BFI: 7 Road to Victory PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Houston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Houston
vs
Hernandez

182 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Houston!
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, Rain Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Houston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Hernandez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hernandez won't allow Houston to get back to his feet.
Houston is pulling down on Hernandez's head. It's preventing any offense from Hernandez, at least for the moment.

Houston has his feet on Hernandez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Houston misses with a wild combination.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston wants to get back to his feet.
Houston wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Houston tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hernandez controls his leg.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Houston.

Houston escapes and gets back to his feet.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Houston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Hernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Houston counters with a single leg into guard. Hernandez didn't expect that.
Hank Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rain Hernandez.

Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Houston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Houston wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Houston postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston wanted to stand there but Hernandez had control of the position.
Houston wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez wants to control the position but Houston says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Houston is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Houston scores a takedown into full mount!
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Houston's attempts to control the action.
Hernandez wants to control but Houston is having none of it.
Houston trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working to try and regain half guard.
Houston controlling the pace for now.
Hernandez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Houston uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston fails to land with a series of punches.
Houston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hernandez clinches but Houston breaks the clinch
and Houston counters with a three punch combo that has Hernandez backing up. Hernandez nods at Houston to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hernandez clinches but Houston breaks the clinch
and Houston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Houston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Houston tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Houston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Hernandez gets caught flat footed, as Houston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Houston stands up and waves to Hernandez to follow him.
Hank Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Houston is avoiding it.
Houston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Houston cracks Hernandez with an uppercut from hell and Hernandez crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Houston's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Hernandez is rocked!

Houston decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Houston finish him?
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Houston counters with a huge right that knocks Hernandez out cold! Houston is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Houston!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Defunce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defunce comes into the arena with Cochise blaring out of the sound system. Timothy Defunce has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Defunce
vs
Stratton

196 cm
20
246 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

193 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stratton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Stratton scores with a takedown into Defunce's guard.

Stratton drops back looking for a leg! Defunce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Defunce manages to kick Stratton off! Stratton jumps back into Defunce's guard.
Defunce lands a decent punch to the body there.
Defunce trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Defunce working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stratton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Defunce looking for a sweep. Not yet Defunce, not yet.
Defunce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Defunce shoots for a double leg takedown but Stratton sprawls well. He's pushed Defunce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Defunce has his takedown stuffed

and Stratton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Defunce's guard now.
Stratton advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defunce wants to improve his position but Stratton is controlling well.
Defunce is breathing heavily.
Defunce is staying active underneath Stratton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton is nestled in close to Defunce, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stratton passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stratton trying to control the position but Defunce is working away.

Stratton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Defunce, who protects the arm well.
Defunce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stratton on the ground.
Defunce takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stratton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Stratton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Defunce is looking for a sweep.

Stratton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Defunce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stratton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Stratton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stratton working the ground and pound.

Defunce is rocked!
Stratton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Defunce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stratton doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Defunce counter with a right hand.
Defunce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Stratton with that takedown attempt.
Timothy Defunce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucky Stratton.
Stratton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timothy Defunce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stratton.
A punch combination from Stratton misses.
Defunce ducks under a wild hook from Stratton.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Defunce as he jumps to the side.
Stratton misses with a takedown attempt - Defunce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stratton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stratton looks for a takedown but Defunce sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Defunce is fending him off so far but Stratton persists. Nope, Defunce circles away and we're back to standing.
Stratton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defunce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stratton misses with a takedown attempt - Defunce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Defunce seems to have got his legs back now.

Stratton scores with a takedown into Defunce's guard.
Stratton landing some decent shots from guard.
Stratton wants to control from the top but Defunce keeps moving.
Stratton won't allow Defunce to sweep him here.
Defunce seems keen to control Stratton's posture.
Defunce is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stratton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stratton stays in close to Defunce's body and controls the position.

Stratton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Defunce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Defunce scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Defunce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stratton wants to get back to full guard.
Defunce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stratton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Defunce is working away from the top position though.
Stratton is refusing to be controlled, as Defunce sits in half guard.
Defunce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defunce is looking to advance position but Stratton won't allow it.
Stratton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stratton.
Stratton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stratton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stratton throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

Stratton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Defunce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Stratton 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.

Stratton lands with a nice body punch.
Defunce with a poor takedown

and Stratton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Defunce's guard now.

