SFC3-3: The Rising! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Satur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Marcus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marcus
vs
Satur

178 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

176 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Inexperienced

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Satur!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Satur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Satur lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Satur misses.
Satur blocks the body kick.
Marcus avoids the head kick by Satur.
Marcus avoids the head kick by Satur.
Marcus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Satur.
Satur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Satur moves in looking to clinch but Marcus pushes him off.
Satur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juan Satur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Satur counters with a head kick.
Marcus misses with a hook. Satur ducked under it nicely.
Satur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Satur throws a sloppy head kick and Marcus moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Ryan Marcus has been cut.
A cross from Marcus lands.
Satur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marcus lands with a hook. Satur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Satur throws a series of punches but Marcus moves out of range.
Satur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Satur lands a head kick!
Marcus throws a low kick but Satur moves out of range easily.
Marcus throws a right hand that Satur ducks under and follows up with a left that Satur also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Satur counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick and Satur moves out of range easily.
Satur tries to clinch but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Satur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satur doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcus circles away.
Satur connects with a looping right hand.
Satur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Satur goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Satur doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcus circles away.
Satur tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marcus misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcus lands a jab-cross combination.
Satur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Satur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Marcus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Satur counters with a big head kick but Marcus shrugs it off.
Satur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Satur lands a head kick!

Ryan Marcus's cut is getting worse.
Marcus takes one on the button.
Marcus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satur.
Satur thuds his right hand into Marcus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Satur looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Satur closes the distance and clinches.
Satur lands a body shot in the clinch.

Satur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Satur lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Satur lands a big head kick that sends Marcus tumbling to the mat! Satur takes a step backwards and waves Marcus back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Marcus is rocked!
Marcus circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Satur. Marcus falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Satur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Satur!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by TI - Big Things Poppin. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Alvarez
vs
Riggins

175 cm
22
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

[CBK] AJFC Smashwear clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Riggins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Riggins drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Riggins pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvarez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riggins walks away with a smile on his face. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Riggins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Riggins.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Riggins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riggins dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Riggins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvarez.

It looks like Thiago Alvarez has been cut.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Riggins wants to clinch.
Alvarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Riggins doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Riggins tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Riggins tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.

Riggins clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez being controlled against the cage.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Riggins stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riggins tries a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Riggins is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for Riggins to work.
Riggins throws an elbow that misses.
Riggins trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Riggins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riggins misses with a knee to the head.
Riggins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Riggins trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.
Riggins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez fails to pull guard.
Riggins keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Riggins tries to tie him up.
Riggins tries a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks it.
Riggins looks gassed!
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Riggins's head.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riggins smiles and moves away.
Alvarez throws a front kick that sends Riggins stumbling back into the cage.
Riggins tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.

Riggins rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Riggins throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Riggins has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riggins walks away with a smile on his face. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

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

Alvarez pulls guard successfully.

Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riggins is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Riggins controlling him for the moment.
Riggins wants to stand but Alvarez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alvarez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Riggins escapes and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riggins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Riggins throws knees to the body.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Riggins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Riggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Alvarez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Riggins gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Riggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez wants to get up but he can't break Riggins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alvarez won't allow Riggins to sweep him here.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Riggins is keeping the position.
Alvarez won't allow Riggins to get back to his feet.
Riggins is breathing heavily.
Alvarez trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Thiago Alvarez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Riggins circles away.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Riggins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riggins tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riggins throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Alvarez jumps guard and drags Riggins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Riggins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvarez's guard.

Riggins wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Alvarez's closed guard. He's half up but Alvarez has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Alvarez pivots and extends the arm, Riggins falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Alvarez! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Alvarez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

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

Carlos
vs
Harty

188 cm
24
252 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

195 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Harty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harty avoids it really well and circles away.
Carlos tries to clinch but Harty moves out of range.
Harty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harty circles away from the clinch attempt.

