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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dedric Knowles Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Blodell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Knowles Jr
vs
Blodell

195 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dedric Knowles Jr!
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, Chuck Blodell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blodell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Knowles Jr!
Knowles Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knowles Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blodell working Knowles Jr over with strikes here.

Blodell stands up from mount. Strange move.
Knowles Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Blodell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Blodell or perhaps it was just good defense by Knowles Jr which made him look bad.
Knowles Jr lands with a hook. Blodell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dedric Knowles Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knowles Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Blodell clinches up with Knowles Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Blodell trying to land knees to the body.
Blodell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knowles Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blodell backwards.

Blodell pulls guard successfully.
Knowles Jr prevents Blodell from getting back to his feet.
Knowles Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blodell on the ground.
Blodell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Knowles Jr!
Blodell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blodell avoids the attempt from Knowles Jr to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blodell landing strikes from the mount and Knowles Jr is in trouble!
Knowles Jr tries to reverse the position but Blodell maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Blodell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Blodell looks gassed!
Knowles Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blodell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blodell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blodell dominating with strikes here.
Knowles Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Blodell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knowles Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Blodell working Knowles Jr over with strikes here.
Blodell lands a heavy elbow.
Knowles Jr is trying to escape the mount.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knowles Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Blodell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knowles Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Knowles Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Blodell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Knowles Jr tries to roll but Blodell sticks to his back.

Blodell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Knowles Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Knowles Jr tries to roll but Blodell sticks to his back.
Blodell lands shots from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Blodell.
A lull in the action here.

Knowles Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blodell gets his way!

Blodell looking for the choke but no joy.
Knowles Jr is taking damage to the body and head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Blodell.

Blodell 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, Knowles Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Knowles Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blodell.
Blodell lands a shot to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Knowles Jr as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Blodell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knowles Jr is really stuck here.
Blodell is not going to allow Knowles Jr to sit and survive in this position.
Blodell wants to control but Knowles Jr is keeping busy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Blodell. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Knowles Jr fending off the submission attempt from Blodell.

Blodell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Knowles Jr is defending well though. Blodell let's go of the attempt for now.
Blodell lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Blodell.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Blodell. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Blodell working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knowles Jr is covering up but some of the strikes from Blodell are getting through and doing damage.

Blodell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Knowles Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Blodell throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Knowles Jr!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blodell darts in and clinches Knowles Jr up against the cage.
Blodell has Knowles Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knowles Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knowles Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Blodell.

Blodell manages to break the clinch.
Knowles Jr throws a series of punches but Blodell avoids them all with ease.
Knowles Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Blodell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blodell.
Blodell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blodell advances to half guard.
Chuck Blodell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blodell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knowles Jr is looking to improve his position.
Knowles Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blodell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knowles Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blodell trying to pass the guard but Knowles Jr defending well.
Blodell is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Knowles Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.

Blodell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knowles Jr landing knees to the head.
Knowles Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blodell has him pressed against the cage.
Knowles Jr tries a body shot but Blodell blocks it.
Knowles Jr looking to slow down the pace here.

Blodell manages to break the clinch.
Knowles Jr wants to clinch

and Blodell counters with a takedown into side control.
Blodell landing strikes.
Blodell blocks the strikes from Knowles Jr.
Knowles Jr is trying to control Blodell's posture but Blodell avoids it.
Blodell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Blodell working the head with strikes.
Knowles Jr stops Blodell from passing to mount.
Knowles Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knowles Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blodell shoots in for a takedown but Knowles Jr shows good takedown defense.
Knowles Jr throws a nice looking combination but Blodell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knowles Jr throws a hook but Blodell avoids it easily.
Blodell looks for a takedown but Knowles Jr sprawls well.
Dedric Knowles Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Blodell.
Knowles Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Blodell scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blodell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Blodell wants to finish this one by submission but Knowles Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blodell.
Blodell lands a big shot there that rocks Knowles Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Blodell is working for a guillotine from mount but Knowles Jr frees his head quite easily.
Knowles Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blodell lands with some strikes.
Blodell scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Knowles Jr is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blodell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Oh Knowles Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knowles Jr is squirming around, avoiding Blodell's attempts to control the action.
Knowles Jr seems to have got his legs back now.

