UCLA 5: Sabotage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emelianenko Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with renegade blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Miller
vs
Fedor

195 cm
22
267 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

184 cm
23
233 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emelianenko Fedor!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller slips under a jab from Fedor.
Fedor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Fedor.
Fedor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Fedor lands a left and a right that send Miller crashing to the mat, dazed. Fedor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Brock Miller has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedor throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Miller clinches up with Fedor and pushes him back against the cage.
Fedor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fedor misses with the head strike.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Fedor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Fedor avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Fedor misses with some punches.
A short right from Fedor.

Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fedor uses from the top position.

Fedor 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.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Emelianenko Fedor!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kublai Konn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash. Mookie Brown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Brown
vs
Konn

209 cm
22
273 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

220 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mookie Brown!
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, Kublai Konn!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Konn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Konn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Konn sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Konn throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Konn trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown working a defensive guard here.

Konn gets to his feet - Brown follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown drops Konn with a beautiful combination! Konn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brown is looking for the KO!

It looks like Kublai Konn has been cut.
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!
Brown tries to bum rush Konn with a series of wild strikes but Konn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.

Konn takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Konn is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.

Konn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brown uses from the top position.
Konn seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Konn keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Konn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konn is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown wants to stand but Konn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Konn is on top in guard.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Konn won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Brown is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Konn controls the position.
Konn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brown some visible discomfort.

Konn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brown to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Konn pulls guard effortlessly.
Konn trying to control the position.
Konn managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Konn stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Konn trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Konn is chipping away with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brown to see if he's OK.
Konn staying calm.
Konn lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kublai Konn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kublai Konn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Konn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Konn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Konn trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Brown is working an open guard so Konn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Konn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Konn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Konn rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Brown stalling.
Konn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.

Konn gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Konn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konn on the ground.
Konn looking to control.
Konn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Konn has wrist control.
Konn pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.

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.

Konn has his feet on Brown's thighs here. He's pushed Brown off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kublai Konn!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MUHAMMAD FAISAL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck comes to the cage accompanied by To Be Loved-Papa Roach. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koshcheck
vs
FAISAL

200 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
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, MUHAMMAD FAISAL!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FAISAL moves in looking to clinch but Koshcheck pushes him off.
FAISAL tries to clinch up.
MUHAMMAD FAISAL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koshcheck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as FAISAL sprawls well. FAISAL wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koshcheck gets slowly back to his feet.
Koshcheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but FAISAL swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FAISAL tries a head kick but it misses.
FAISAL leaves Koshcheck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Koshcheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FAISAL fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koshcheck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Paulo Koshcheck has been cut.
FAISAL fails in his attempt to clinch.
FAISAL is looking to clinch.
Koshcheck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
FAISAL doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koshcheck counters with a two punch combo.
Koshcheck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FAISAL tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Koshcheck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koshcheck prevents FAISAL from getting back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck stays in close to FAISAL's body and controls the position.
Koshcheck prevents FAISAL from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
FAISAL trying to keep a closed guard but Koshcheck is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koshcheck wants to pass the guard but FAISAL is keeping the position.
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 Paulo Koshcheck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

FAISAL misses with a head kick.
FAISAL throws a looping overhand right but Koshcheck ducks down to avoid it.
FAISAL checks the leg kick nicely there.
FAISAL slaps away a takedown attempt from Koshcheck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koshcheck tries for a takedown but FAISAL circles away easily
and FAISAL counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that misses.
FAISAL thows a leg kick but Koshcheck checks it
and Koshcheck counters with a two punch combo.
FAISAL throws a head kick that misses

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FAISAL is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koshcheck won't allow FAISAL to sweep him here.
Koshcheck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FAISAL looking for a sweep. Not yet FAISAL, not yet.
Koshcheck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
FAISAL is looking to stand up but Koshcheck isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Paulo Koshcheck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

FAISAL looks to clinch
and Koshcheck counters with a solid body kick.
FAISAL throws a lazy head kick
and Koshcheck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koshcheck throws a series of punches but FAISAL moves out of range.
FAISAL misses with a takedown
and Koshcheck counters with a three punch combo that has FAISAL backing up. FAISAL nods at Koshcheck to acknowledge the strikes.
Paulo Koshcheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
FAISAL wants to clinch
and Koshcheck counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. FAISAL is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FAISAL clinches but Koshcheck breaks the clinch
and Koshcheck counters with a two punch combo.
FAISAL clinches but Koshcheck breaks the clinch
and Koshcheck counters with a one-two to the body.
FAISAL misses the body punch
and Koshcheck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FAISAL tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koshcheck counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. FAISAL is lucky that one didn't land flush.
FAISAL tries to clinch but Koshcheck moves away
and Koshcheck counters with a one-two to the body.
Koshcheck circles away from the clinch attempt

and Koshcheck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
FAISAL is trying to stand back up but Koshcheck is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

FAISAL looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
FAISAL takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koshcheck stalling.
MUHAMMAD FAISAL has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Koshcheck stops FAISAL from getting back to his feet.
Koshcheck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Koshcheck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koshcheck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Koshcheck!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ace Michaels had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Michaels
vs
Peters

184 cm
21
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Convicted
Nemesis Cage Clothing

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.

