SPF 11 - Total Destruction PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between CURTIS JACKSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and khalil Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oh Lets Do it by waka flocka flame. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

JACKSON
vs
Jones

196 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
237 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from JACKSON, before circling back to the center of the mat.
JACKSON is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JACKSON circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a right hand but JACKSON moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by JACKSON!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
JACKSON looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but JACKSON persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of JACKSON's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JACKSON keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed JACKSON's head.
JACKSON blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed JACKSON's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

khalil Jones dominated that round.
That's time! JACKSON's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

JACKSON fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JACKSON with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. JACKSON didn't expect that.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones works over JACKSON with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JACKSON working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones throws and elbow that misses. JACKSON uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by JACKSON!
This has been an exciting period of action!
JACKSON trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

khalil Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by JACKSON.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JACKSON tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.

JACKSON is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes the body blow, causing JACKSON to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! JACKSON goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). khalil Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deejay Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Foster

200 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deejay Foster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.

Foster drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Foster pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster lands an uppercut.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Foster.
Foster stalling.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Foster displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.
Foster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.

Foster pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foster.
A short right from Foster.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Foster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Foster works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Foster slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Foster.
Foster leaning against his opponent.
Foster lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Foster.
Foster receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd are getting on Foster's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.

Foster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Foster.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foster.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster slows down the pace here.
Foster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foster is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Foster pressing his opponent against the cage.
Foster is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Foster stalls.
Sanchez has Foster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Foster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Foster digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Foster as the two fighters clinch.
Foster lands a shot to the body.
Foster pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Foster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Foster.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foster is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Foster slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.
Foster scores with a nice right hand.
Foster connects with a nice looking jab.
Foster lands a slapping body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Foster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands a shot to the body.
Foster dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Foster lands a shoulder strike.
Foster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Foster is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.
Foster displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foster lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Foster darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Foster stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deejay Foster 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.

Foster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.

Foster drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Foster slows down the pace here.
Foster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Foster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foster stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Foster just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
Foster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Foster scores with a hook to the body.
Foster will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Foster.
Foster digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Foster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Deejay Foster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Foster.
Foster stalling the fight.
Foster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.

Foster pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Foster.
Foster manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Foster is working Sanchez over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Foster.
A nice right hand lands inside from Foster.
Foster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Foster.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foster.
Good body shot from Foster.
Foster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Foster.
Foster pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Foster.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foster.
Foster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez letting Foster take a breather here.
Foster works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez letting Foster take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.
Foster throws a shot to the body.

Foster instigates a clinch.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Foster manages to get underhooks.
Foster is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Foster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foster scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Foster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Foster finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Foster throws a shot to the body.

Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Foster stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Foster.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Foster.
Foster lands with a left to the head.
Foster lands a nice shot to the body.
Foster avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.
Foster scores with a body shot.
Deejay Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Foster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Foster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster lands a right hook to the body.

Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Foster has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Foster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A short body shot lands from Foster as the two fighters clinch.
Foster slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deejay Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Foster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foster as he jumps to the side.
Foster throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.

Foster clinches with his opponent.
Foster stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
A short left from Foster.
Foster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Foster taking a breather.
A short left from Foster.
A bit of stalling here from Foster.
Foster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Foster leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Foster, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foster clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Foster to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foster just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.
Foster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Foster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foster.

Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster is struggling to control the position.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to drag Foster to the mat but Foster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Foster is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Foster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foster presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Foster digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Foster leaning his opponent against the cage.
Foster lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Foster.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Foster.
Foster has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.
Foster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Foster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Foster.
Nice straight punches there by Foster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foster.
Foster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Foster scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Foster moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Foster as the two fighters clinch.
Foster lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Foster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A short uppercut from Foster.
Foster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Foster lands a body shot.
Foster dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Foster lands a right hand.
Foster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Foster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kevin Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Foster.
Foster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Foster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Foster is struggling to control the position.
Foster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deejay Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deejay Foster!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Milan Szedas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McArthur's choice of entrance music: London Calling. Milan Szedas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Szedas
vs
McArthur

