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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chou Biao Zi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Salvation. Aaron Miller told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Biao Zi
vs
Miller

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biao Zi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.

Miller rushes Biao Zi and presses him up against the cage.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biao Zi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biao Zi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miller's brow.
Biao Zi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller jumps guard but Biao Zi stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Biao Zi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chou Biao Zi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Miller.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biao Zi circles away from the clinch attempt.

Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biao Zi prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Biao Zi.
Biao Zi takes an elbow to the temple.
Biao Zi tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Biao Zi managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Biao Zi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Biao Zi pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Biao Zi with a knee to the head.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Biao Zi keeps him there for the moment.
Biao Zi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller tries for a takedown but Biao Zi manages to get underhooks.
Miller effectively controlling the action here.
Biao Zi throws an elbow that misses.

That's two 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.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Miller jumps guard.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biao Zi throwing strikes but missing.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Biao Zi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biao Zi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller controls Biao Zi momentarily but Biao Zi frees himself.
Biao Zi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller controlling Biao Zi's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Aaron Miller hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Miller shoots in but Biao Zi avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biao Zi is defended easily by Miller.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Biao Zi ducks down to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biao Zi throws an elbow that misses.
Biao Zi lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye.
Biao Zi tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Biao Zi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Biao Zi lands a damaging elbow.
Biao Zi prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Biao Zi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Biao Zi pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miller obliges.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Miller blocks an elbow strike.
Biao Zi prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biao Zi lands an elbow inside.
Miller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Biao Zi up against the cage.
Biao Zi misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Biao Zi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Biao Zi lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Biao Zi avoids the damage to the body.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biao Zi is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biao Zi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Biao Zi with a knee to the head.

Miller is trying to trip Biao Zi. He has hold of a leg but Biao Zi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miller persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Biao Zi wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Biao Zi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biao Zi moves to clinch but Miller breaks away

and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miller lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Chou Biao Zi has been cut.
Miller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Biao Zi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.

Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Biao Zi uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has his hands on Biao Zi's head, controlling the position.
Biao Zi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Miller pushes Biao Zi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Biao Zi closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Biao Zi pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller dives in and grabs Biao Zi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biao Zi pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller tries for a takedown but Biao Zi circles away easily

and Biao Zi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biao Zi.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Biao Zi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller has Biao Zi pulled in close to control his posture.
Biao Zi thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller managing to control the position.
Biao Zi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biao Zi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biao Zi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biao Zi.

Miller pushes Biao Zi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Biao Zi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Miller stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chou Biao Zi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Biao Zi misses with a hook.

Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miller controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a strike aimed at the side of Biao Zi's head but Biao Zi avoids it well.
Miller controlling the position.

Miller decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biao Zi closes the distance looking to clinch

and Miller counters by clinching up.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Biao Zi won't want to take too many of those.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Biao Zi won't want to take too many of those.
Biao Zi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Miller has Biao Zi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Biao Zi tumbling to the mat - Miller dives into Biao Zi's guard.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

Miller stands up and waves to Biao Zi to follow him.
Chou Biao Zi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sirak Jules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Doarmario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirak Jules could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Doarmario's chin.

Jules
vs
Doarmario

191 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sirak Jules!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Doarmario!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jules, right into the meat.
Doarmario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jules tries to avoid it but Doarmario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jules to the ground. Jules escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doarmario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jules displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doarmario throws out the jab.
Jules fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doarmario stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jules.

Doarmario scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Doarmario with the ground and pound but Jules regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jules pushes Doarmario off looking to stand but Doarmario dives back in and keeps control.
Doarmario looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doarmario looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doarmario wants to control but Jules is keeping him busy.
Doarmario prevents Jules from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doarmario is looking for a kimura here.
Jules is trying to stand up here but Doarmario is controlling him well.
Doarmario tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jules knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doarmario trying to control the action but Jules is working from the bottom.
Jules taking some punishment here, with Doarmario in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doarmario seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jules does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Doarmario is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jules!
Doarmario trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doarmario is looking to work his way around to Jules's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Doarmario has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jules is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Doarmario!
Mario Doarmario is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asbjorn Rundstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rundstrom has chosen Lose Control as his entrance music. Asbjorn Rundstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Franco
vs
Rundstrom