Michaels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Michaels tries to free his leg and advance position but Peters is retaining full guard.
Peters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michaels wants to stand and escape but instead Peters has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Michaels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michaels working a defensive guard but Peters passes into half guard.

Peters is looking for a kimura but Michaels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peters to get the leverage.
Peters wants to pass to mount but Michaels is defending the position.
Michaels has a hand on Peters's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Peters takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Peters avoids the attempt from Michaels to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tries to reverse the position but Peters maintains control.
Peters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Peters 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.
Peters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michaels is looking to escape.
Michaels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peters on the ground.
Peters has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michaels's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Peters.

Peters looking to secure an arm triangle but Michaels defends it well.

Peters is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Michaels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Michaels!
Michaels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Michaels!
Peters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michaels is looking to escape.
Peters prevents Michaels from getting the reversal.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Peters putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Michaels tries to hold on but Peters pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michaels is looking to get to half guard.
Peters controlling from mount.

Peters jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Michaels is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Michaels and Peters has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Peters has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Michaels is squirming around, avoiding Peters's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Peters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Michaels moves out of range of the body kick.

Peters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peters lands in his opponent's guard.
Peters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michaels controlling the position.
Peters advances position into side control!
Peters tries to move to full mount but Michaels actually manages to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Michaels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peters trying to control from half guard but Michaels is working away.
Peters trying to advance position but Michaels counters by regaining guard.
Peters trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Peters drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Peters as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Michaels screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Peters! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mike Peters!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Clowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tompa Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Clowe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tompa Hero's chin.

Clowe
vs
Hero

185 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
180 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Clowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tompa Hero!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clowe tries to clinch up.

Hero forces Clowe back against the cage and clinches.

Hero tightens his grip and picks Clowe up, before dumping him to the ground. Clowe manages to land in guard.
Clowe trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Hero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clowe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Hero decides to stand back up.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown. Clowe tries to sprawl out of it but Hero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clowe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clowe circles away.
Clowe lands a two punch combo.
Clowe scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Clowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clowe's guard now.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clowe is keeping the position for now.
Hero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clowe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.
Clowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hero.
Hero looks gassed!
Hero is trying to control the action in half guard but Clowe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hero works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to control but Clowe wriggling away.

Hero get's back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Clowe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hero dives in and grabs Clowe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clowe pushes down on Hero's head and hops out.
Jason Clowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tompa Hero.
Clowe lands a front kick.
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clowe looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clowe keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.

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

Hero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Clowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clowe controlling the position.

That's four 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.
Clowe keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clowe tries to clinch but Hero is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clowe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clowe scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tompa Hero 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.

Clowe wants to clinch.
Clowe lands a jab-cross combination.
Clowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hero.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hero.
Clowe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hero. That did some damage!
Hero is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clowe is looking to clinch.
Clowe throws a leg kick which misses Hero's front leg but catches the back leg as Hero tries to avoid it.
Clowe works over Hero's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clowe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clowe doesn't manage to clinch there - Hero circles away.

Clowe closes the distance and pushes Hero back into the cage.

Clowe pulls guard.
Hero wants to stand but Clowe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Clowe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clowe controls Hero momentarily but Hero frees himself.
Hero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clowe looking to control.

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.
Hero wants to stand but Clowe is controlling his posture from full guard.

Clowe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Clowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Clowe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hero, pushing him back against the cage.
Clowe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clowe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jason Clowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tompa Hero.
Clowe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown. Clowe tries to sprawl out of it but Hero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clowe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clowe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clowe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jason Clowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clowe works over Hero's head and body with a nice combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clowe.
Clowe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clowe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clowe.
Crunch! Clowe slams his shin into Hero's torso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clowe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clowe thows a body kick. Hero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clowe tries to clinch but Hero moves away

and Hero counters with a single leg into guard. Clowe didn't expect that.
Hero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clowe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Clowe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hero trying to control but Clowe is working from the bottom.
Clowe is trying to keep Hero in close.
Hero connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Clowe dominated that second round.
That's time! Clowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Clowe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Clowe duly obliges.
Hero shoots in for a takedown but Clowe shows good takedown defense.
Nice uppercut lands for Clowe. That snapped Hero's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hero.
Clowe scores with a spinning back kick!
Clowe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Clowe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jason Clowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clowe connects with the punch.

