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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gleb Filippov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucien Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Filippov
vs
Wilder

179 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gleb Filippov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucien Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filippov sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Filippov forces Wilder back against the ropes and clinches.
Filippov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Filippov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filippov.
Filippov walks into a straight right hand from Wilder.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Filippov's ribs.
Wilder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Filippov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filippov leaning against his opponent.

Filippov gets control of Wilder's arms and successfully pulls guard. Filippov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Filippov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Filippov pushes Wilder off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilder lands with a cross.
Wilder looks to clinch

and Filippov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Filippov with a knee to the head.
Wilder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilder misses with an elbow over the top.
Filippov scores with a hook to the body.
Filippov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Filippov ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Filippov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Wilder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Filippov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilder has managed to get both his arms back between Filippov's legs - danger averted.
Wilder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filippov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilder is looking to stand up but Filippov won't let him.
Filippov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wilder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filippov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filippov wants to pass the guard but Wilder is defending well.

Filippov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Filippov is breathing heavily.
Filippov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lucien Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder lands a nice shot that snaps Filippov's head back.

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.
Wilder lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Filippov.
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Filippov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Wilder.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filippov under the eye.
Wilder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Filippov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wilder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filippov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilder closes the distance looking to clinch

and Filippov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filippov trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilder tries to clinch up.
Wilder throws a jab when Filippov was well out of range.
Filippov needs to keep his hands up - Wilder had a free shot at his head there.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot lands for Wilder.
Filippov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Filippov seems unphased.
Filippov shoots in and drives through. Wilder sprawls well.
Wilder connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filippov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilder 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.
Filippov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filippov's head backwards.
Wilder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Filippov walks into a left hand.
Wilder thuds his right hand into Filippov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filippov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gleb Filippov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilder lands a head shot.
Filippov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilder circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gleb Filippov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilder, as that shot connected.
Filippov throws a push kick but Wilder slaps the foot to one side.
Filippov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilder lands a glancing blow to the side of Filippov's head.
Wilder cracks Filippov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilder tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Filippov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filippov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Filippov on the side of the head.
Wilder scores with a punch to the head.
Lucien Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder throws out a powerful jab.
Wilder wants to clinch but Filippov slips to the side
and Filippov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Filippov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Wilder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Filippov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilder to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilder throws a good cross that connects.
Filippov swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
Filippov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filippov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilder lands a nice shot that snaps Filippov's head back.
Wilder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Filippov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Filippov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Wilder.
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
Wilder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Filippov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filippov there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilder jabs at Filippov's body.
Filippov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Filippov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilder lands with a hook. Filippov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Filippov needs to keep his hands up - Wilder had a free shot at his head there.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Filippov is avoiding it.
Wilder lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilder.
Wilder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Filippov on the side of the head.
Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Filippov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filippov takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Wilder there.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filippov under the eye.
Wilder lands a nice shot that snaps Filippov's head back.
Wilder lands an overhand right.
Wilder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Filippov on the side of the head.
Wilder lands with a right hand.
Wilder lunges at Filippov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filippov's hand.
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Wilder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Filippov tries to move into range but Wilder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Wilder.
Wilder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilder jabs at Filippov's body.
Wilder tests Filippov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Filippov moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucien Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wilder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Lucien Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Filippov on the side of the head.
Filippov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filippov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filippov scrambles back to his feet.
Filippov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Filippov.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Wilder moves to clinch but Filippov breaks away
and Filippov counters with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilder. That snapped Filippov's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Filippov.
Filippov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilder is fending him off so far but Filippov persists. Nope, Wilder circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilder throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filippov jumps guard but Wilder stands there with Filippov around his waist. Filippov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Filippov tries for a takedown but Wilder manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gleb Filippov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder throws an elbow but it misses.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Filippov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Wilder drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wilder throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Wilder on the inside.
Filippov dodges an elbow strike from Wilder.
Filippov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilder walks away with a smile on his face. Filippov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Filippov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilder dips to his left and cracks Filippov with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
Wilder stuns Filippov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Filippov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilder connects with a single shot there.
Filippov takes one to the side of the head.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filippov in his tracks.
Wilder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Filippov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilder connects with a single shot there.
Wilder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filippov's head backwards.
Wilder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Filippov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Wilder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filippov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Filippov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Filippov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
Wilder jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilder lands a jab.
Wilder punishes Filippov's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder scores with a nice right hand.
Wilder catches Filippov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Filippov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Wilder catches Filippov right on the button with a cross.
Wilder jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilder wants to clinch but Filippov slips to the side
and Filippov counters with a leg kick.
Wilder dips to his left and cracks Filippov with an uppercut!
Wilder cracks Filippov with a right hand to the side of the head.

