WFC Fight Night PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hatener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jitsu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DJ Khaled-We Taking Over (Instrumental). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hatener
vs
Jitsu

200 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu slips a jab and a cross from Hatener.
Jitsu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hatener cracks Jitsu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jitsu is defended easily by Hatener.
Jitsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatener pinned against the cage. Hatener gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Josh Hatener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
Hatener scores with a sloppy right hand. Jitsu should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hatener.
Hatener could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Jitsu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jitsu lands in his opponent's guard.

Jitsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Jitsu drops back looking for a leg! Hatener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hatener manages to kick Jitsu off! Jitsu jumps back into Hatener's guard.
Hatener wants to stand but Jitsu is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jitsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jitsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hatener has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jitsu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hatener throws a nice looking combination but Jitsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hatener bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jitsu's head.
Hatener looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jitsu staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatener. That's going to slow Jitsu down.
Hatener misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Hatener.

Jitsu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hatener looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hatener wants to get back to his feet.

Jitsu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hatener tries to escape but Jitsu is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatener might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Jitsu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hatener looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jitsu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hatener is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jitsu lets go of the hold and Hatener can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu!

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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Erickson's choice of entrance music: Of Wolf And Man - Metallica. On his way into the cage it seems that Bruce Lee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bruce Lee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lee
vs
Erickson

191 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Global Nutritional (Q145 for $16)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Erickson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erickson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Erickson counters with a nice uppercut.

Lee has Erickson up against the cage in a clinch.
Erickson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Erickson tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Erickson back against the cage.

Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Erickson uses from the top position.
Erickson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Erickson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Erickson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Erickson tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to control Erickson's posture but Erickson avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Erickson wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee is holding on to half guard well.
Erickson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lee missing with punches from the bottom.

Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lee lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.

Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Erickson looks gassed!

Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erickson wants to clinch.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt

and Erickson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Erickson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erickson is one step ahead there.
Lee controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep here but Erickson controlling him for the moment.
Lee controlling the position.

Lee kicks Erickson off and gets to his feet.
Erickson misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Erickson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lee has his takedown stuffed

so Erickson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lee working a defensive guard but Erickson passes into half guard.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Erickson from controlling successfully.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Erickson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Erickson is breathing heavily.
Erickson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Erickson stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Erickson wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
Lee controls Erickson momentarily but Erickson frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Erickson trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lee controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Erickson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lee loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Erickson hold on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson tries to escape the position.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Erickson tries to buck him off.
Lee punishes Erickson with strikes from the back mount.
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Erickson buck him off.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erickson tries to break free.
Lee biding his time, controlling Erickson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Erickson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Erickson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Lee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Erickson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Erickson for a finish.
Lee landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Lee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lee wants to clinch

so Erickson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lee striking off his back but it's not causing Erickson any problems.

Erickson is posturing up here but Lee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Erickson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Erickson has to tap! Slick submission there by Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Lee!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo da Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Durden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Durden
vs
da Cunha

180 cm
24
161 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

170 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo da Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Durden lands but da Cunha takes it in his stride.
Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by da Cunha.
da Cunha shoots in but Durden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch but da Cunha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durden throws a nice looking combination but da Cunha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durden misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick from Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Durden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Durden wants to stand but da Cunha has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
da Cunha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Durden.
da Cunha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Durden preventing the sweep.
Durden wants to control from the top but da Cunha keeps moving.
Durden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden wants to get up but he can't break da Cunha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Cunha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
da Cunha keeping full guard, as Durden tries to pass.
Durden passes da Cunha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Durden is breathing heavily.

da Cunha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
da Cunha is holding on to half guard well.
Durden wants to stand up but da Cunha has a hold of him and won't allow it.
da Cunha works his way to full guard. Good work.

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.
da Cunha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Durden!
da Cunha looking to control but Durden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
da Cunha controlling the pace for now.
da Cunha tries to control but Durden wriggling away.

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

da Cunha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Durden passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Durden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but da Cunha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
da Cunha gets back to half guard.
da Cunha is doing well to control the position and prevent Durden from advancing to side control.
da Cunha trying to control from the bottom.
Durden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but da Cunha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
da Cunha is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
da Cunha trying to control from the bottom.
da Cunha gets back to full guard.
da Cunha has his hands on Durden's head, controlling the position.
da Cunha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
da Cunha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Despite being in the dominant position, Rodrigo da Cunha just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

da Cunha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durden sprawls well initially but da Cunha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

da Cunha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

da Cunha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durden did well to prevent da Cunha getting side control.
Durden is looking for a sweep. da Cunha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

da Cunha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well.
Durden pushes da Cunha off looking to stand but da Cunha dives back in and keeps control.
da Cunha trying to mount his opponent but Durden defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
da Cunha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
da Cunha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
da Cunha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Cunha prevents Durden from getting the reversal.
da Cunha controlling his opponent.
da Cunha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape.
da Cunha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Durden defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from da Cunha.
da Cunha working Durden over with strikes here.
da Cunha controlling his opponent.
da Cunha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Durden defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from da Cunha.
Durden working to try and regain half guard.
da Cunha controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is desperately trying to improve his position but da Cunha has a good base and remains in mount.
Durden is bucking up trying to escape but da Cunha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

da Cunha looking for a guillotine from mount but Durden is having none of it.
da Cunha wants to control the pace but Durden is squirming around nicely.
Durden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
da Cunha prevents Durden from getting the reversal.
da Cunha landing shots from mount.

