WCC II Can't Get Enough PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Defunce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabba Hut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defunce comes to the cage accompanied by Cochise. Jabba Hut has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Defunce
vs
Hut

196 cm
20
246 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

197 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Attliction

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 - 4 - 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabba Hut!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Defunce shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hut's guard.
Hut striking from the bottom.
Hut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Defunce is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Defunce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hut keeping full guard, as Defunce tries to pass.
Hut wants to sweep but no luck.
Hut working a defensive guard here.
Defunce tries to free his leg and advance position but Hut is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Defunce shoots in for a takedown but Hut shows good takedown defense.
Defunce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Defunce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hut changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Defunce fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Hut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defunce is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Hut instigates a clinch.
Defunce has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Defunce is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Defunce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Defunce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Defunce is breathing heavily.
Hut throws an elbow but it misses.
Hut wants a takedown.
Hut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Defunce's face.

Hut has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Defunce regains guard immediately.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Defunce looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hut puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hut lands strikes from half guard.
Defunce makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Defunce.
Hut works over Defunce with some ground and pound from guard.
Hut wants to control from the top but Defunce keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defunce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Defunce wants to stand but Hut is controlling the position.
Hut controls from within his opponent's guard.
Defunce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hut looking to pass the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hut is looking to clinch but Defunce is avoiding it.

Hut moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hut.
Defunce wants a takedown.

Hut has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Defunce uses from the top position.
Defunce is working Hut over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Defunce works over Hut with some ground and pound from guard.
Defunce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hut throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defunce won't allow Hut to sweep him here.
Defunce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Defunce lands a couple of elbows.
Defunce wants to control from the top but Hut keeps moving.
Hut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Defunce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Defunce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Defunce wants to control from the top but Hut keeps moving.
Defunce working some strikes from top position.
Defunce trying to control but Hut is working from the bottom.

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

Defunce gets the takedown into side control.
Hut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Defunce's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Defunce looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Defunce working Hut over with strikes.
Hut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Defunce working Hut over with strikes.
Defunce is trying to control the action in half guard but Hut is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hut gets back to full guard.
Hut working a defensive guard here.

Hut looking for a guillotine here but Defunce defends easily.
Hut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Defunce's guard.
Hut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jabba Hut will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Defunce looks for a takedown but Hut sprawls well.
Hut moves in looking to clinch but Defunce pushes him off.
Defunce fails with the takedown.
Hut looks to land a combination but Defunce avoids it well.

Hut shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hut was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Defunce is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Hut looking to secure an arm triangle but Defunce defends it well.
Hut lands a big elbow.
Defunce can't escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Defunce is bucking up trying to escape but Hut cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hut in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Defunce taking shots to the head.
Hut putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Defunce wants to control but Hut is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hut lands with some strikes.
Defunce tries to lock up and control but Hut gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Defunce manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Defunce keeps working.
Defunce is trying to stand back up but Hut is controlling him
Defunce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Defunce throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Defunce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Defunce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hut's guard.
Defunce distracts Hut with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hut keeping moving, preventing Defunce from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Defunce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defunce scoring with some ground and pound.
Defunce is looking to work some ground and pound but Hut has wrist control.
Defunce is looking to stand up but Hut won't let him.
Hut trying to keep a closed guard but Defunce is proving a slippery customer.
Hut tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Defunce misses with a takedown attempt

