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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Luthor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howards Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luthor comes to the cage accompanied by Money. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Luthor
vs
Rock

182 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Advantage XXX nutrition

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luthor.
Luthor fails with the takedown.
Luthor shoots in but no luck this time.
Luthor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luthor shoots in looking for a takedown. Rock tries to sprawl out of it but Luthor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Luthor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luthor shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock stuffs the takedown.

Rock scores with a takedown into Luthor's guard.
Rock thows a big elbow that misses.
Luthor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luthor is keeping the position for now.
Luthor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luthor working a defensive guard but Rock passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rock lands a nice short elbow.
Luthor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rock.
Luthor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rock.
Luthor trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.
Rock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor wants to control but Rock is keeping busy.
Rock wants to control but Luthor is keeping him busy.
Rock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

Rock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luthor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Luthor is trying to control Rock's posture but Rock avoids it.
Luthor keeping his opponent close.
Luthor is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rock tries for a kimura but Luthor is defending well.
Rock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luthor can't do much from the bottom here.
Rock working the ground and pound.
Luthor is looking for a sweep.
Luthor is working hard here to advance position.
Luthor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rock is pressing down on Luthor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Luthor tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Luthor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Luthor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luthor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luthor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
Luthor tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Luthor won't allow Rock to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luthor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rock looks gassed!
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luthor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luthor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luthor is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howards Rock 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.

Luthor fails with the takedown

and Rock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Luthor 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.
Luthor has control of Rock's left arm, preventing Rock from doing any damage.
Luthor controls Rock momentarily but Rock frees himself.
Luthor striking off his back.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Luthor is keeping the position.
Luthor tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luthor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Rock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rock preventing the sweep.
Luthor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Luthor working a defensive guard here.
Luthor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rock.
Rock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luthor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Luthor pushes him off.
Rock tries for a takedown but Luthor circles away easily

and Luthor counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luthor pulls guard effortlessly.
Luthor controls Rock momentarily but Rock frees himself.
Luthor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Luthor holds on and takes a little breather.
Luthor is trying to keep Rock in close.
Luthor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rock manages to get himself to full guard.
Luthor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luthor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Luthor trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rock looking for a guillotine here but Luthor defends easily.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luthor is in close to Rock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Luthor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Luthor trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lex Luthor just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Luthor tries to clinch but Rock moves away

and Rock counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howards Rock 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!

Luthor has his takedown stuffed

and Rock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luthor looking for a sweep. Not yet Luthor, not yet.
Luthor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luthor seems keen to control Rock's posture.
Luthor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock is one step ahead there.
Rock postures up in Luthor's guard and throws a big left but Luthor blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock with a nice head shot there.
Luthor controls Rock momentarily but Rock frees himself.

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

Rock clinches.
Luthor takes an elbow to the temple.
Rock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Luthor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rock throws an elbow but it misses.
Luthor avoids the elbow strike from Rock, against the cage.
Rock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luthor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luthor tries to clinch up

and Rock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Luthor's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luthor is on top in guard.
Luthor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Luthor trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Howards Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rock can't keep his opponent in guard - Luthor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rock is not content to let Luthor control the position.
Rock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor looking to sit in guard and control but Rock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Luthor trying to control the position here.
Rock postures up.
Luthor is pulling down on Rock's head to control his posture.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lex Luthor just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rock tries to clinch up but Luthor circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Luthor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Luthor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rock.
Luthor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rock tries to score a body lock takedown but Luthor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luthor crunches a lovely knee into Rock's ribcage.
Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luthor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Luthor is keeping busy.
Lex Luthor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luthor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rock prevents it.
Luthor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Luthor can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howards Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howards Rock!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Goods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Stevens
vs
Goods

200 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

194 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Goods!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Goods shows good takedown defense.
Goods will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Goods.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Goods sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goods's corner calls for a 1-2. Goods obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and Goods cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Goods counter with a right hand.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goods dips to his left and cracks Stevens with an uppercut!
Goods stalks Stevens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stevens's face. Stevens staggers backwards, shaken.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens scores with a decent looking hook.

