CCF 14: Taylor vs. Striker PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameson has chosen Obscura as his entrance music. Derrick Jameson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Marshall
vs
Jameson

186 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall throws a series of punches but Jameson avoids them all with ease.
Jameson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall.
Marshall throws a combination that misses
and Jameson counters with a three punch combo that has Marshall backing up. Marshall nods at Jameson to acknowledge the strikes.
Marshall looks to clinch

and Jameson counters with a left hand that sends Marshall to the canvas!

Marshall is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh Marshall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jameson distracts Marshall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jameson throws and elbow that misses. Marshall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jameson's guard. Nice move by Marshall!
Marshall seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall wants to stand but Jameson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Jameson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jameson.

Jameson lands a big shot that drops Marshall! Can he finish him?

Marshall is rocked!

Marshall wriggles free and stands up.
Marshall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jameson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Jameson!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Zaharn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Woolard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ray Zaharn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Zaharn
vs
Woolard

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
28
163 lbs
8 - 19 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Zaharn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Woolard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaharn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaharn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zaharn.

It looks like Tyson Woolard has been cut.
Zaharn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Woolard blocks a head kick by Zaharn.
Zaharn throws a lazy head kick

and Woolard counters by clinching up.

Woolard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zaharn is trying to keep an underhook but Woolard manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Woolard seems to be looking for submissions.
Zaharn is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaharn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woolard is working away from the top position though.
Zaharn is looking for a sweep. Woolard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaharn gets back to full guard.
Woolard stops Zaharn from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woolard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Woolard slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woolard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zaharn defending well though.
Zaharn trying to control from the bottom.
Zaharn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Woolard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Woolard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zaharn's head.

Zaharn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zaharn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woolard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zaharn is refusing to be controlled, as Woolard sits in half guard.
Zaharn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woolard on the ground.
Zaharn is trying to maintain the position but Woolard is very close to passing his half guard.
Woolard prevents Zaharn from improving his position.
Woolard wants to pass the guard but Zaharn is defending well.
Zaharn is trying to maintain the position but Woolard is very close to passing his half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zaharn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woolard doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaharn throws a push kick but Woolard slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Woolard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaharn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woolard momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaharn scores with a sloppy right hand. Woolard should have avoided that one.
Zaharn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Woolard back to the cage. Zaharn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zaharn looks to throw a body kick
and Woolard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zaharn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zaharn throws a sloppy head kick
and Woolard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaharn swinging wildly here.
Zaharn misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zaharn!
Zaharn connects with a body shot.
Ray Zaharn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woolard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woolard looks gassed!
Zaharn misses with a leg kick.
Woolard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaharn counters with a three punch combo that has Woolard backing up. Woolard nods at Zaharn to acknowledge the strikes.

Woolard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zaharn wants to get back to full guard but Woolard has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woolard avoids the attempt from Zaharn to control.
Woolard landing punches.
Woolard prevents Zaharn from getting the reversal.
Zaharn wants to control but Woolard is having none of it.
Zaharn is looking to improve his position but Woolard isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaharn tries to hold on but Woolard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson Woolard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Woolard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A leg kick checked by Woolard.
Nice uppercut there from Zaharn.
Woolard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaharn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zaharn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaharn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woolard.
Zaharn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woolard.
Zaharn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woolard's head backwards.
Woolard tries to clinch up.
Zaharn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zaharn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaharn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaharn is looking to score with low kicks.
Woolard checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaharn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ray Zaharn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaharn throws a series of punches but Woolard moves out of range.
Zaharn jabs Woolard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaharn cracks Woolard with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaharn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zaharn duly obliges.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zaharn!
Woolard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zaharn misses with the combination.
Zaharn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zaharn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Woolard is breathing heavily.
Zaharn throws a leg kick that misses.
Ray Zaharn is winning the standup battle so far.
Woolard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaharn scores with a hook.
Zaharn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zaharn throws a series of strikes that have Woolard backpedaling.
Zaharn throws a right and a left that Woolard avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Woolard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Woolard clinches up with Zaharn and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaharn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Woolard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaharn's efforts to push away.
Zaharn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Woolard jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Zaharn stands up and waves to Woolard to follow him.
Zaharn throws a series of strikes that have Woolard backpedaling.
Zaharn misses with a head kick.