Carlos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harty to the mat! Harty manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Harty uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carlos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harty slaps away a takedown attempt from Carlos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carlos moves in looking to clinch but Harty pushes him off.
Carlos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harty counters with a three punch combo that has Carlos backing up. Carlos nods at Harty to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Carlos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Carlos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos has a closed guard, preventing Harty from standing up.
Harty won't allow Carlos to get back to his feet.
Carlos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carlos tries to get out of the position.
Harty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harty throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlos is breathing heavily.
Harty wants to control from the top but Carlos keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Harty was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Carlos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick by Carlos misses
and Harty makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carlos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Harty counters with a shoot takedown. Carlos fights it but they end up in guard.

Harty 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.
Harty works over Carlos with some ground and pound from guard.
Carlos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harty on the ground.
Harty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harty controlling from the top position.
Harty lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harty gets to his feet - Carlos follows without any prompting.
Harty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harty looks to land a combination but Carlos avoids it well.
Harty misses with a series of wild punches.
Harty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlos.
Carlos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harty.
Harty works over Carlos's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlos slaps away a takedown attempt from Harty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carlos wants to clinch but Harty slips to the side
and Harty counters with a three punch combo that has Carlos backing up. Carlos nods at Harty to acknowledge the strikes.

It looks like Luiz Carlos has been cut.
Carlos slips a jab and a cross from Harty.
Carlos looks to land a left hand but Harty moved out of range nicely.
Harty lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carlos backs up against the cage.
Harty thumps Carlos with a low kick.
Harty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harty throws a right and a left that Carlos avoids nicely.
A combination from Harty does no damage.
Harty misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Harty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Carlos's cut.
That's time! Carlos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Harty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carlos misses with a double jab
and Harty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harty avoids the body shot from Carlos.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harty sprawls well. Harty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carlos gets slowly back to his feet.
Harty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carlos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harty.
Harty throws a right and a left that Carlos avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlos circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harty throws a combination that misses

and Carlos counters with a shoot takedown. Harty fights it but they end up in guard.
Harty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlos is controlling him.
Carlos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harty's guard.
Harty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carlos stopping the sweep attempt from Harty.
Harty is pulling down on Carlos's head. It's preventing any offense from Carlos, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carlos looking to sit in guard and control but Harty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carlos wants to sweep here but Harty controlling him for the moment.
Harty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harty postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harty working some strikes from top position.

Harty gets to his feet - Carlos follows without any prompting.
A punch combination from Harty misses.
Carlos slaps away a takedown attempt from Harty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carlos keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack Harty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carlos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harty counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carlos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harty.
Harty tries to bum rush Carlos with a series of wild strikes but Carlos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carlos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harty counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Harty connects with an inside leg kick.
Harty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carlos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harty is looking to slow Carlos down with leg kicks.
Harty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlos's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlos with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Harty counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Carlos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harty moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harty slips a jab and a cross from Carlos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Harty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luiz Carlos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Nice combo by Harty! Oh, that's hurt him - Carlos falls to the canvas and Harty follows him into side control.

Carlos is rocked!

Harty decides to stand back up. Harty steps back and let's Carlos get back to his feet.

Harty fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carlos sprawls well initially but Harty persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harty is trying to control. Carlos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Harty escapes and gets back to his feet.
Harty throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carlos.
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!
Carlos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harty throws a nice looking combination but Carlos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlos clinches but Harty breaks the clinch

and Harty counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harty blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harty walks away with a smile on his face. Carlos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carlos takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Harty pushes Carlos up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Harty.
Harty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Harty.

Carlos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carlos to the mat. Carlos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Carlos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Harty stands up from Carlos's guard - Harty perhaps looking for a knockout.
Carlos with a poor takedown
and Harty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Carlos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harty misses with a two punch combination.
Harty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos has his takedown stuffed
and Harty counters with a nice body kick.
Harty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carlos tries to clinch but Harty moves away

and Harty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlos wants to get back to his feet.
Carlos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harty scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carlos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Harty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harty is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harty is one step ahead there.
Harty pushing down on Carlos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harty is trying to control. Carlos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carlos wants to get back to his feet.
Jack Harty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harty lands a nice short elbow.

