SFC15: Heating up! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Take My Hand. On his way into the cage it seems that Nick Diaz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nick Diaz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Diaz
vs
Rutten

188 cm
29
194 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wesley Rutten!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Rutten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Rutten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rutten looks to clinch

and Diaz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rutten in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Rutten tries to tie him up.
Rutten looks gassed!
Diaz crunches a lovely knee into Rutten's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rutten's face.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Rutten takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Diaz.
Diaz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Diaz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rutten clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diaz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Rutten is rocked!
Rutten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz punches Rutten on the ear.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz lands shots from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Rutten is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Diaz!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Couza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Couza
vs
Vera

195 cm
29
278 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

215 cm
28
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Couza!
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, Christian Vera!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera moves to clinch but Couza breaks away
and Couza counters with a stiff right hand.
Couza shoots for a takedown but Vera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vera tries to clinch
and Couza counters with a three punch combo that has Vera backing up. Vera nods at Couza to acknowledge the strikes.
Vera misses with a takedown

and Couza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couza.
Couza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Couza throwing shots but Vera is blocking nicely.
Vera is trying to control but can't.
Vera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couza wants to pass the guard but Vera is defending well.
Couza misses with a head shot. Vera uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Couza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Couza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Couza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Couza throws and elbow that misses. Vera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Couza's guard. Nice move by Vera!
Vera stops Couza from standing up.
Couza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ronaldo Couza just wasn't active enough.
Couza shoots for a takedown but Vera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vera lands a head kick. Couza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vera looks to clinch
and Couza counters with a series of strikes. Vera will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera tries to clinch but Couza moves away

so Couza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Couza with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couza landing with the ground and pound.
Couza is fighting to break Vera's control of his arms but Vera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Couza throws and elbow that misses. Vera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Couza's guard. Nice move by Vera!
Couza wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Couza is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Ronaldo Couza wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vera darts in trying to clinch

and Couza counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vera!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couza working Vera over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couza thowing shots but they're missing.
Couza throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Couza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera wants to control but Couza is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Couza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vera darts in trying to clinch
and Couza counters with a one-two to the body.
Vera wants to clinch but Couza slips to the side

and Couza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Couza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vera pulls his leg out and moves away.

Vera darts in and clinches Couza up against the cage.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vera lands a knee to the head.
Couza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vera tries a knee to the head but Couza blocks it.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but Couza blocks with his arms.
Couza wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Couza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ronaldo Couza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera wants to clinch but Couza slips to the side

and Couza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vera won't be happy with that.
Vera sneaks back into half guard.
Vera is looking to control Couza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vera avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vera is looking to control Couza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vera avoid being mounted?
Couza thows a huge punch but Vera dodges it nicely.
Vera keeping hold of Couza's head, controlling as best he can.
Vera manages to get to full guard.
Couza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.
Vera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couza's guard.
Vera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Christian Vera hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Couza blocks a head kick by Vera.

Vera clinches.
Vera with a knee to the head.
Couza tries to circle away but Vera has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vera obliges.
Vera misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vera lands a good knee to the midsection. Couza won't want to take too many of those.
Vera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vera.
Vera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but Couza blocks with his arms.
Couza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vera prevents Couza from breaking the clinch.
Couza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vera with a knee to the head.
Couza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couza looking for a takedown.
Couza takes a shot to the head.
Vera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vera lands a knee to the body.
Couza tries to score a body lock takedown but Vera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Couza looking for a takedown.
Vera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vera with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Couza turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Couza is trying to ground and pound but Vera uses the momentary lack of control by Couza to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera wants to control but Couza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couza.

Couza is looking for a kimura but Vera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Couza to get the leverage.
Couza wants to pass the guard but Vera is defending well.
Couza thows a huge punch but Vera dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couza.

Couza is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Vera still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Vera has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
You can see the frustration on Couza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vera closes the distance but Couza moves to the side
letting Couza counter with a right hand.
Vera closes the distance but Couza moves to the side

and Couza counters by moving into the clinch.
Couza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vera walks away with a smile on his face. Couza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Couza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couza tries to score a body lock takedown but Vera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vera prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Couza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vera connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ronaldo Couza has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vera.
Vera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Couza takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Vera.
Vera misses with a knee to the head.
Vera is trying to stall.
Vera looking to throw knees to the head but Couza is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera scores with a knee to the head.
Vera working Couza over with knees to the body.
Vera looking to throw knees to the head but Couza is blocking nicely.
Christian Vera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Couza wants a takedown.
Vera landing knees to the head.
Vera misses with a knee to the head.
Vera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Couza is trying to push Vera away but Vera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Couza jumps into guard, dragging Vera to the mat.
Couza is trying to control the position but Vera postures up.