Woolard shoots in and gets a takedown into Zaharn's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaharn trying to keep a closed guard but Woolard is proving a slippery customer.
Zaharn wants to stand and escape but Woolard is having none of it.
Zaharn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zaharn wants to stand but Woolard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zaharn is keen to just control but Woolard is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woolard manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Woolard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaharn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woolard.
Zaharn misses with a double jab.
Zaharn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zaharn lands with a cross.
Zaharn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaharn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Woolard backs up against the cage.
Zaharn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woolard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaharn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zaharn.
Sloppy strikes from Zaharn. Those never looked like landing.
Zaharn throws a sloppy head kick and Woolard moves out of range easily.
Zaharn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaharn lands a jab-cross combination.
Woolard takes one on the button.
Zaharn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zaharn lands with a right hand.
Woolard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaharn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woolard.
Zaharn throws a sloppy head kick and Woolard moves out of range easily.
Zaharn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaharn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woolard checks it well.
Zaharn lunges at Woolard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woolard's hand.
Woolard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaharn misses with a two punch combination.
Zaharn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woolard.
Zaharn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zaharn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaharn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Zaharn.
Woolard blocks a head kick by Zaharn.
Zaharn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Zaharn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Woolard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Woolard slips a jab and a cross from Zaharn.
Zaharn throws a series of punches but Woolard moves out of range.
Zaharn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaharn scores with a four punch combination!
Zaharn misses with a wild combination.
Zaharn misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zaharn.
Zaharn throws a right hand that Woolard ducks under and follows up with a left that Woolard also avoids with ease.
Woolard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaharn counters with a two punch combo.
Zaharn wants to slow Woolard down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaharn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Woolard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaharn pushes Woolard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woolard goes for a takedown attempt but Zaharn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaharn as he connects with a hook.
Woolard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woolard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaharn.
Ray Zaharn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaharn throws a head kick that misses.
Woolard shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaharn sprawls well. He's pushed Woolard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaharn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaharn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaharn throws a right hand that Woolard ducks under and follows up with a left that Woolard also avoids with ease.
Zaharn works over Woolard's head and body with a nice combination.
Zaharn digs a good body shot into Woolard's ribs.
Zaharn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zaharn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woolard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zaharn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Woolard back to the cage. Zaharn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zaharn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zaharn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zaharn misses with a leg kick.
Zaharn misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woolard blocks a head kick by Zaharn.
Zaharn misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Zaharn.
Zaharn looks to land a combination. Woolard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woolard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaharn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaharn lands a body shot.
Zaharn throws a right hand that Woolard ducks under and follows up with a left that Woolard also avoids with ease.
Zaharn lands a slapping body shot.
Zaharn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zaharn throws a sloppy head kick and Woolard moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Zaharn.
Zaharn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaharn scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaharn scores with a one two! Woolard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zaharn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaharn lands a jab-cross combination.
Woolard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, jab by Zaharn - just one landing.
Woolard dodges the punch combination from Zaharn.
Zaharn misses with a two punch combination.
Zaharn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zaharn.
Zaharn tries to work over Woolard's front leg with a kick but Woolard checks it.
Zaharn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaharn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaharn throws a one two combo.
Zaharn throws a one two combo.
Woolard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zaharn throws a push kick but Woolard slaps the foot to one side.
Zaharn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaharn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn lands a jab-cross combination.
Zaharn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Woolard's hands.
Zaharn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Zaharn.
No joy there for Zaharn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaharn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Woolard eats them both and turns towards Zaharn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Woolard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaharn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woolard.
An inside leg kick from Zaharn misses.
Woolard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaharn.
Zaharn looks to land a combination but Woolard avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Zaharn.
Zaharn scores with a one two! Woolard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Zaharn.
Zaharn feints a jab promting Woolard to slip. Zaharn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Woolard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Woolard dodges the punch combination from Zaharn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Zaharn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zaharn 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Zaharn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Fedorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGraw
vs
Fedorov

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

168 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy McGraw!
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, Alexander Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fedorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fedorov avoids the head kick by McGraw.
McGraw is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from McGraw.
McGraw throws a low kick but Fedorov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fedorov.
McGraw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGraw swivels and escapes.
McGraw throws a sloppy head kick and Fedorov moves out of range easily.
McGraw throws a low kick but Fedorov avoids it.
McGraw throws a push kick but Fedorov slaps the foot to one side.
Fedorov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGraw looks to land a body kick but Fedorov moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses.
McGraw throws a front kick aimed at Fedorov's knee but Fedorov avoids it well.
Fedorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGraw throws a sloppy head kick and Fedorov moves out of range easily.