Harty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carlos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harty.
Harty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Luiz Carlos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Carlos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Harty passes into side control!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Harty!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald McRonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Durden has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Durden
vs
McRonald

190 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

L.A. Elite Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Durden!
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, Donald McRonald!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durden throws a nice looking combination but McRonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durden has a takedown stuffed.
McRonald thumps Durden with a low kick.
McRonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durden.

McRonald has managed to clinch.

McRonald gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Durden regains guard.
McRonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McRonald drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick McRonald off! McRonald jumps back into Durden's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRonald pushing down on Durden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McRonald controlling the action here.

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

McRonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well.
McRonald not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden is not content to let McRonald control the position.
McRonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Durden kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

McRonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

McRonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Durden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by McRonald.

McRonald is working for a submission of some sort.

McRonald is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well.

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.
McRonald stalling.
McRonald trying to control from half guard but Durden is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald McRonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McRonald rushes Durden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Durden tries to pull guard but McRonald won't allow it.

McRonald turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McRonald manages to end up in side control.

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

McRonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.

McRonald tries for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
McRonald wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

McRonald looking for a guillotine from mount but Durden is having none of it.

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

McRonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McRonald has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Durden is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McRonald yanks on the arm and Durden is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McRonald.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald McRonald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between linus backer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Martyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). backer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 100 million dollars. Martyn has chosen Live For The Moment as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

backer
vs
Martyn

191 cm
28
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
25
205 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, linus backer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Martyn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martyn looks to land a body kick but backer moved away.
Martyn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
backer closes the distance and clinches up with Martyn, looking for a takedown. backer pushes Martyn against the cage but Martyn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martyn throws a head kick that misses.
Martyn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
backer lands with an uppercut that bounces Martyn off the cage and back into rage.

It looks like Thomas Martyn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
backer shoots in and drives through. Martyn sprawls well.
backer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martyn.
linus backer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martyn scores with a spinning back kick!

Martyn rushes backer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Martyn breaks the clinch.
Martyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
backer lands the left hand.
backer avoids the head kick by Martyn.
backer looks to score with a jab to the body but Martyn is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
backer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martyn avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for linus backer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
backer is breathing heavily.
Martyn is looking to clinch but backer is avoiding it.
Martyn lands a big head kick that sends backer to the canvas! Martyn follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Martyn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Macedon III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelayo Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Macedon III
vs
Palhares

189 cm
20
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
196 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Macedon III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pelayo Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macedon III slips a jab from Palhares.
Macedon III misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab by Macedon III.
Macedon III will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Palhares shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Macedon III is trying to defend but Palhares finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Palhares trying to mount his opponent but Macedon III defends it.
Macedon III wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedon III has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palhares is working away from the top position though.
Macedon III tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
Palhares wants to control but Macedon III is keeping him busy.
Macedon III wants to get back to full guard.

Palhares is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Macedon III to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Macedon III keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Palhares stops Macedon III from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macedon III keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pelayo Palhares has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Macedon III has his takedown stuffed

and Palhares counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Palhares trying to control but Macedon III is working from the bottom.
Palhares controlling from the top position.
Palhares slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macedon III is working hard here to advance position.
Palhares moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Macedon III prevents Palhares from improving position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palhares just content to control the position.
Palhares tries to move to full mount but Macedon III actually manages to regain half guard.
Palhares is trying to control the action in half guard but Macedon III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macedon III moves into full guard.

Palhares drops back looking for a leg! Macedon III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Macedon III manages to kick Palhares off! Palhares jumps back into Macedon III's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Macedon III misses with a takedown

and Palhares counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Macedon III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palhares stands and throws Macedon III's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Palhares wants to control but Macedon III is keeping him busy.