Blodell wants to finish this one by submission but Knowles Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blodell.
Blodell cracks Knowles Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Knowles Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blodell lands a big shot there that rocks Knowles Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blodell lands a big shot there that rocks Knowles Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blodell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Knowles Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blodell raining down shots from the mount!
Knowles Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blodell working Knowles Jr over with strikes here.

Blodell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knowles Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knowles Jr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knowles Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blodell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blodell prevents Knowles Jr from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Blodell.
Blodell unloading with bombs!
Blodell lands with some strikes.
Knowles Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knowles Jr is squirming around, avoiding Blodell's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Blodell looking to secure an arm triangle but Knowles Jr defends it well.

Knowles Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Blodell.
Blodell landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knowles Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Blodell has a good base and remains in mount.
Blodell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Knowles Jr?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Blodell 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! This is the final round!

No joy there for Knowles Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knowles Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blodell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knowles Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blodell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blodell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Blodell pushes Knowles Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Knowles Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Knowles Jr.
Knowles Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blodell lands a body punch.
Blodell can't get the takedown.
Blodell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knowles Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dedric Knowles Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Blodell.
Knowles Jr lands an elbow that stopped Blodell in his tracks for a moment.
Blodell can't get the takedown.
Blodell can't get the takedown.
Blodell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knowles Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blodell dodges an elbow strike from Knowles Jr.
Knowles Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Blodell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knowles Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blodell is trying to break the clinch but Knowles Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Blodell blocks an uppercut.
Blodell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blodell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blodell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blodell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Knowles Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dedric Knowles Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knowles Jr thuds a left hand into Blodell's body.
Knowles Jr scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knowles Jr closes the distance looking to clinch

and Blodell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knowles Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Blodell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blodell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knowles Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Blodell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blodell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knowles Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Blodell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knowles Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knowles Jr throws a right and a left that Blodell avoids nicely.
Knowles Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Blodell is looking to clinch but Knowles Jr is avoiding it.
Knowles Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Blodell with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Knowles Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blodell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knowles Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knowles Jr stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knowles Jr misses with a wild combination.
Knowles Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blodell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blodell.
Blodell won't allow Knowles Jr to sweep him here.

Knowles Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blodell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Blodell slips a jab and a cross from Knowles Jr.
Knowles Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knowles Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Blodell gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Blodell decides to return to a standing position.
Knowles Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Blodell or perhaps it was just good defense by Knowles Jr which made him look bad.
Knowles Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Blodell tries to sprawl out of it but Knowles Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blodell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blodell shoots in for a takedown but Knowles Jr shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knowles Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blodell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knowles Jr!
Knowles Jr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Knowles Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knowles Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Blodell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Knowles Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blodell backs up against the cage.

Knowles Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!

Blodell gets to his feet - Knowles Jr follows without any prompting.
Knowles Jr cracks Blodell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blodell fails to land the takedown.
Blodell shoots in for a double leg but Knowles Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blodell jumps guard but Knowles Jr stands there with Blodell around his waist. Blodell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knowles Jr is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knowles Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blodell's brow.
A short uppercut from Knowles Jr.
Blodell blocks the elbow strike.

Knowles Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knowles Jr just misses with a punch to the body.

Blodell pushes Knowles Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Knowles Jr.
Blodell wants a takedown but no success here.
Blodell tries to work over Knowles Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Knowles Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knowles Jr tries to clinch

and Blodell counters by moving into the clinch.

Knowles Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knowles Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knowles Jr throws a head kick but Blodell moves out of range.
Knowles Jr misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knowles Jr tries for a takedown but Blodell circles away easily

and Blodell counters with a single leg into guard. Knowles Jr didn't expect that.
Dedric Knowles Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Blodell stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Blodell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blodell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Blodell!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pound Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Garnett
vs
Face

199 cm
22
233 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Kelvin Garnett!
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, Pound Face!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garnett drops Face with a right and a left! Garnett comes rushing in but Face regains his composure and manages to keep Garnett in guard.

Face is rocked!

It looks like Pound Face has been cut.
Garnett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Face is still in real trouble! Can Garnett finish him?
Garnett loads up on a big left hand. Face felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Garnett looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Face can't hide his disappointment, as Garnett celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Garnett!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Pacqiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacqiao comes to the cage accompanied by Filipino National Anthem. This should be fireworks!