Wilder drives through and clinches with Filippov against the ropes.
Wilder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filippov avoids the elbow strike from Wilder, against the ropes.
Filippov blocks the elbow strike.
Wilder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filippov has him pressed against the ropes.
Filippov dodges an elbow strike from Wilder.
Filippov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Filippov blocks the elbow strike.
Wilder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Filippov has the dominant position.
Filippov blocks an elbow strike.
Wilder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Filippov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilder tries to circle away but Filippov has him pinned against the ropes.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Filippov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Wilder drops back down to his feet.
Filippov blocks the elbow strike.
Wilder tries to break the clinch but Filippov is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wilder throws an elbow but misses.
Wilder is trying to break free.
Wilder throws an elbow that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucien Wilder!
Lucien Wilder is the new featherweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nazz Smooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smooth comes to the ring accompanied by Breathe. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Smooth
vs
Mackenzie

195 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smooth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mackenzie tests Smooth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mackenzie throws a shot from downtown. Smooth moves away and avoids it.
Smooth shoots in looking for a takedown but Mackenzie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smooth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mackenzie lands a glancing blow to the side of Smooth's head.
Mackenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smooth moves away.
Mackenzie lands with an overhand left.
Mackenzie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smooth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mackenzie is fending him off so far but Smooth persists. Nope, Mackenzie circles away and we're back to standing.
Mackenzie stuffs the takedown attempt from Smooth. Smooth gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazz Smooth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mackenzie lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Mackenzie lands.
Smooth is looking to clinch but Mackenzie is avoiding it.
Mackenzie misses with a hook.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Mackenzie circles away and keeps his distance.
Mackenzie scores with a jab. Smooth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smooth shoots in but no luck this time.
Mackenzie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smooth moves away.
Smooth shoots in looking for a takedown but Mackenzie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smooth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mackenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smooth staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie lands with a hook. Smooth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smooth shoots in for a double leg but Mackenzie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smooth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mackenzie lands a really nice looking cross but Smooth seems unphased.
Mackenzie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nathan Mackenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Mackenzie as Smooth shoots in.
Smooth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smooth needs to keep his hands up - Mackenzie had a free shot at his head there.
Smooth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smooth is breathing heavily.
Smooth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mackenzie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mackenzie lands with an uppercut that bounces Smooth off the ropes and back into rage.
Smooth misses with a shot to the body
and Smooth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nathan Mackenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie scores with a jab. Smooth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mackenzie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smooth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mackenzie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smooth.
A jab lands there for Mackenzie.
Smooth takes one to the side of the head.
Mackenzie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Mackenzie.
Mackenzie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smooth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mackenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mackenzie lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smooth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mackenzie lands a jab to the nose.
A left lands for Mackenzie.
Smooth drops his hands momentarily and Mackenzie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mackenzie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smooth walks into a jab.
Smooth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mackenzie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mackenzie lands with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Mackenzie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie connects with a body shot that sends Smooth's belly button to the back.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smooth. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mackenzie connects with a single shot there.
Mackenzie tests Smooth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mackenzie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smooth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mackenzie cracks Smooth with an open hand slap.
Mackenzie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smooth under the eye.
Mackenzie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mackenzie looks to land a combination. Smooth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mackenzie lands with a straight right. Smooth didn't see that one coming.
Mackenzie lands with a hook. Smooth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mackenzie sizes up Smooth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smooth walks into a left hand.
Mackenzie lands a jab-cross combination.
Mackenzie jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mackenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mackenzie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mackenzie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mackenzie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smooth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mackenzie connects with a body shot that sends Smooth's belly button to the back.
Smooth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smooth takes one to the chin there.
Mackenzie cracks Smooth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smooth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smooth's hands.
Mackenzie connects with a crisp jab.
Mackenzie jabs Smooth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mackenzie scores with a body shot.
Mackenzie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smooth's head backwards.
A jab from Mackenzie does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Mackenzie.
Smooth takes one on the button.
Smooth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Mackenzie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mackenzie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mackenzie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mackenzie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mackenzie lands a nice looking body shot.
Mackenzie cracks Smooth with an open hand slap.
Mackenzie jabs Smooth right on the nose. Smooth blinks but takes it well.
Nathan Mackenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smooth tries to clinch up
and Mackenzie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mackenzie.
Smooth moves in looking to clinch but Mackenzie pushes him off.
Mackenzie scores with a hook.
Mackenzie scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smooth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smooth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mackenzie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab by Mackenzie.
Smooth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smooth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mackenzie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mackenzie.
Smooth misses with a double jab
letting Mackenzie counter with a right hand.