Goods is rocked!
Goods scores with a three punch combo!
Goods is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goods seems to have recovered his senses.
Goods lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Stevens is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Stevens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goods circles away.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goods throws a pinpoint strike between Stevens's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Stevens crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Goods scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Goods!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Right Here Right now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bing Bong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stabler
vs
Bong

180 cm
20
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Stabler!
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, Bing Bong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong looks to land a combination but Stabler avoids it well.
Bong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stabler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bong stuffs the takedown attempt from Stabler. Stabler gets slowly back to his feet.
Bong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stabler looks for a takedown but Bong sprawls well.
No luck for Stabler with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Stabler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stabler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bong is fending him off so far but Stabler persists. Nope, Bong circles away and we're back to standing.
Bing Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Bong.
Stabler misses with a takedown attempt - Bong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bong misses with a double jab.

Bong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stabler postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bong is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stabler is working hard here to advance position.

Bong pushes Stabler off and gets back to his feet.
Stabler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bong looks to land a combination but Stabler avoids it well.

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.
Stabler shoots in and drives through. Bong sprawls well.
Stabler is breathing heavily.
Bong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stabler.
Stabler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Bong. No joy for Stabler on that attempt.
Bong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stabler moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Bong misses.

Bong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stabler sprawls well initially but Bong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like Bong is going to stand back up.
Stabler tries to roll over but Bong keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stabler actively working from the bottom here.
Stabler is looking for a sweep. Bong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Stabler looking for submissions off his back.

Bong stands up and beckons Stabler to join him on the feet.
Bong swinging wilding here.
Bong misses with a double jab.
Stabler with a poor takedown
and Bong counters with a left and a right that stings Stabler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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

Stabler is looking for a kimura here.
Stabler trying to pass the guard but Bong defending well.

Stabler seems to be working for a kimura but Bong defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stabler shoots in and drives through. Bong sprawls well.
Stabler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bong stuffs the takedown attempt from Stabler. Stabler gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Stabler is rocked!

It looks like Kenny Stabler has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bong connects with a stiff jab that staggers Stabler - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bing Bong!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domynyk Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Zombie
vs
Dawson

180 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

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 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Razor Zombie!
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, Domynyk Dawson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dawson. No joy for Zombie on that attempt.
Zombie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Dawson scores a takedown into full mount!
Dawson is landing with some decent strikes but Zombie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dawson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dawson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zombie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zombie is breathing heavily.

Dawson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zombie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson wants to take his opponent's back but Zombie doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zombie working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie wants to try and get back to his feet.
Zombie tries to reverse the position but Dawson maintains control.
Dawson fails to advance to Zombie's back.

Zombie bucks up and throws Dawson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Dawson feints and as Zombie raises his hands in defense, Dawson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zombie wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment.
Zombie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawson manages to get himself to full guard.
Zombie with a nice head shot there.

Dawson is working an open guard so Zombie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zombie lands with a kick to the temple. Dawson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zombie shoots and misses

and Dawson counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie tries to pull guard but Dawson holds him up against the cage and eventually Zombie drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Zombie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dawson tightens his grip and picks Zombie up, before dumping him to the ground. Zombie manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dawson 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.
Zombie wants to get back to his feet but Dawson passes into half guard.

Dawson is working for a kimura but Zombie is defending it quite comfortably.

Dawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zombie wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy.
Dawson trying to mount his opponent but Zombie defends it.
Dawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson uses his free foot to push down on Zombie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zombie.

Dawson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zombie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zombie sneaks back into half guard.
Zombie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
A nice elbow there by Dawson.

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

Dawson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Zombie is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Domynyk Dawson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Olson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Olson
vs
Garnett

190 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

199 cm
22
233 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson shoots in but Garnett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donk. Garnett catches Olson right on the button with a cross.
Garnett's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Garnett duly obliges.
Olson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Garnett has Olson up against the cage in a clinch.
Garnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garnett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olson.
Garnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsons head.
Garnett has a couple of punches blocked by Olson.
Garnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Garnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Garnett closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Garnett.
Olson tries to break the clinch but Garnett is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olson.