Stratton drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Stratton seems to have locked his on tight now - Defunce screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Stratton, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lucky Stratton!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvan Kerrigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscarito Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kerrigan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Batwitaba. Campos has chosen Snow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kerrigan
vs
Campos

187 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alvan Kerrigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscarito Campos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kerrigan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Campos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Campos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Campos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kerrigan swivels and escapes.
Campos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerrigan is fending him off so far but Campos persists. Nope, Kerrigan circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerrigan misses with the combination.
Campos blocks a head kick by Kerrigan.
No joy there for Kerrigan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campos blocks a head kick by Kerrigan.
Campos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerrigan is fending him off so far but Campos persists. Nope, Kerrigan circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvan Kerrigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscarito Campos.
Campos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Campos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Campos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Campos trying to pass the guard but Kerrigan defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerrigan is trying to stand back up but Campos is controlling him

Campos is looking for a kimura but Kerrigan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campos to get the leverage.

Campos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kerrigan is just riding it out for now. Campos eventually gives up the hold.
Campos looks gassed!

Campos seems to be looking for submissions.
Kerrigan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Campos postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kerrigan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Campos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kerrigan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kerrigan is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

Campos drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Campos seems to have locked his on tight now - Kerrigan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Campos, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Oscarito Campos!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Morozevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza has chosen Mv Bill - Marginal Menestrel as his entrance music. Ronaldo Souza has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Morozevich
vs
Souza

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

183 cm
18
188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Proof Supplements

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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Morozevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morozevich swivels and escapes.
Morozevich throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morozevich but Morozevich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morozevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Morozevich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morozevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Morozevich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking.
Alexander Morozevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morozevich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Souza with a poor takedown

and Morozevich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morozevich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Souza is trying to stand up here but Morozevich is controlling him well.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza looks gassed!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Souza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morozevich controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morozevich trying to hold on to Souza's head to control him but Souza postures up.

Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morozevich is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Morozevich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Souza is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozevich is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morozevich is looking to control Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morozevich avoid being mounted?
Morozevich manages to get to full guard.
Morozevich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Souza!
Morozevich lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Morozevich.
Morozevich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morozevich looking to control but Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is trying to escape the mount.
Souza in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Souza wants to control but Morozevich is having none of it.
Morozevich controlling the pace for now.
Morozevich tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
Morozevich looking to finish Souza with some ground and pound. This is bad for Souza!
Morozevich landing shots from mount.
Morozevich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Souza hang on?
Morozevich lands a heavy elbow.
Morozevich breaks from Souza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Morozevich content just to control the position here.
Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozevich controlling from the full mount.
Morozevich tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
Morozevich prevents Souza from getting the reversal.
Morozevich working Souza over with strikes here.
Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Morozevich lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morozevich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morozevich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morozevich jabs at Souza's body.
Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morozevich.
Souza tries for a takedown but Morozevich circles away easily

and Morozevich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morozevich wants to take a breather but Souza is having none of it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Alexander Morozevich just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morozevich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking.

Souza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Morozevich trying to control from the bottom.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Morozevich tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Morozevich keeping hold of Souza's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozevich is in trouble now - Souza has advanced to mount!
Morozevich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morozevich is working hard here to advance position.
Morozevich wants to control but Souza is having none of it.
Morozevich throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Morozevich is working to get back to half guard.

Souza moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morozevich has worked his arm free - good work by Morozevich!
Morozevich throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Morozevich is looking for a sweep.

That's two 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.
Morozevich is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it.
Morozevich manages to get back to half guard.
Morozevich tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.

Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Morozevich gets back to full guard.
Morozevich keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.

Souza drops back looking for a leg! Morozevich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morozevich manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Morozevich's guard.
Souza passes Morozevich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morozevich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
Morozevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morozevich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
Souza is thwarting Morozevich's attempts to control the position.

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

Souza decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

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.

Morozevich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Souza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Souza looking for a sweep but Morozevich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Morozevich lands a nice shot to the head.
Morozevich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Souza is looking to escape.
Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Morozevich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Souza hang on?
Morozevich prevents Souza from getting the reversal.
Souza regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Morozevich dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Morozevich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Morozevich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morozevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it.

Souza clinches.

Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Morozevich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morozevich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Souza is looking for a triangle but Morozevich pushes his legs off easily.

Morozevich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Souza is looking for a triangle but Morozevich pushes his legs off easily.
Morozevich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morozevich trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morozevich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morozevich chips away with some ground and pound.

Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morozevich has passed into half guard!
Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morozevich.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morozevich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morozevich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozevich trying to strike off his back.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozevich is keeping the position for now.
Morozevich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Souza manages to get himself to full guard.
Morozevich trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Morozevich looking to pass the guard.

