TTC 24 - Wild Nights PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintin Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lutz Krigelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krigelstein is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rammstein - Sonne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vera
vs
Krigelstein

215 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

205 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quintin Vera!
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, Lutz Krigelstein!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krigelstein's waist but Krigelstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vera off to one side.

Vera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krigelstein manages to get back to half guard.
Krigelstein trying to control from the bottom.
Vera is looking to pass Krigelstein's guard but actually Krigelstein recovers to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vera scoring with some ground and pound.
Vera won't allow Krigelstein to sweep him here.
Vera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krigelstein punching from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vera distracts Krigelstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krigelstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Krigelstein, not yet.
Vera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krigelstein's head.
Krigelstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krigelstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vera is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krigelstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vera.
Krigelstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vera manages to get himself to full guard.
Vera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krigelstein is one step ahead there.
Krigelstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krigelstein's guard.
Krigelstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krigelstein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Krigelstein has momentary wrist control but Vera slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krigelstein looking to control.
Vera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krigelstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vera preventing the sweep.
Krigelstein trying to keep a closed guard but Vera is proving a slippery customer.
Krigelstein looks gassed!
Vera cracks Krigelstein with a solid left hand.
Krigelstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vera.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vera shoots for a double leg takedown but Krigelstein sprawls well. He's pushed Vera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Vera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krigelstein punching from the bottom.
Vera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vera lands strikes from half guard.
Vera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krigelstein won't allow Vera to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krigelstein wants to control but Vera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Vera there.
Krigelstein is staying active underneath Vera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krigelstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krigelstein flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krigelstein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vera stopping the sweep attempt from Krigelstein.
Vera with a nice head shot there.
Vera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Krigelstein has his foot on Vera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vera works his way back into a safe position though.
Krigelstein manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krigelstein with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krigelstein trying to control but Vera is having none of it.
Krigelstein with shots to the head and body - Vera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vera throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Krigelstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vera is looking to escape.
Krigelstein raining down shots from the mount!
Krigelstein landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera is trying desperately to improve position.

Krigelstein is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vera has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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 Quintin Vera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Krigelstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vera wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Krigelstein lands a big shot there that rocks Vera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Krigelstein landing strikes, looking to finish!
Krigelstein looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lutz Krigelstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krigelstein fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vera can't escape the position.
Krigelstein is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Krigelstein tries to control but Vera wriggling away.
Krigelstein working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Krigelstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is working to get back to half guard.
Vera taking shots to the head.
Vera is looking to get to half guard.
Vera takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vera tries to reverse the position but Krigelstein maintains control.
Krigelstein lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vera is looking to improve his position.

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

Krigelstein is working for a submission of some sort.
Vera tries to get to full guard but Krigelstein has control of the leg.

Krigelstein stands up out of the half guard.

Krigelstein scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Krigelstein cracks Vera with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Krigelstein wants to control but Vera is keeping him busy.

Krigelstein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krigelstein cracks Vera with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krigelstein controls the position.
Krigelstein has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vera is looking to get to half guard.
Vera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vera tries to get out of the position.
Vera takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Krigelstein landing strikes from the mount and Vera is in trouble!
Vera is desperately trying to improve his position but Krigelstein has a good base and remains in mount.
Krigelstein lands with some strikes.
Vera is bucking up trying to escape but Krigelstein cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Krigelstein with the ground and pound from mount.
Vera is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krigelstein with good strikes from the mount here!
Vera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vera is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Vera is desperately trying to improve his position but Krigelstein has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lutz Krigelstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Vera tries for a takedown but Krigelstein circles away easily

and Krigelstein counters with a shoot takedown. Vera fights it but they end up in guard.
Vera 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.
Vera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Krigelstein has passed into side control.

Krigelstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Krigelstein misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vera striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Krigelstein working the head and body with strikes.

It looks like Quintin Vera has been cut.
Krigelstein landing strikes.
Vera is looking to reverse the position.
Krigelstein wants to control but Vera is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Krigelstein trying to control the position but Vera is working away.