Ronaldo Couza has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vera closes the distance looking to clinch

and Couza counters with a shoot takedown. Vera fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couza.
Couza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couza being controlled here momentarily.

Couza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Couza, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vera controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ronaldo Couza.
Vera doesn't manage to clinch there - Couza circles away.

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.
Vera tries to clinch but Couza is having none of it.
Couza shoots in and drives through. Vera sprawls well.
Vera closes the distance but Couza moves to the side
and Couza counters with a straight right hand.
Vera wants to clinch but Couza slips to the side
and Couza counters with a head kick.
Vera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Couza counters with a left and a right that stings Vera.
Vera tries to clinch there but Couza circles away.
Vera wants to clinch
enabling Couza to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Vera.
I think Vera 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... Christian Vera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leif Bonifay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar has chosen Deuces as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bonifay
vs
Villar

175 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Leif Bonifay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Villar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Villar does no damage.
Bonifay slips a jab and a cross from Villar.
Villar looks to land a right hand but Bonifay moved out of range.
Bonifay wants to clinch but Villar slips to the side
letting Villar counter with a right hand.
Villar misses with a lunging right hand

and Bonifay counters by moving into the clinch.
Bonifay working Villar over with knees to the body.
Bonifay prevents Villar from breaking the clinch.
Villar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonifay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Villar is trying to push Bonifay away but Bonifay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Villar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonifay tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Villar counter with a right hand.
Villar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bonifay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Villar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Villar has Bonifay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leif Bonifay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Villar.
Bonifay connects with a knee to the head.
Bonifay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Villar's efforts to push away.
Villar jumps guard but Bonifay stands there with Villar around his waist. Villar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bonifay landing some nice looking knees to the body.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leif Bonifay wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from Villar both land. Nice combination.
Villar misses with a right hand

and Bonifay moves into the clinch.
Villar tries to pull guard but Bonifay holds him up against the cage and eventually Villar drops back down to his feet.
Bonifay has Villar pressed against the cage, preventing Villar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Villar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonifay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bonifay lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Chris Villar has been cut.
Villar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Villar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonifay lands an elbow just above Villar 's eye.
Villar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonifay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bonifay scores with a knee to the head.
Bonifay scores with a knee to the head.
Villar tries to pull guard but Bonifay holds him up against the cage and eventually Villar drops back down to his feet.
Villar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonifay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Villar looks gassed!
Villar throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonifay avoids it.
Bonifay landing knees to the body.
Bonifay dodges an elbow strike from Villar.
Villar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Villar tries to pull guard but Bonifay holds him up against the cage and eventually Villar drops back down to his feet.
Villar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Villar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bonifay prevents it.
Bonifay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bonifay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bonifay scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bonifay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bonifay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Villar takes an elbow to the temple.
Bonifay landing knees to the body.
Bonifay lands an elbow that stopped Villar in his tracks for a moment.
Bonifay scores a nice knee to the body.
Villar takes an elbow to the temple.
Villar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bonifay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonifay lands a nice elbow.
Bonifay crunches a lovely knee into Villar's ribcage.
Bonifay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifay lands a damaging elbow.
Bonifay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Chris Villar's cut even more.
Bonifay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Villar takes an elbow to the temple.
Villar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonifay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bonifay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bonifay lands a nice elbow.
Bonifay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Bonifay.
Villar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonifay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonifay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bonifay scores a nice knee to the body.
Bonifay lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonifay obliges.
Villar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bonifay lands a nice elbow.
Bonifay landing knees to the body.
Bonifay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bonifay lands an elbow just above Villar 's eye.
Bonifay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Villar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonifay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifay lands a knee to the head.
Villar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonifay walks away with a smile on his face. Villar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bonifay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifay wants to clinch but Villar slips to the side
and Villar counters with a three punch combo that has Bonifay backing up. Bonifay nods at Villar to acknowledge the strikes.
Bonifay wants to clinch.
Bonifay tries to clinch but Villar moves away
and Villar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifay closes the distance but Villar moves to the side
and Villar counters with a one-two to the body.
Villar misses with a hook