Souza has his foot on Morozevich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morozevich works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morozevich's guard.

Souza has gone for a leg lock! Morozevich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souza's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morozevich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Souza has his foot on Morozevich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morozevich works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozevich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Souza working for submissions but it's allowed Morozevich to get to half guard.
Alexander Morozevich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morozevich is taking a breather. Souza 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.
Morozevich trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away.
Morozevich scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morozevich 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Morozevich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macapinlac Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howards Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Macapinlac Co has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Co
vs
Rock

180 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

177 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Advantage XXX nutrition
Advantage XXX nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macapinlac Co!
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, Howards Rock!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Co thows a left - swing and a miss!

Rock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Co sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Co manages to get to full guard.
Co keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock advances to half guard.
Co taking some punishment here, with Rock in his half guard.
Rock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rock wants to control but Co is keeping him busy.
Co avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rock.
Rock not doing much here.
Co keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Co's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Co regains full guard. Nicely done.
Co pulls Rock in close to his closed guard and prevents Rock from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Co is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rock landing some decent shots from guard.
Co keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Co trying to strike off his back.
Co is trying to control the position but Rock postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Co looking to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rock throws a body kick that misses.

Rock shoots in and bounces Co off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rock preventing the sweep.
Co is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Co is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Co wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Co is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Co throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rock uses it to pass to side control.
Co tries to buck Rock off but Rock is having none of it.
Co struggling a bit here.
Rock lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Co's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Co is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Co wants to improve his position but Rock is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Co trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.
Co is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rock's back!

Co has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Co lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Co tries to control but Rock wriggling away.
Co landing punches.

Rock defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Co.
Co scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rock tries to reverse the position but Co maintains control.
Co is landing with some decent strikes but Rock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Co wants to stand but Rock is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

Co is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rock has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Co working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rock tries to reverse the position but Co maintains control.
Rock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Co working for a submission but Rock is keeping him at bay.
Rock tries to reverse the position but Co maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Co working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Co working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Co 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.
Rock working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Macapinlac Co will probably get the nod.
That's time! Co's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Co thows a left - swing and a miss!
Co stuffs the takedown.
Rock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Rock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rock scores with punches from side control.
Co regains half guard, as Rock was trying to land strikes.
Co on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Co flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Co avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rock.
Co on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rock is thwarting Co's attempts to control the position.
Co is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock throwing shots but Co is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Co pushes Rock off and gets back to his feet.

Rock darts in and clinches Co up against the cage.
Co is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rock looking for a takedown.
Macapinlac Co has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howards Rock.
Rock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Co wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rock breaks from the clinch.
Co misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Co with a hook.

Rock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Co wants to control but Rock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Co is looking to improve his position.
Co regains full guard. Nicely done.
Co wants to sweep but no luck.
Co is trying to control the position but Rock postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Co wriggles free and stands up.
Macapinlac Co is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to de liver by Co. Beautiful body shot.
Macapinlac Co is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Co lands a nice looking body shot.
Co swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Co throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Co rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Co swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Co, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Co's waist but Co gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rock off to one side.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Co swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Co throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Co keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Co misses with a few strikes there.

Rock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Co stops Rock from passing to mount.
Co is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rock scores with punches from side control.
Rock scoring with punches from side control.
Rock cracks Co with a big right hand but Co just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rock works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Co is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Co wants to get back to his feet.
Co makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Co.
Co working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Co bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rock's guard.

Co stands up and waves to Rock to follow him.
Co lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Co goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Rock clinches up with Co and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Co just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rock's brow.

Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rock feints and as Co raises his hands in defense, Rock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Co has momentary wrist control but Rock slips an elbow through the middle.
Rock is in close to Co's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Co is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rock pushes down on Co's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howards Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Co!
Co is desperately trying to improve his position but Rock has a good base and remains in mount.
Rock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Co is looking to escape.
Co is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Co really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Co in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Co is rocked!
Rock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Co is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Co blocking the ground and pound.
Rock unloads with some shots from mount but Co bucks and avoids them well.
Rock throws some wild stikes that Co manages to avoid easily.
Rock unloads with some shots from mount but Co bucks and avoids them well.
Rock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Co blocking the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rock looking to finish with strikes here!
Rock misses with a head shot.
Co is squirming around, avoiding Rock's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Rock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rock looking to ground and pound but Co is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Rock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rock thowing shots but they're missing.
Rock misses with a head shot.
Rock unloads with some shots from mount but Co bucks and avoids them well.
Co holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Rock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rock thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two 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.
Rock unloads with some shots from mount but Co bucks and avoids them well.
Rock punching from mount but Co doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rock trying to control but Co is having none of it.
Rock thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rock throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Rock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Rock looking to secure an arm triangle but Co defends it well.
Rock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Co holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rock looking to ground and pound but Co is blocking nicely.
Rock thowing shots but they're missing.