Pacqiao
vs
Nova

175 cm
19
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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, Ernesto Pacqiao!
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, Nick Nova!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nova.
Nova taking a breather here.
Pacqiao prevents Nova from moving into mount.
Pacqiao tries to improve position but can't.
Nova in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nova is looking to take a break and control but Pacqiao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacqiao manages to get back to half guard.
Pacqiao is looking for a sweep. Nova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pacqiao is breathing heavily.
Nova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pacqiao defending well though.
Pacqiao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nova's back!
Nova is trying to break free.
Nova trying to control the position but Pacqiao manages to sink in the hooks.

Nova defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova is really stuck here.
Nova tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nova tries to lock up and control but Pacqiao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two 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.
Nova keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Pacqiao stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Pacqiao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pacqiao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nova!
Pacqiao trying to control but Nova is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pacqiao get's back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacqiao throws a front kick that sends Nova stumbling back into the cage.
Pacqiao scores with a three punch combo!
Pacqiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pacqiao.
Nova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pacqiao. Pacqiao obviously looking to wear him down.
Pacqiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pacqiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nova shoots in but Pacqiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Pacqiao darts in and clinches Nova up against the cage.
Nova will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pacqiao up against the cage.

Nova has clasped his hands together around Pacqiao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pacqiao is not content to let Nova control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nova is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Nova decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A shot to de liver by Pacqiao. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown by Nova or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacqiao which made him look bad.
Pacqiao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nova counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova is controlling the pace.
Pacqiao is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pacqiao has closed the distance and engaged Nova in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pacqiao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Nova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacqiao misses with a takedown
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Nova scores with a takedown into Pacqiao's guard.

Nova stands up and waves to Pacqiao to follow him.
Nova misses the body punch
and Pacqiao counters with a two punch combo.
Nova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacqiao circles away from the clinch attempt.

Nova closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pacqiao misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Pacqiao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacqiao wants to get back to his feet.
Pacqiao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nova misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pacqiao is looking for a sweep.
Nova takes a little break here. Pacqiao wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

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

Pacqiao drives through and clinches with Nova against the cage.

Nova breaks the clinch.

Nova decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nova controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pacqiao wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Nova is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pacqiao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pacqiao wants to control but Nova is having none of it.
Nova wants to control the pace but Pacqiao is squirming around nicely.
Nova prevents Pacqiao from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacqiao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nova.

Nova has hold of Pacqiao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pacqiao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pacqiao is desperately trying to improve his position but Nova has a good base and remains in mount.
Pacqiao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nova sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pacqiao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Pacqiao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nova.
Pacqiao tries to reverse the position but Nova maintains control.
Pacqiao is working hard here to advance position.

Nova get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pacqiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nova on the side of the head.

Nova clinches with his opponent.
Pacqiao looking to stall.
Pacqiao gets underhooks to prevent Nova's takedown attempt.
Pacqiao tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Pacqiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nova fails to pull guard.
Nova scores with a hook to the body.
Nova will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pacqiao up against the cage.

Nova breaks the clinch.
Pacqiao closes the distance looking to clinch

and Nova counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pacqiao won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacqiao keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Nova 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!

A punch combination from Nova misses.
Pacqiao tries to clinch up but Nova circles away and keeps his distance.

Nova shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pacqiao wants to control but Nova is keeping busy.

Nova decides to stand up.
Pacqiao wants to land a leg kick but Nova is out of range.
Pacqiao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nova counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Nova decides to pull guard.
Nova is looking to stand up but Pacqiao isn't so interested in that idea.
Nova wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pacqiao is now in half guard.
Nova wants to get back to full guard.
Pacqiao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nova defending well though.
Nova pushes Pacqiao off looking to stand but Pacqiao dives back in and keeps control.
Nova is refusing to be controlled, as Pacqiao sits in half guard.
Pacqiao is thwarting Nova's attempts to control the position.

Nova kicks off Pacqiao and gets to his feet.

Nova clinches up against the cage.
Nova looking to throw knees to the head but Pacqiao is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nova breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Pacqiao

and Nova counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nova.
Pacqiao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nova prevents it.
Nova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacqiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pacqiao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Pacqiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacqiao scores with a shot to the side of Nova's head.

Pacqiao pulls guard successfully.
Nova wants to control from the top but Pacqiao keeps moving.

