WCCG 7: Reckoning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chimpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Chimpo
vs
Howard

173 cm
22
147 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

171 cm
21
151 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Chimpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Howard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimpo shoots in but Howard avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Chimpo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Chimpo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Howard controls the position for a moment.
Howard is looking to regain half guard here but Chimpo keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Chimpo crashes against the mat.

Chimpo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard wants to control but Chimpo postures up.
Howard is trying to improve his position.
Chimpo throws an elbow but Howard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Howard is trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Howard can't do much from the bottom here.
Howard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chimpo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard doesn't manage to clinch there - Chimpo circles away.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chimpo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobby Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chimpo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chimpo lands in his opponent's guard.
Howard trying to keep a closed guard but Chimpo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chimpo wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chimpo manages to pass to side control.
Howard is holding on to half guard well.
Chimpo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chimpo wants to pass the guard but Howard is defending well.
Howard gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard looks gassed!
Chimpo thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chimpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chimpo manages to get himself to full guard.
Howard won't allow Chimpo to sweep him here.
Howard stays in close to Chimpo's body and controls the position.
Chimpo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chimpo tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Howard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chimpo dives on top into guard.
Howard is trying to control the position but Chimpo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Chimpo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chimpo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.
Chimpo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Chimpo is working for a submission of some sort.
Chimpo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chimpo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Howard because Chimpo loaded up on that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo lands a heavy elbow.

Chimpo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Howard is on top in guard.
Chimpo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Howard 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.
Howard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howard landing some decent shots from guard.

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

Howard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Howard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Howard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Howard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Howard controlling the action here.
Howard passes to full mount!
Howard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard controlling from the full mount.

Howard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chimpo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chimpo!
Chimpo throwing strikes from guard but Howard blocks nicely.
Howard is controlling Chimpo's posture.
Chimpo 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.

Chimpo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Howard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chimpo has Howard in his guard.
Howard wants to control from the top but Chimpo keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to free his leg and advance position but Chimpo is retaining full guard.
Chimpo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howard controls the pace.
Chimpo wants to sweep but no luck.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Chimpo has momentary wrist control but Howard slips an elbow through the middle.
Chimpo wants to sweep but no luck.
Howard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Howard 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!

Chimpo keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard misses with a low kick.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chimpo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Howard.
Howard taking a breather here.
Howard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chimpo's legs.
Chimpo is looking to regain half guard here but Howard keeps moving and retains side control.
Howard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Chimpo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chimpo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Howard jumps into side control!
Chimpo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chimpo wants to get back to full guard.

Howard is looking for a kimura here.
Howard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Howard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chimpo to get to his feet.

Howard clinches up with Chimpo and pushes him back against the cage.
Chimpo is looking to break free of the clinch but Howard has double underhooks.
Howard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Howard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chimpo regains guard.

Howard 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.
Howard 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.
Howard stands up over Chimpo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Howard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Howard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Howard landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Howard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chimpo is trying desperately to improve position.
Howard breaks from Chimpo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chimpo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chimpo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo is looking to get to half guard.
Chimpo manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Chimpo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chimpo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howard's back!

Chimpo working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Howard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chimpo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Howard.
Well Howard 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 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Howard!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Holden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fisher
vs
Holden

173 cm
22
159 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
22
159 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Holden!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher misses with a double jab.

Fisher gets a clinch.
Holden throws an elbow that misses.
Holden with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Holden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Holden clinches with his opponent.
Holden misses with an elbow strike.
Holden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fisher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holden misses with an elbow over the top.

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

Holden closes the distance and clinches.
Fisher keeps control of Holden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fisher up against the cage.

Holden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Holden moves out of range.
Holden swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Fisher clinches.
Fisher wants to get back to striking at distance but Holden won't allow it.
Holden tries to land a knee to the head but Fisher blocks with his arms.
Fisher lands a shoulder strike.
Holden misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden is trying to break free.

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

Fisher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holden tries a knee to the head but Fisher blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Holden.

Holden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Holden avoids them all with ease.
Holden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Fisher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fisher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holden looks gassed!
Holden dodges the punch combination from Fisher.
Holden dodges the punch combination from Fisher.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holden moves away.
Fisher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fisher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holden.
Holden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mark Holden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fisher counters with a series of strikes. Holden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fisher throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Holden avoids nicely.
Fisher avoids the head kick by Holden.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Holden avoids nicely.