181 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Franco!
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, Asbjorn Rundstrom!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rundstrom scores with a hook.
Rundstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Rundstrom as Franco shoots in.
Rundstrom scores with a decent looking hook.
Franco has a takedown stuffed.
Rundstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Franco's head back.
Franco moves out of range as Rundstrom strikes.
Rundstrom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rundstrom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Franco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rundstrom avoids it really well and circles away.
Rundstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rundstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asbjorn Rundstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rundstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franco shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asbjorn Rundstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rundstrom throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Franco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rundstrom.
Rundstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rundstrom swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rundstrom throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rundstrom with a jab.
Rundstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franco circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Rundstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rundstrom tests Franco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rundstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rundstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rundstrom tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rundstrom to the ground. Rundstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rundstrom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Rundstrom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rundstrom cracks Franco with an open hand slap.
Franco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rundstrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Franco. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rundstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Rundstrom.
Rundstrom lands with a cross.
Rundstrom thuds a left hand into Franco's body.
Rundstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Franco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rundstrom jabs Franco to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
Rundstrom scores with a nice head shot.

Franco is rocked!
Rundstrom with a hook.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rundstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franco's head.

Oooooh!!! Rundstrom has knocked Franco down with a huge combo! Rundstrom steps away and waves a wobbly Franco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Franco backs away from a small jab...but Rundstrom lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Franco crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rundstrom with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Asbjorn Rundstrom!

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 Manley Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Zipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zipper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Domination. Manley Power could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buddy Zipper's chin.

Power
vs
Zipper

187 cm
24
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manley Power!
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, Buddy Zipper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Power.

Power moves into the clinch.
Zipper tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
Nice elbow from Zipper.

It looks like Manley Power has been cut.
Zipper keeps control of Power as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Power is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zipper misses with an elbow strike.
Power blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zipper lands a knee to the head.
Zipper tries to stall but Power uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Power's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zipper pushes off an throws an elbow but Power leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zipper being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zipper missing with knees to the body.
Zipper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Power can't break the clinch.
Power controlling the action here for a moment.
Zipper lands an elbow just above Power 's eye.

Manley Power's cut is getting worse.
Power avoids a wild elbow strike from Zipper.
Power slows down the pace here.
Power wants to get back to striking at distance but Zipper won't allow it.
Zipper trying to control the position but instead, Power has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zipper into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zipper misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Zipper.
Power is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zipper throws an elbow but it misses.
Power wants to break free but Zipper has control.
Power blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Zipper.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zipper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Zipper misses with a knee strike.
Zipper misses with an elbow over the top.
Zipper tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body.
Power working hard to break the clinch.
Power blocks an elbow strike.
Power can't break the clinch.
Power stalls.
Power gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Zipper.

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.
Zipper looking to slow down the pace here.
Zipper missing with knees to the body.
Zipper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zipper misses with an elbow strike.
Zipper tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zipper misses with an elbow strike.
Zipper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Power dodges an elbow strike from Zipper.
Zipper trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zipper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zipper is looking to control Power's arms but Power gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zipper has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manley Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manley Power's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Power clinches with his opponent.
Power taking a breather.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Zipper has him pressed against the cage.
Zipper should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Power avoiding damage as Zipper throws knees to the body.
Power controlling the action here for a moment.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Zipper.
Power is trying to force a seperation but Zipper has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zipper has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Power.
Power blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power leaning his opponent against the cage.
Power wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power avoiding damage as Zipper throws knees to the body.
Power is looking to break free of the clinch but Zipper has double underhooks.
Zipper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Power's efforts to push away.
Zipper is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Zipper into the cage.
Power avoiding damage as Zipper throws knees to the body.
Zipper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Power has Zipper pushed against the cage.
Zipper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Power stalling the fight.
Zipper pushes off an throws an elbow but Power leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zipper.
Zipper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zipper tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body.
Zipper prevents Power from breaking the clinch.
Zipper trying to land knees to the body.
Zipper looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zipper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Zipper trying to land knees to the body.
Zipper misses with an elbow over the top.
Power displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zipper up against the cage.
Zipper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Power's efforts to push away.
Power tries to break free but Zipper pushes him back against the cage.