and Hut counters with a shoot takedown. Defunce fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Defunce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Defunce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hut trying to control but Defunce is working from the bottom.
Hut controlling from the top position.
Hut wants to control from the top but Defunce keeps moving.
Defunce keeping full guard, as Hut tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Defunce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hut.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Defunce shoots in and drives through. Hut sprawls well.
Hut misses with a few strikes there.
Hut fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Defunce checks it well.
Hut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Hut changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Defunce looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Defunce tries to bench press Hut off him but Hut keeps the position.
Hut is looking to take a break and control but Defunce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Defunce wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hut trying to control the position but Defunce is working away.
Defunce parries the strikes from Hut easily there. Hut is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Defunce to escape.
Defunce manages to get back to half guard.
Hut passes the guard and advances to mount!
Defunce is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hut thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Defunce regains half guard.
Defunce tries to get to full guard but Hut has control of the leg.
Jabba Hut has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hut 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.
Defunce manages to get to full guard.
Hut trying to control the position from guard on top but Defunce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Defunce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Defunce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hut is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabba Hut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hut.
Defunce gets back to half guard.
Hut is taking a breather. Defunce 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.
Defunce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Defunce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hut lands strikes from half guard.
Hut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Defunce won't allow Hut to pass to mount.
Hut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Defunce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Hut gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hut will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Defunce postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hut trying to strike off his back.
Hut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Defunce is one step ahead there.
Hut has his hands on Defunce's head, controlling the position.
Defunce stopping the sweep attempt from Hut.
Defunce tries to free his leg and advance position but Hut is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Defunce takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defunce misses with a takedown

and Hut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hut changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Defunce fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Defunce swats away the attempt to clinch by Hut.
Hut misses with a wild body shot.

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.
Hut with a poor takedown

and Defunce counters with a shoot takedown. Hut fights it but they end up in guard.
Hut keeping moving, preventing Defunce from controlling successfully.
Defunce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hut thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Hut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Defunce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hut manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Defunce manages to get himself to full guard.
Hut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Defunce's guard.
Hut lands with a punch from half guard.
Hut passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Defunce!
Hut controlling the position easily from mount.
Defunce is squirming around, avoiding Hut's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defunce is looking to get to half guard.
Hut landing strikes from the mount and Defunce is in trouble!
Hut breaks from Defunce's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Defunce gets back to half guard.
Hut is looking to take a break and control but Defunce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Defunce is trying to get back to full guard.
Defunce is not content to let Hut control the position.
Defunce trying to hold on to Hut's head to control him but Hut postures up.

Hut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Defunce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hut.
Hut is looking to take a break and control but Defunce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hut wants to pass to mount but Defunce is defending the position.
Timothy Defunce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Defunce tries to get to full guard but Hut has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hut throws a leg kick but Defunce checks it.
Defunce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hut as he avoids it easily.
Defunce misses with a takedown

and Hut counters with a single leg into guard. Defunce didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Defunce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Hut trying to control the position from guard on top but Defunce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hut wants to control from the top but Defunce keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jabba Hut.
Well Hut has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jabba Hut!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sullivan
vs
Escobar

175 cm
22
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Johnny Sullivan!
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, Juan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobar's hands.
Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing.

Escobar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sullivan tries to escape but Escobar is in control.

Escobar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sullivan is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Escobar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everybody Knows kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alex Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ketchum
vs
Jones

197 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
271 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Ketchum!
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, Alex Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws and low kick but Ketchum moves out of range easily.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Ketchum's shoulder, as Ketchum tries to avoid the shot.

Ketchum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Ketchum is working for a submission of some sort.
Ketchum passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Ketchum's attempts to control the action.
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ketchum controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.
Ketchum throws a sloppy strike and Jones uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Jones has ended up in Ketchum's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ketchum is proving hard to escape from.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ketchum has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Ketchum is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ketchum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones blocks the strikes from Ketchum.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ketchum keeps working.
Ketchum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ketchum.

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.
Jones won't allow Ketchum to sweep him here.
Ketchum has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Ketchum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ketchum is breathing heavily.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Ketchum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ketchum wants to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Ketchum is working away.
Ketchum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketchum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ketchum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to keep Ketchum in close.
Ketchum is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Ketchum has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ketchum is working away from the top position though.
Ketchum trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ketchum is working away from the top position though.
Jones is pressing down on Ketchum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones 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.
Jones is trying to control the position but Ketchum postures up.
Ketchum with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ketchum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ketchum in the domination position with Jones hanging on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ketchum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ketchum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Ketchum's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ketchum working away.