Fisher instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fisher's brow.
Holden pushes off an throws an elbow but Fisher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holden misses with a knee to the head.
Fisher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Fisher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fisher counters with a series of strikes. Holden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Fisher misses.
Holden doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Holden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fisher counters with a one-two to the body.
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Fisher takes one on the button.
Fisher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fisher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holden counters with a hugh head kick that removes Fisher from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Holden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blanket Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Tapia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Bad. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jackson
vs
Tapia

160 cm
18
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blanket Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Tapia!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tapia counters by clinching up.
Tapia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

Tapia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tapia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Tapia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tapia has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Jackson swings around for an armbar but Tapia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Tapia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

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.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapia.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tapia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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

Tapia has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to clinch but Tapia is having none of it.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Manny Tapia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tapia instigates a clinch.

Tapia pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tapia is retaining full guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Tapia wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Tapia has managed to sweep!
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tapia tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to take his opponent's back.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tapia is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson 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.

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

Tapia gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tapia 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.

Tapia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson misses with a combination
enabling Tapia to counter with a crisp jab.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tapia turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Tapia stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tapia uses it to pass to side control.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Tapia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapia wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.

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.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tapia wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Tapia pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tapia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tapia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tapia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Blanket Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jackson gets a clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Tapia tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tapia's guard now.
Jackson passes into half guard.

Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Tapia defends the submission attempt.
Blanket Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson moves into full mount! Tapia won't be happy about that!

Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tapia is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blanket Jackson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tapia misses with a right hand

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Tapia fights it but they end up in guard.

Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tapia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tapia has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tapia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tapia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tapia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jackson has his foot on Tapia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tapia works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tapia gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tapia darts in trying to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tapia is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson goes for an armbar but Tapia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tapia.

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

Tapia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Tapia forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tapia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Tapia breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Tapia as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tapia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tapia throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Tapia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tapia throws a combination that misses

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Tapia fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapia wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is pushing down on Tapia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tapia is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blanket Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blanket Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soo Kim Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiao Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kim Yamamoto
vs
Barbosa

174 cm
20
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soo Kim Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebastiao Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Yamamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa looks for a takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well.

Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yamamoto wants to control but Barbosa is having none of it.
Yamamoto is trying to escape the mount.
Barbosa trying to control but Yamamoto is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto is looking to get to half guard.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Yamamoto to control.
Yamamoto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barbosa.
Yamamoto is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
Yamamoto is trying to escape the mount.

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.
Barbosa throws some wild stikes that Yamamoto manages to avoid easily.
Yamamoto manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Yamamoto, under a barage of strikes from Barbosa.

Barbosa stands up and beckons Yamamoto to join him on the feet.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a nice head kick!
Yamamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Yamamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Yamamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barbosa clinches but Yamamoto breaks the clinch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sebastiao Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Yamamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily
and Yamamoto counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa with a poor takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Barbosa backing up. Barbosa nods at Yamamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Soo Kim Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastiao Barbosa.
Barbosa has his takedown stuffed

and Yamamoto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yamamoto.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Yamamoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbosa drops back down to his feet.
Barbosa looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Barbosa tries to clinch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Soo Kim Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa with a poor takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a two punch combo.
Soo Kim Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soo Kim Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastiao Barbosa.
Barbosa has his takedown stuffed
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamamoto but Yamamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Yamamoto moves into the clinch.

Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa with a poor takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a two punch combo.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamamoto throws a monster overhand right that drops Barbosa! Yamamoto follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soo Kim Yamamoto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wu Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tang
vs
Henderson

185 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tang misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henderson fails with the takedown

and Tang counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Henderson 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.
Henderson lands an upkick as Tang stands over him.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tang working some strikes from top position.
Tang forces his way into half guard.
Tang is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Tang has control of the leg.
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tang connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
Tang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tang lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Tang works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Tang.
Tang in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Henderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tang lands with some strikes.
Tang prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Tang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henderson looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Henderson is rocked!
Henderson can't escape the position.
Henderson looks gassed!
Tang with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Henderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Henderson can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Tang.

Tang goes for an armbar but Henderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Henderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.