Rock has control of Co's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Co regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock throwing strikes here but Co is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rock throwing strikes here but Co is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rock throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rock throwing strikes here but Co is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Rock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rock punching from mount but Co doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rock throwing strikes here but Co is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rock looking to finish with strikes here!
Rock misses with a head shot.

Co defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rock.
Rock punching from mount but Co doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Co is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

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.

Rock has hold of Co's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Co manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rock throws some wild stikes that Co manages to avoid easily.
Rock throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Co because Rock loaded up on that one.
Rock thowing shots but they're missing.
Rock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Co holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rock looking to ground and pound but Co is blocking nicely.
Rock punching from mount but Co doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rock punching from mount but Co doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Co holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rock thowing shots but they're missing.
Rock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Co is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macapinlac Co showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Co 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:27

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
-13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Ubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). miyagi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ready for war. Abu Ubba is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

miyagi
vs
Ubba

185 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abu Ubba!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
miyagi avoids the head kick by Ubba.
miyagi stuffs the takedown.
miyagi moves out of range of the body kick.
miyagi wants to slow Ubba down by chopping away at his legs.
miyagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
miyagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. miyagi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ubba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ubba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
miyagi throws a body punch but Ubba moves out of range.
miyagi digs a good body shot into Ubba's ribs.
miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

miyagi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ubba is looking to escape.
Ubba looks gassed!
miyagi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Ubba is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
miyagi 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.
Ubba is still in real trouble! Can miyagi finish him?
Ubba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
miyagi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
miyagi moves into full mount! Ubba won't be happy about that!

miyagi is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! miyagi extends the arm and Ubba is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel miyagi!

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 Ted Party (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diz Van Mojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Party comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown- Europe. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Party
vs
Van Mojo

182 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Party!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diz Van Mojo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Mojo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Van Mojo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Party gets back to half guard.
Van Mojo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Party is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Party wants to control but Van Mojo is keeping busy.
Party is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Mojo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Mojo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Party keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Party shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Van Mojo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Party sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Party is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Mojo frees his head quite easily.
Party trying to control but Van Mojo is having none of it.

Party gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Mojo scores with a nice right hand.
Van Mojo misses with a wild body shot.
Van Mojo looks gassed!
Party misses with a takedown attempt

and Van Mojo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Mojo passes into half guard.
Van Mojo is looking to take a break and control but Party is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Mojo tries to stand and escape but Party actually recovers to full guard.

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

Party drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Van Mojo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Party's best efforts.
Van Mojo trying to hold on to Party's head to control him but Party postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Mojo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Van Mojo trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Mojo is pressing down on Party's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Party has gone for a leg lock! Van Mojo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Party's guard.
Party keeping moving, preventing Van Mojo from controlling successfully.
Van Mojo wants to stand but Party has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Party is controlling Van Mojo's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Party is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Party has Van Mojo pulled in close to control his posture.

Van Mojo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Party looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Mojo trying to control but Party is working from the bottom.
Party has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diz Van Mojo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Van Mojo misses the shot to the body.
Van Mojo fails with the takedown

and Party counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Mojo won't be happy with that.
Van Mojo is trying to control Party's posture but Party avoids it.
Party in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Party landing a few strikes.
Van Mojo is breathing heavily.
Party is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van Mojo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Party has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van Mojo!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Party gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Party takes the fight into the clinch.

Van Mojo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Party is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Van Mojo to the mat. Van Mojo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Mojo being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Mojo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Party is controlling him.
Party seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ted Party just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Van Mojo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Mojo digs a good hook to Party's body.
Diz Van Mojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Mojo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Party tries to clinch but Van Mojo moves away

and Van Mojo counters by moving into the clinch.

Van Mojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Party tries to keep at a distance but Van Mojo has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Van Mojo can't get the takedown.

Van Mojo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Party uses from the top position.
Party stopping the sweep attempt from Van Mojo.
Party looking to pass the guard.
Van Mojo wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Mojo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Van Mojo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Party trying to control but Van Mojo is working from the bottom.
Party tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Mojo is retaining full guard.
Van Mojo lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Van Mojo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Van Mojo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Party is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Party is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Mojo has a good base and remains in mount.
Party slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Party regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Mojo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Party takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Mojo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Party counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Mojo can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Party is stalling in the full guard.
Van Mojo lands a decent punch to the body there.
Van Mojo keeping moving, preventing Party from controlling successfully.
Party sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Party advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Party controlling the action here.
Party has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Party dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Party shoots and misses

and Van Mojo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Party won't be happy with that.