Ketchum tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Ketchum has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Ketchum scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Ketchum lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ketchum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Ketchum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ketchum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ketchum with the ground and pound but Jones regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Ketchum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Ketchum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Ketchum eventually gives up the hold.
Ketchum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ketchum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ketchum trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ketchum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ketchum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones controlling from the full mount.

Jones has hold of Ketchum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ketchum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ketchum sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Ketchum is controlling the position.
Ketchum is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Ketchum defends the submission attempt.
Ketchum is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ketchum keeps working.
Ketchum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ketchum trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Ketchum works his way into side control.
Ash Ketchum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ketchum working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ketchum scoring with punches and elbows.

Ketchum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ketchum working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Ketchum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones wants to control but Ketchum postures up.
Ketchum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ketchum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

Jones throws Ketchum to one side and escapes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Ketchum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ketchum shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones is looking to clinch but Ketchum is avoiding it.
Ketchum shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Ketchum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Ketchum or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Ketchum shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ketchum 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.
Ketchum tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ketchum is trying to escape the mount.
Ketchum 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.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Jones wants to control the pace but Ketchum is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Ketchum 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. This is the final round!

Jones lands with a straight right. Ketchum didn't see that one coming.
Ketchum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

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

Ketchum 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.
Ketchum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.

Ketchum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ketchum trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Ketchum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ketchum in particular looking to stall.

Ketchum seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ketchum is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Ketchum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ketchum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ketchum thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Ketchum working Jones over with strikes.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Ketchum is very close to passing his half guard.
Ketchum wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Ketchum is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Ketchum's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ketchum looking for a sweep. Not yet Ketchum, not yet.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ketchum shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ketchum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Ketchum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ketchum seems to be looking for submissions.
Ketchum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Ketchum is working for a submission of some sort.
Ketchum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Ketchum won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ketchum's guard.

Jones 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ketchum is on top in guard.
Ketchum lands a couple of elbows.
Ketchum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ketchum looking to pass the guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Ketchum postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum throws a big right hand that misses.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ketchum tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Ketchum passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Ketchum is controlling him
Ketchum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is looking to improve his position.

Ketchum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ketchum is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Alex Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ketchum lands strikes from half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Ketchum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nick diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rodriguez
vs
diaz

178 cm
21
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Rodriguez!
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, nick diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

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

Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. diaz tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag diaz to the ground. diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriguez is taking a breather. diaz 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.

diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
diaz is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Rodriguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
diaz tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
diaz is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Ryan Rodriguez has been cut.
diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rodriguez 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.
diaz is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriguez has passed into half guard.
diaz is pressing down on Rodriguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

diaz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from diaz.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as diaz throws out the jab.
diaz looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but diaz circles away.

Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for diaz!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Rodriguez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez wants to control the pace but diaz is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
diaz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rodriguez keeps control of the position as diaz tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
diaz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
diaz is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriguez has a good base and remains in mount.
diaz wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
diaz regains half guard.
diaz wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
diaz wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
diaz controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez won't allow diaz to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
diaz throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but diaz prevents it.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but diaz won't allow it.

Rodriguez jumps guard and drags diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but nick diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from diaz.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by diaz.
diaz throws a lazy head kick

and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriguez is taking a breather. diaz 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.
Rodriguez prevents diaz from improving his position.
Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but diaz defends it.
diaz is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through diaz's hands, connecting with diaz's forehead.
Rodriguez is pressing down on diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. diaz is holding on for now.
diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
diaz tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
diaz throws a combination that misses

and Rodriguez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodriguez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
diaz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control.
diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

diaz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
diaz misses with a double jab

and Rodriguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriguez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez stops diaz from standing up.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but diaz postures up.

Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
diaz cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
diaz trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for diaz!
diaz is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.