175 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milan Szedas!
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, Charles McArthur!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szedas scores with a jab. McArthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szedas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
Szedas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur lands a with a good body shot.
McArthur slips a jab and a cross from Szedas.
McArthur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Szedas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szedas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Szedas scores with a jab to the head.
Milan Szedas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szedas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szedas scores with a jab to the jaw.
McArthur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Szedas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szedas swats away the attempt to clinch by McArthur.
Szedas closes the distance and clinches up with McArthur, looking for a takedown. Szedas pushes McArthur against the cage but McArthur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Szedas just misses with a punch to the body.
Szedas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur tries to clinch up.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Szedas misses.
Szedas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Szedas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Szedas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McArthur's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McArthur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Szedas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McArthur will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Szedas got a little sloppy there for a moment and McArthur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Szedas has managed to get both his arms back between McArthur's legs - danger averted.

McArthur is looking for a triangle but Szedas pushes his legs off easily.
Szedas trying to control but McArthur is working from the bottom.
McArthur tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Szedas controls the pace.
Szedas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McArthur on the ground.

McArthur had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Szedas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McArthur Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Szedas's back instead.
Szedas covering up well under a series of strikes from McArthur.

Szedas fending off the submission attempt from McArthur.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur misses with a punch to the head.
Szedas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McArthur thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
McArthur throws a series of strikes and Szedas wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Szedas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szedas tries to get out of the position.
Szedas tries to hold on but McArthur postures up.
McArthur thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Szedas blocking the ground and pound.
McArthur avoids the attempt from Szedas to control.
McArthur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McArthur landing strikes from the mount and Szedas is in trouble!
Szedas blocking the ground and pound.
McArthur misses with a head shot.
McArthur throwing strikes here but Szedas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Szedas working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur landing strikes, looking to finish!

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

A close round but Charles McArthur 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.

McArthur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Szedas pinned against the cage. Szedas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Szedas sees coming a mile off.
Milan Szedas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szedas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McArthur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Szedas misses with a double jab.
McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Szedas swinging wilding here.
McArthur has a takedown stuffed.
McArthur tries to clinch up but Szedas circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Szedas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Szedas's head but Szedas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szedas lands an overhand right.
McArthur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice takedown defense from Szedas. No joy for McArthur on that attempt.
Milan Szedas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McArthur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for McArthur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McArthur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szedas tries to clinch up.
McArthur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Szedas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Szedas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Szedas is thwarting McArthur's attempts to control the position.
McArthur moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Szedas trying to control but McArthur is working from the bottom.
McArthur is trying to keep Szedas in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McArthur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Szedas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McArthur wants to sweep here but Szedas controlling him for the moment.
McArthur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Szedas stays in close to McArthur's body and controls the position.
Szedas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McArthur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Szedas passes into half guard.
Szedas slows the pace down in half guard.
Szedas wants to stand but McArthur has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Szedas decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szedas stuffs the takedown.
McArthur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Szedas's front leg but catches the back leg as Szedas tries to avoid it.
Szedas's corner calls for a 1-2. Szedas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Szedas stalks McArthur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McArthur's face. McArthur staggers backwards, shaken.
Szedas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

McArthur gets a takedown into half guard.
McArthur working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Szedas's thigh. Szedas counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Szedas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Milan Szedas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Szedas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and McArthur counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McArthur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szedas's head.
McArthur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McArthur passes the guard and advances to mount!
Szedas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Szedas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McArthur misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McArthur thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Szedas tries to reverse the position but McArthur maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Szedas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McArthur unloads with some shots from mount but Szedas bucks and avoids them well.
Szedas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McArthur tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McArthur has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Szedas's face.
McArthur landing strikes, looking to finish!
Charles McArthur has got the better of the ground game so far.

McArthur moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Szedas has worked his arm free - good work by Szedas!
Szedas is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur tries to advance position but instead Szedas slips a leg back in to half guard.
McArthur thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Szedas to regain full guard.
McArthur wants to pass the guard but Szedas is keeping the position.
Szedas wants to get back to his feet but McArthur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Szedas trying to control the position.
McArthur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur thows a big elbow that misses.