Krigelstein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krigelstein lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vera down.
Krigelstein is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Krigelstein landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Krigelstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krigelstein lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krigelstein grinds an elbow into Vera's temple.
Vera is trying to control Krigelstein's posture but Krigelstein avoids it.
Vera is looking to regain half guard here but Krigelstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Vera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera gets back to full guard.
Vera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krigelstein's guard.
Krigelstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krigelstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krigelstein's head.
Vera connects with a couple of short punches.
Krigelstein throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Krigelstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krigelstein keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Vera is in close to Krigelstein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vera pushes down on Krigelstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krigelstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera looking to sit in guard and control but Krigelstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Krigelstein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vera tries to roll over but Krigelstein keeps him under control.
Krigelstein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krigelstein wants to control the pace but Vera is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krigelstein unloading with bombs!
Vera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krigelstein blocks Vera's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lutz Krigelstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krigelstein 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 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lutz Krigelstein!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Nockchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lee
vs
Nockchev

202 cm
22
259 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Lee!
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, Vitali Nockchev!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with the combination.
Nockchev throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Lee crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vitali Nockchev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladimir Gilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bispings island kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gilkov
vs
Mir

190 cm
22
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wladimir Gilkov!
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, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gilkov darts in and clinches Mir up against the cage.
Gilkov stops a takedown attempt from Mir.
Gilkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mir unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gilkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Gilkov has hold of one of Mir's legs. Mir is fighting the takedown attempt but Gilkov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir keeping full guard, as Gilkov tries to pass.
Mir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gilkov regains half guard.
Gilkov tries to get to full guard but Mir has control of the leg.
Gilkov is trying to control but can't.
Mir working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov trying to control from the bottom.
Gilkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gilkov is refusing to be controlled, as Mir sits in half guard.
Gilkov moves into full guard.
Gilkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gilkov wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mir darts in trying to clinch

and Gilkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mir is pressing down on Gilkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gilkov postures up.
Gilkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gilkov forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gilkov wants to control but Mir is keeping him busy.
Gilkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mir is trying to get back to full guard.
Gilkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mir trying to hold on to Gilkov's head to control him but Gilkov postures up.
Gilkov winds up and cracks Mir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gilkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mir moves into full guard.
Gilkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gilkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gilkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gilkov landing with the ground and pound.
Mir controls Gilkov momentarily but Gilkov frees himself.
Gilkov pushing down on Mir's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gilkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gilkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mir!

Gilkov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mir turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gilkov off and cradles Mir's limp body as Gilkov celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Wladimir Gilkov!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roc Blitzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blitzer has chosen Slipknot - Wait and Bleed as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Griffin
vs
Blitzer

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
188 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Griffin finds it's target.
Nice jab there from Griffin.
Griffin looks to land a body kick but Blitzer moved away.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trenton Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin lands an overhand right.
Griffin tries to work over Blitzer's front leg with a kick but Blitzer checks it.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Blitzer moves out of range.
Griffin lands with a cross.
Griffin lands a two punch combo.

Blitzer is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Blitzer.

Griffin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blitzer tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Blitzer gets back to half guard.
Griffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griffin stands up from half guard.
Blitzer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffin throws a hook but Blitzer blocks it.
Griffin slow jab from Blitzer misses its intended target.
Blitzer wants to clinch.
Blitzer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffin takes a swing at Blitzer's ribcage but misses.
Griffin throws out a powerful jab.
Griffin drops Blitzer with a beautiful combination! Blitzer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Griffin is looking for the KO!
Blitzer is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Blitzer avoids nicely.
Blitzer tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Blitzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blitzer seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Griffin there.
A choreographed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Griffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Blitzer ducks right into an uppercut from Griffin.
Griffin connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Blitzer tumbling to the canvas! Griffin pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Blitzer was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trenton Griffin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Swade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vetchnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swade comes into the arena with Lange - Songless (Club Mix) blaring out of the sound system. Randy Swade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Swade
vs
Vetchnikov

185 cm
22
292 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

219 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

MMA's Best Nutrition
Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Swade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Vetchnikov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vetchnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vetchnikov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Swade tumbling to the canvas!