Olson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olson throws out a loose jab but Garnett uses good head movement to avoid it.

Garnett pushes Olson up against the cage in a clinch.
Garnett misses with the head strike.
Olson blocking some punches.

Olson manages to break the clinch.
Garnett slips under a jab from Olson.
Garnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olson is breathing heavily.
Garnett looks to land a combination. Olson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olson in his tracks.

Garnett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garnett lands with a right to the head.
Garnett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garnett blocks an uppercut.
Garnett lands with a light punch inside.
Garnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garnett lands with a light punch inside.
Garnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Garnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olson throws a head punch that misses.
Garnett lands a nice uppercut.
Garnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsons head.
Olson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garnett keeps control of Olson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garnett scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garnett.
Garnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsons head.
Olson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garnett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garnett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Olson breaks from the clinch.
Olson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Garnett rushes Olson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garnett.
Garnett gets through Olson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olson throws a punch but it's blocked by Garnett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garnett.
Olson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olson wants to break free but Garnett has control.
Olson has had enough of the clinch but Garnett keeps him there for the moment.
Garnett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olson.
Garnett throws a head punch that misses.
Garnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olson can't break the clinch.
Olson is trying to break the clinch but Garnett has him pressed against the cage.
Olson can't break the clinch.
Garnett keeps control of Olson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olson is trying to break the clinch but Garnett has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garnett.
Olson blocking some punches.
Olson tries to break the clinch but Garnett is controlling the position.
Olson lands a hook that snaps the head of Garnett backwards.
A short right from Garnett on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garnett.

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

Garnett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garnett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Garnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garnett working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garnett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Garnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garnett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garnett defending well as Olson loads up on a big left hand.
Garnett staying out of range there.

Garnett drives through and clinches with Olson against the cage.
Garnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garnett misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garnett.
Garnett scores with a shot to the side of Olson's head.
Garnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Olson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garnett.
Garnett misses with the head strike.
Olson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Olson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olson.
Garnett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garnett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garnett.
Garnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Garnett prevents Olson from breaking the clinch.
Garnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Olson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Olson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Olson wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garnett working aggressively here.
Garnett scores with a shot to the side of Olson's head.
A nice left hand lands by Garnett.
Garnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Garnett on the inside.
Garnett pushes Olson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olson takes a shot to the head.

Olson breaks from the clinch.
Garnett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Garnett rushes Olson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olson.
Garnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garnett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garnett lands with a light punch inside.
Garnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Garnett fails to land.
Garnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Garnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Olson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garnett has him pressed against the cage.

Olson breaks the clinch.
Garnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olson.
Garnett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olson throws out the jab.
Olson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olson drops his shoulder and cracks Garnett with a huge uppercut! Garnett goes down! Can Olson finish him?

Garnett is rocked!

It looks like Kelvin Garnett has been cut.
Garnett wants to stand but Olson is controlling the position.
Garnett is still in real trouble! Can Olson finish him?
Olson wanted to stand there but Garnett had control of the position.
Garnett seems to have recovered his senses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garnett is on top in guard.

Olson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Garnett.
Garnett scores with a jab.
Kevin Olson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Garnett.

Garnett rushes Olson and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Garnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garnett lands a shoulder strike.
Olson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olson misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olson has a couple of punches blocked by Garnett.
Garnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
A short left from Garnett.
Garnett pushes Olson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Garnett on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garnett.
A short left from Garnett.
Olson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garnett scores with a shoulder strike.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Garnett. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Olson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Garnett.
Garnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garnett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Olson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garnett.
Olson throws a hook but Garnett blocks it.
Olson throws a hook to the side of Garnett's head but Garnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olson throws a looping overhand right but Garnett ducks down to avoid it.
Olson darts in trying to clinch
and Garnett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garnett scores with a sloppy right hand. Olson should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson misses with a hook. Garnett ducked under it nicely.
Olson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garnett misses with a two punch combination.
Olson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Garnett rushes Olson and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Garnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olson.
Olson wants to break free but Garnett has control.