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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Power.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Manley Power.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Buddy Zipper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zipper tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Power counters by clinching up.
Power blocks an elbow strike from Zipper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Power stalling the fight.
Zipper misses with an elbow strike.
Power blocks an elbow strike.
Zipper throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manley Power dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manley Power's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Zipper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power jabs Zipper right on the nose. Zipper blinks but takes it well.
Power fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zipper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Power throws a right and a left that Zipper avoids nicely.
Zipper wants to clinch
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Power gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zipper missing with knees to the body.
Zipper trying to land knees to the body.
Power wants to get back to striking at distance but Zipper won't allow it.
Zipper tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body.
Zipper lands an elbow inside that Power shrugs off.
Zipper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Zipper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power is pushing Zipper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zipper missing with knees to the body.
Power avoids the elbow strike from Zipper, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zipper shoots for a takedown but Power saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manley Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zipper wants to clinch
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power connects with a body shot that sends Zipper's belly button to the back.
Power fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zipper closes the distance but Power moves to the side
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zipper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from Power.
Zipper looks to clinch
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tests Zipper's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Zipper is rocked!
Zipper shoots in but no luck this time.
Zipper is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Zipper shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zipper seems to have recovered his senses.
Manley Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Zipper.
Zipper wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power steps in with a hook that catches Zipper right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Power follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Zipper looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manley Power!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sudo has chosen Kaneda as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Montoya
vs
Sudo

183 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Montoya!
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, Takashi Sudo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya shoots for a takedown but Sudo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Montoya or perhaps it was just good defense by Sudo which made him look bad.
Montoya shoots for a double leg takedown but Sudo sprawls well. He's pushed Montoya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sudo rushes Montoya and presses him up against the cage.
Montoya can't get the takedown.
Sudo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sudo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Montoya managing to block the knees to the body from Sudo.
Sudo prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Sudo.
Sudo lands a good knee to the midsection. Montoya won't want to take too many of those.
Montoya is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sudo tries to land knees in the clinch but Montoya avoids the damage to the body.
Sudo gets underhooks to prevent Montoya's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sudo.
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 battle for position here, against the cage.
Sudo lands a knee to the body.
Sudo looking to slow down the pace here.
Sudo lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Matthew Montoya has been cut.
Montoya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sudo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sudo working Montoya over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sudo.
Sudo landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sudo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montoya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sudo lands a nice knee to the body.
Sudo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sudo looking to slow down the pace here.
Sudo lands a knee to the head.
Montoya wants a takedown.
Montoya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sudo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sudo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sudo crunches a lovely knee into Montoya's ribcage.
Sudo lands a good knee to the midsection. Montoya won't want to take too many of those.
Sudo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sudo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sudo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montoya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Montoya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sudo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sudo working Montoya over with knees to the body.
Sudo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sudo trying to stall but Montoya improves his position.
Sudo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Montoya wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sudo.
Sudo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montoya.
Sudo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya has Sudo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sudo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sudo lands a good knee to the midsection. Montoya won't want to take too many of those.
Sudo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sudo lands a nice knee to the body.
Montoya wants a takedown but no success here.
Montoya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sudo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sudo misses with a two punch combination.
Montoya shoots in for a double leg but Sudo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montoya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sudo swivels and escapes.

Sudo moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sudo is pressed up against the cage. Montoya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sudo down to the mat. Sudo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sudo fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sudo pinned against the cage. Sudo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sudo throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sudo is fending him off so far but Montoya persists. Nope, Sudo circles away and we're back to standing.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sudo as he jumps to the side.
Montoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sudo tries to close the distance and clinch but Montoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montoya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montoya shoots for a takedown but Sudo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sudo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sudo as he jumps to the side.
Matthew Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sudo doesn't manage to clinch there - Montoya circles away.
Takashi Sudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sudo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montoya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montoya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sudo tries to avoid it but Montoya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sudo to the ground. Sudo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montoya has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Sudo. Those never looked like landing.
Montoya shoots in looking for a takedown. Sudo tries to sprawl out of it but Montoya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sudo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Montoya misses with a takedown attempt - Sudo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sudo tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Sudo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Montoya's cut.
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.