Clowe closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clowe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hero tries to pull guard but Clowe holds him up against the cage and eventually Hero drops back down to his feet.
Jason Clowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tompa Hero.
Clowe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hero walks away with a smile on his face. Clowe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clowe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hero backs up against the cage.
Clowe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clowe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Clowe forces Hero back against the cage and clinches.

Clowe successfully pulls guard.
Hero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Clowe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hero is looking to work some ground and pound but Clowe has wrist control.
Clowe is trying to control the position but Hero postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to control from the top but Clowe keeps moving.
Clowe trying to control the position.
Hero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clowe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hero drops back looking for a leg! Clowe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clowe manages to kick Hero off! Hero jumps back into Clowe's guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clowe is looking to slow Hero down with leg kicks.
Clowe lands a jab-cross combination.
A good leg kick by Clowe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clowe!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clowe, right into the meat.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Clowe.
Clowe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clowe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clowe thumps Hero with a low kick.
Clowe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left and a right from Clowe both land. Nice combination.
Clowe connects with a right hand. Hero shakes it off.
A right-left combo lands from Clowe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clowe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clowe, right into the meat.
Clowe throws a nice inside leg kick.

Clowe pushes Hero up against the cage in a clinch.
Clowe tries for a takedown but Hero manages to get underhooks.
Clowe jumps guard but Hero stands there with Clowe around his waist. Clowe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clowe.

Hero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clowe uses from the top position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Clowe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steven segal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). segal has chosen Rock you like a hurricane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Grant
vs
segal

190 cm
19
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

192 cm
25
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Rusty Cage Fightwear

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dillon Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, steven segal!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
segal tries to clinch up.
segal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Dillon Grant has been cut.
Grant stuffs the takedown.
Grant blocks a head kick by segal.
segal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
segal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
segal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.

Grant lands a big uppercut and segal crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but segal looks OK. Grant waves segal back to his feet!

It looks like steven segal has been cut.
segal looks gassed!
segal fails in his attempt to clinch.
segal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant walks forward and throws a big overhand right! segal drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Grant swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from segal's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillon Grant!

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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 Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanilla Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gracie
vs
Ice

185 cm
18
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Mundo Green - World Verde

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Ice throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Ice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Ice fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ice misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Ice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
No joy there for Ice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ice lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Ice thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Ice swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Ice cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Ice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ice throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Vanilla Ice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ice throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Ice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Ice scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vanilla Ice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ice scores with a body shot.
Ice scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Ice.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Ice has cracked Gracie with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Ice lands another huge swinging hook and Gracie tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Gracie, before Ice can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vanilla Ice!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Bhumsuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bhumsuko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feel Good Drag kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rivera
vs
Bhumsuko

176 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Silver Dragon Pharmacies

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Rivera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Bhumsuko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rivera with that takedown attempt.
Bhumsuko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crunch! Bhumsuko slams his shin into Rivera's torso.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bhumsuko.
Bhumsuko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bhumsuko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hector Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bhumsuko.
A solid body kick from Bhumsuko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Bhumsuko.
Bhumsuko stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Bhumsuko.
A good leg kick by Bhumsuko.
Bhumsuko throws a head kick that misses.
Bhumsuko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Bhumsuko lands a big head kick that sends Rivera tumbling to the mat! Bhumsuko takes a step backwards and waves Rivera back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rivera is rocked!
Bhumsuko misses with a head kick.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera blocks a head kick by Bhumsuko.
Bhumsuko throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Rivera crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Christian Bhumsuko!
Christian Bhumsuko is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hadley Doane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Step Up- Drowning Pool . Nicky Salita has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Salita
vs
Doane

194 cm
19
217 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

197 cm
21
273 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Rusty Cage Fightwear

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicky Salita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hadley Doane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salita slips a straight right by Doane.
Doane throws a hook to the side of Salita's head but Salita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Salita shoots in and bounces Doane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salita trying to control the position from guard on top but Doane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salita cracks Doane with a solid left hand.
Doane wants to sweep here but Salita controlling him for the moment.
Salita trying to control but Doane is working from the bottom.
Salita postures up.
Salita throws a big right hand that misses.
Salita content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doane wants to land a leg kick but Salita is out of range.
Doane throws a series of punches but Salita avoids them all with ease.
Salita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Salita changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Salita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doane, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salita working away.
Doane is not content to let Salita control the position.
Doane is trying to control Salita's posture but Salita avoids it.
Doane is looking to regain half guard here but Salita keeps moving and retains side control.

Salita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Doane taking a bit of punishment here - Salita scoring with strikes.
Doane 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.
Doane is being controlled here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doane sneaks back into half guard.
Doane looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salita lands strikes from half guard.
Doane is looking for a sweep. Salita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Salita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Doane is refusing to be controlled, as Salita sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salita scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Salita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doane defending well though.
Salita passes to side control.

Salita has an Americana. Doane didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Salita is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Salita hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nicky Salita!