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

Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodriguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

diaz has one foot on Rodriguez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
nick diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from diaz lands but Rodriguez takes it in his stride.

Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
diaz wants to stall.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but diaz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
diaz is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
diaz stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rodriguez looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez stalls.
A hook to the body from diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

diaz looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodriguez working away.
diaz gets back to half guard.

diaz pushes Rodriguez off and gets back to his feet.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - diaz circles away.
diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
diaz manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from diaz.
Rodriguez prevents diaz from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez trying to control but diaz is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez 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.
diaz keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but diaz is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez stops diaz from standing up.

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

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.

Rodriguez gets the takedown into side control.
diaz tries to strike but it doesn't land.
diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control.
diaz is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from diaz misses.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from diaz.

Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rodriguez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but diaz is working away.

Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by diaz, who protects the arm well.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but diaz keeps working.
diaz throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for diaz!
diaz is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez is standing up, even though he is in mount.
diaz throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
diaz swinging wilding here.
diaz misses with a double jab.
diaz misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.

Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.

Rodriguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriguez 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rodriguez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willie Nuxhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lady Penitent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuxhall comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nuxhall
vs
Penitent

178 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Nuxhall!
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, Lady Penitent!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penitent 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.
Penitent trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nuxhall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nuxhall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Nuxhall drops back looking for a leg! Penitent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penitent manages to kick Nuxhall off! Nuxhall jumps back into Penitent's guard.
Penitent trying to strike off his back.
Nuxhall won't allow Penitent to sweep him here.

Penitent working for submissions but it's allowed Nuxhall to get to half guard.

Penitent kicks off Nuxhall and gets to his feet.
Nuxhall swats away the attempt to clinch by Penitent.
Penitent stuffs the takedown.
Nuxhall has his takedown stuffed
letting Penitent counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penitent bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penitent tries to advance to mount but Nuxhall denies him.
Nuxhall is looking to regain half guard here but Penitent keeps moving and retains side control.

Penitent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penitent misses with the ground and pound.
Nuxhall is looking to regain half guard here but Penitent keeps moving and retains side control.
Nuxhall is working hard here to advance position.
Nuxhall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuxhall tries to roll over but Penitent keeps him under control.

Penitent is working for a submission of some sort.
Penitent looks gassed!
Nuxhall wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuxhall is pressing down on Penitent's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nuxhall tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Nuxhall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Penitent thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penitent being controlled here momentarily.
Penitent postures up.
Penitent passes Nuxhall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Penitent is looking for a kimura but Nuxhall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penitent to get the leverage.
Nuxhall gets full guard.

Nuxhall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penitent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nuxhall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nuxhall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nuxhall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penitent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nuxhall.
Nuxhall uses his free foot to push down on Penitent's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Penitent.
Penitent is squirming around, avoiding Nuxhall's attempts to control the action.
Nuxhall with a couple of short strikes.
Nuxhall trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Nuxhall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Penitent is surviving well by controlling Nuxhall's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuxhall looking to control but Penitent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penitent stops Nuxhall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Penitent avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nuxhall.

Nuxhall wants to finish this one by submission but Penitent is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nuxhall.
Penitent working to try and regain half guard.
Penitent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nuxhall wants to control the pace but Penitent is squirming around nicely.
Penitent tries to hold on but Nuxhall pushes him away.
Nuxhall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nuxhall fails with the takedown

and Penitent decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nuxhall's guard.
Nuxhall working a defensive guard here.
Penitent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nuxhall is keeping the position for now.
Penitent advances to half guard.
Nuxhall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nuxhall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penitent manages to get himself to full guard.

Penitent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penitent is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penitent preventing the sweep.
Nuxhall trying to control the position.
Penitent stopping the sweep attempt from Nuxhall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuxhall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penitent!
Penitent wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nuxhall is trying to stick to Penitent's back but Penitent is turning into Nuxhall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nuxhall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Penitent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuxhall wants to sweep here but Penitent controlling him for the moment.