Smooth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mackenzie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mackenzie lands with a straight right. Smooth didn't see that one coming.
Mackenzie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smooth momentarily.
Smooth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Mackenzie circles away and keeps his distance.
Smooth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mackenzie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smooth.
Mackenzie lands a jab to Smooth's midsection.
Smooth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smooth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smooth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Mackenzie as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Mackenzie.
Smooth takes one to the chin there.
Smooth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mackenzie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mackenzie.
Mackenzie lands a really nice looking cross but Smooth seems unphased.
Smooth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackenzie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mackenzie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smooth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mackenzie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smooth's head backwards.
Mackenzie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mackenzie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nazz Smooth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mackenzie lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie lands with an uppercut that bounces Smooth off the ropes and back into rage.
Mackenzie lunges at Smooth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smooth's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mackenzie, as that shot connected.
Mackenzie stuns Smooth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mackenzie scores with a one two! Smooth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mackenzie digs a good body shot into Smooth's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smooth might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mackenzie scores with a jab to the head.
Mackenzie tests Smooth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smooth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smooth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mackenzie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mackenzie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mackenzie lands a slapping body shot.
Mackenzie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smooth.
Mackenzie punishes Smooth's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie checks a low kick from Smooth.
Smooth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mackenzie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by Mackenzie there.
Mackenzie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smooths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mackenzie lands a jab.
Jab from Mackenzie.
A cross from Mackenzie lands.
Smooth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Mackenzie.
Smooth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackenzie cracks Smooth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mackenzie stalks Smooth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smooth's face. Smooth staggers backwards, shaken.
Smooth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mackenzie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smooth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Mackenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smooth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mackenzie works the jab nicely.
Mackenzie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut lands for Mackenzie. That snapped Smooth's head back.
Mackenzie lands a jab to Smooth's midsection.
Jab from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie connects with a right hand. Smooth shakes it off.
Mackenzie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Mackenzie finds it's way through Smooth's defenses.
Mackenzie lands with a cross.
Smooth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smooth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mackenzie lands with an uppercut that bounces Smooth off the ropes and back into rage.
Nice cross by Mackenzie.
Smooth moves out of range as Mackenzie strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mackenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mackenzie cracks Smooth with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth defending well as Mackenzie loads up on a big left hand.
Mackenzie throws out a loose jab but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mackenzie digs a good hook to Smooth's body.
Mackenzie blocks a jab.
Mackenzie throws a hook to the side of Smooth's head but Smooth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mackenzie lands a jab to Smooth's midsection.
Mackenzie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mackenzie scores with a shot to the body.
Smooth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mackenzie connects with a right hand. Smooth shakes it off.
Smooth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mackenzie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mackenzie lands an overhand right.
Mackenzie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smooth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mackenzie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smooth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mackenzie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smooth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mackenzie lands with a cross.
Mackenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mackenzie's corner calls for a 1-2. Mackenzie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mackenzie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smooth misses with a shot to the body
and Mackenzie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smooth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mackenzie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mackenzie cracks Smooth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mackenzie jabs at Smooth's body.
Smooth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smooth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mackenzie throws out a powerful jab.
Mackenzie thuds his right hand into Smooth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mackenzie scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Mackenzie both land. Nice combination.
Mackenzie cracks Smooth with a good jab.
Mackenzie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smooth on the side of the head.
Mackenzie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smooth needs to keep his hands up - Mackenzie had a free shot at his head there.
Mackenzie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mackenzie scores with a punch to the head.
A left and a right from Mackenzie both land. Nice combination.
Smooth is looking to land body kicks.
Mackenzie lands a slapping body shot.
Mackenzie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mackenzie connects with a looping right hand.
Smooth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mackenzie throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Mackenzie finds it's way through Smooth's defenses.
Mackenzie with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie stuns Smooth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mackenzie scores with a jab. Smooth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mackenzie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mackenzie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mackenzie as he connects with a hook.
Smooth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Mackenzie there.
Mackenzie digs a good body shot into Smooth's ribs.
Mackenzie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mackenzie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mackenzie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mackenzie scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackenzie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mackenzie throws out a powerful jab.
Nazz Smooth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Mackenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mackenzie connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Mackenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mackenzie 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Mackenzie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sage Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher comes to the ring accompanied by Razor's Edge. Young is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lost in Music. Sage Young is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fletcher
vs
Young