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.
da Cunha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
da Cunha raining down shots from the mount!
da Cunha with good strikes from the mount here!
Durden is in a horrible position here. da Cunha smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
da Cunha connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
da Cunha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
da Cunha lands a nice shot to the head.
da Cunha lands a nice shot to the head.
da Cunha raining down shots from the mount!
da Cunha lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo da Cunha 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! And we move into the final round!

da Cunha gets the takedown into side control.
Durden is trying to get back to his feet.

da Cunha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

da Cunha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked da Cunha off and has taken his back!
Durden lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
da Cunha tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
da Cunha tries to hold on but Durden pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Cunha is looking to get to half guard.
da Cunha tries to hold on but Durden pushes him away.
da Cunha is working to get back to half guard.

Durden is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But da Cunha has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from da Cunha!
Durden keeping moving, preventing da Cunha from controlling successfully.

Durden has his foot on da Cunha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. da Cunha works his way back into a safe position though.
Durden can't keep his opponent in guard - da Cunha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
da Cunha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
da Cunha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Durden!
da Cunha controlling his opponent.
da Cunha with a couple of short strikes.
da Cunha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
da Cunha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Cunha looking to finish Durden with some ground and pound. This is bad for Durden!

da Cunha working for a submission but Durden is keeping him at bay.
da Cunha trying to control but Durden is having none of it.
Durden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Durden pushes da Cunha off looking to stand but da Cunha dives back in and keeps control.
Durden is in trouble now - da Cunha has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden really wants to buck da Cunha off and get back to his feet.
da Cunha working the ground and pound effectively.
da Cunha won't let Durden get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
da Cunha wants to control the pace but Durden is squirming around nicely.
Durden is bucking up trying to escape but da Cunha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Durden wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Durden takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Durden taking shots to the head.
da Cunha with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo da Cunha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think da Cunha 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
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... Rodrigo da Cunha!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Doughty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by McGee. Timothy Mcgee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mcgee
vs
Doughty

187 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
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, Drew Doughty!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doughty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Doughty leaves Mcgee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Doughty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doughty throws a series of punches but Mcgee avoids them all with ease.
Mcgee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Doughty as Mcgee shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doughty pinned against the cage. Doughty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doughty misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doughty works over Mcgee's head and body with a nice combination.
Doughty goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doughty misses with a few strikes there.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doughty is looking to reverse the position.

Mcgee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Mcgee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Doughty managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mcgee.
Mcgee trying to control the action but Doughty is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcgee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Mcgee is working to tighten is grip on Doughty's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Doughty has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mcgee is really squeezing tight and eventually Doughty passes out! Mcgee breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Timothy Mcgee!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Son Nguyen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Campbell
vs
Nguyen

170 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

167 cm
20
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Campbell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Campbell loads up on a big right hand but Nguyen slips the punch.
Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen defending well as Campbell loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richard Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nguyen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nguyen looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nguyen. Nguyen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Campbell is having none of it.

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.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Nguyen moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Campbell throws a jab when Nguyen was well out of range.
Campbell leaves Nguyen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen closes the distance and clinches up with Campbell, looking for a takedown. Nguyen pushes Campbell against the cage but Campbell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nguyen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campbell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Nguyen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Campbell misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Campbell cracks Nguyen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nguyen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campbell but Campbell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Campbell sprawls well. Campbell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nguyen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nguyen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campbell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Nguyen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nguyen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

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.
Nice shot by Campbell.
Nguyen fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Campbell clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nguyen shoots for a takedown but Campbell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Nguyen's shoulder, as Nguyen tries to avoid the shot.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Campbell looks to land a left hand but Nguyen moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Campbell throws a lazy right hand but Nguyen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nguyen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Campbell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nguyen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campbell.

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.
Campbell slaps away a takedown attempt from Nguyen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nguyen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campbell avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Campbell had his way with Son Nguyen in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Campbell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Nguyen shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nguyen walks into a jab.
Campbell misses with a hook. Nguyen ducked under it nicely.
Campbell stuffs the takedown attempt from Nguyen. Nguyen gets slowly back to his feet.
Richard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Nguyen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nguyen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nguyen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nguyen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campbell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Campbell!
Richard Campbell retains his featherweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Thunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunders has chosen Johnny Thunders - Chinese Rocks as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Levin
vs
Thunders

170 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Attack Clothing

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, Kevin Levin!
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, Johnny Thunders!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunders circles away from the clinch attempt.

Thunders closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thunders lands in his opponent's guard.
Thunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Levin has his foot on Thunders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunders works his way back into a safe position though.
Thunders lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thunders prevents Levin from getting back to his feet.
Thunders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thunders tries to free his leg and advance position but Levin is retaining full guard.

Levin looking for a guillotine here but Thunders defends easily.
Thunders with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thunders looking to sit in guard and control but Levin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thunders lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Levin!
Thunders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levin is looking to escape.

Thunders has isolated one of Levin's arms. Levin looking to fight him off but Thunders twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Thunders!