EFI "The Hatching" PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tang Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Caplab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Caplab's choice of entrance music: Krystian Pudzianowski. 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.

Po
vs
Caplab

190 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

174 cm
20
174 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tang Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcin Caplab!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caplab tries to close the distance and clinch but Po swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Po gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caplab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Po lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Po throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Po.
Caplab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Po.
Po keeps control of Caplab as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Caplab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Caplab takes an elbow to the temple.
Po misses with a knee strike.
Po lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Po tries a knee to the head but Caplab blocks it.
Caplab takes an elbow to the forehead.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caplab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Po throws an elbow but misses.
Caplab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Po.
Caplab tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
Caplab avoids the elbow strike from Po, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Caplab.
Caplab has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Po is breathing heavily.
Caplab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Caplab can't break the clinch.
Po lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Caplab wants to break free but Po has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caplab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Po checks the leg kick.
Caplab misses with a wild combination.
Caplab throws a solid leg kick but Po takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Caplab.
Caplab fails with an attempt to clinch.
Po is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Po checks a leg kick.
Po avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Caplab wants to clinch.
Po tries to clinch up but Caplab circles away and keeps his distance.
Po is looking to clinch but Caplab is avoiding it.
Caplab tries to close the distance and clinch but Po swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caplab throws a right and a left that both miss.
Po tries to clinch up but Caplab circles away and keeps his distance.
Caplab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Po paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caplab clinches but Po breaks the clinch

and Po moves into the clinch.
Po tries a knee to the head but Caplab blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Po has Caplab pressed against the cage, preventing Caplab from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Po keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caplab's efforts to push away.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Caplab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Caplab as the two fighters clinch.
Caplab wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Caplab is trying to break free.
Caplab has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Caplab working hard to break the clinch.
Po prevents Caplab from breaking the clinch.
Caplab looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caplab wants to break the clinch but can't.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but Caplab is blocking nicely.
Caplab tries to land a knee to the head but Po blocks with his arms.
Po keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caplab's efforts to push away.
Caplab tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caplab wants to break free but Po has control.
Po tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Caplab scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caplab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caplab throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caplab will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Caplab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Caplab does no damage.
Caplab throws a series of punches but Po moves out of range.
Po circles away from the clinch attempt.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caplab misses with a few strikes there.
Po tries to clinch up but Caplab circles away and keeps his distance.

Po gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Po landing knees to the head.
Caplab wants to get back to striking at distance but Po won't allow it.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but Caplab blocks with his arms.
Caplab has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Caplab is looking to break free of the clinch but Po has double underhooks.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but Caplab blocks with his arms.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Caplab is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but Caplab blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Po tries a knee to the head but Caplab blocks it.
Caplab digs a right hand underneath Po's ribcage. Po let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Caplab has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caplab misses with a hook from the clinch.
Po throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caplab blocks it with crossed arms.
Caplab wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Caplab wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caplab can't break the clinch.
Caplab is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Po keeps control of Caplab as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Po tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caplab wants to break free but Po has control.
Caplab tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
Caplab tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caplab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caplab working hard to break the clinch.
Caplab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Caplab has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Caplab wants to break free but Po has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tang Po dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Caplab attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caplab throws a right hand that Po ducks under and follows up with a left that Po also avoids with ease.

Po gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Po.
Po tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caplab looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Po tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but Caplab blocks with his arms.
Caplab is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Caplab takes a knee right on the jaw!
Caplab lands a nice shot to the body.
Caplab wants to get back to striking at distance but Po won't allow it.
Caplab tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
Caplab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Caplab dodges an elbow strike from Po.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caplab wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Caplab is trying to break free.
Caplab is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but Caplab is blocking nicely.
Caplab tries to break the clinch but Po is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Po has Caplab pressed against the cage, preventing Caplab from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Po avoiding damage as Caplab throws knees to the body.
Caplab tries to break the clinch but Po is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caplab is trying to break free.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caplab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Caplab is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Caplab is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caplab wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caplab is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Caplab is looking to break free of the clinch but Po has double underhooks.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caplab lands a body punch in the clinch.
Caplab tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow.
Po tries a knee to the head but Caplab blocks it.
Po throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caplab blocks it with crossed arms.
Caplab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Caplab wants to get back to striking at distance but Po won't allow it.
Po misses with a knee strike.
Caplab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Po keeps control of Caplab as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Po throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caplab blocks it with crossed arms.
Caplab working hard to break the clinch.
Po pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Caplab wants to break the clinch but can't.
Po misses with a knee strike.
Caplab blocks the elbow strike.
Caplab is trying to force a seperation but Po has the dominant position.