Swade is rocked!
Vetchnikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Swade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vetchnikov wants to control from the top but Swade keeps moving.
Vetchnikov passes Swade's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Swade seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swade trying to control here.
Swade throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Swade tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vetchnikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vetchnikov wants to control the pace but Swade is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swade is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swade is squirming around, avoiding Vetchnikov's attempts to control the action.
Swade is trying to escape the mount.
Swade is just holding on here. Vetchnikov manages to take his back.
Swade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swade surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Swade trying to control the hands but Vetchnikov breaks the grip.
Vetchnikov controls the position.
Swade tries to escape the position.
Swade breaks Vetchnikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vetchnikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vetchnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swade 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.
Vetchnikov keeping moving, preventing Swade from controlling successfully.
Vetchnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vetchnikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vetchnikov trying to control from half guard but Swade is working away.
Swade trying to control but Vetchnikov postures up.
Swade is not content to let Vetchnikov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Vetchnikov dominated that 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.

Vetchnikov scores with a nice strike.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Vetchnikov! Swade is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Vetchnikov!

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C
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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 H Y Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwon comes into the arena with We Run LA- Ya Boy ft Dr. Hollywood blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Y Kwon
vs
Alves

180 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Demonic Drugs

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, H Y Kwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Alves!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwon moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Kwon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alves.
Kwon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kwon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Alves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Kwon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alves looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alves looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alves!
Kwon is trying to work for a sweep but Alves has mounted him!
Kwon is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon wants to control but Alves is having none of it.
Kwon is desperately trying to improve his position but Alves has a good base and remains in mount.
Kwon tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kwon tries to reverse the position but Alves maintains control.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kwon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kwon wants to control but Alves is having none of it.
Kwon regains half guard.
Alves prevents Kwon from improving his position.
Kwon is breathing heavily.
Kwon trying to control here.
Kwon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alves has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves prevents Kwon from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kwon tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kwon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alves wants to stand and escape but Kwon is having none of it.
Kwon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kwon pushes down on Alves's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Alves has one foot on Kwon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kwon's sensitive parts.
Alves scores with a three punch combo!
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 H Y Kwon will probably get the nod.
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.

Kwon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwon closes the distance but Alves moves to the side
and Alves counters with an inside leg kick.
Alves looks to land a combination but Kwon avoids it well.
Alves lands a head kick. Kwon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kwon misses with a straight right.
Kwon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab-cross combination lands for Alves and sends Kwon crashing to the mat! Alves follows him down to the mat - Kwon regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Kwon is rocked!

Kwon is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alves pulls his head out easily.
Oh Kwon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwon is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Alves decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kwon seems to have got his legs back now.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kwon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
Alves scores with a three punch combo!
Kwon misses with a body shot.
Kwon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kwon's knee momentarily.
Kwon misses with the combination.
Kwon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwon.
Kwon shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kwon.
Daniel Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kwon lands a head shot.
Kwon lands with a right hand.
Kwon throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Alves stumbling backwards into the cage! Alves bounces back off the cage towards Kwon, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kwon lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kwon celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). H Y Kwon!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Leroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroux comes to the cage accompanied by Q Lazzarus - Goodbye Horses. Walters comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Send my love to the Dance Floor by Cobra Starship kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andre Walters has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Leroux
vs
Walters

190 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
206 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 144 Quality $20 Sale!

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Winston Leroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Walters!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leroux tries to bum rush Walters with a series of wild strikes but Walters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leroux throws a right and a left that Walters avoids nicely.
Leroux throws a right hand that Walters ducks under and follows up with a left that Walters also avoids with ease.

