to full guard.
Berto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Berto stops Levin from standing up.
Berto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Levin wants to sweep here but Berto controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levin wants to stand up but Berto is controlling him.
Berto tries to free his leg and advance position but Levin is retaining full guard.
Levin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berto has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Levin's face as Berto controls the position.
Levin is looking for a sweep.

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.
Levin struggling a bit here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Levin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berto.
Berto misses with a straight right.
Levin lands with a nice body punch.
Levin misses with a hook to the body
and Berto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berto throws a body punch but Levin moves out of range.
Berto throws a push kick but Levin slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berto wants to clinch up but Levin keeps it at a distance.
Levin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Berto!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Berto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Levin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Levin!
Scott Levin retains his lightweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Go Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Ambitionz az a ridah. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Slim Charles enters the cage!

Yamamoto
vs
Charles

189 cm
21
199 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Conviction
Conviction

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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Go Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slim Charles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamamoto, right into the meat.
Charles misses with a leg kick
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slim Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Charles.
Charles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charles takes one on the button.
Charles takes a kick to the side of the head.
Charles throws a lazy head kick

and Yamamoto counters with a crisp one two that drops Charles! Yamamoto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Charles to his feet! Charles is in big trouble!

Charles is rocked!
Charles looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles misses with the combination.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Charles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charles throws a lazy head kick
and Yamamoto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Charles seems to have recovered his senses.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick
and Yamamoto counters with a good low kick that Charles was not able to check.
Charles tries to move into range but Yamamoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yamamoto throws a monster overhand right that drops Charles! Yamamoto follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Go Yamamoto!
Go Yamamoto retains his middleweight title!