Fedorov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fedorov lands in his opponent's guard.
Fedorov pushes down on McGraw's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fedorov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGraw is breathing heavily.
Fedorov controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Fedorov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Alexander Fedorov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McGraw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Fedorov 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.

Fedorov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGraw circles away.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGraw misses with a head kick.
Fedorov moves out of range of the body kick.
McGraw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw throws a sloppy head kick and Fedorov moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGraw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedorov somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedorov looking to score a takedown here. McGraw is defending well but Fedorov drives through and ends up in McGraw's guard.
Fedorov advances position into side control!
Fedorov advances to mount.
Fedorov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGraw tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Fedorov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fedorov is defended easily by McGraw.
Roy McGraw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Fedorov.
Fedorov dives in and grabs McGraw's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGraw pushes down on Fedorov's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fedorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGraw pinned against the cage. McGraw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by McGraw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGraw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fedorov shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Fedorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McGraw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fedorov is out of range.
Roy McGraw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedorov avoids the head kick by McGraw.
McGraw tries a head kick but it misses.
McGraw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fedorov.
McGraw looks for the body kick but Fedorov saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fedorov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGraw did well to prevent Fedorov getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Fedorov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Fedorov wasn't active enough on the ground.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov controlling from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedorov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Fedorov wasn't active enough on the ground.

McGraw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fedorov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fedorov pushing down on McGraw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fedorov trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy McGraw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Fedorov.

Fedorov gets a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Fedorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fedorov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Fedorov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Snake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dos Santos
vs
Snake

215 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Brown 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Dos Santos!
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, Jake Snake!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Snake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snake keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dos Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snake swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body. Snake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.

Snake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Snake advances position into side control!
Snake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dos Santos tries to escape but Snake is in control.
Snake should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Snake.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Snake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snake circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Snake is predictable there
and Dos Santos counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Snake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dos Santos was covering up waiting for the punch and Snake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Snake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Snake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Dos Santos 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.

Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.
Snake blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
A low kick from Snake misses
and Dos Santos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Snake misses with an uppercut
and Dos Santos counters with a head kick. That will keep Snake thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Snake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos tries to clinch

and Snake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dos Santos pushes Snake off looking to stand but Snake dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!
Snake works his way to his opponent's back.
Snake controls the action.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Snake wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Snake is avoiding it.
Snake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snake shoots in and drives through. Dos Santos sprawls well.
Snake moves out of range of the strikes.
Snake misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dos Santos looks for the body kick but Snake saw that one coming.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Snake ducks under and follows up with a left that Snake also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cain Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Snake circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Cain Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Snake gets a double leg takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Snake stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Snake wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dos Santos as he connects with a hook.
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Santos.
Snake keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Snake moves nicely into side control.
Dos Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Snake dominates the positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Snake is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 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... Jake Snake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Xyience Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xyience Jr has chosen Woke Up This Morning as his entrance music. Mack Xyience Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Svensen
vs
Xyience Jr

176 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Xyience Jr!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xyience Jr moves into range and clinches up with Svensen.
Svensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Svensen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xyience Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xyience Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Svensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xyience Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Xyience Jr misses with an elbow strike.

Svensen jumps into guard, dragging Xyience Jr to the mat.
Svensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xyience Jr wants to get up but he can't break Svensen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Svensen wants to sweep here but Xyience Jr controlling him for the moment.
Xyience Jr throwing strikes but missing.

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

Svensen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Svensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xyience Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Svensen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xyience Jr defends well.

