Breeding Special 48 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Filipopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miko Filipopic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lam
vs
Filipopic

190 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipopic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Filipopic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like John Lam has been cut.

Lam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Filipopic is looking to escape.
Lam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lam thows a huge punch but Filipopic dodges it nicely.
Filipopic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lam.
Lam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipopic's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipopic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filipopic tries to kick Lam off but Lam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filipopic tries to kick Lam off but Lam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lam 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.
Lam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipopic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lam.
Filipopic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lam working over Filipopic with some ground and pound. Filipopic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lam lands a nice short elbow.

It looks like Miko Filipopic has been cut.
Lam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipopic is trying to stand up here but Lam is controlling him well.
Lam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Lam.
Lam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filipopic is trying to stand up here but Lam is controlling him well.
Lam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic is trying to stand back up but Lam is controlling him
Lam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Filipopic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lam.

Filipopic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lam checks a low kick from Filipopic.
Horrible takedown by Lam or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipopic which made him look bad.
Lam is breathing heavily.

Lam gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lam thows a huge punch but Filipopic dodges it nicely.
Lam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Filipopic pushes Lam off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lam clinches.
Lam wants a takedown.
Lam has Filipopic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Filipopic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipopic has had enough of the clinch but Lam keeps him there for the moment.

Lam wants the takedown. Filipopic is fighting it off but Lam persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Filipopic's guard against the cage.
Filipopic wants to stand but Lam is controlling the position.
Lam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lam won't allow Filipopic to get back to his feet.
Lam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lam is working Filipopic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lam stops Filipopic from standing up.
Lam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lam postures up in Filipopic's guard and throws a big left but Filipopic blocks it.
Filipopic wants to get back to his feet but Lam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Filipopic cracks the inside of Lam's front leg.

Lam gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lam wants the takedown. Filipopic is fighting it off but Lam persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Filipopic's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lam dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Filipopic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lam shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipopic sprawls well. He's pushed Lam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Filipopic lands a with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Filipopic, right into the meat.
Filipopic keeps Lam at a distance using the push kick.
Filipopic throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Filipopic.
Filipopic throws a head kick but Lam moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Filipopic.
Filipopic cracks the inside of Lam's front leg.
Filipopic scores with a head kick.
Filipopic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Filipopic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lam is looking to clinch.
Lam takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipopic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lam if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipopic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipopic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Filipopic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Filipopic scores with a jab to the body.
Filipopic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Filipopic misses with a wild body shot.
Filipopic thuds a left hand into Lam's body.
Miko Filipopic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lam takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Filipopic scores with a push kick.
Filipopic throws a head kick that Lam semi-blocks.
Filipopic misses the shot to the body.
Filipopic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lam shoots in but Filipopic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Filipopic throws a sloppy head kick and Lam moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Filipopic.

Lam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lam lands a big elbow.
Lam thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lam thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lam working Filipopic over with strikes here.
Filipopic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lam lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Lam connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lam looking to ground and pound but Filipopic is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic is trying to stand.
Lam with a couple of short strikes.
Lam lands a big elbow.
Filipopic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lam tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Filipopic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lam tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lam thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lam looking to finish with strikes here!
Lam looking to finish with strikes here!

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.
Filipopic really wants to buck Lam off and get back to his feet.
Lam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That has opened up Miko Filipopic's cut even more.
Lam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

The cut above Miko Filipopic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice elbow there by Lam.

Miko Filipopic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Miko Filipopic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Lam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between pieter von petre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

von petre
vs
Lewis

193 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
243 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, pieter von petre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Lewis!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis scores with a spinning back kick!
Lewis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

von petre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
von petre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

von petre decides to stand up.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but von petre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
von petre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.