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

McArthur scores with a takedown into Szedas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McArthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szedas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McArthur tries to free his leg and advance position but Szedas is retaining full guard.
Szedas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Szedas is pulling down on McArthur's head. It's preventing any offense from McArthur, at least for the moment.
McArthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szedas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McArthur with a flurry of punches that miss.
McArthur throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by McArthur.
Szedas throws a low kick, looking for McArthur's leg but McArthur calmly moves out of range.
McArthur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Szedas misses with a jab, cross combination.
McArthur connects with a high kick.
Nice body punch from Szedas.
Charles McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szedas moves away.
Szedas looks to land a combination but McArthur avoids it well.
Szedas scores with a three punch combo!
McArthur lands with a slapping head kick.
Szedas's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Szedas duly obliges.
Szedas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles McArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McArthur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles McArthur!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Bijanek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Lexington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bijanek might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Avenir Struga. Timothy Lexington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yuri Bijanek's chin.

Bijanek
vs
Lexington

190 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Bijanek!
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, Timothy Lexington!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bijanek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lexington pinned against the cage. Lexington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lexington throws a series of punches but Bijanek avoids them all with ease.
Bijanek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lexington swivels and escapes.
Lexington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Lexington misses its intended target.

Bijanek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lexington was covering up waiting for the punch and Bijanek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bijanek won't allow Lexington to get back to his feet.
Lexington wants to sweep but no luck.
Lexington keeping moving, preventing Bijanek from controlling successfully.
Bijanek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lexington is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexington wants to get back to his feet but Bijanek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lexington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bijanek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lexington looking for a sweep. Not yet Lexington, not yet.
Bijanek trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lexington's guard.
Bijanek wants to control from the top but Lexington keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lexington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bijanek circles away quickly and effectively.
Lexington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lexington keeps the fight on the outside.
Lexington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lexington throws a right and a left that Bijanek avoids nicely.
Lexington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bijanek circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Lexington. No joy for Bijanek on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Bijanek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lexington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lexington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bijanek is looking to slow Lexington down with leg kicks.
Timothy Lexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bijanek throws a series of strikes that have Lexington backpedaling.
Bijanek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Bijanek.
Lexington looks gassed!

Bijanek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bijanek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lexington wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek won't allow Lexington to get back to his feet.
Bijanek wants to control from the top but Lexington keeps moving.
Lexington pulls Bijanek in to control the position.
Lexington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bijanek postures up.
Bijanek forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lexington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lexington is looking to improve his position.
Bijanek moves into full mount! Lexington won't be happy about that!

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.
Bijanek landing shots from mount.
Bijanek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lexington is looking to escape.
Bijanek content just to control the position here.
Lexington is looking to improve his position but Bijanek isn't that keen on the idea.
Lexington tries to hold on but Bijanek pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lexington swats away the attempt to clinch by Bijanek.
Lexington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bijanek counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lexington is looking for a sweep.
Lexington is letting Bijanek control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lexington is trying to improve his position.
Lexington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lexington is trying to get back to his feet.
Lexington is breathing heavily.
Bijanek trying to control the action but Lexington is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bijanek working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lexington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bijanek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bijanek closes the distance and clinches up with Lexington, looking for a takedown. Bijanek pushes Lexington against the cage but Lexington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bijanek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lexington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bijanek tries to bum rush Lexington with a series of wild strikes but Lexington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bijanek lands with a nice combination. Lexington backs away looking to recover.
Lexington misses with a hook. Bijanek ducked under it nicely.
Lexington drops his hands momentarily and Bijanek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bijanek closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bijanek moves in looking to clinch but Lexington pushes him off.
Lexington throws a hook to the side of Bijanek's head but Bijanek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lexington looks to land a left hand but Bijanek moved out of range nicely.
Bijanek scores with a jab to the jaw.

Bijanek moves into the clinch successfully.
Lexington is trying to break the clinch but Bijanek is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bijanek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Lexington is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bijanek is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lexington to the mat. Lexington regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lexington is on top in guard.
Lexington wants to control from the top but Bijanek keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek working a defensive guard here.
Lexington wants to control from the top but Bijanek keeps moving.