Xyience Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Svensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xyience Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xyience Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xyience Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Svensen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Xyience Jr keeping moving, preventing Svensen from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xyience Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Svensen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Xyience Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Svensen is controlling him.
Xyience Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Svensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Svensen works over Xyience Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Svensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Xyience Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensen thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Xyience Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Svensen thows a big elbow that misses.
Svensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Xyience Jr is retaining full guard.
Svensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xyience Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xyience Jr keeping moving, preventing Svensen from controlling successfully.
Svensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svensen trying to control but Xyience Jr is working from the bottom.
Xyience Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Svensen.
Svensen controlling from the top position.
Svensen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Xyience Jr for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Sven Svensen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Xyience Jr forces Svensen back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensen tries to pull guard but Xyience Jr won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Svensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Svensen leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Svensen 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.

Svensen rushes Xyience Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Svensen blocks an elbow strike.
Svensen is stalling here.
Svensen avoids the elbow strike from Xyience Jr, against the cage.
Svensen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Xyience Jr up against the cage.
Xyience Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svensen.
Xyience Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xyience Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xyience Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xyience Jr blocks an elbow strike from Svensen.
Xyience Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svensen prevents it.
Xyience Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Svensen jumps guard but Xyience Jr stands there with Svensen around his waist. Svensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensen blocks an elbow strike.
Xyience Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Svensen drags the fight down to the ground.

Svensen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Xyience Jr is defending well. Svensen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Xyience Jr has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Svensen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Svensen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masao Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ribeiro Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nakamura
vs
Gracie

180 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Nakamura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Nakamura tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Nakamura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Nakamura has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Nakamura is defending it quite comfortably.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakamura is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nakamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nakamura wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.

Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Nakamura is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ribeiro Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Mabie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fighter
vs
Mabie

184 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Mabie!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mabie pushes Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mabie as the two fighters clinch.

Mabie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Mabie looking to score a takedown here. Fighter is defending well but Mabie drives through and ends up in Fighter's guard.

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

Mabie has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabie.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fighter letting Mabie take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Mabie.

Mabie manages to break the clinch.
Mabie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fighter connects with a high kick.
Fighter tries to clinch

and Mabie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Mabie seems content to control.
It looks like Mabie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mabie is nestled in close to Fighter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Mabie escapes and gets back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mabie.
Mabie controlling the position.
Mabie lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabie takes a little break here. Fighter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fighter is breathing heavily.

Mabie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fighter is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mabie yanks on the arm and Fighter is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mabie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathan Mabie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolf Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mongtong
vs
Hawkins

172 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolf Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hawkins closes the distance and clinches.

Hawkins breaks the clinch.

Hawkins closes the distance and clinches.
Hawkins is struggling to control the position.
Hawkins lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Hawkins.

Hawkins breaks the clinch.

Mongtong tries to sprawl but Hawkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hawkins not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wolf Hawkins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good leg kick by Mongtong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mongtong tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Hawkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mongtong wants to stand up but Hawkins is controlling him.
Hawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wolf Hawkins wasn't active enough on the ground.

Hawkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hawkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Hawkins stands up and beckons Mongtong to join him on the feet.

Hawkins has managed to clinch.
Hawkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mongtong is defending well for now.
Mongtong trying to control the position but instead, Hawkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mongtong into the cage.
Knees to the body from Hawkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hawkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hawkins pushes Mongtong off and gets back to his feet.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mongtong.

Hawkins has managed to clinch.

Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mongtong throws a leg kick which misses Hawkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawkins tries to avoid it.

Mongtong tries to keep at a distance but Hawkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mongtong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawkins works on Mongtong's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Mongtong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Hawkins is trying to push Mongtong away but Mongtong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawkins cracks Mongtong with a nice body shot.
Hawkins is working Mongtong over against the cage.
Mongtong is breathing heavily.

Hawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hawkins gets a double leg takedown into Mongtong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wolf Hawkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hawkins rushes Mongtong and presses him up against the cage.
Hawkins is working Mongtong over against the cage.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hawkins has Mongtong up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mongtong avoids it.
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks with his arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hawkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Hawkins has picked Mongtong up - he's going for a ride! Hawkins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Hawkins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mongtong wants to clinch

and Hawkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hawkins stalling the fight.
Hawkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mongtong.

Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkins jabs Mongtong to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Hawkins instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mongtong.
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mongtong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawkins is defending well for now.
Hawkins lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawkins.
Hawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mongtong.
Still in the clinch, Hawkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Mongtong avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Hawkins.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawkins.
Mongtong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawkins is defending well for now.
Hawkins is trying to push Mongtong away but Mongtong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mongtong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hawkins tries to circle away but Mongtong has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hawkins as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hawkins.
A frustrated look appears on Mongtong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawkins.
Hawkins works on Mongtong's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawkins is pushing Mongtong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Hawkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mongtong or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawkins as Mongtong tries to tie him up.
Hawkins effectively controlling the action here.
Hawkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hawkins - that landed with a thud.
Hawkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mongtong or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins is leaning against Mongtong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Hawkins to work.
Hawkins continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hawkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawkins landing knees to the head.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawkins has Mongtong pressed against the cage.
Hawkins is leaning against Mongtong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a body punch.
Mongtong misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawkins cracks Mongtong with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawkins.
Hawkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Hawkins as the two fighters clinch.

Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hawkins clinches.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hawkins - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawkins.
Good body shot from Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolf Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hawkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawkins avoiding damage as Mongtong throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hawkins.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mongtong or not.
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hawkins presses Mongtong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mongtong or not.
Hawkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hawkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawkins presses Mongtong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mongtong up against the cage.

Hawkins manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hawkins rushes Mongtong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Hawkins - that landed with a thud.
Hawkins cracks Mongtong with a nice body shot.
Hawkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mongtong is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hawkins.
Mongtong wants to stall.
Hawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hawkins is working Mongtong over against the cage.
Wong Mongtong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins pushes Mongtong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mongtong is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Hawkins.
A short body shot lands from Hawkins as the two fighters clinch.

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

Hawkins pushes Mongtong off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hawkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the body.

Hawkins closes the distance and pushes Mongtong back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hawkins as the two fighters clinch.
Hawkins lands a body punch.

Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins pushes Mongtong up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins trying to land knees to the body.
Hawkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wolf Hawkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Hawkins.
A right hand to the body from Hawkins.
Nice body punch from Hawkins - that landed with a thud.
Hawkins is pushing Mongtong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawkins lands a shot to the body.
Hawkins cracks Mongtong with a nice body shot.
Hawkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins working Mongtong over with knees to the body.
Mongtong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins jumps guard and drags Mongtong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Hawkins uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Hawkins darts in and clinches Mongtong up against the cage.
Hawkins lands a shoulder strike.
Mongtong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Mongtong.

Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mongtong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawkins to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hawkins darts in and clinches Mongtong up against the cage.
Mongtong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wolf Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mongtong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolf Hawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawkins 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 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolf Hawkins!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joeseph Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Stand Alone. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rodrigo Alvarez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Rogan
vs
Alvarez

172 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joeseph Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Rogan avoids it well.
Alvarez jabs at Rogan's body.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Rogan.
Rogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez works over Rogan's head and body with a nice combination.
Rogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Alvarez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogan counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
Alvarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rogan slips a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez stuns Rogan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan misses with a few strikes there.
Rogan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Rogan.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Rogan moves into the clinch.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rogan throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvarez.
Rogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Rogan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Rogan has him pressed against the cage.
Rogan has Alvarez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez tries to break free but Rogan pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Rogan has him pinned against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Rogan is controlling him.
Rogan lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Rodrigo Alvarez has been cut.
Rogan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.

Rogan breaks the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Alvarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rogan thinking.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rogan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Rogan's head back.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogan slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Rogan slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Rogan seems unphased.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the head.
Rogan falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Alvarez works over Rogan's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Alvarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez connects with a jab.
Alvarez stalks Rogan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rogan's face. Rogan staggers backwards, shaken.
Rogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rogan scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rogan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Danga de danga de dang - Alvarez scores with a four punch combination!

Rogan is rocked!
Rogan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alvarez throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Rogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogan takes one to the chin there.
Alvarez lands a head shot.
Alvarez cracks Rogan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogan finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Alvarez's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Rogan falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Alvarez!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Miseria Cantare - The Beginning. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Taylor
vs
Striker

188 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
211 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Striker!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker lands with a nice body punch.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Striker misses.
Taylor cracks Striker with a good jab.
Striker avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor jabs at Striker's body.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor digs a good hook to Striker's body.
Striker looks gassed!
Striker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Striker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Taylor.
Striker needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
Striker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Sam Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker takes one on the button.
Striker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor lands with a hook. Striker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taylor comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Striker stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Taylor is on him like rabid pit bull! Striker slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Taylor!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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