Sudo is looking to clinch but Montoya is avoiding it.
Sudo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sudo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sudo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montoya.
Sudo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montoya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sudo tries to clinch but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sudo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sudo but Sudo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo moves in looking to clinch but Montoya pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sudo moves in looking to clinch but Montoya pushes him off.
Sudo stuffs the takedown attempt from Montoya. Montoya gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sudo tries to close the distance and clinch but Montoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montoya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Sudo as Montoya shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montoya.
Sudo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montoya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sudo misses with a head kick.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sudo but Sudo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sudo tries to clinch there but Montoya circles away.
Montoya defending well as Sudo loads up on a big left hand.
Sudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sudo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sudo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sudo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Montoya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Sudo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Montoya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sudo working Montoya over with knees to the body.
Sudo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Montoya being controlled against the cage.
Sudo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montoya.
Montoya takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sudo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montoya is defending well for now.
Sudo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takashi Sudo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sudo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montoya.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sudo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montoya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sudo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montoya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Montoya managing to block the knees to the body from Sudo.
Sudo lands a knee to the body.
Montoya has Sudo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sudo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Montoya as Sudo tries to tie him up.
Montoya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sudo prevents it.
Sudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sudo obliges.
Montoya is working for takedown but Sudo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sudo scores a nice knee to the body.
Sudo working Montoya over with knees to the body.
Montoya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sudo prevents it.
Sudo landing knees to the head.
Sudo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montoya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Montoya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sudo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sudo obliges.
Montoya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sudo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sudo lands a nice knee to the body.
Montoya is trying to drag Sudo to the mat but Sudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sudo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sudo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montoya's face.
Sudo gets underhooks to prevent Montoya's takedown attempt.
Montoya wants a takedown.
Montoya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sudo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sudo tries to stall but Montoya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Montoya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sudo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sudo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Montoya wants a takedown but no success here.
Sudo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montoya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Montoya managing to block the knees to the body from Sudo.
Montoya is working for takedown but Sudo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Montoya is trying to drag Sudo to the mat but Sudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sudo.
Montoya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Montoya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sudo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Montoya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sudo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sudo tries to close the distance and clinch but Montoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Sudo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Montoya's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montoya is defended easily by Sudo.
Montoya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sudo is fending him off so far but Montoya persists. Nope, Sudo circles away and we're back to standing.
Sudo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montoya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Sudo. No joy for Montoya on that attempt.
Sudo doesn't manage to clinch there - Montoya circles away.
Sudo wants to clinch up but Montoya keeps it at a distance.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown but Sudo shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo tries to clinch but Montoya moves out of range.
Sudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sudo looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Montoya with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montoya shoots for a takedown but Sudo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sudo is looking to clinch.
Montoya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sudo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montoya shoots for a double leg takedown but Sudo sprawls well. He's pushed Montoya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Sudo moves into the clinch successfully.
Sudo is trying to maintain a safe position but Montoya gets an underhook and turns Sudo into the cage.
Sudo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Montoya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sudo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sudo obliges.
Sudo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sudo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sudo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sudo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montoya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sudo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Sudo.
Montoya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sudo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sudo lands a knee to the body.
Sudo is trying to stall.
Montoya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montoya tries to score a body lock takedown but Sudo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Montoya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sudo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Montoya is working for takedown but Sudo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sudo lands a good knee to the midsection. Montoya won't want to take too many of those.
Sudo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Montoya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sudo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Montoya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sudo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sudo gets underhooks to prevent Montoya's takedown attempt.
Montoya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sudo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Sudo.
Sudo landing knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sudo tries to land knees in the clinch but Montoya avoids the damage to the body.
Montoya goes for a takedown attempt but Sudo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montoya swats away the attempt to clinch by Sudo.
Montoya closes the distance and clinches up with Sudo, looking for a takedown. Montoya pushes Sudo against the cage but Sudo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Sudo moves into the clinch.
Montoya is trying to drag Sudo to the mat but Sudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montoya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sudo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sudo.
Sudo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sudo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sudo is pressed up against the cage. Montoya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sudo down to the mat. Sudo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sudo stuffs the takedown.
Montoya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takashi Sudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montoya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sudo avoids it really well and circles away.
Sudo moves in looking to clinch but Montoya pushes him off.
Sudo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Montoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montoya shoots in but Sudo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Montoya with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Sudo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sudo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Sudo!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Astrud Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Tornado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Tornado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rivera
vs
Tornado

178 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astrud Rivera!
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, Troy Tornado!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Tornado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Tornado.

Rivera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rivera trying to control the position but instead, Tornado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rivera into the cage.