Excellent takedown into side control there by von petre.
von petre staying calm.
von petre could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von petre lands a nice forearm strike.
von petre is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lewis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
von petre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lewis for as long as he can get away with.
von petre working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on von petre's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lewis is trying to buck von petre off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von petre staying calm.
von petre scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lewis to see if he's OK.
von petre advances to mount.
von petre 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.
Lewis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von petre with good strikes from the mount here!
von petre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

von petre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lewis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
von petre raining down shots from the mount!
von petre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von petre lands a big elbow.
Lewis is in a horrible position here. von petre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
von petre is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von petre breaks from Lewis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
von petre has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lewis's face.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
von petre punishing his opponent with strikes.
von petre with a couple of short strikes.
von petre looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von petre looking to finish Lewis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lewis!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

pieter von petre 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.

Oh, that's a big right hand from von petre and Lewis goes tumbling to the canvas! von petre follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von petre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
von petre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lewis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

von petre is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lewis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). pieter von petre!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wish Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Pantera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Pancho Pantera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bone
vs
Pantera

187 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wish Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pancho Pantera!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone misses with a two punch combination.
Bone wants to clinch.
Bone throws a good cross that connects.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bone scores with a nice head shot.
Bone fails with the takedown.
Bone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pantera tries to avoid it but Bone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pantera to the ground. Pantera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wish Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone tries to clinch but Pantera moves out of range.
Bone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bone moves in looking to clinch but Pantera pushes him off.

Pantera pushes Bone up against the cage in a clinch.
Bone tries to break the clinch but Pantera is controlling the position.

Pantera gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Bone wants to control but Pantera is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pantera seems to be working for a kimura but Bone defends the submission attempt.
Pantera uses his free foot to push down on Bone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bone.
Pantera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pantera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Pantera is going olschool here, as he tries to force Bone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bone shrugs it off.
Bone is desperately trying to improve his position but Pantera has a good base and remains in mount.
Pantera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two 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.

Pantera goes for an armbar but Bone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pantera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pantera is looking to sweep but instead, Bone has passed into half guard.
Pantera looks gassed!
Pantera is looking to improve his position.
Bone trying to control the action but Pantera is working from the bottom.
Pantera wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pantera tries to avoid it but Bone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pantera to the ground. Pantera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bone as Pantera shoots in.
Bone tries to clinch but Pantera moves away

and Pantera counters by moving into the clinch.
Bone working aggressively here.
Bone is trying to break the clinch but Pantera has him pressed against the cage.
Pantera slowing the pace effectively.
Bone misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pantera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pantera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bone.
Bone is looking to break free of the clinch but Pantera has double underhooks.
Pantera stops a takedown attempt from Bone.
Bone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pantera looking to throw knees to the head but Bone is blocking nicely.
Bone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pantera is working for takedown but Bone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bone wants to get back to striking at distance but Pantera won't allow it.
Bone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pantera smiles and moves away.
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 Wish Bone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bone scores with a punch to the head.
Pantera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bone doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pantera counters by clinching up.

Pantera jumps into guard, dragging Bone to the mat.

Pantera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pantera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pantera is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pantera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bone is now in half guard.
Bone trying to control from half guard but Pantera is working away.
Pantera is looking to improve his position.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Pantera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bone lands a nice shot that snaps Pantera's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pantera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bone wants to get back to full guard.

Pantera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pantera stops Bone from getting back to his feet.
Pantera trying to control the action but Bone is working from the bottom.
Bone is trying to get back to full guard.
Bone regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone controls Pantera momentarily but Pantera frees himself.
Pantera preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pantera as he jumps to the side.
Pantera shoots for a takedown but Bone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bone closes the distance and clinches up with Pantera, looking for a takedown. Bone pushes Pantera against the cage but Pantera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wish Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone tries for a takedown but Pantera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pantera counters with a shoot takedown. Bone fights it but they end up in guard.
Bone throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantera wants to pass the guard but Bone is keeping the position.
Bone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bone looking for a guillotine here but Pantera defends easily.

Pantera drops back looking for a leg! Bone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bone manages to kick Pantera off! Pantera jumps back into Bone's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pantera throwing strikes from guard but Bone blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wish Bone 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. And we move into the final round!

Bone tries for a takedown but Pantera circles away easily

and Pantera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bone!
Bone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bone wants to hold on but Pantera pushes him away.