Olson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olson misses with a looping left.
Garnett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garnett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garnett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Olson backs up against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garnett.
Olson throws an overhand right that lands on Garnett's shoulder, as Garnett tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garnett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kelvin Garnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olson.

Olson closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Garnett.
Olson blocks an uppercut.
Garnett lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Garnett fails to land.
Garnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Garnett.
Olson is trying to break free.
Garnett lands with a right to the head.
Garnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Olson manages to break the clinch.

Garnett rushes Olson and presses him up against the cage.
Olson pushes Garnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garnett.
Olson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garnetts head.
Garnett misses with a punch on the inside.

Olson breaks from the clinch.
Olson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown by Olson or perhaps it was just good defense by Garnett which made him look bad.
Garnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Olson throws the left hand but Garnett avoids the punch easily.
Olson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Garnett.

Garnett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olson is trying to break free.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Garnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Garnett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garnett lands with a right to the head.
Garnett pushes Olson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olson blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garnett.
Garnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garnett has him pressed against the cage.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Garnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Olson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Olson misses.
Olson wants to clinch
and Garnett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olson looks to land a right hand but Garnett moved out of range.
Olson lands a big shot that drops Garnett! Can he finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Olson gets to his feet. Garnett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Olson misses with a hook. Garnett ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kelvin Garnett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Garnett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Garnett is looking to clinch but Olson is avoiding it.
Garnett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Garnett.
Olson throws a hook but Garnett blocks it.
Garnett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
A jab from Olson misses.
Garnett connects with a crisp jab.
Olson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olson throws a hook but Garnett blocks it.
Garnett looks to land a combination. Olson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garnett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olson.
Garnett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garnett scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garnett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garnett.
Danga de danga de dang - Garnett scores with a four punch combination!

Garnett clinches up with Olson and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Garnett.
Garnett scores with a shot to the side of Olson's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garnett.
A head punch on the inside from Garnett fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garnett.
Garnett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Olson throws a head punch that misses.
Olson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garnett working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Olson manages to break the clinch.
Garnett slips a jab from Olson.
Nice defenses there by Garnett.
Olson misses with an uppercut. Garnett saw that one coming.
Garnett slips a straight right by Olson.
Garnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olson throws out the jab.
Garnett scores with a nice head shot.
Olson tries to clinch
and Garnett counters with a series of strikes. Olson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garnett looks to land a combination. Olson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Olson tries to clinch up

and Garnett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garnett.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett misses with a short punch on the inside.

Olson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Garnett.
A punch lands to the side of Olson 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Garnett rushes Olson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Olson is trying to break free.
Garnett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Olson.
Olson wants to break free but Garnett has control.
Olson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garnett working aggressively here.
Olson is looking to break free of the clinch but Garnett has double underhooks.
Garnett pushes Olson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Garnett fails to land.
Garnett lands with a short shot to the head.
Olson wants to get back to striking at distance but Garnett won't allow it.
Garnett keeps control of Olson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Garnett.
Olson tries to break the clinch but Garnett is controlling the position.
Olson can't break the clinch.
Garnett misses with some punches.
Olson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olson is trying to break the clinch but Garnett has him pressed against the cage.
Garnett lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Olson has had enough of the clinch but Garnett keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Garnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garnett lands with a left to the head.
Garnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garnett keeps control of Olson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garnett scores with a shot to the side of Olson's head.
Garnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garnett lands a right hand.
Olson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Olson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Olson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Olson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garnett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garnett with a nice cross.
Garnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Garnett defending well as Olson loads up on a big left hand.
Garnett misses with a series of wild punches.
Olson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garnett slips a jab from Olson.
Garnett defending well as Olson loads up on a big left hand.
Olson loads up on a big right hand but Garnett slips the punch.
Olson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garnett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olson slow jab from Garnett misses its intended target.
Garnett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garnett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Garnett drives through and clinches with Olson against the cage.
Garnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Kevin Olson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garnett lands a right hand.
Garnett working aggressively here.
Garnett pushes Olson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olson lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Garnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Olson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olson wants to get back to striking at distance but Garnett won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Olson.
Garnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Garnett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Casparone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casparone comes to the cage accompanied by Smack my bitch up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Alexis's choice of entrance music: For those about to Rock by AC/DC. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Casparone
vs
Alexis

181 cm
22
173 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Syndicate 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfredo Casparone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Alexis!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casparone misses with a few strikes there.
Casparone jabs at Alexis's body.
Alexis throws a right and a left that Casparone avoids nicely.
Casparone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alexis.
Casparone fails to land with a series of punches.