and Bonifay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bonifay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bonifay lands an elbow inside that Villar shrugs off.
Bonifay with a knee to the head.
Villar working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villar tries a knee to the head but Bonifay blocks it.
Bonifay lands an elbow just above Villar 's eye.
Bonifay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bonifay crunches a lovely knee into Villar's ribcage.
Villar misses with an elbow strike.
Bonifay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Bonifay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Villar's cut.
That's time! Bonifay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bonifay tries to clinch up but Villar circles away and keeps his distance.
Villar throws a poor cross that misses

and Bonifay counters by moving into the clinch.
Villar tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonifay avoids the damage to the body.
Villar misses with a knee strike.
Bonifay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bonifay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bonifay scores with a knee to the head.
Bonifay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Villar's face.
Bonifay connects with a knee to the head.
Bonifay landing knees to the body.
Leif Bonifay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonifay gets underhooks to prevent Villar's takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonifay obliges.
Bonifay lands a good knee to the midsection. Villar won't want to take too many of those.
Bonifay lands an elbow inside.
Bonifay scores a nice knee to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Villar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bonifay blocks the elbow strike.
Bonifay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonifay landing knees to the body.
Bonifay lands an elbow just above Villar 's eye.
Bonifay crunches a lovely knee into Villar's ribcage.
Villar is looking to break free of the clinch but Bonifay has double underhooks.
Bonifay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Villar's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bonifay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Villar's defenses.
Bonifay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonifay connects with a knee to the head.
Villar has Bonifay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Villar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonifay working Villar over with knees to the body.
Bonifay landing knees to the body.
Bonifay crunches a lovely knee into Villar's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonifay.
Bonifay lands a good knee to the midsection. Villar won't want to take too many of those.
Bonifay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Villar trying to land knees to the body.
Villar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Villar tries to pull guard but Bonifay holds him up against the cage and eventually Villar drops back down to his feet.
Leif Bonifay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Villar.
Villar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Villar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Villar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bonifay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bonifay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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.
Bonifay scores with a knee to the head.
Villar wants a takedown but no success here.
Villar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bonifay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Villar misses with a few strikes there.
Bonifay tries to clinch up
and Villar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Villar throws out a loose jab but Bonifay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Villar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonifay wants to clinch
enabling Villar to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar misses with a combination

and Bonifay counters by clinching up.
Villar pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonifay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bonifay prevents Villar from breaking the clinch.
Villar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bonifay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bonifay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Villar misses with a knee to the head.
Bonifay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bonifay scores with a knee to the head.
Bonifay lands a nice elbow.
Bonifay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonifay.
Bonifay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bonifay managing to block the knees to the body from Villar.
Bonifay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonifay lands a good knee to the midsection. Villar won't want to take too many of those.
Bonifay working Villar over with knees to the body.
Bonifay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bonifay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bonifay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bonifay stops a takedown attempt from Villar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifay with a knee to the head.
Bonifay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Villar jumps guard but Bonifay stands there with Villar around his waist. Villar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Villar tries to pull guard but Bonifay holds him up against the cage and eventually Villar drops back down to his feet.
Villar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonifay lands a knee to the head.
Bonifay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bonifay lands a nice elbow.
Villar is trying to break the clinch but Bonifay has him pressed against the cage.
Villar tries to pull guard but Bonifay holds him up against the cage and eventually Villar drops back down to his feet.

Villar jumps into guard, dragging Bonifay to the mat.
Villar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Villar is pulling down on Bonifay's head. It's preventing any offense from Bonifay, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Bonifay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Villar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bonifay closes the distance but Villar moves to the side
and Bonifay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonifay moves to clinch but Villar breaks away
and Bonifay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Villar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Villar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bonifay closes the distance but Villar moves to the side
and Villar counters with a nice uppercut.
Villar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bonifay counters by moving into the clinch.
Villar can't get the takedown.
Villar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonifay avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villar has had enough of the clinch but Bonifay keeps him there for the moment.
Villar tries to pull guard but Bonifay won't allow it.
Bonifay crunches a lovely knee into Villar's ribcage.
Bonifay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonifay working Villar over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bonifay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Villar's face.
Villar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bonifay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bonifay working Villar over with knees to the body.
Bonifay lands a good knee to the midsection. Villar won't want to take too many of those.
Bonifay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonifay lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonifay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Villar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bonifay working Villar over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonifay obliges.
Bonifay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Villar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonifay would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Villar pushes Bonifay off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar throws a combination that misses