Tornado jumps into guard, dragging Rivera to the mat.
Rivera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rivera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tornado is avoiding damage well.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Tornado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tornado seems a little lost for a moment, as Rivera dominates the positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado is not content to let Rivera control the position.
Tornado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Rivera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

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.
Tornado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
Tornado connects with a crisp jab.
Rivera walks into a jab.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tornado as he jumps to the side.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Tornado is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Rivera or perhaps it was just good defense by Tornado which made him look bad.
Tornado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado is trying to push Rivera away but Rivera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tornado tries to circle away but Rivera has him pinned against the cage.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Tornado avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Astrud Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tornado's efforts to push away.
Rivera wants a takedown.
Tornado working hard to break the clinch.
Tornado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.

Tornado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tornado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tornado jabs at Rivera's body.
Tornado lands a jab to the nose.
Tornado connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera shoots in but Tornado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good exchange - Tornado coming out on top.
Tornado scores with a hook.
Tornado avoids the head kick by Rivera.
Tornado lands with a cross.
Astrud Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tornado throws out a powerful jab.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tornado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tornado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tornado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tornado cracks Rivera with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Tornado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A jab lands there for Tornado.
A shot to the body from Rivera misses
and Tornado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tornado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tornado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rivera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tornado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivera somewhat.
Tornado thuds a left hand into Rivera's body.
Tornado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tornado, as that shot connected.
Rivera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Tornado finds it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera throws the left hand but Tornado avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera ducks right into an uppercut from Tornado.

Tornado has managed to clinch.
Tornado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tornado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tornado lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Tornado.
Astrud Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Tornado. That snapped Rivera's head back.
Tornado jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tornado lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivera slaps away a takedown attempt from Tornado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good exchange - Tornado coming out on top.
Tornado lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rivera. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tornado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivera under the eye.
Rivera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Tornado.
Tornado shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Tornado.
A jab from Tornado finds it's way through Rivera's defenses.
Tornado connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Tornado.
Tornado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivera under the eye.
Tornado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivera on the side of the head.
Tornado scores with a nice right hand.

Tornado closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tornado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tornado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivera's hands.
Tornado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tornado lands a right hook to the body.
Tornado catches Rivera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Tornado finds it's target.
Tornado's corner calls for a 1-2. Tornado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tornado throws out a powerful jab.
Tornado scores with the left hand. Rivera knows he should have avoided that one.
Tornado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tornado lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado scores with the left hand. Rivera knows he should have avoided that one.
Tornado cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
Tornado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rivera. No joy for Tornado on that attempt.
Astrud Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Tornado.
Tornado cracks Rivera with a right hand to the side of the head.

Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Tornado. Tornado maintains the clinch.

Tornado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Tornado.
Tornado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tornado lands a jab to the nose.
Rivera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Tornado 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!

Rivera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tornado lands the left hand.
Rivera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tornado lands a jab.
Rivera misses with a takedown
and Tornado counters with a left to the body.
Tornado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tornado moves out of range of the leg kick from Rivera.
Tornado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tornado lands with an uppercut that bounces Rivera off the cage and back into rage.
Tornado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivera doesn't seem bothered though.
Tornado blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tornado connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado connects with the punch.
Rivera tries to clinch up
and Tornado counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Tornado.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
Tornado lands with an overhand left.
Tornado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tornado catches Rivera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tornado stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivera. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tornado moves into range and clinches up with Rivera.
Tornado is trying to break the clinch but Rivera is controlling him.
Tornado has had enough of the clinch but Rivera keeps him there for the moment.
Tornado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tornado tries to break the clinch but Rivera is controlling the position.
Tornado goes for a takedown attempt but Rivera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot by Tornado.
Troy Tornado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivera shoots and misses
letting Tornado counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Astrud Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tornado connects with a looping right hand.
Tornado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado lands the left hand.

Tornado clinches up against the cage.

Tornado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rivera won't allow Tornado to get back to his feet.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Tornado keeps moving.
Rivera wants to get up but he can't break Tornado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tornado wants to stand but Rivera is controlling the 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astrud Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troy Tornado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivera throwing strikes from guard but Tornado blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Tornado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tornado 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Tornado!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edd Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Slick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Slick
vs
Stone

166 cm
18
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

[JMFC] 160!

