AMW 2 - Aggression PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Romerio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Newman
vs
Romerio

174 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Newman!
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, Julio Romerio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romerio moves away.
Romerio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Romerio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newman.
Newman scores with the left hand. Romerio knows he should have avoided that one.
Romerio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martin Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romerio looks gassed!

Newman scores with a takedown into Romerio's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman thows a big elbow that misses.
Newman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romerio's guard.
Newman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romerio's head.
Newman is nestled in close to Romerio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Romerio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newman.
Romerio tries to roll over but Newman keeps him under control.
Newman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Newman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Romerio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romerio taking some punishment here, with Newman in his half guard.
Romerio taking some punishment here, with Newman in his half guard.
Newman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romerio on the ground.
Newman thows a huge punch but Romerio dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman stops Romerio from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Newman there.
Romerio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newman.
Newman lands with a punch from half guard.
Newman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Romerio is trying to get back to full guard.
Newman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Newman wants to free his trapped foot but Romerio is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romerio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newman is working away from the top position though.
Newman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Romerio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Newman winds up and cracks Romerio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romerio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newman thows a big elbow that misses.
Newman throws a big right hand that misses.
Newman throws and elbow that misses. Romerio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Newman's guard. Nice move by Romerio!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman looking to control.
Newman wants to sweep here but Romerio controlling him for the moment.
Romerio slips nicely into half guard.
Romerio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newman is refusing to be controlled, as Romerio sits in half guard.
Romerio passes the guard and advances to mount!

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.
Newman is working to get back to half guard.
Romerio trying to control but Newman is having none of it.
Romerio looking to ground and pound but Newman is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romerio controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Newman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Newman.
Romerio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Romerio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Newman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newman.
Newman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romerio.
Romerio tries for a takedown but Newman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romerio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romerio fails with the takedown.
Romerio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newman swivels and escapes.
Martin Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Romerio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Newman feints and as Romerio raises his hands in defense, Newman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Newman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romerio looking for a sweep. Not yet Romerio, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romerio looking for a guillotine here but Newman defends easily.
Newman postures up and lands a big shot to Romerio's brow.
Newman working some strikes from top position.
Newman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Newman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romerio's head.
Romerio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romerio wants to stand and escape but Newman is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newman throws a strike but Romerio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman wants to sweep here but Romerio controlling him for the moment.
Romerio wants to control from the top but Newman keeps moving.
Romerio stands and throws Newman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romerio wants to stand but Newman is controlling his arm.
Newman tries to buck Romerio off but Romerio is having none of it.

Romerio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martin Newman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newman is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romerio is looking to take a break and control but Newman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newman is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newman is not content to let Romerio control the position.
Newman is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Romerio stalls from top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Newman stuffs the takedown attempt from Romerio. Romerio gets slowly back to his feet.
Romerio shoots in looking for a takedown. Newman tries to sprawl out of it but Romerio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romerio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romerio shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Newman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Newman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Romerio is trying to improve his position.
Newman lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Newman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Romerio sneaks back into half guard.
Newman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Newman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romerio defending well though.
Romerio is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romerio is looking to control Newman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romerio avoid being mounted?
Newman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romerio defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman prevents Romerio from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
Nice sprawl there from Newman as Romerio shoots in.

Newman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romerio's half guard.
Newman working over Romerio with some ground and pound. Romerio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Newman drops an elbow to the side of Romerio's head.
Romerio wants to control but Newman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Newman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Newman with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newman throws and elbow that misses. Romerio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Newman's guard. Nice move by Romerio!
Romerio wanted to stand there but Newman had control of the position.
Romerio wants to control from the top but Newman keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Newman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romerio but Romerio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romerio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romerio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romerio tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
Romerio shoots for a double leg takedown but Newman sprawls well. He's pushed Romerio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman misses with a looping right.
Romerio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romerio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romerio misses with a takedown attempt - Newman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martin Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Romerio.
Newman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Romerio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Newman pulls Romerio in close to prevent any damage.
Romerio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newman managing to control the position.
Romerio preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romerio passes Newman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Romerio is thwarting Newman's attempts to control the position.
Martin Newman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newman is in trouble now - Romerio has advanced to mount!
Newman tries to hold on but Romerio pushes him away.
Romerio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newman is looking to escape.
Romerio takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin Newman.
Well Newman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Newman!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Giovanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ron Rex has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rex
vs
Giovanni

169 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Rex!
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, Ronny Giovanni!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Giovanni closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rex to the mat! Rex manages to get full guard.