and Bonifay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonifay.
Bonifay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bonifay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Villar's face.
Bonifay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Villar.
Leif Bonifay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Villar.
Villar has Bonifay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Villar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Villar goes for a takedown attempt but Bonifay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bonifay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bonifay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bonifay darts in trying to clinch
and Villar counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonifay tries to clinch but Villar moves away
and Villar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Villar cracks Bonifay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bonifay tries to clinch but Villar moves away
and Villar counters with a straight right hand.
Villar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Villar misses with a combination

and Bonifay counters by clinching up.
Villar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonifay working Villar over with knees to the body.
Bonifay avoiding damage as Villar throws knees to the body.
Bonifay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bonifay blocks the elbow strike.
Bonifay lands an elbow that stopped Villar in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonifay.
Bonifay landing knees to the body.
Bonifay landing knees to the body.
Chris Villar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifay landing knees to the body.
Bonifay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Villar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonifay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bonifay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bonifay scores a nice knee to the body.
Bonifay blocks an elbow strike from Villar.
Bonifay lands a knee to the body.
Bonifay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bonifay lands an elbow inside.
Villar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonifay scores a nice knee to the body.
Bonifay lands a nice elbow.
Bonifay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Villar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonifay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonifay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonifay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonifay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Villar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonifay is defending well for now.
Leif Bonifay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bonifay lands a knee to the head.
Bonifay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Bonifay!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Buffulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Goryachev (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.

Buffulo
vs
Goryachev

189 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Buffulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Goryachev!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goryachev throws a body punch but Buffulo moves out of range.

Buffulo moves into range and clinches up with Goryachev.
Goryachev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goryachev lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Goryachev.
Goryachev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goryachev with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goryachev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Ben Buffulo has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffulo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buffulo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffulo wants to get back to striking at distance but Goryachev won't allow it.
Buffulo tries to break the clinch but Goryachev is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goryachev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buffulo's face.
Buffulo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goryachev blocking some punches.
Goryachev looking to slow down the pace here.
Goryachev slowing the pace effectively.
Buffulo lands with a left to the head.
Buffulo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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.
Buffulo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goryachev has him pressed against the cage.
Goryachev scores with a knee to the head.
Buffulo wants to break free but Goryachev has control.
Goryachev looking to slow down the pace here.
Buffulo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goryachev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buffulo wants to get back to striking at distance but Goryachev won't allow it.
Goryachev lands an elbow inside that Buffulo shrugs off.
Goryachev tries to land knees in the clinch but Buffulo avoids the damage to the body.
Goryachev has Buffulo pressed against the cage, preventing Buffulo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buffulo taking a breather.
Goryachev has Buffulo pressed against the cage, preventing Buffulo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goryachev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goryachev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buffulo up against the cage.
Buffulo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goryachev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Buffulo tries to stall but Goryachev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Buffulo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goryachev tries to land knees in the clinch but Buffulo avoids the damage to the body.
Goryachev prevents Buffulo from breaking the clinch.
Goryachev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buffulo.
Buffulo is looking to break free of the clinch but Goryachev has double underhooks.
Goryachev has Buffulo pushed against the cage.
Buffulo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goryachev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goryachev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goryachev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Buffulo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goryachev controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Goryachev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Buffulo's cut.
That's time! Buffulo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Buffulo throws a good cross that connects.
Goryachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vladimir Goryachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Goryachev misses its intended target.
Goryachev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goryachev throws an off balance right hand
and Buffulo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Buffulo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buffulo wants to get back to striking at distance but Goryachev won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Goryachev.
Buffulo is trying to break the clinch but Goryachev has him pressed against the cage.
Buffulo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goryachev misses with a knee to the head.
Buffulo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goryachev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Goryachev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffulo working hard to break the clinch.
Buffulo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goryachev has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Buffulo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goryachev looking to stall.
Buffulo letting Goryachev take a breather here.
Goryachev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goryachev lands an elbow inside.
Goryachev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goryachev.
Buffulo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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.
Goryachev tries to stall but Buffulo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buffulo.
Goryachev controlling the action here for a moment.
Buffulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goryachev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goryachev misses with an elbow over the top.
Buffulo is looking to break free of the clinch but Goryachev has double underhooks.
Buffulo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buffulo looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buffulo takes an elbow to the temple.
Buffulo is looking to break free of the clinch but Goryachev has double underhooks.
Goryachev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goryachev lands a knee to the body.
Buffulo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Goryachev.
Nice elbow from Goryachev.
Goryachev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