Pacqiao pushes Nova off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Pacqiao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Nova is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacqiao trying to control but Nova is working from the bottom.
Nova looking to control.
Pacqiao advances to half guard.
Nova missing with punches from the bottom.
Nova won't allow Pacqiao to pass to mount.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Pacqiao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nova looking for a sweep. Not yet Nova, not yet.
Nova is pulling down on Pacqiao's head to control his posture.
Nova is trying to control the position but Pacqiao postures up.
Pacqiao pushing down on Nova's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacqiao works his way into full mount!
Nova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nova tries to hold on but Pacqiao pushes him away.
Nova is squirming around, avoiding Pacqiao's attempts to control the action.
Nova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pacqiao tries to control but Nova wriggling away.
Ernesto Pacqiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Nova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Nova!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Edwards had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Edwards
vs
Florian

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs

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, Brandon Edwards!
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, Kevin Florian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Florian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Florian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Florian which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Florian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Florian pushes Edwards away with a front kick.
Florian throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Florian.
Florian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.
Florian lands with a kick to the temple. Edwards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Florian. Florian obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards scores with a one two! Florian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edwards is looking to clinch.

Florian lands a high kick to the side of Edwards's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Florian dives into guard, looking to finish.

Edwards is rocked!

Florian gets to his feet. Edwards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Florian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Florian lands a brutal head kick. Edwards looks out on his feet and Florian throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kevin Florian!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between General Zod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zod comes to the cage accompanied by Kneel Before Zod. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Zod
vs
Zombie

205 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, General Zod!
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, Rob Zombie!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zod avoids the head kick by Zombie.
Zombie throws a right hand that Zod ducks under and follows up with a left that Zod also avoids with ease.
Zombie throws a head kick but Zod moves out of range.
Zod shoots for a double leg takedown but Zombie sprawls well. He's pushed Zod's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Zod with that takedown attempt.

Zombie scores a takedown into full mount!
Zombie blocks Zod's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zombie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zombie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zod is looking to improve his position but Zombie isn't that keen on the idea.
Zod manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zombie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zod is trying to get back to full guard.
Zombie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zod defending well though.
Zod trying to control from the bottom.
Zombie wants to control but Zod is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zod is looking to control Zombie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zod avoid being mounted?
Zombie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zombie looks gassed!
Zod is trying to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zombie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zod closes the distance and clinches up with Zombie, looking for a takedown. Zod pushes Zombie against the cage but Zombie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for General Zod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Zombie. No joy for Zod on that attempt.
Zombie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zombie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

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

Zod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zod works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zod landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zod content just to control the position here.
Zod 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.
Zombie working to try and regain half guard.

Zod wants to finish this one by submission but Zombie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zod.
Zombie working to try and regain half guard.
Zombie punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Zombie is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombie is trying to reverse the position but instead Zod has taken his back - oops!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Zod go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Zod is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zombie rolls, trying to escape but Zod keeps control of the position.
Zod lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zod.
Zombie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Zombie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zod's arms.
Zombie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zombie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zod landing strikes from the mount.
Zombie is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Zod is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zombie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zombie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zombie blocks the strikes from Zod.
Zombie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zombie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zod keeps working.
Zombie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zod won't allow Zombie to pass to mount.
Zombie is thwarting Zod's attempts to control the position.
Zod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zombie.
Zombie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

General Zod 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.

Zod shoots for a double leg takedown but Zombie sprawls well. He's pushed Zod's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zod misses with a takedown attempt
and Zombie counters with a three punch combo that has Zod backing up. Zod nods at Zombie to acknowledge the strikes.
Rob Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zod doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zombie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for General Zod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zombie escapes and gets back to his feet.
Zombie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zod tries for a takedown but Zombie circles away easily

and Zombie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zod's guard now.
Zombie is working Zod over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zombie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Zod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zombie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Zombie is sitting in close to Zod's body. Zod has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Zombie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Zombie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zod.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). General Zod!

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 Anakin Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Skywalker
vs
Hicks

180 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker misses with a wild combination.

Hicks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hicks wants to pass to mount but Skywalker is defending the position.
Hicks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Skywalker!
Skywalker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hicks on the ground.

Hicks is working for a guillotine from mount but Skywalker frees his head quite easily.
Hicks fails to move to back control.