Rex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giovanni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Giovanni preventing the sweep.
Rex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Giovanni tries to free his leg and advance position but Rex is retaining full guard.
Rex 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.
Rex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Giovanni's guard.
Rex throwing strikes but missing.
Giovanni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Giovanni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rex gets back to half guard.
Giovanni is trying to control the action in half guard but Rex is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex regains full guard. Nicely done.
Giovanni postures up and lands a big shot to Rex's brow.

Rex has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Giovanni off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rex with a poor takedown

and Giovanni counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rex's guard now.
Rex lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Giovanni!
Giovanni is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Giovanni is looking to get to half guard.
Giovanni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rex throws some wild stikes that Giovanni manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Rex.
Rex trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Giovanni is looking to get to half guard.
Rex dominating with strikes here.
Giovanni is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Rex connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rex scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Giovanni?
Giovanni is looking to improve his position but Rex isn't that keen on the idea.
Rex with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni working to try and regain half guard.
Rex in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rex lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rex raining down shots from the mount!
Rex tries to control but Giovanni wriggling away.
Rex landing strikes, looking to finish!
Giovanni is looking to get to half guard.
Rex trying to control but Giovanni is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex breaks from Giovanni's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rex postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Giovanni looks a forlorn figure.
Giovanni takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Giovanni tries to hold on but Rex pushes him away.
Rex takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rex breaks from Giovanni's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giovanni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Giovanni throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rex. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rex misses with a looping right.
Rex closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rex misses with a few strikes there.
Rex with a lazy takedown attempt
and Giovanni counters with a straight right hand.
Rex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rex misses with a low kick.
Rex shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Giovanni counters with a single leg into guard. Rex didn't expect that.

Rex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giovanni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Giovanni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Giovanni trying to control but Rex is working from the bottom.
Rex looking for a sweep. Not yet Rex, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Giovanni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Giovanni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Giovanni wants to control from the top but Rex keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rex swats away the attempt to clinch by Giovanni.

Giovanni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rex on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Giovanni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rex, who protects the arm well.
Rex tries to improve position but can't.
Giovanni working away.

Giovanni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Giovanni lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rex down.
Giovanni looking to control but instead Rex has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rex is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rex's head.
Rex gets back to full guard.
Rex 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.

Rex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Giovanni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Giovanni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Giovanni cracks Rex with a solid left hand.
Giovanni stands up over Rex, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giovanni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four 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.
Giovanni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Giovanni passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Giovanni advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rex is trying to escape the mount.
Giovanni trying to control but Rex is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Giovanni cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Giovanni 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!

Rex drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rex scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Giovanni is trying to control the position but Rex postures up.
Giovanni has control of Rex's left arm, preventing Rex from doing any damage.
Rex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Giovanni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rex defends well.
Rex works over Giovanni with some ground and pound from guard.
Rex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovanni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovanni prevents Rex from improving his position.
Rex might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Giovanni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rex trying to control here.
Rex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rex tries to strike from the bottom.
Rex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rex is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Giovanni is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Giovanni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rex trying to keep a closed guard but Giovanni is proving a slippery customer.
Rex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Giovanni manages to get himself to full guard.
Giovanni is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rex stopping the sweep attempt from Giovanni.
Rex throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Giovanni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giovanni doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Giovanni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rex manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rex is on top in guard.
Giovanni is trying to keep Rex in close.
Rex wants to pass the guard but Giovanni is keeping the position.
Rex being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giovanni controlling the position.
Rex has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rex postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Giovanni trying to control the position.
Rex trying to control but Giovanni is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rex shoots and misses

and Giovanni counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Giovanni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovanni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rex keeping moving, preventing Giovanni from controlling successfully.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Giovanni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Giovanni 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Giovanni!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Park has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus McKenzie's chin.