Walters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walters leaning against his opponent.
Walters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leroux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walters is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leroux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leroux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walters has him pressed against the cage.
Leroux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Come on Walters - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leroux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walters has him pressed against the cage.
Leroux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walters holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leroux tries to break the clinch but Walters is controlling the position.
Leroux is looking to break free of the clinch but Walters has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux is trying to break the clinch but Walters has him pressed against the cage.
Leroux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walters is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Leroux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walters wants a takedown but no success here.
Leroux is trying to break the clinch but Walters has him pressed against the cage.
Walters trying to stall but Leroux improves his position.
Walters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walters slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andre Walters.
Leroux misses with a few strikes there.
Leroux misses with a double jab.
Leroux tries to bum rush Walters with a series of wild strikes but Walters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Walters rushes Leroux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Walters tightens his grip and picks Leroux up, before dumping him to the ground. Leroux manages to land in guard.
Walters passes Leroux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walters throwing shots but Leroux is blocking nicely.

Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Leroux is defending well.
Leroux is breathing heavily.
Walters throwing shots but Leroux is blocking nicely.
Walters lands strikes from half guard.
Walters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters uses his free foot to push down on Leroux's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leroux.
Walters landing punches.
Walters dominating with strikes here.
Walters with shots to the head and body - Leroux looks very uncomfortable down there.

Walters working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Leroux looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Walters! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andre Walters!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pius Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Skripplenorth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Skripplenorth's choice of entrance music: Slayer - Raining Blood. Randy Skripplenorth has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Paul
vs
Skripplenorth

205 cm
22
264 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

201 cm
22
268 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul lands with a big right hook that stumbles Skripplenorth - he's out on his feet here! Paul follows up with another monster hook that separates Skripplenorth from consciousness! Skripplenorth falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Paul stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pius Paul!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Hollander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Reinold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollander kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Rush by Big Audio Dynamite. Otto Reinold will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hollander
vs
Reinold

178 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

205 cm
22
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Showtime MMA

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone Hollander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto Reinold!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinold slips a jab from Hollander.
Hollander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinold.
Hollander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollander swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinold.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Reinold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollander, pushing him back against the cage.
Reinold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollander wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reinold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Hollander breaks from the clinch.
Reinold doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollander circles away.
Reinold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollander.
Hollander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reinold tries to clinch there but Hollander circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hollander.
Reinold shoots in but Hollander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hollander swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinold.

Reinold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hollander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Hollander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollander with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reinold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hollander!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Reinold goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hollander turns into him and now he's in Reinold's guard.

Reinold working for a triangle but Hollander defends it easily.
Hollander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reinold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hollander is one step ahead there.
Hollander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hollander's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reinold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hollander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hollander slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Hollander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hollander is stalling in the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollander trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Reinold is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hollander has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Hollander is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Reinold is persistently looking for the submission but Hollander is defending it well.
Hollander might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reinold looks gassed!
Hollander trying to control the hands but Reinold won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tyrone Hollander just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Reinold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinold staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Hollander there.
Hollander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reinold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hollander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Reinold fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hollander sprawls well initially but Reinold persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hollander gets full guard.
Hollander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reinold on the ground.

Reinold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reinold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hollander pulls Reinold in close to prevent any damage.
Reinold wants to pass the guard but Hollander is keeping the position.
Hollander controlling the position.
Hollander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hollander keeping full guard, as Reinold tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Otto Reinold will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Reinold moves into the clinch successfully.
Reinold looking to slow down the pace here.

Hollander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hollander misses with a hook.

Reinold moves into range and clinches up with Hollander.

Hollander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinold tries to clinch up.
Hollander waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Reinold.
Hollander misses with a looping right.
A big right from Hollander misses.