Hicks wants to finish this one by submission but Skywalker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hicks.
Skywalker is trying to escape the mount but Hicks keeps good control and instead manages to take Skywalker's back.
Hicks looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker is trying to get back to his feet but Hicks has full control of the position and if anything, Skywalker has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Skywalker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Skywalker is trying to get back to his feet but Hicks has full control of the position and if anything, Skywalker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hicks is hanging on to Skywalker's back as he tries to escape.
Skywalker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Hicks working for a choke but Skywalker is defending well.
Skywalker wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker wants to control his opponent's hands but Hicks gets his hands free.

That's two 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.
Skywalker is trying to stand back up.

Hicks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Well, with Hicks on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Skywalker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Skywalker wants to control his opponent's hands but Hicks gets his hands free.

Hicks looking for the RNC.
Hicks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Hicks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Hicks is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Skywalker is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derrick Hicks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between sam preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domynyk Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

preston
vs
Dawson

175 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, sam preston!
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, Domynyk Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

preston 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.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
preston is pushing down on Dawson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dawson is fighting to maintain full guard but preston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dawson is in trouble now - preston has advanced to mount!
preston mounts Dawson! Really nice guard pass there!
Dawson is desperately trying to improve his position but preston has a good base and remains in mount.

preston looking for a guillotine from mount but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

preston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time preston.
preston trying to pass the guard but Dawson defending well.
preston prevents Dawson from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
preston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawson is working to get back to half guard.

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

preston working for a guillotine from mount but Dawson is in no mood to give up.
preston is breathing heavily.
preston with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with preston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

preston goes for an armbar but Dawson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dawson.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dawson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but preston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dawson has preston in his guard.

Dawson looking for a guillotine here but preston defends easily.
Dawson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
preston wants to get back to full guard.

Dawson seems to be looking for submissions.
preston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dawson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dawson's back!

preston sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dawson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). sam preston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Baltar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Casparone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baltar comes to the cage accompanied by Even Flow. The crowd seem to be enjoying Casparone's choice of entrance music: Smack my bitch up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baltar
vs
Casparone

178 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
173 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Nutrition King
Bushido Clothing

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Casparone as he jumps to the side.
Casparone throws a series of punches but Baltar avoids them all with ease.

Baltar moves into the clinch successfully.
Baltar trying to land knees to the body.
Baltar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baltar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Casparone.

Casparone breaks from the clinch.
Casparone is looking to clinch but Baltar is avoiding it.
Baltar tries to clinch but Casparone moves out of range.
Baltar wants to clinch up but Casparone keeps it at a distance.
Baltar moves in looking to clinch but Casparone pushes him off.

Baltar moves into the clinch.
Casparone managing to block the knees to the body from Baltar.
Baltar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Casparone.
Baltar tries to land knees in the clinch but Casparone avoids the damage to the body.
Baltar tries to land knees in the clinch but Casparone avoids the damage to the body.
Casparone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casparone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Baltar.

Casparone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Casparone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Baltar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Casparone is trying to break the clinch but Baltar has him pressed against the cage.
Casparone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Casparone is pressed up against the cage. Baltar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Casparone down to the mat. Casparone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Baltar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Casparone. No joy for Baltar on that attempt.
Baltar tries to close the distance and clinch but Casparone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Casparone.
Baltar tries to clinch up
and Casparone counters with a straight right hand.
Casparone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Casparone misses with the combination.
Casparone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baltar.
Baltar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baltar is looking to clinch.
Baltar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Casparone as he jumps to the side.
Baltar is breathing heavily.
Casparone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Casparone does no damage.
Baltar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casparone swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Baltar pushes Casparone up against the cage in a clinch.
Casparone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baltar trying to land knees to the body.
Baltar trying to land knees to the body.

Casparone breaks the clinch.
Casparone misses with the combination.

Baltar moves into range and clinches up with Casparone.
Baltar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Casparone.
Casparone managing to block the knees to the body from Baltar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baltar missing with knees to the body.

Casparone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Casparone gets the takedown into side control.
Baltar tries to improve position but can't.

Casparone stands up and beckons Baltar to his feet.
Casparone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baltar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Casparone's waist but Casparone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baltar off to one side.
Gaius Baltar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casparone circles away from the clinch attempt

and Casparone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!

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

Baltar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Casparone won't allow Baltar to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baltar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Casparone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Baltar pushes a forearm under Casparone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Casparone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaius Baltar!

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