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Slick!
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, Edd Stone!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone thuds a left hand into Slick's body.
Stone dips to his left and cracks Slick with an uppercut!
Stone throws a right hand that Slick ducks under and follows up with a left that Slick also avoids with ease.

Slick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stone's guard.

Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slick defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Slick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Slick 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick lands strikes from half guard.
Slick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Slick has control of the leg.
Slick throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely.
Slick controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Rick Slick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Slick drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control.
Slick throwing strikes but missing.
Slick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slick's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Slick 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.
Slick thows a big elbow that misses.
Stone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slick controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Rick Slick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Slick counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stone!
Stone looks gassed!
Slick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slick scoring with strikes but Stone is staying in there.

Slick quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Slick but it's paid off an Stone is forced to tap! Nice work by Slick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Slick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pepito Manaloto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lustmord - Oblivion. James Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Manaloto
vs
Smith

190 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pepito Manaloto!
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, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith darts in and clinches Manaloto up against the cage.
Manaloto has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.

Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Manaloto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith throwing strikes and Manaloto squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Manaloto wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Manaloto is working to get back to half guard.
Manaloto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to keep Manaloto in close.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manaloto dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Manaloto's head and hops out.

Smith clinches up with Manaloto and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manaloto can't get the takedown.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Manaloto stands up from Smith's guard - Manaloto perhaps looking for a knockout.

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manaloto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Manaloto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith avoids the head kick by Manaloto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manaloto sprawls well. Manaloto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Manaloto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Manaloto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepito Manaloto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manaloto shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manaloto circles away.
Manaloto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manaloto shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Manaloto fails with a takedown attempt.
Manaloto is breathing heavily.
Manaloto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Manaloto tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith has Manaloto pushed against the cage.
Manaloto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manaloto pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manaloto wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Manaloto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manaloto trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manaloto postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manaloto is one step ahead there.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pepito Manaloto.

Smith instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manaloto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manaloto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manaloto misses with a few strikes there.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a push kick but Manaloto slaps the foot to one side.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Manaloto sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Manaloto.
Manaloto fails to land the takedown.
Manaloto fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepito Manaloto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manaloto walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaloto tries to clinch but Smith moves away

and Smith counters by clinching up.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manaloto uses from the top position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manaloto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith is controlling Manaloto's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manaloto throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Manaloto from controlling successfully.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manaloto wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manaloto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manaloto uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manaloto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manaloto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Manaloto.
Manaloto 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.
Manaloto is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith strikes from the bottom but Manaloto takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Manaloto unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Manaloto tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith tries to hold on but Manaloto postures up.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manaloto content just to control the position here.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Manaloto isn't that keen on the idea.
Manaloto with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manaloto unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepito Manaloto dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Manaloto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith avoids the head kick by Manaloto.

Smith clinches.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Manaloto is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Manaloto is trying to stall.

Manaloto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manaloto.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaloto misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manaloto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepito Manaloto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith clinches up with Manaloto and pushes him back against the cage.
Manaloto takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manaloto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Manaloto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manaloto darts in trying to clinch

and Smith moves into the clinch.

Smith manages to pull guard.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manaloto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manaloto advances to half guard.
Manaloto trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Manaloto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manaloto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand.
Manaloto wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith tries to hold on but Manaloto postures up.
Manaloto prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Manaloto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manaloto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith wants to control but Manaloto is having none of it.
Manaloto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manaloto lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manaloto tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Manaloto unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Manaloto wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Manaloto sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Manaloto looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Manaloto trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Manaloto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pepito Manaloto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manaloto 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepito Manaloto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dale Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorgeous Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Village People - Macho Man. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dale Johnson
vs
Bush

190 cm
24
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Dale Johnson!
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, Gorgeous Bush!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bush off to one side.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
Bush is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Bush looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bush shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Bush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bush closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Ricky Dale Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgeous Bush.
Bush's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bush scrambles back to his feet.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bush is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bush avoid being mounted?
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bush is looking to improve his position.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson working Bush over with strikes.
Johnson throwing shots but Bush is blocking nicely.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bush defending well though.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Bush regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson is in close to Bush's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Bush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bush is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Bush has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Dale Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Bush drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is trying to control Bush's posture but Bush avoids it.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bush's best efforts.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Bush trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gorgeous Bush!