McKenzie
vs
Park

176 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Marcus McKenzie!
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, Jin Park!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKenzie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Park.
Jab by Park.
Danga de danga de dang - Park scores with a four punch combination!

McKenzie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie looks up at the clock. Bad move! Park lands a right hand from hell, dropping McKenzie. Park pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Park!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Couture
vs
Silva

183 cm
20
217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
203 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture is looking to clinch.
Ryu Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.

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

Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Couture, who protects the arm well.
Couture might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couture wants to control but Silva postures up.
Couture is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.

Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Couture is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva working the ground and pound but Couture is defending the strikes.

Silva tries for a kimura but Couture is defending well.

Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couture knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couture holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

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.
Couture can't do much from the bottom here.

Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couture is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva swings around for an armbar but Couture sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.

Silva working for a triangle but Couture defends it easily.
Silva looks gassed!
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couture wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Couture pushes his legs off easily.

Couture drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Couture off! Couture jumps back into Silva's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Couture.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couture working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Couture.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva wants to improve his position but Couture is controlling well.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Couture is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying to control but can't.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.

Couture is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Couture to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Couture moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Couture sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Couture. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Silva.
Couture slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Couture, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Couture against the cage but Couture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
Couture tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Silva.

Couture scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couture gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Couture drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Couture off! Couture jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Couture any problems.

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

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couture pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Couture prevents Silva from improving his position.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva moves into full guard.
Couture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Couture is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.

Couture drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Couture jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Couture preventing the sweep.
Silva looking to control.

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.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Silva keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Couture is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Couture is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couture defends well.

Couture got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Couture has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryu Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

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

Couture wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva gets back to half guard.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Couture is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Couture pulls his head out easily.
Couture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Couture wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Silva has one foot on Couture's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Couture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Couture is looking for a kimura here.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Couture thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Ryu Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Couture gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Couture is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Randy Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Couture from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva looking to control.
Couture trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Couture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couture wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Couture from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva has his takedown stuffed

so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Silva!

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RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desean Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desean Waters has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Raul Hughes's chin.

Hughes
vs
Waters

191 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raul Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Waters!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Waters avoids it well.
Waters tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Waters.
Waters shoots in but no luck this time.
Raul Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desean Waters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is looking to land body kicks.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Waters shoots in and bounces Hughes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Waters passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters controlling the pace.
Waters prevents Hughes from standing back up.
Waters working Hughes over with strikes.

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.
Waters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hughes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Waters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Waters controlling from mount.
Waters tries to push Hughes's head away but Hughes is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters controlling from mount.
Waters is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hughes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

It looks like Raul Hughes has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Waters working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Waters is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Waters changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hughes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desean Waters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Hughes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

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

Raul Hughes's cut is getting worse.

Waters stands and steps away. Hughes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Waters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Waters lands in his opponent's guard.
Waters looking to pass the guard.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waters on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters pushes down on Hughes's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Waters stands up out of the half guard.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.
Waters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waters shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Waters gets the takedown into side control.
Waters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hughes trying to remain calm as Waters controls from the top position.
Desean Waters has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Desean Waters!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Kashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hunter
vs
Kashkin

182 cm
19
177 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

169 cm
25
178 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Rusty Cage Fightwear
Fightworld Formula

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladislav Kashkin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kashkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kashkin.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter lands a glancing blow to the side of Kashkin's head.

It looks like Vladislav Kashkin has been cut.
Hunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Kashkin's ribs.
Kashkin needs to keep his hands up - Hunter had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kashkin wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Hunter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunter throws a good cross that connects.
Hunter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Kashkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Kashkin is controlling him.
Hunter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kashkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Kashkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunter drops back down to his feet.
Hunter working hard to break the clinch.
Hunter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kashkin walks away with a smile on his face. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter scores with the left hand. Kashkin knows he should have avoided that one.

Kashkin is rocked!
Hunter finds Kashkin's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kashkin flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hunter lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kashkin will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Hunter!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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