Reinold rushes Hollander and presses him up against the cage.
Hollander can't break the clinch.
Reinold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hollander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reinold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollander.
Hollander misses with an uppercut. Reinold saw that one coming.
Reinold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reinold tries to clinch there but Hollander circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hollander.
Reinold slips a jab from Hollander.
A choreographed right hand from Hollander misses the target.
Reinold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reinold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollander.
Hollander swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinold.
Reinold is looking to clinch but Hollander is avoiding it.
Hollander misses the shot to the body.
Reinold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reinold there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hollander throws a right hand that Reinold ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinold also avoids with ease.
Reinold tries to clinch up but Hollander circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollander fails to land with a series of punches.
Reinold tries to clinch there but Hollander circles away.
Hollander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hollander swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinold.
Reinold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinold fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reinold has Hollander up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reinold is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hollander is keeping busy.
Reinold landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reinold is trying to stall.
Reinold goes for a takedown attempt but Hollander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyrone Hollander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Reinold.
Reinold tries to clinch but Hollander is having none of it.
Tyrone Hollander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollander takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hollander is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Reinold moves into the clinch successfully.

Hollander manages to break the clinch.
Hollander missing with a left hand there. Reinold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Reinold instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hollander breaks the clinch.
Reinold wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinold tries to clinch there but Hollander circles away.
A choreographed right hand from Hollander misses the target.
No joy there for Hollander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reinold wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reinold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reinold doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollander circles away.

Reinold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollander, pushing him back against the cage.
Hollander lands a left hand.
Reinold keeps control of Hollander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Reinold is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hollander can't fight it off and eventually Reinold manages to take the fight to the floor. Hollander looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reinold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollander swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollander wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hollander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinold tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollander is retaining full guard.
Hollander wants to sweep here but Reinold controlling him for the moment.

Reinold has gone for a leg lock! Hollander slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reinold's guard.
Hollander sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hollander wants to control from the top but Reinold keeps moving.
Hollander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Reinold is looking for a triangle but Hollander pushes his legs off easily.
Hollander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Reinold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Reinold is looking to clinch but Hollander is avoiding it.
Reinold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinold walks into a stiff left hand from Hollander.
Hollander missing with a left hand there. Reinold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hollander looks to land a right hand but Reinold moved out of range.
Hollander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reinold tries to clinch but Hollander moves out of range.
Reinold tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hollander throws a nice looking combination but Reinold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reinold tries to clinch there but Hollander circles away.
Reinold tries to clinch but Hollander is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinold slips under a jab from Hollander.
Reinold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hollander throws out the jab.
Reinold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollander.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollander is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hollander's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hollander keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollander misses with a series of wild punches.
Reinold tries to clinch up but Hollander circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollander missing with a left hand there. Reinold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinold fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reinold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reinold wants to clinch up but Hollander keeps it at a distance.
Hollander misses with a looping left.
Reinold fails with an attempt to clinch.

Reinold shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hollander trying to control from the bottom.

Reinold seems to be working for a kimura but Hollander defends the submission attempt.
Hollander trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reinold is looking for a kimura here.
Hollander is doing well to control the position and prevent Reinold from advancing to side control.

Hollander has one foot on Reinold's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Reinold tries to clinch but Hollander moves out of range.
Reinold staying out of range there.

Hollander tries to keep at a distance but Reinold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reinold misses with a punch to the body.
Hollander can't break the clinch.

Hollander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinold moves in looking to clinch but Hollander pushes him off.
Hollander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hollander looks to land a right hand but Reinold moved out of range.
Reinold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollander.
Hollander misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollander.
Hollander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollander lands a jab to the nose.

Reinold shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hollander's guard.
Reinold prevents Hollander from getting back to his feet.

Reinold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reinold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reinold looking to pass the guard.
Reinold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Reinold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Reinold tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hollander is trying to control Reinold's posture but Reinold avoids it.
Tyrone Hollander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reinold thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Reinold tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reinold has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Reinold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hollander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hollander is looking for a sweep.

Reinold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hollander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reinold advances to full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Reinold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reinold 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Reinold!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh JC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JC comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb Of God - Laid To Rest. Gordon Gonzaga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

JC
vs
Gonzaga

189 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Demonic Clothing

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh JC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Gonzaga!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JC tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzaga misses the jab.
Gonzaga swings for the body but JC moves out of range.
JC doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzaga circles away.
Gonzaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Gonzaga does no damage.

JC clinches.
Gonzaga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonzaga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
JC is working for takedown but Gonzaga is calmly controlling the position for now.