182 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franky Fletcher!
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, Sage Young!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young misses with a looping left.
Fletcher lands a jab to Young's midsection.
Fletcher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fletcher lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Sage Young has been cut.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Fletcher is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fletcher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Young is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fletcher rushes Young and presses him up against the ropes.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Fletcher finish him?
Fletcher has Young pressed against the ropes.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Fletcher is pressed up against the ropes. Young has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fletcher down to the mat. Fletcher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fletcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Young misses with a takedown attempt - Fletcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fletcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher clobbers Young with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fletcher feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Young collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Franky Fletcher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barlon Mrando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brown
vs
Mrando

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barlon Mrando!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown wants to clinch.
Mrando lands a nice looking body kick.
Mrando moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mrando was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Kris Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mrando lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mrando.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mrando - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mrando. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brown is looking to clinch but Mrando is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mrando.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown wants to clinch.
Mrando ducks under a wild hook from Brown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to clinch up but Mrando keeps it at a distance.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mrando.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mrando scores with a head kick.
Mrando thumps Brown with a low kick.
Mrando chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mrando is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Mrando feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Mrando buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mrando lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crunch! Mrando slams his shin into Brown's torso.
Mrando throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mrando lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crunch! Mrando slams his shin into Brown's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrando throws a head kick that half lands.
Mrando throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mrando - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mrando. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mrando connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mrando can pounce on him.
Mrando connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mrando.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Mrando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mrando lands a high kick!
Mrando throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mrando. Brown shrugs it off though.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mrando throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the ropes.
Mrando is looking to clinch.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mrando. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mrando there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mrando!
Mrando connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mrando.
Mrando throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Mrando throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Mrando lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Mrando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mrando chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Mrando.
Mrando cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Mrando scoring well with a low kick there.
Mrando throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Mrando scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mrando.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mrando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mrando cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Mrando lands with a slapping head kick.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mrando.
Nice body kick from Mrando.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mrando.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mrando lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mrando scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mrando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mrando keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mrando can pounce on him.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barlon Mrando dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mrando fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mrando lands with a slapping head kick.
Mrando takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mrando lands a head kick!

Brown is rocked!
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Mrando slips the punch.
Mrando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mrando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mrando scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mrando's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
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!
Mrando scoring well with a low kick there.
Mrando throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mrando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mrando throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mrando.
Mrando lands a head kick!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrando thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Mrando lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mrando.
Mrando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mrando turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Mrando tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mrando lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mrando throws a head kick that half lands.
Mrando lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mrando scores with a spinning back kick!