Pantera jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bone and Pantera has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bone is looking to regain half guard here but Pantera keeps moving and retains side control.

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

Pantera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pantera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantera tries to advance to mount but Bone denies him.
Bone can't do much from the bottom here.

Pantera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pantera is trying to move to mount but Bone reverses beautifully and ends up in Pantera's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Pantera working for a triangle but Bone defends it easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bone lands a nice hook to Pantera's body. Pantera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pantera fails with a takedown attempt.
Bone lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Pantera sprawling to the canvas. Bone follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Pantera hang on?

Pantera is rocked!

It looks like Pancho Pantera has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bone trying to control the action but Pantera is working from the bottom.
Pantera trying to control here.
Bone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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.
Pantera is pressing down on Bone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Pantera is keeping the position.
Bone wants to get up but he can't break Pantera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pantera keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bone misses with a hook to the body

and Pantera counters with a shoot takedown. Bone fights it but they end up in guard.
Panterais looking to pass into half guard but Bone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bone is in guard.
Pancho Pantera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Wish Bone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pantera keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wish Bone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Layzie Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thuggish Ruggish Bone. The key to victory for Layzie Assassin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Assassin
vs
Dong

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Layzie Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Dong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin has a takedown stuffed.

Dong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assassin defending well though.
Assassin is trying to get back to full guard.

Dong stands up and beckons Assassin to join him on the feet.
Dong moves forwards but Assassin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Assassin tries for a takedown but Dong circles away easily

and Dong counters with a single leg into guard. Assassin didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong is stalling in the full guard.
Dong looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Assassin gets caught flat footed, as Dong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Assassin is trying to keep Dong in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Assassin is proving hard to escape from.
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dong is now in half guard.
Assassin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dong prevents Assassin from improving his position.
Dong is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Dong darts in and clinches Assassin up against the cage.

Dong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin looking to pass the guard.
Dong is trying to keep Assassin in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin forces his way into half guard.
Assassin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Dong kicks Assassin off and gets back to his feet.
Dong looks gassed!
Assassin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assassin 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.
Assassin controls Dong momentarily but Dong frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Assassin has his takedown stuffed

and Dong counters with a single leg into guard. Assassin didn't expect that.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Assassin.
Dong wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.
Assassin is trying to hold Dong in close to prevent damage but Dong has managed to pass into half guard.
Assassin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dong gets to his feet. Assassin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Assassin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dong counters by moving into the clinch.
Dong stops a takedown attempt from Assassin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Layzie Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dong jumps guard.
Assassin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Assassin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Dong managing to control the position.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Assassin won't allow Dong to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assassin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dong is proving hard to escape from.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Assassin wants to clinch

so Dong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dong trying to move into half guard but instead Assassin has managed to sweep!
Assassin trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong is pulling down on Assassin's head to control his posture.
Assassin trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Assassin wants to pass the guard but Dong is defending well.
Assassin is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Dong tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Assassin manages to move to mount!

Assassin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dong is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Assassin with a poor takedown

and Dong counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Dong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Assassin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dong, into his guard.
Assassin wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Assassin looking to pass the guard.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Assassin wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin forces his way into half guard.

Assassin seems to be looking for submissions.
Assassin uses his free foot to push down on Dong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dong.
Dong tries to reverse the position but Assassin maintains control.

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.
Assassin misses with a head shot.
Dong blocking the ground and pound.
Assassin looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Assassin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dong has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dong!
Assassin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Assassin looking for subs off his back but Dong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dong controlling the action here.
Dong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danny Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Assassin is looking for a sweep. Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong wants to pass to mount but Assassin is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Assassin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Layzie Assassin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assassin keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dong 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 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... Danny Dong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bizzy Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone has chosen Thuggish Ruggish Bone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Martin
vs
Bone

182 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bizzy Bone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bone gets the takedown into side control.
Martin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Martin taking some punishment here, with Bone in his half guard.
Martin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martin is not content to let Bone control the position.
Bone is controlling the pace.
Bone working Martin over with strikes.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bone.
Bone is nestled in close to Martin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bone with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bone stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bone is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Martin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bone connects with a couple of short punches.
Bone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bone lands a couple of digs.
Bone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bone is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martin controls Bone momentarily but Bone frees himself.
Bone is looking to advance position but Martin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bone wants to hold on but Martin pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martin throwing strikes here but Bone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bone blocking the ground and pound.
Bone is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Martin.
Bone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bone tries to hold on but Martin postures up.
Bone blocking the ground and pound.