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.
Bijanek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bijanek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lexington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bijanek is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bijanek trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lexington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bijanek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lexington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lexington scores with a nice head shot.
Lexington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bijanek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lexington is trying to maintain the position but Bijanek is very close to passing his half guard.
Lexington is trying to get back to full guard.
Bijanek is looking to take a break and control but Lexington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lexington trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bijanek manages to pass to mount!
Lexington is looking to get to half guard.
Lexington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexington wants to control but Bijanek is having none of it.
Bijanek scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lexington?
Bijanek trying to control but Lexington is having none of it.
Bijanek landing shots from mount.
Lexington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bijanek lands a big shot there that rocks Lexington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Timothy Lexington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bijanek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lexington can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lexington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Bijanek is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lexington has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Bijanek jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lexington manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bijanek working the ground and pound.
Lexington manages to get back to half guard.
Bijanek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lexington is staying active underneath Bijanek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lexington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bijanek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lexington wants to stand and escape but Bijanek is having none of it.
Bijanek is fighting to break Lexington's control of his arms but Lexington is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bijanek stopping the sweep attempt from Lexington.
Bijanek lands a couple of elbows.
Yuri Bijanek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Lexington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lexington trying to control the position.
Yuri Bijanek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lexington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bijanek is one step ahead there.
Lexington throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lexington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Bijanek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bijanek 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Bijanek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Flair
vs
Peterson

181 cm
22
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Flair!
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, Joe Peterson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Peterson duly obliges.
Flair is breathing heavily.
Flair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
Flair takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peterson lands a nice hook to Flair's body. Flair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flair's head backwards.
Flair takes one to the chin there.
Flair slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Flair walks into a stiff left hand from Peterson.
Peterson throws a jab when Flair was well out of range.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson with a jab.
Flair ducks right into an uppercut from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flair ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Peterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Peterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a nice body punch.
Joe Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flair moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Peterson swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peterson swinging wilding here.
Peterson works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson lands a nice hook to Flair's body. Flair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Flair takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Flair.
Flair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peterson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flair on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flair walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flair takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson cracks a nice hook into Flair's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flair's head.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peterson throws out a powerful jab.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Flair on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flair takes one to the side of the head.
Joe Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by Peterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson cracks Flair with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Peterson 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.

Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Flair on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flair needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.
Flair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Flair moves out of range.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peterson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair walks into a straight right hand from Peterson.
Peterson lands a jab.
Peterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peterson lands with a hook. Flair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Flair's head.
Peterson throws the left hand but Flair avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Peterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peterson.
Flair shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Flair's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flair slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Peterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Flair off the cage and back into rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Flair off the cage and back into rage.
Peterson clobbers Flair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flair moves away.
Flair walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Flair might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Peterson lands the left hand.
Flair is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flair closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.
Flair looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Peterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Flair is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Peterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
Flair shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Flair's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flair's hands.
Joe Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Flair looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Flair is just out of range.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Flair moved out of range.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Flair fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peterson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Flair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flair's head backwards.
Flair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Peterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Flair moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flair's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Peterson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Flair takes one on the button.
Flair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.
Flair drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flair takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peterson cracks Flair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body. Flair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flair.
Peterson throws the left hand but Flair avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Peterson.
Jab, jab by Peterson - just one landing.
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Peterson scores with a nice strike.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson digs a good body shot into Flair's ribs.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Peterson lands a jab to Flair's midsection.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flair dodges the punch combination from Peterson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Flair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Flair's shoulder, as Flair tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flair at a distance.
Flair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson digs a good body shot into Flair's ribs.
Flair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flair doesn't seem bothered though.
Flair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joe Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flair has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Flair's head.
Flair has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Flair's head.
Flair has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Peterson throws out a powerful jab.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Joe Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flair was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Flair moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A right-left combo lands from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Alex Flair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flair moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Peterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elvin Ruez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruez comes into the arena with Face Breaker - Poison Pen blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruez
vs
Ramirez

178 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elvin Ruez!
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, Andreas Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ramirez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Ruez rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
Ruez is pushing Ramirez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruez has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramirez up against the cage.
Ruez keeps control of Ramirez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramirez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ramirez tries to break free but Ruez pushes him back against the cage.
Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
Ramirez tries to circle away but Ruez has him pinned against the cage.
Ramirez is trying to force a seperation but Ruez has the dominant position.
Ruez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ramirez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruez lands a body shot in the clinch.