Gonzaga manages to pull guard.
JC wants to pass the guard but Gonzaga is keeping the position.
Gonzaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but JC is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzaga is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JC keeping moving, preventing Gonzaga from controlling successfully.

JC throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzaga looking to pass the guard.
Gonzaga postures up in JC's guard and throws a big left but JC blocks it.
JC throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
JC keeping moving, preventing Gonzaga from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzaga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonzaga throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzaga misses with a looping right.
JC has a takedown stuffed.
JC closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzaga, looking for a takedown. JC pushes Gonzaga against the cage but Gonzaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh JC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzaga misses with a wild combination.
Gonzaga throws a jab but it's blocked by JC.
JC takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

JC 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.
JC is breathing heavily.
Gonzaga controls JC momentarily but JC frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JC prevents Gonzaga from getting back to his feet.

Gonzaga looking for a guillotine here but JC defends easily.
JC trying to control but Gonzaga is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JC takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Gonzaga is trying to control the position but JC postures up.

Gonzaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzaga keeping full guard, as JC tries to pass.

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

JC drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gonzaga looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gonzaga looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gonzaga!
JC tries to get back to half guard but can't.
JC can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzaga wants to control but JC is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

JC doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzaga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Josh JC has been cut.
Gonzaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzaga swings for the body but JC moves out of range.
JC showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzaga.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzaga as JC shoots in.
JC is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzaga misses with the combination.
Gonzaga misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzaga as JC shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzaga misses with a leg kick.
JC shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzaga but Gonzaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh JC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Gonzaga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzaga showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonzaga wants to pass to mount but JC is defending the position.
JC is not content to let Gonzaga control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gonzaga postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for JC to stand up.
Gonzaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Gonzaga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
JC on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if JC tries to get out of the position.
Gonzaga is keen to just control but JC is a slippery customer.
JC misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gonzaga working the head and body with strikes.
Gonzaga moves into full mount! JC won't be happy about that!
Gonzaga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as JC is looking to escape.
Gonzaga controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JC is looking to improve his position but Gonzaga isn't that keen on the idea.
Gonzaga lands a big shot there that rocks JC but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gonzaga connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
JC swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gonzaga misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gonzaga tries to control but JC wriggling away.
JC is looking to improve his position but Gonzaga isn't that keen on the idea.
Gonzaga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gonzaga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of JC's face.
Gonzaga looking to control but JC is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Gonzaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh JC's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

JC dodges the punch combination from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
JC tries to clinch but Gonzaga is having none of it.
Gonzaga throws a hook but JC avoids it easily.
JC shoots in and drives through. Gonzaga sprawls well.
JC avoids the head kick by Gonzaga.
Gonzaga throws a right and a left that JC avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Gonzaga.
Josh JC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzaga, as that shot connected.
JC dodges the punch combination from Gonzaga.
JC defending well as Gonzaga loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JC misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzaga with a poor takedown

and JC counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gonzaga's guard now.
JC is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzaga has wrist control.
Gonzaga thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
JC in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
JC postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but JC is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonzaga works over JC's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Gonzaga.
JC avoids the body shot from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga with a poor takedown

and JC counters with a shoot takedown. Gonzaga fights it but they end up in guard.
Gordon Gonzaga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzaga trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

JC stands up and waves to Gonzaga to follow him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gonzaga misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

JC has closed the distance and engaged Gonzaga in a clinch.
JC has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzaga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh JC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
JC tries for a takedown. No joy.
JC fails to pull guard.
Gonzaga tries to break the clinch but JC is controlling the position.

JC decides to pull guard.
JC looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzaga is one step ahead there.
Gonzaga trying to move into half guard but instead JC has managed to sweep!
JC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
JC trying to control but Gonzaga is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Josh JC has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JC wants to control from the top but Gonzaga keeps moving.
Gonzaga looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
JC doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzaga circles away.
JC has a takedown stuffed.
JC shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzaga counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Gonzaga!