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.
Martin prevents Bone from getting the reversal.
Bone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Bone is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martin tries to lock up and control but Bone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Bone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bizzy Bone 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.

Martin moves into range and clinches up with Bone.
Bone looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Bone pushes him off.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin has his takedown stuffed

and Bone counters with a single leg into guard. Martin didn't expect that.
Martin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bone controlling from the top position.
Bone lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is working Martin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bone trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Bone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bone forces his way into half guard.
Bone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Martin actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Bone seems content to control.
Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bone on the ground.
Bone working over Martin with some ground and pound. Martin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Martin won't allow Bone to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone slips a nice elbow through Martin's hands, connecting with Martin's forehead.
Bone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martin!
Bone lands a big shot there that rocks Martin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bone landing strikes from the mount and Martin is in trouble!
Bone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bizzy Bone just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt

and Bone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Bone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin has momentary wrist control but Bone slips an elbow through the middle.
Bone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bone is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Bone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Bone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bone lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin has hold of Bone's hands but Bone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bone slips a nice elbow through Martin's hands, connecting with Martin's forehead.
Bone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bizzy Bone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bone tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Martin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bone pulls his head out easily.
Bone working the head and body with strikes.
Bone blocks the strikes from Martin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bone connects with a nice short shot to Martin's temple.
Bone lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone works his way into side control.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
Bone working the ground and pound from side control.
Bone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bone lands an elbow.
Martin is being controlled here.
Bone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bone is putting a hurting on Martin here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martin to see if he's OK.
Bone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bizzy Bone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Martin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bone 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 Martin's shoulder. That is not cool.

Bone decides to stand back up. Bone steps back and let's Martin get back to his feet.
Bone jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Bone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Bone's attempts to control the action.
Martin tries to reverse the position but Bone maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martin?
Bone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bone landing strikes from the mount and Martin is in trouble!
Bone cracks Martin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Martin wants to hold on but Bone pushes him away.
BOOM! Bone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bone with the ground and pound from mount.
Bone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Bone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone working the ground and pound effectively.
Bone landing strikes from the mount and Martin is in trouble!
Martin wants to control but Bone is having none of it.
Bone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martin?
Bone with good strikes from the mount here!
Bone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bizzy Bone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Bone has a good base and remains in mount.
Bone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Martin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
James Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bizzy Bone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bone 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 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bizzy Bone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Almighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Danes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Almighty
vs
Danes

179 cm
21
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Almighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Danes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danes throws a head kick that Almighty semi-blocks.

It looks like Evan Almighty has been cut.
Almighty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almighty throws a head kick that misses.
Almighty checks a leg kick.
Danes throws and low kick but Almighty moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Danes, right into the meat.
Almighty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Almighty gets a clinch.

Almighty manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Danes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Almighty is trying to control the position but Danes postures up.
Danes 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.
Let's hope that Danes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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.

Almighty had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Danes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Almighty Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Danes's back instead.
Danes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Almighty.
Almighty throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Almighty avoiding Danes 's attempts to control his hands.
Almighty punches the canvas rather than the man.
Almighty is trying to stick to Danes's back but Danes is turning into Almighty. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Almighty's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Danes.
Almighty looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almighty fails with a takedown attempt.
Almighty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Almighty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almighty is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Almighty misses
and Danes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Danes throws a head kick that misses.
Almighty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almighty sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luke Danes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Danes! Almighty is out on his feet! Danes rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Almighty is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Almighty is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Danes!