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

Ruez clinches up with Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramirez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramirez tries to circle away but Ruez has him pinned against the cage.
Ramirez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruez lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Ruez breaks from the clinch.

Ruez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Ruez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ruez lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ruez.
Ruez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruez scores with a couple of nice shots.

Ruez stands up from half guard.
Ramirez looks gassed!

Ruez clinches up against the cage.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Ruez is controlling him.

Ruez manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Ruez counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Ruez circles away easily
enabling Ruez to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Andreas Ramirez has been cut.
Elvin Ruez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Ramirez.

Ruez closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.
Ramirez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ruez.
A short right from Ruez.
Ruez is working Ramirez over against the cage.

Ruez is trying to trip Ramirez. He has hold of a leg but Ramirez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ruez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruez passes into half guard.
Well, if Ruez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruez winds up and cracks Ramirez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Ruez.
Ruez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ruez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Ruez there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ruez working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruez lands a nice short elbow.
Ruez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez taking some punishment here, with Ruez in his half guard.
Ruez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez has hold of Ruez's hands but Ruez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvin Ruez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Ramirez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ruez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.

Ramirez gets caught flat footed, as Ruez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruez advances to half guard.
Ruez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruez 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.
Ruez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ramirez has hold of Ruez's hands but Ruez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ruez slips a nice elbow through Ramirez's hands, connecting with Ramirez's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruez works his way into full mount!
Ruez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ruez with good strikes from the mount here!
Ruez controlling from the full mount.
Ruez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramirez?
Ruez controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ruez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ruez with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruez with the ground and pound from mount.
Ruez is landing with some decent strikes but Ramirez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ruez controlling the pace for now.
Ruez landing punches.
Ruez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramirez?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruez with good strikes from the mount here!
Ruez is landing with some decent strikes but Ramirez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ruez landing punches.
Ruez lands a big shot there that rocks Ramirez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ruez controlling from mount.
Ruez lands with some strikes.
Ramirez is in a horrible position here. Ruez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That has opened up Andreas Ramirez's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruez breaks from Ramirez's wrist control and lands an elbow.

The cut above Andreas Ramirez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Andreas Ramirez'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 Andreas Ramirez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elvin Ruez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dredick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Volkov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tatum
vs
Volkov

195 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dredick Tatum!
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, Alexander Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatum connects with a looping right hand.
Tatum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Volkov has Tatum up against the cage in a clinch.

Volkov has hold of one of Tatum's legs. Tatum is fighting the takedown attempt but Volkov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Volkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tatum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatum can't keep his opponent in guard - Volkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov throwing shots but Tatum is blocking nicely.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Volkov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Volkov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Volkov throwing strikes here but Tatum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tatum tries to lock up and control but Volkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tatum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Volkov.
Volkov throwing strikes here but Tatum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Volkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatum is looking to escape.
Tatum is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Volkov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tatum manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Volkov swings around for an armbar but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Volkov's guard.
Tatum is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkov is on top in guard.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatum being controlled here, momentarily.
Tatum can't keep his opponent in guard - Volkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Volkov slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Tatum dodges it nicely.
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatum defending well though.
Tatum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
Volkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but Tatum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tatum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.
Volkov controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Volkov darts in and clinches Tatum up against the cage.

Tatum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Volkov has managed to clinch.

Volkov pulls guard successfully.

Volkov has an active guard here but Tatum has managed to pass into half guard.
Volkov gets full guard.

Tatum has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Volkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tatum is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Volkov pulls down on the head and he's put Tatum to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Volkov!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Barcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobe Bryan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Barcello
vs
Bryan

189 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

185 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Barcello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barcello fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bryan sprawls well initially but Barcello persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Barcello is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryan sees it coming and defends easily.

Barcello is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bryan gets full guard.

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

Barcello throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bryan escapes and throws Barcello's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bryan cracks Barcello with a big elbow.
Bryan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barcello will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barcello tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan slows the pace down.
Bryan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barcello is looking to regain half guard here but Bryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Bryan working the body and head with strikes.
Barcello is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan controlling the position from side mount.
Bryan trying to control the position but Barcello is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barcello takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcello is trying to improve his position.
Barcello is letting Bryan control him for a moment.