Tang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tang cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tang passes Henderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Tang is looking for a kimura but Henderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tang to get the leverage.
Tang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tang moves into full mount! Henderson won't be happy about that!
Tang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Tang with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tang in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tang 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.
Henderson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tang. What's that going to do exactly?
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henderson wants to hold on but Tang pushes him away.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Tang goes for an armbar but Henderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Henderson.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henderson shoots and misses

and Tang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tang.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Tang controlling him for the moment.
Tang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Tang throwing strikes but missing.
Tang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Tang or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson which made him look bad.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed

and Tang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wu Tang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to hold on to Tang's head to control him but Tang postures up.
Tang blocks the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tang's back!
Henderson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Henderson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tang covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Tang is rocked!
Henderson scoring with big shots to the body. Tang is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Tang was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Henderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grady Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongo Ubamoneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Woods
vs
Ubamoneda

177 cm
21
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ubamoneda circles away.

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

Ubamoneda actively working from the bottom here.
Ubamoneda missing with punches from the bottom.
Ubamoneda is looking for a sweep. Woods is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woods uses his free foot to push down on Ubamoneda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ubamoneda.
Woods is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubamoneda tries to hold on but Woods postures up.
Ubamoneda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Woods wants to finish this one by submission but Ubamoneda is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Woods.
Ubamoneda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ubamoneda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woods. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.
Woods is not going to allow Ubamoneda to sit and survive in this position.
Ubamoneda wants to escape the position.
Ubamoneda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Woods's guard. Nice work there by Ubamoneda.
Ubamoneda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ubamoneda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ubamoneda stays in close to Woods's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubamoneda preventing the sweep.
Woods manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Woods lands a big elbow.
Woods takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ubamoneda working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Woods connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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.
Ubamoneda can't escape the position.
Ubamoneda tries to control Woods's body but Woods pushes him off. Ubamoneda squirms to his side and now Woods has his back!
Woods gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods scores with punches from the back.
Woods has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Woods dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Woods drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Ubamoneda is keeping the position.
Ubamoneda wants to sweep here but Woods controlling him for the moment.
Ubamoneda keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods stopping the sweep attempt from Ubamoneda.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ubamoneda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Woods has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ubamoneda tries to roll over but Woods keeps him under control.
Woods sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ubamoneda wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ubamoneda is trying to control but can't.
Woods prevents Ubamoneda from improving his position.
Woods is thwarting Ubamoneda's attempts to control the position.
Ubamoneda gets back to full guard.

Ubamoneda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woods can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ubamoneda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubamoneda trying to strike off his back.

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

Woods shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Woods throwing strikes here but Ubamoneda is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Woods looking to finish with strikes here!
Ubamoneda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Woods lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubamoneda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Woods.
Ubamoneda tries to reverse the position but Woods maintains control.
Ubamoneda tries to lock up and control but Woods gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Woods blocks Ubamoneda's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubamoneda is looking to escape.
Ubamoneda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Woods dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Woods shoots in but no luck this time.
Woods moves in looking to clinch but Ubamoneda pushes him off.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ubamoneda as he jumps to the side.
Ubamoneda tries for a takedown but Woods circles away easily

and Woods counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Woods.
Ubamoneda looking to control.
Ubamoneda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woods is one step ahead there.
Ubamoneda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Woods is controlling Ubamoneda's trapped leg to prevent Ubamoneda from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ubamoneda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Woods manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Ubamoneda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woods can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ubamoneda trying to keep a closed guard but Woods is proving a slippery customer.

Ubamoneda had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Woods is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ubamoneda Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Woods's back instead.

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.
Woods wants to control his opponent's hands but Ubamoneda gets his hands free.

Ubamoneda working for the choke.
Woods rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ubamoneda is trying to control the action in half guard but Woods is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ubamoneda has his takedown stuffed

and Woods counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ubamoneda won't be happy with that.
Ubamoneda parries the strikes from Woods easily there. Woods is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ubamoneda to escape.
Woods 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.
Woods working the head and body with strikes.

Woods looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.
Ubamoneda managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Woods.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubamoneda is trying to improve his position.
Ubamoneda sneaks back into half guard.
Ubamoneda is pressing down on Woods's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grady Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woods, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grady Woods!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shrimp McGimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Not Miguel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Not Miguel Torres will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

McGimp
vs
Miguel Torres

150 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shrimp McGimp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Not Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel Torres avoids the head kick by McGimp.