Van Mojo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Party knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Party manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Party keeping control of the position.
Van Mojo thows a huge punch but Party dodges it nicely.
Van Mojo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Mojo prevents Party from improving his position.
Ted Party overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Mojo working Party over with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Mojo is trying to control the action in half guard but Party is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Mojo wants to stand up but Party has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Van Mojo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A big left from Van Mojo misses.
Party shoots in for a takedown but Van Mojo shows good takedown defense.
Party is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Mojo.
Party tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Mojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Mojo scores with a three punch combo!
Party throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Mojo's waist but Van Mojo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Party off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Party. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Party tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Mojo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Mojo stuffs the takedown.

Party shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Party seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Mojo is trying to get back to full guard.
Party wants to take a breather but Van Mojo is having none of it.
Van Mojo tries to get to full guard but Party has control of the leg.
Party content to control rather than advance.
Party prevents Van Mojo from standing back up.
Party wants to take a breather but Van Mojo is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Party misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Van Mojo as Party shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Mojo has his takedown stuffed

and Party counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Mojo won't be happy with that.
Van Mojo can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Mojo is looking to regain half guard here but Party keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Mojo is letting Party control him for a moment.
Party seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Mojo for as long as he can get away with.
Party grinds an elbow into Van Mojo's temple.
Van Mojo is looking to regain half guard here but Party keeps moving and retains side control.
Party happy to just control the position for now.
Van Mojo misses with an elbow from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Mojo being controlled for a moment.
Party working the body and head with strikes.
Party trying to control the action but Van Mojo is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Mojo tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Party showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Party 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Party!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Spaticus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onne Stokman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokman has chosen Justice - Stress as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Spaticus
vs
Stokman

192 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

202 cm
18
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Spaticus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Onne Stokman!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spaticus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stokman tries to avoid it but Spaticus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stokman to the ground. Stokman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spaticus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spaticus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck for Spaticus with that takedown attempt.
Spaticus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stokman but Stokman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Spaticus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Onne Stokman has been cut.
Spaticus throws an overhand right that lands on Stokman's shoulder, as Stokman tries to avoid the shot.
Spaticus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stokman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spaticus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaticus fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Stokman.
Spaticus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spaticus.
Spaticus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stokman swivels and escapes.
Spaticus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stokman throws a lazy uppercut
and Spaticus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stokman drives through and clinches with Spaticus against the cage.
Stokman blocks an uppercut.
Spaticus fails to pull guard.
Spaticus is looking to break free of the clinch but Stokman has double underhooks.
Spaticus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stokman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spaticus is breathing heavily.
Spaticus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stokman can pounce on him.
Stokman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spaticus will feel that in the morning.
Stokman scores with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokman swings for the body but Spaticus moves out of range.
Spaticus throws a lazy head kick
and Stokman counters with a head kick. That will keep Spaticus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spaticus lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Stokman sprawling to the canvas. Spaticus follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Stokman hang on?

That has opened up Onne Stokman's cut even more.
Spaticus passes to side control.
Spaticus working the body and head with strikes.

Stokman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Spaticus has hold of Stokman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stokman seems comfortable defending it but Spaticus has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stokman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stokman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Spaticus couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonidas Spaticus!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Fredrick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Salazar's chin.

Fredrick
vs
Salazar

180 cm
22
172 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
171 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Fredrick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrick checks a leg kick.
Fredrick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salazar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fredrick throws a head kick that misses.
Salazar lands with a shot to the body.
Fredrick looks for a takedown but Salazar sprawls well.
Fredrick shoots in looking for a takedown. Salazar tries to sprawl out of it but Fredrick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salazar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Salazar there.

It looks like Stan Fredrick has been cut.
Salazar is looking to clinch but Fredrick is avoiding it.
Salazar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fredrick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salazar missing with a left hand there. Fredrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salazar tries to land a front kick but Fredrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Salazar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Salazar looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salazar wants to stand up but Fredrick is controlling the position.
Fredrick gets back to full guard.
Salazar stopping the sweep attempt from Fredrick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar is looking to stand up but Fredrick won't let him.

Fredrick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Fredrick!
Stan Fredrick retains his welterweight title!

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