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.
Goryachev avoiding damage.
Goryachev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goryachev avoiding damage.
Goryachev lands a damaging elbow.
Goryachev lands a knee to the head.
Buffulo tries to break the clinch but Goryachev is controlling the position.
Goryachev misses with a knee strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Buffulo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buffulo is trying to force a seperation but Goryachev has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Buffulo fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Goryachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Buffulo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Buffulo closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goryachev.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goryachev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buffulo's defenses.
Buffulo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buffulo wants to get back to striking at distance but Goryachev won't allow it.
Buffulo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Buffulo is trying to break the clinch but Goryachev is controlling him.
Goryachev looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Goryachev.
Buffulo wants to get back to striking at distance but Goryachev won't allow it.
Goryachev tries to stall but Buffulo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goryachev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buffulo is trying to break the clinch but Goryachev has him pressed against the cage.
Goryachev connects with a knee to the head.
Goryachev trying to stall but Buffulo improves his position.
Buffulo tries to stall but Goryachev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buffulo tries to circle away but Goryachev has him pinned against the cage.
Goryachev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buffulo's efforts to push away.
Buffulo is trying to break the clinch but Goryachev is controlling him.
Goryachev has Buffulo pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goryachev obliges.
Goryachev slows down the pace here.

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.
Buffulo is trying to push Goryachev away but Goryachev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Buffulo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buffulo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goryachev slows down the pace here.
Buffulo is trying to push Goryachev away but Goryachev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buffulo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goryachev lands an elbow inside.
Buffulo is trying to break the clinch but Goryachev has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goryachev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buffulo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Buffulo is trying to break the clinch but Goryachev has him pressed against the cage.
Goryachev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buffulo up against the cage.
Buffulo tries to break the clinch but Goryachev is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goryachev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buffulo's face.
Goryachev misses with a knee strike.
Goryachev trying to stall but Buffulo improves his position.

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.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goryachev lands a knee to the body.
Goryachev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Buffulo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goryachev landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goryachev slows down the pace here.
Goryachev lands an elbow just above Buffulo 's eye.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buffulo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goryachev is pushing Buffulo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ben Buffulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Goryachev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goryachev trying to control the position but instead, Buffulo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goryachev into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Goryachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goryachev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Goryachev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson has chosen Sweet Child of Mine as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Guy
vs
Hudson

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

RIOT Fightwear
RIOT Fightwear

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Guy!
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, Saul Hudson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Guy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guy. Hudson shrugs it off though.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick
and Hudson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hudson closes the distance but Guy moves to the side
and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson tries to clinch up
and Guy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hudson really felt that one!
Hudson misses with a double jab
and Guy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hudson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hudson tries to clinch but Guy moves away
and Guy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson misses with a hook
and Guy counters with a one-two to the body.
Hudson looks to clinch
and Guy counters with a series of strikes. Hudson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnny Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hudson throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Guy counters with a three punch combo that has Hudson backing up. Hudson nods at Guy to acknowledge the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guy.
Hudson tries to clinch up
and Guy counters with a three punch combo that has Hudson backing up. Hudson nods at Guy to acknowledge the strikes.
Hudson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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.
Some wild striking there from Hudson.
Hudson tries to clinch
and Guy counters with a big head kick but Hudson shrugs it off.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guy counters with a two punch combo.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses
and Guy counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Guy 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.

A telegraphed right hand from Hudson misses the target.
Hudson moves to clinch but Guy breaks away
and Guy counters with a big head kick but Hudson shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Guy as Hudson shoots in.
Hudson tries to clinch
and Guy 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.
Hudson moves to clinch but Guy breaks away
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson scores with a jab.
Hudson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hudson darts in trying to clinch
and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hudson throws a hook to the side of Guy's head but Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hudson shoots in for a double leg but Guy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnny Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson.
Hudson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hudson closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
Hudson misses with a takedown attempt - Guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Guy sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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.
Hudson tries to clinch up
and Guy counters with a one-two to the body.
Hudson tries to clinch up
and Guy counters with a left and a right that stings Hudson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hudson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hudson wants to clinch
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hudson moves to clinch but Guy breaks away
and Guy counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson.
Hudson fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Guy misses
and Hudson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnny Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson tries to clinch
and Guy counters with a big head kick but Hudson shrugs it off.
Hudson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guy counters with a left to the body.
Guy falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hudson counters with a head kick that drops Guy to the mat! Guy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson closes the distance but Guy moves to the side
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johnny Guy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hudson throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guy counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
Hudson wants to clinch but Guy slips to the side
and Guy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Hudson lands a big head kick that sends Guy tumbling to the mat! Hudson takes a step backwards and waves Guy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saul Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Guy is rocked!