McGimp gets the takedown into side control.
McGimp working the head with strikes.
An elbow from McGimp crashes against the mat.
Miguel Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miguel Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGimp tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McGimp really is a fat lump.
McGimp blocks the strikes from Miguel Torres.
Miguel Torres is trying to maintain the position but McGimp is very close to passing his half guard.
Miguel Torres is positioning himself well to prevent McGimp advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGimp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miguel Torres keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miguel Torres gets back to full guard.
McGimp looking to pass the guard.
Miguel Torres has control of McGimp's left arm, preventing McGimp from doing any damage.
McGimp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGimp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miguel Torres's head.

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.
Miguel Torres manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McGimp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGimp holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miguel Torres tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Miguel Torres throwing strikes here but McGimp is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McGimp is squirming around, avoiding Miguel Torres's attempts to control the action.
McGimp is looking to improve his position but Miguel Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Miguel Torres looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGimp tries to reverse the position but Miguel Torres maintains control.
McGimp wants to hold on but Miguel Torres pushes him away.
Miguel Torres breaks from McGimp's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGimp is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miguel Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGimp is looking to escape.
Miguel Torres lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miguel Torres working McGimp over with strikes here.
Miguel Torres controlling the pace for now.
Miguel Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miguel Torres wants to control the pace but McGimp is squirming around nicely.
McGimp is breathing heavily.
McGimp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miguel Torres thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Miguel Torres trying to control but McGimp is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Not Miguel Torres dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McGimp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGimp throws a head kick but Miguel Torres moves out of range.
Miguel Torres with a lazy takedown attempt

and McGimp counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miguel Torres is looking for a sweep. McGimp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGimp throws a strike but Miguel Torres avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGimp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miguel Torres is keeping the position for now.
McGimp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGimp stopping the sweep attempt from Miguel Torres.

McGimp stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Miguel Torres as McGimp shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGimp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miguel Torres sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miguel Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGimp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGimp's back!
Miguel Torres tries to get the hooks in deep but McGimp pushed the leg off.
McGimp turns into Miguel Torres and is now in his guard.
McGimp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miguel Torres is keeping the position for now.
McGimp is working hard here to advance position.
Miguel Torres is trying to control the position but McGimp postures up.

Miguel Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGimp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGimp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miguel Torres is trying to hold McGimp in close to prevent damage but McGimp has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGimp is working away from the top position though.
Miguel Torres looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGimp is looking to take a break and control but Miguel Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGimp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miguel Torres circles away.
McGimp misses with a looping left.
McGimp is looking to clinch but Miguel Torres is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel Torres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McGimp counters with a shoot takedown. Miguel Torres fights it but they end up in guard.
McGimp chips away with some ground and pound.
McGimp prevents Miguel Torres from getting back to his feet.
Miguel Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - McGimp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGimp is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGimp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miguel Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguel Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miguel Torres wants to sweep here but McGimp controlling him for the moment.

McGimp stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miguel Torres throws a looping overhand right but McGimp ducks down to avoid it.
Miguel Torres with a poor takedown

so McGimp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shrimp McGimp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Not Miguel Torres.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGimp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGimp preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shrimp McGimp dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Miguel Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miguel Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so McGimp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Miguel Torres working for a triangle but McGimp defends it easily.
Miguel Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGimp manages to get himself to full guard.
Shrimp McGimp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGimp is trying to keep Miguel Torres in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miguel Torres trying to control but McGimp is working from the bottom.
McGimp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miguel Torres is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel Torres postures up in McGimp's guard and throws a big left but McGimp blocks it.
Miguel Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miguel Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but McGimp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miguel Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miguel Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miguel Torres misses with a combination

and McGimp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miguel Torres won't be happy with that.
Miguel Torres wants to control but McGimp postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGimp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miguel Torres keeps working.

McGimp has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McGimp with a poor takedown

and Miguel Torres counters by moving into the clinch.
Miguel Torres gets underhooks to prevent McGimp's takedown attempt.

McGimp drags the fight down to the ground.
Miguel Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGimp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGimp is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Miguel Torres gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shrimp McGimp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Miguel Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGimp, pushing him back against the cage.
Miguel Torres tries to pull guard but McGimp holds him up against the cage and eventually Miguel Torres drops back down to his feet.
Miguel Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGimp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shrimp McGimp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miguel Torres tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGimp just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGimp stalls.
Miguel Torres drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGimp pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice body punch from Miguel Torres.
McGimp wants to clinch up but Miguel Torres keeps it at a distance.
McGimp has his takedown stuffed

and Miguel Torres counters with a shoot takedown. McGimp fights it but they end up in guard.
McGimp keeping moving, preventing Miguel Torres from controlling successfully.
Miguel Torres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGimp is trying to control the position but Miguel Torres postures up.
McGimp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGimp is trying to control the position but Miguel Torres postures up.
McGimp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miguel Torres blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGimp.