Palhares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Palhares trying to control the position but Macedon III is working away.
Palhares controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedon III is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Palhares politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Palhares prefers to stall for the moment though.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pelayo Palhares hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Macedon III tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Palhares counters with a single leg into guard. Macedon III didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III working a defensive guard here.

Palhares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macedon III has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palhares has managed to get both his arms back between Macedon III's legs - danger averted.
Palhares is pushing down on Macedon III's leg trying to pass to half guard. Macedon III is fighting to maintain full guard but Palhares has managed to sneak the leg through.
Macedon III trying to control here.
Macedon III is looking to improve his position.
Palhares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macedon III makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macedon III.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palhares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macedon III keeping full guard, as Palhares tries to pass.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Macedon III keeps moving.
Palhares stands up out of Macedon III's guard for a moment - Macedon III manages to land a nice upkick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Macedon III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macedon III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macedon III is trying to keep Palhares in close.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Macedon III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macedon III working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelayo Palhares 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Palhares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Palhares lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.

Palhares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macedon III can't keep his opponent in guard - Palhares advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Palhares trying to control the action but Macedon III is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Macedon III trying to control here.
Palhares passes to full mount!

Palhares moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Macedon III has worked his arm free - good work by Macedon III!

Macedon III throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Macedon III to counter with a crisp jab.

Macedon III shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Palhares's guard.
Macedon III wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Macedon III makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Macedon III trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Palhares working for a triangle but Macedon III defends it easily.
Macedon III wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III preventing the sweep.
Macedon III trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pelayo Palhares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palhares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Macedon III is defending against the submission attempts here by Palhares.
Macedon III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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.
Macedon III is trying to keep Palhares in close.
Palhares slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Palhares working away.
Pelayo Palhares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macedon III trying to remain calm as Palhares controls from the top position.
Alexander Macedon III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Palhares has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pelayo Palhares.
I've got Palhares 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 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelayo Palhares!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Killer Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer Clown's entrance music is Gary Lewis & the Playboys - Everybody Loves a Clown. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wayne Killer Clown
vs
Hogan

214 cm
23
300 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

200 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

[CBK] AJFC Smashwear clothing
Global MMA Gear

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Wayne Killer Clown!
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, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer Clown digs a good body shot into Hogan's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogan.
Killer Clown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer Clown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Killer Clown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from Killer Clown lands but Hogan takes it in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Killer Clown - that will leave a mark!
Hogan looks gassed!
Killer Clown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab by Killer Clown.
Killer Clown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle, before Killer Clown throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hogan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Killer Clown lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John Wayne Killer Clown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Kromer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kromer comes into the arena with Cold As Ice blaring out of the sound system. Gregory Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kromer
vs
Silva

177 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederick Kromer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kromer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Kromer.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kromer as he jumps to the side.

Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kromer sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kromer is trying to get back to full guard.
Kromer trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kromer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kromer tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Silva punching from mount but Kromer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kromer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Silva 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.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kromer tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kromer because Silva loaded up on that one.

Silva goes for an armbar but Kromer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kromer.
Kromer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kromer controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kromer is one step ahead there.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kromer!
Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

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.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Kromer manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva throws a strike there. Kromer manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kromer jabs at Silva's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva dives in and grabs Kromer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kromer pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kromer but Kromer pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kromer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kromer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Kromer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Kromer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frederick Kromer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Kromer sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frederick Kromer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Silva.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kromer finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Kromer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kromer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kromer.
A solid body kick from Kromer.
Frederick Kromer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Kromer.
Kromer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kromer can pounce on him.
Kromer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Kromer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kromer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kromer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederick Kromer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Kromer.
Kromer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.