Mrando lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Mrando takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mrando circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Brown drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mrando follows Brown to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barlon Mrando!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Canterbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canterbury comes to the ring accompanied by Eminem- Till I Collapse. Thomas Canterbury has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Canterbury
vs
Bell

180 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canterbury doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Bell misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canterbury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canterbury.
Bell scores with a jab to the head.
Bell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canterbury is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Bell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canterbury doesn't seem phased though.
Canterbury lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Canterbury.
Canterbury tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bell scores with a hook.
Bell lands with a straight right. Canterbury didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Thomas Canterbury has been cut.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canterbury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell scores with a jab to the body.
Canterbury is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bell tries to bum rush Canterbury with a series of wild strikes but Canterbury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canterbury wants to clinch up but Bell keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Canterbury.
Canterbury takes one to the chin there.
Bell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bell duly obliges.
Nice cross by Bell.
Bell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canterbury on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell scores with a hook to the body. Canterbury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bell connects with a body shot.
Canterbury doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bell scores with a nice right hand.
Bell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canterbury on the side of the head.
Bell looks to land a combination but Canterbury avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Canterbury moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Bell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Thomas Canterbury's cut is getting worse.
Bell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Canterbury had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Canterbury takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Bell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Canterbury eats them both and turns towards Bell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Canterbury is rocked!
Canterbury gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Canterbury tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Bell is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Canterbury buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Canterbury!! Canterbury is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Bell throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Bell!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Fairtex will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Long Li
vs
Fairtex

172 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Xiao Long Li has been cut.
Li shoots for a takedown but Fairtex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Li looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fairtex!
Li controlling from mount.
Li with good strikes from the mount here!
Fairtex tries to lock up and control but Li gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fairtex is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.
Fairtex taking shots to the head.
Li looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is trying to escape the mount.
Li controlling his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Xiao Long Li wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Li shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Li showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fairtex looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Li in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fairtex tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Li!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xiao Long Li!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Juliao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zat's choice of entrance music: Open your eyes by Alter Bridge. 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.

Juliao
vs
Zat

184 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Juliao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Zat!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Juliao or perhaps it was just good defense by Zat which made him look bad.

Juliao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zat to the mat! Zat manages to get full guard.
Zat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juliao is one step ahead there.
Zat being controlled here, momentarily.
Zat keeping moving, preventing Juliao from controlling successfully.

Zat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juliao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juliao trying to control the position from guard on top but Zat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zat looking for a sweep. Not yet Zat, not yet.
Juliao wants to control from the top but Zat keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Will Juliao wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juliao moves away.

Zat rushes Juliao and presses him up against the ropes.
Zat goes for a takedown attempt but Juliao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juliao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juliao scores with a kick to the midsection.

Zat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Juliao trying to control but Zat postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juliao misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Juliao is looking for a sweep. Zat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Juliao's head.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zat stands up out of the half guard.
Juliao fails with the takedown
and Zat counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Juliao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zat moves out of range of the body kick from Juliao.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Zat feints and as Juliao raises his hands in defense, Zat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Juliao is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juliao throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zat throwing strikes from guard but Juliao blocks nicely.
Zat is looking to stand up but Juliao won't let him.
Juliao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Juliao striking off his back.
Juliao keeping full guard, as Zat tries to pass.
Zat takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Zat passes Juliao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juliao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.
Zat controlling the action here.
Juliao trying to hold on to Zat's head to control him but Zat postures up.
Zat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Zat decides to stand and escape the position.
Juliao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zat counters with an inside leg kick.

Juliao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zat gets to his feet. Juliao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Zat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Juliao sprawls well initially but Zat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No joy there for Zat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Juliao instigates a clinch.

Zat pulls guard successfully.

Zat pushes Juliao off and gets back to his feet.
Juliao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juliao has his takedown stuffed
and Zat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick from Zat misses.
Zat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Juliao's head.
Juliao misses with a head kick.
Juliao avoids the head kick by Zat.
Zat swinging wildly here.
Zat is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zat's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zat duly obliges.

Zat darts in and clinches Juliao up against the ropes.
Zat lands with a right to the head.