McGimp is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miguel Torres is trying to maintain the position but McGimp is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Shrimp McGimp did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGimp moves into range and clinches up with Miguel Torres.

McGimp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGimp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Miguel Torres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGimp's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miguel Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGimp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

McGimp has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miguel Torres is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McGimp.
Miguel Torres is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McGimp is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel Torres wants to control but McGimp is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Miguel Torres politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miguel Torres prefers to stall for the moment though.
Miguel Torres working the ground and pound.
McGimp is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?

Miguel Torres stands up.
A head kick misses from McGimp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGimp tries a head kick but it misses.
Miguel Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McGimp counters with a shoot takedown. Miguel Torres fights it but they end up in guard.
McGimp content to stall in guard here.
McGimp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miguel Torres's head.
McGimp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miguel Torres's head.
Miguel Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGimp puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miguel Torres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGimp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miguel Torres is not content to let McGimp control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, McGimp seems content to control.
McGimp seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miguel Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Miguel Torres is staying active underneath McGimp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGimp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miguel Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miguel Torres wants to get back to full guard but McGimp has passed into side control.
Miguel Torres is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

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.

McGimp is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miguel Torres has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miguel Torres!
Miguel Torres works over McGimp with some ground and pound from guard.
Miguel Torres showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGimp 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.
Miguel Torres postures up in McGimp's guard and throws a big left but McGimp blocks it.
McGimp pulls Miguel Torres in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Not Miguel Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McGimp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miguel Torres, pushing him back against the cage.
McGimp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miguel Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGimp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miguel Torres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McGimp counters with a takedown into side control.
McGimp controlling the position from side mount.
Miguel Torres tries to buck McGimp off but McGimp is having none of it.
McGimp just content to control the position.

McGimp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miguel Torres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGimp decides to take the fight back to the feet.

McGimp gets a takedown into half guard.
Miguel Torres tries to roll over but McGimp keeps him under control.
McGimp content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel Torres trying to hold on to McGimp's head to control him but McGimp postures up.
Miguel Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Miguel Torres tries to kick McGimp off but McGimp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGimp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McGimp is thwarting Miguel Torres's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGimp throws a sloppy head kick
and Miguel Torres counters with a straight right hand.

McGimp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miguel Torres regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGimp.
McGimp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miguel Torres's head.
McGimp wants to control from the top but Miguel Torres keeps moving.
Miguel Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Miguel Torres, not yet.
McGimp postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGimp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Miguel Torres working for a triangle but McGimp defends it easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Miguel Torres tries to keep at a distance but McGimp has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGimp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Miguel Torres pulls guard effortlessly.
Miguel Torres striking off his back but it's not causing McGimp any problems.
Miguel Torres 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.
Miguel Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shrimp McGimp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGimp 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shrimp McGimp!
Shrimp McGimp retains his bantamweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kreiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Woods has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kreiger
vs
Woods

185 cm
20
174 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
174 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Kreiger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Woods!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kreiger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreiger stalling.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Kreiger.
Woods wants to get back to full guard but Kreiger has passed into side control.

Kreiger goes for an armbar but Woods turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Woods.
Kreiger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Woods postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kreiger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Woods, into his guard.
Kreiger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreiger trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Kreiger 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.

Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woods can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kreiger controls the pace.

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

Kreiger stands up from Woods's guard - Kreiger perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kreiger throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
Kreiger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kreiger shoots in but no luck this time.
Kreiger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woods paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt

and Kreiger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kreiger is breathing heavily.
Kreiger wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.

Woods looking for a guillotine here but Kreiger defends easily.
Kreiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kreiger gets to his feet - Woods follows without any prompting.
Woods scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Woods scores with a takedown into Kreiger's guard.

Woods 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.

Kreiger looking for a triangle here. Woods is fighting it but it looks tight! Kreiger pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Woods is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Kreiger!
Mike Kreiger retains his welterweight title!