Penitent stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nuxhall looks for a takedown but Penitent sprawls well.

Nuxhall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

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

Nuxhall 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuxhall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penitent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nuxhall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penitent wants to get back to full guard.
Nuxhall thows a huge punch but Penitent dodges it nicely.
Nuxhall is looking to take a break and control but Penitent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Penitent gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nuxhall wants to control from the top but Penitent keeps moving.
Nuxhall tries to free his leg and advance position but Penitent is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penitent manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Penitent working for a submission but Nuxhall is keeping him at bay.

Penitent moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nuxhall has worked his arm free - good work by Nuxhall!
Nuxhall is not content to let Penitent control the position.
Penitent has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nuxhall!
Penitent throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Penitent working for a submission but Nuxhall is keeping him at bay.

Penitent looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuxhall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penitent takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Even with his hooks in, Penitent manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Will Penitent go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Penitent throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Penitent is trying to stick to Nuxhall's back but Nuxhall is turning into Penitent. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Penitent's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nuxhall.

Nuxhall 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.

Penitent wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuxhall shoots in for a takedown but Penitent shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Nuxhall. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nuxhall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penitent is not content to let Nuxhall control the position.

Nuxhall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penitent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lady Penitent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Nuxhall with that takedown attempt.
Penitent misses with a takedown attempt

and Nuxhall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nuxhall wants to control from the top but Penitent keeps moving.
Nuxhall preventing the sweep.
Nuxhall wants to control from the top but Penitent keeps moving.
Nuxhall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penitent swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Nuxhall 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.

Penitent pushes Nuxhall off and scrambles back to his feet.
Penitent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nuxhall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nuxhall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penitent is looking to escape.
Nuxhall putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Nuxhall is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penitent can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Penitent is in a horrible position here. Nuxhall smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Penitent is in all sorts of trouble here.

Nuxhall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nuxhall unloading with bombs!

Nuxhall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Penitent has worked his arm free - good work by Penitent!
Penitent is looking to regain half guard here but Nuxhall keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nuxhall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penitent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penitent is looking to regain half guard here but Nuxhall keeps moving and retains side control.
Nuxhall moves into full mount!

Nuxhall working for a submission but Penitent is keeping him at bay.

Nuxhall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nuxhall looking to control but Penitent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penitent tries to reverse the position but Nuxhall maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nuxhall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penitent has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penitent working to try and regain half guard.
Nuxhall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Willie Nuxhall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nuxhall wants to control the pace but Penitent is squirming around nicely.

Nuxhall has hold of Penitent's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Penitent manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Penitent is controlling an arm, preventing Nuxhall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Nuxhall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Penitent is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Penitent and Nuxhall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nuxhall is looking to take a break and control but Penitent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.

Nuxhall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penitent knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nuxhall trying to control the action but Penitent is working from the bottom.
Nuxhall is working Penitent over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nuxhall throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Penitent is trying to escape the position but Nuxhall is controlling the position.
Penitent is looking to reverse the position.
Penitent manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nuxhall looks to land a strike but Penitent avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nuxhall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Willie Nuxhall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuxhall trying to control but Penitent is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Nuxhall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penitent has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lady Penitent!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Goods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Goods
vs
Langston

194 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Goods!
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, Howard Langston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goods swinging wilding here.

Langston gets a takedown into half guard.
Goods keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goods knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langston on the ground.
Langston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goods's head.
Goods keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Langston seems to be working for a kimura but Goods defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langston passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goods!
The referee warns Goods that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston avoids the attempt from Goods to control.
Goods is breathing heavily.
Langston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Goods hang on?

Goods is rocked!
Langston is landing with some decent strikes but Goods is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Goods is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Langston lands with some strikes.
Langston postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Goods in real trouble here! The ref calls for Goods to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howard Langston!