Zat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zat blocks the body kick.

Juliao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Juliao has momentary wrist control but Zat slips an elbow through the middle.

Juliao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gabriel Zat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zat is stalling in the full guard.
Zat works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zat uses his free foot to push down on Juliao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Juliao.
Zat tries to control but Juliao wriggling away.
Zat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Juliao is squirming around, avoiding Zat's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Juliao really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Zat looking to control but Juliao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zat lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Juliao hang on?
Juliao taking shots to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Juliao?
Zat in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zat with shots to the head and body - Juliao looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zat lands with some strikes.
Zat scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Juliao tries to reverse the position but Zat maintains control.
Zat looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Juliao throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zat. What's that going to do exactly?
Zat looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zat lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zat looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zat controlling from the full mount.
Zat looking to finish Juliao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Juliao!
Zat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Juliao?
Zat working Juliao over with strikes here.
Juliao is in a horrible position here. Zat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Juliao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zat scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Juliao is in a horrible position here. Zat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zat controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juliao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Juliao striking off his back but it's not causing Zat any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juliao wants to stand and escape but Zat is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juliao trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zat wants to control from the top but Juliao keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zat postures up and lands a big shot to Juliao's brow.
Zat trying to control the position from guard on top but Juliao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Zat was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Juliao with a poor takedown

and Zat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zat scores a nice knee to the body.

Zat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juliao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Zat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Juliao is trying to defend but Zat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zat working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Zat is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zat is taking a breather. Juliao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zat winds up and cracks Juliao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zat is keen to just control but Juliao is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juliao keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Zat was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Zat moves into range and clinches up with Juliao.
Zat gets underhooks to prevent Juliao's takedown attempt.

Zat breaks from the clinch.
Zat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Zat finds it's way through Juliao's defenses.
Zat tries to bum rush Juliao with a series of wild strikes but Juliao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Zat decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gabriel Zat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juliao wants to control but Zat is keeping busy.

Zat postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Juliao to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juliao misses with a takedown attempt

and Zat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Juliao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zat trying to control the position from guard on top but Juliao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juliao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zat is one step ahead there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juliao trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Juliao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zat stands and steps away. Juliao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zat!
Gabriel Zat is the new light heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mosh. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Romano
vs
Beckham

180 cm
26
158 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

170 cm
23
153 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Beckham!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romano throws a head kick but Beckham moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Romano.
Beckham throws a lazy right hand but Romano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Beckham.
Romano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Romano. Those never looked like landing.
Romano fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beckham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beckham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beckham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Beckham lands.
Beckham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckham.
Romano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beckham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckham throws a nice looking combination but Romano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romano avoids the body shot from Beckham.
Nice defenses there by Beckham.
Jab from Beckham.
Romano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beckham misses with a few strikes there.
Beckham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Romano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romano tries to land knees in the clinch but Beckham avoids the damage to the body.

Beckham breaks from the clinch.
Beckham wants to slow Romano down by chopping away at his legs.
Beckham lands with a right hand.
Romano misses with a double jab
and Beckham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romano is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beckham misses with a straight left.
Romano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckham.
Romano walks into a straight right hand from Beckham.
Beckham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Romano misses
and Beckham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beckham moves out of range of the body kick from Romano.
Romano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Beckham to counter with a crisp jab.
Romano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beckham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romano thinking.
Beckham connects with a looping right hand.
Beckham is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Romano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Romano throws a sloppy head kick
and Beckham counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beckham cracks Romano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Beckham checks a leg kick.
Beckham's corner calls for a 1-2. Beckham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beckham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romano on the side of the head.
Romano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beckham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romano looks to clinch
and Beckham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Romano is rocked!
Beckham cracks Romano with a good jab.
Oh Romano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beckham misses with a double jab.
Romano seems to have got his legs back now.
Romano misses with a double jab
and Beckham counters with a series of strikes. Romano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beckham connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Beckham - just one landing.
Romano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beckham lands with a big left! Romano is wobbled badly! Beckham comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Romano to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brad Beckham!

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FIGHT
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