Bryan tries for a kimura but Barcello is defending well.

Bryan has hold of Barcello's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Barcello tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bryan cranks the arm and Barcello screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Barcello, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kobe Bryan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petter Andreassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Daniel Escudero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Andreassen
vs
Daniel Escudero

183 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
196 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petter Andreassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Daniel Escudero!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreassen tries to clinch there but Escudero circles away.

Andreassen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Escudero's guard.

Andreassen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreassen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreassen pushing down on Escudero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andreassen trying to control the action but Escudero is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreassen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escudero's head.

Escudero is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreassen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escudero is looking to improve his position.
Andreassen thows a huge punch but Escudero dodges it nicely.
Escudero is looking to control Andreassen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escudero avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Andreassen - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escudero keeps the fight on the outside.
Andreassen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escudero swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Escudero as Andreassen shoots in.
Andreassen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andreassen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escudero circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petter Andreassen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreassen tries to clinch there but Escudero circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escudero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Andreassen.
Andreassen shoots in for a takedown but Escudero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andreassen is looking to clinch.
Andreassen misses with a double jab.
Escudero connects with a body shot.
Andreassen tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escudero lands a nice hook to Andreassen's body. Andreassen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Escudero both land. Nice combination.
Andreassen fails with the takedown.
Andreassen tries to clinch but Escudero is having none of it.
Escudero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Daniel Escudero 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Andreassen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andreassen tries to clinch up.
Andreassen tries to clinch there but Escudero circles away.
Andreassen moves in looking to clinch but Escudero pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreassen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escudero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Andreassen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreassen is looking to clinch but Escudero is avoiding it.
Andreassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escudero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escudero leaves Andreassen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andreassen doesn't manage to clinch there - Escudero circles away.
Petter Andreassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escudero swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreassen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andreassen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escudero misses with a looping left.
Andreassen tries to clinch but Escudero moves out of range.
Escudero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreassen.
Escudero throws a combination that misses
and Andreassen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escudero's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escudero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreassen.
Andreassen tries to clinch but Escudero moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andreassen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andreassen wants to clinch up but Escudero keeps it at a distance.
Andreassen dives in and grabs Escudero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escudero pushes down on Andreassen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petter Andreassen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escudero scores with the left hand. Andreassen knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slow jab from Andreassen misses its intended target.
Escudero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escudero wants it to stay on the feet.
Escudero keeps the fight on the outside.
Andreassen tries a head kick but it misses.
Escudero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escudero keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petter Andreassen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Escudero swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreassen.
Andreassen shoots for a double leg takedown but Escudero sprawls well. He's pushed Andreassen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andreassen tries to close the distance and clinch but Escudero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andreassen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escudero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andreassen somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreassen tries to clinch but Escudero moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escudero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andreassen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escudero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escudero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andreassen wants to clinch.
Sergio Daniel Escudero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreassen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escudero swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escudero throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreassen.
Andreassen is looking to clinch.
Andreassen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escudero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Andreassen.
Escudero keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreassen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andreassen wants to clinch.
Andreassen wants to clinch
and Escudero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andreassen tries to land a leg kick but Escudero saw it coming and moves away.
Andreassen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andreassen wants to clinch up but Escudero keeps it at a distance.
Sergio Daniel Escudero seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreassen looks to clinch
and Escudero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escudero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andreassen tries to close the distance and clinch but Escudero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petter Andreassen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andreassen doesn't manage to clinch there - Escudero circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escudero connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Daniel Escudero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escudero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Daniel Escudero!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Echo Echo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole has chosen Wonderfull Days as his entrance music. Echo Echo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Echo
vs
Cole

180 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole lands a body shot.

Echo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cole napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cole is looking for a sweep.
Cole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Echo avoids a punch combination nicely.

Echo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Echo passes Cole's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Cole looking for submissions off his back.
Echo trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Echo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cole is pressing down on Echo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Echo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Echo has managed to get both his arms back between Cole's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Echo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Echo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Echo throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Echo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cole defend it? Echo steps over the head and cranks it - Cole is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Echo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Echo Echo!

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FIGHT
RATING
67%

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