Alexis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexis.
Casparone is trying to break the clinch but Alexis has him pressed against the cage.

Alexis tightens his grip and picks Casparone up, before dumping him to the ground. Casparone manages to land in guard.
Alexis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Casparone has his foot on Alexis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexis works his way back into a safe position though.
Casparone keeping moving, preventing Alexis from controlling successfully.

Casparone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Casparone is tightening it up a little... Alexis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alexis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alexis taps out! nice BJJ there by Casparone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alfredo Casparone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between General Zod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cheadle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zod kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Kneel Before Zod. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cheadle's choice of entrance music: Blood Red Sandman by Lordi. General Zod has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Zod
vs
Cheadle

205 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, General Zod!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cheadle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zod closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zod lands in his opponent's guard.
Zod trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cheadle's guard.
Cheadle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cheadle pulls Zod in close to prevent any damage.
Cheadle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zod is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cheadle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cheadle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cheadle looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheadle, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheadle trying to keep a closed guard but Zod is proving a slippery customer.
Zod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheadle is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cheadle stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Cheadle.
Zod shoots in looking for a takedown. Cheadle tries to sprawl out of it but Zod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cheadle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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.
Zod shoots in for a takedown but Cheadle shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for General Zod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheadle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zod.
Cheadle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zod looks for a takedown but Cheadle sprawls well.
Zod is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Cheadle misses.

Cheadle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zod regains half guard.
Cheadle is trying to control the action in half guard but Zod is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cheadle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zod kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Zod looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zod trying to hold on to Cheadle's head to control him but Cheadle postures up.
Zod has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cheadle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Zod looking for submissions off his back.

Zod actively working from the bottom here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cheadle lunges at Zod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zod's hand.
Cheadle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cheadle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle cracks Zod with a big right hand but Zod just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zod is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Cheadle decides to return to a standing position.
Don Cheadle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zod has his takedown stuffed

and Cheadle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zod wants to sweep here but Cheadle controlling him for the moment.
Zod keeping moving, preventing Cheadle from controlling successfully.
Cheadle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Zod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cheadle lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cheadle looks to land a combination but Zod avoids it well.
Zod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Don Cheadle has been cut.
Zod tries to clinch

and Cheadle counters with a single leg into guard. Zod didn't expect that.

Zod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zod wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheadle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zod 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.
Cheadle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zod wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheadle trying to control but Zod is working from the bottom.
Zod tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zod has his takedown stuffed
letting Cheadle counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cheadle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cheadle.
Zod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cheadle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cheadle landing with the ground and pound.
Cheadle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cheadle wants to control from the top but Zod keeps moving.
Zod throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Zod is looking for a triangle but Cheadle pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle wants to control from the top but Zod keeps moving.
Zod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zod working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cheadle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cheadle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cheadle pushing down on Zod's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cheadle working the head and body with strikes.
Zod wants to improve his position but Cheadle is controlling well.
Cheadle stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zod wants to get back to full guard.

Zod looking for submissions off his back.
Zod trying to control from the bottom.
Zod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cheadle throws a series of punches but Zod moves out of range.
Zod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cheadle counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for General Zod. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Zod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cheadle counters with a left and a right that stings Zod.

Cheadle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cheadle controlling from the top position.

Zod has an active guard here but Cheadle has managed to pass into half guard.
Cheadle is thwarting Zod's attempts to control the position.
Cheadle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zod is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Cheadle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zod with a poor takedown
and Cheadle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cheadle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zod shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cheadle counters with a single leg into guard. Zod didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for General Zod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheadle trying to control the position from guard on top but Zod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zod had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cheadle is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Zod Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cheadle's back instead.
Cheadle trying to get back to his feet but Zod is in full control for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheadle is really stuck here.
Don Cheadle has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zod is trying to stick to Cheadle's back but Cheadle is turning into Zod. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zod's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cheadle.