Kromer clinches.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kromer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kromer walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Kromer.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kromer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frederick Kromer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Silva.
Kromer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Gregory Silva has been cut.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kromer. That one must have hurt.
Kromer with a hook.
Kromer blocks a head kick by Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kromer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kromer throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Kromer takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Kromer throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva tries for a takedown but Kromer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crunch! Kromer slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Kromer digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Kromer is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kromer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Kromer misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kromer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kromer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kromer, as that shot connected.
Kromer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kromer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kromer scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Kromer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kromer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Kromer!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between cedric caraan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Labayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramon Labayen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

caraan
vs
Labayen

182 cm
19
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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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, cedric caraan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramon Labayen!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labayen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but caraan avoids it really well and circles away.
Labayen throws a body kick that misses.
Labayen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but caraan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Labayen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Labayen swinging wildly here.
Labayen tries for a takedown but caraan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
caraan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Labayen.

It looks like cedric caraan has been cut.

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

caraan looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Labayen is working for a submission of some sort.
Labayen wants to lay and pray for a moment but caraan keeps working.
caraan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

caraan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Labayen is looking for a kimura here.
Labayen working over caraan with some ground and pound. caraan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

caraan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
caraan is breathing heavily.
caraan is staying active underneath Labayen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Labayen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Labayen drops an elbow to the side of caraan's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labayen is thwarting caraan's attempts to control the position.

Labayen stands up from half guard.

Labayen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Labayen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
caraan is looking to regain half guard here but Labayen keeps moving and retains side control.
caraan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Labayen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
caraan wants to get back to his feet.
caraan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
caraan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
caraan is refusing to be controlled, as Labayen sits in half guard.
Labayen working caraan over with strikes.

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

Labayen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Labayen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on cedric caraan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Labayen is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labayen moves in looking to clinch but caraan pushes him off.
Labayen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Labayen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labayen tries to clinch but caraan moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Labayen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for caraan!
Labayen with good strikes from the mount here!
Labayen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
caraan tries to improve his position but instead Labayen has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
caraan is keeping busy.
Labayen gets his hands free as caraan looks to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
caraan can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Labayen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Labayen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for caraan.
Ramon Labayen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Labayen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can caraan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Labayen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. caraan is in real trouble here. Labayen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, caraan is tapping out! Labayen wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramon Labayen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garai Totem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fight for your Right to Party kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frank Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Totem
vs
Anderson

189 cm
20
260 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garai Totem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Anderson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Totem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Totem's 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.
Anderson postures up.
Totem wants to sweep but no luck.
Totem will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Totem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Totem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Totem throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Totem trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Totem's brow.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Totem's guard.
Totem tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

It looks like Garai Totem has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Totem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to move into half guard but instead Totem has managed to sweep!
Anderson 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.

Totem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Totem has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Totem slips an elbow through the middle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Totem working some strikes from top position.
Anderson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Totem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Totem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Totem postures up.

Totem thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totem throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Totem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Totem scoring with some ground and pound.
Totem stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Totem lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Totem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Totem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Totem scores with a couple of nice shots.
Totem scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Totem is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Totem scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Totem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Totem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Totem throwing strikes but missing.
Totem has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Totem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Totem trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Totem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Totem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson 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.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Totem thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

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

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.
Anderson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Totem trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Totem lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totem distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Totem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Totem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Totem lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Totem throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totem is one step ahead there.
Anderson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garai Totem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garai Totem's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Totem is out of range.
Totem swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Totem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Totem has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Totem and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Totem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Totem misses with a takedown attempt

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
Anderson cracks Totem with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Totem taking punishment in the form of punches.
Anderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anderson scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Totem gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Totem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Totem trying to control here.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Totem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Totem trying to control from the bottom.
Totem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.

Totem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Totem moves into full guard.
Totem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Totem controlling him for the moment.
Totem passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Totem prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Totem drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Totem off! Totem jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Totem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Totem controlling him for the moment.
Totem landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Totem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Totem slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Totem scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Totem maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Anderson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Totem has cracked it and Anderson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Totem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garai Totem!