It looks like Johnny Guy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy slips a jab and a cross from Hudson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Hudson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Guy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kickin Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Harty (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.

Rad
vs
Harty

200 cm
18
264 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rad wants to clinch but Harty slips to the side
and Harty counters with a stiff right hand.
Harty tried to score with a low kick but Rad checks it.

Harty pushes Rad up against the cage in a clinch.
Rad misses with a knee strike.
Harty landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harty dodges an elbow strike from Rad.
Rad throws an elbow that misses.
Rad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Harty tightens his grip and picks Rad up, before dumping him to the ground. Rad manages to land in guard.

Rad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harty passes into half guard.
Harty is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harty trying to pass the guard but Rad defending well.
Harty seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Harty is keen to just control but Rad is a slippery customer.
Harty thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rad wants to control but Harty is keeping busy.
Rad is looking for a sweep. Harty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rad is trying to maintain the position but Harty is very close to passing his half guard.
Rad is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Rad trying to hold on to Harty's head to control him but Harty postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harty has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harty punishing his opponent with strikes.
Harty unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Harty connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Harty goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rad is on top in guard.
Rad wants to control from the top but Harty keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rad prevents Harty from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rad thows a big elbow that misses.
Rad trying to control but Harty is working from the bottom.
Rad throwing strikes from guard but Harty blocks nicely.
Harty wants to get back to his feet but Rad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rad wants to control from the top but Harty keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rad throws a big right hand that misses.

Harty has his foot on Rad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rad works his way back into a safe position though.

Rad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harty is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rad, into his guard.
Rad is breathing heavily.
Harty won't allow Rad to sweep him here.
Harty trying to control but Rad is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harty throwing strikes from guard but Rad blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Harty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some bone on bone action there as Rad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rad slips a jab and a cross from Harty.
Some wild striking there from Harty.

Harty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rad throws an elbow but it misses.
Harty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rad tries a knee to the head but Harty blocks it.
Rad misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack Harty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harty circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harty counters with a thumping low kick.
Harty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rad moves to clinch but Harty breaks away
and Harty counters with a thumping low kick.
Harty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rad.
Rad misses with a knee strike.
Rad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harty avoids a wild elbow strike from Rad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harty drags the fight down to the ground.
Harty trying to keep a closed guard but Rad is proving a slippery customer.
Rad is looking to advance position but Harty has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Harty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Harty drops an elbow to the side of Rad's head.
Rad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harty.
Harty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harty.
Rad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harty wants to pass the guard but Rad is keeping the position.
Harty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Harty trying to control but Rad is working from the bottom.
Harty wants to pass the guard but Rad is keeping the position.
Harty works over Rad with some ground and pound from guard.
Harty pushes down on Rad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rad is looking to improve his position.
Harty missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Harty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rad throws a chopping leg kick but Harty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harty is looking to chop away at Rad's legs.
Harty looks to score with a jab to the body but Rad is just out of range.
Rad thumps Harty with a low kick.
Rad closes the distance but Harty moves to the side

and Harty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Harty wants to get back to his feet.
Rad wants to control but Harty is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harty thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rad's head.
Rad tries to get to full guard but Harty has control of the leg.
Rad trying to control but Harty postures up.
Harty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harty misses with a head shot. Rad uses the momentum to regain guard.
Harty cracks Rad with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harty postures up in Rad's guard and throws a big left but Rad blocks it.

Harty decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rad darts in trying to clinch
and Harty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harty misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Harty or perhaps it was just good defense by Rad which made him look bad.
Rad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harty counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harty throws a right hand that Rad ducks under and follows up with a left that Rad also avoids with ease.

Harty moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Harty.
Harty wants a takedown.
Harty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kickin Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Harty.
Rad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rad throws an elbow but it misses.
Harty blocks an elbow strike.
Harty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kickin Rad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Harty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rad throws an elbow but misses.
Rad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Rad.
Rad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rad throws an elbow but misses.
Rad looking to throw knees to the head but Harty is blocking nicely.
Rad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rad misses with an elbow strike.
Rad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rad throws an elbow but it misses.
Harty tries to land knees in the clinch but Rad avoids the damage to the body.
Rad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rad misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Harty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harty 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Harty!