Zod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zod manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cheadle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cheadle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zod looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zod looking to break Cheadle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cheadle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zod will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cheadle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cheadle is looking to get to half guard.

Zod goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cheadle is on top in guard.
Cheadle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cheadle wants to control from the top but Zod keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zod manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zod lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cheadle hang on?

Zod jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cheadle manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cheadle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zod creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cheadle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zod looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Zod.
Zod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zod wants to stand but Cheadle is controlling his arm.
Zod looking to control but instead Cheadle has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cheadle trying to control from the bottom.
Zod misses with a head shot. Cheadle uses the momentum to regain guard.

Zod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cheadle dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cheadle really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Cheadle's cut.
That's time! Zod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cheadle jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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

Zod seems to be working for a kimura but Cheadle defends the submission attempt.

Zod is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cheadle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cheadle wants to control but Zod is keeping busy.
Cheadle is pressing down on Zod's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zod stands up over Cheadle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheadle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zod!
Zod tries to hold on but Cheadle pushes him away.
Zod is trying to escape the mount.
Cheadle is landing with some decent strikes but Zod is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cheadle controlling from mount.
Zod tries to hold on but Cheadle postures up.
Zod is looking to improve his position but Cheadle isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Zod is working hard here to advance position.
Cheadle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cheadle controlling from mount.
Zod is looking to improve his position but Cheadle isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zod keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cheadle tries to control but Zod wriggling away.
Zod really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zod squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zod tries to reverse the position but Cheadle maintains control.

That's four 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.
Cheadle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zod can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zod is working to get back to half guard.
Cheadle wants to control the pace but Zod is squirming around nicely.
Cheadle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zod is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zod slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zod is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that General Zod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Cheadle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Zod misses with a takedown attempt

and Cheadle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cheadle.
Cheadle preventing the sweep.
Cheadle trying to control the position from guard on top but Zod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zod throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zod is looking to sweep but instead, Cheadle has passed into half guard.
Cheadle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Zod makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zod.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zod tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Zod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cheadle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cheadle won't allow Zod to sweep him here.
Cheadle trying to control but Zod is working from the bottom.
Zod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zod is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zod thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.
Cheadle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zod is working away from the top position though.
Zod thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cheadle trying to control but Zod postures up.
Cheadle missing with punches from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cheadle misses with a double jab

and Zod counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cheadle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheadle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheadle misses with a double jab
and Zod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zod shoots and misses

and Cheadle counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Zod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zod tries to buck Cheadle off but Cheadle is having none of it.
Cheadle controls the position.
Cheadle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cheadle controlling from side mount.
Cheadle trying to control the position but Zod is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zod is looking to reverse the position.
Cheadle working the head and body with strikes.
Zod is not content to let Cheadle control the position.
Cheadle is putting a hurting on Zod here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee asks Cheadle politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cheadle prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zod tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheadle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
General Zod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Cheadle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cheadle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cheadle!
Don Cheadle is the new heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mcgiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Mtagwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mcgiven
vs
Mtagwa

190 cm
22
208 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

193 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Nutrition King
Transformer Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Mcgiven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Mtagwa!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mtagwa lands a jab to the nose.
Mcgiven shoots in and drives through. Mtagwa sprawls well.
Mcgiven tries to clinch up.
Mtagwa throws a left that rocks Mcgiven and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mtagwa dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Mcgiven regain composure!

Mcgiven is rocked!
Mtagwa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mcgiven's shoulder. That is not cool.
Oh Mcgiven is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Mtagwa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mtagwa digs a good body shot into Mcgiven's ribs.
Mcgiven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgiven is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgiven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mcgiven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mtagwa swinging wilding here.
Mcgiven seems to have got his legs back now.
Mtagwa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mtagwa cracks Mcgiven with a left hook right on the temple and Mcgiven goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Mtagwa lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mcgiven is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Mtagwa!
Lee Mtagwa is the new light heavyweight champion!