Caplab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Po tries to clinch up but Caplab circles away and keeps his distance.
Po doesn't manage to clinch there - Caplab circles away.
Caplab will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caplab is looking to clinch but Po is avoiding it.
Caplab circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Caplab misses.
Caplab is looking to clinch.

Po clinches up with Caplab and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Caplab's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Po tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Po throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caplab blocks it with crossed arms.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caplab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caplab scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caplab blocks the elbow strike.
Caplab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Caplab has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Po keeps control of Caplab as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Caplab is trying to break free.
Po with a knee to the head.
Po with a knee to the head.
Caplab wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Caplab has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Caplab is trying to force a seperation but Po has the dominant position.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
Po blocks a body shot from Caplab.
Caplab tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Po tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caplab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caplab looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
Caplab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Po tries a knee to the head but Caplab blocks it.
Caplab looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Po throws an elbow but it misses.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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.
Po blocks an uppercut.
Caplab looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but Caplab is blocking nicely.
Caplab lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Caplab.
Caplab looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caplab wants to break free but Po has control.
Caplab is trying to break the clinch but Po is controlling him.
Po misses with a knee strike.
Caplab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Caplab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Po keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caplab's efforts to push away.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caplab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Caplab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Po is looking to clinch but Caplab is avoiding it.
Caplab tries to close the distance and clinch but Po swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Po doesn't manage to clinch there - Caplab circles away.
Po doesn't manage to clinch there - Caplab circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tang Po will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Caplab buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caplab scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caplab is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caplab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caplab misses with a double jab.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.

Po takes the fight into the clinch.
Caplab has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but Caplab is blocking nicely.
Po lands a damaging elbow.
Caplab tries to circle away but Po has him pinned against the cage.
Caplab is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Po lands a knee to the head.
Caplab wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Po throws an elbow but misses.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caplab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caplab tries to circle away but Po has him pinned against the cage.
Caplab trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caplab is looking to break free of the clinch but Po has double underhooks.
Caplab misses with a knee strike.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caplab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caplab tries to break the clinch but Po is controlling the position.
Caplab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caplab throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Po blocks it with crossed arms.
Po keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caplab's efforts to push away.
Po tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Po prevents Caplab from breaking the clinch.
Po throws an elbow that misses.
Caplab tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but Caplab blocks with his arms.
Caplab misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po tries a knee to the head but Caplab blocks it.
Caplab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Caplab is trying to break free.
Caplab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Po lands a nice elbow.
Po throws an elbow but it misses.
Caplab wants to break free but Po has control.

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.
Po keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caplab's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Po.
Caplab is looking to break free of the clinch but Po has double underhooks.
Po connects with a knee to the head.
Po throws an elbow that misses.
Caplab wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Po prevents Caplab from breaking the clinch.
Caplab is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Caplab wants to get back to striking at distance but Po won't allow it.
Po managing to block the knees to the body from Caplab.
Po lands a knee to the head.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caplab tries to break the clinch but Po is controlling the position.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caplab tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow.
Po tries a knee to the head but Caplab blocks it.
Caplab takes a knee right on the jaw!
Caplab works on Po's body with a couple of short punches.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caplab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caplab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Caplab blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caplab is trying to break free.
Caplab has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Caplab takes an elbow to the forehead.
Po keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caplab's efforts to push away.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caplab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caplab has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Po.
Caplab can't break the clinch.
Caplab looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caplab blocks the elbow strike.
Marcin Caplab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caplab is looking to break free of the clinch but Po has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Caplab - that landed with a thud.
Po misses with a knee to the head.

Caplab breaks the clinch.
Caplab tries to clinch but Po is having none of it.
Marcin Caplab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caplab fails with an attempt to clinch.

Po clinches.
Caplab takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Caplab's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Po misses with a knee strike.
Caplab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four 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.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caplab has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Po.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caplab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caplab takes a knee right on the jaw!
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caplab avoids a wild elbow strike from Po.
Caplab lands a body shot in the clinch.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caplab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caplab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Po.
A short right from Caplab on the inside.
Po pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Caplab.
Caplab lands a shot to the body.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caplab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caplab lands a shot to the body.
Caplab is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Po looking to throw knees to the head but Caplab is blocking nicely.
Caplab wants to break free but Po has control.
Caplab is leaning against Po and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but Caplab is blocking nicely.
Caplab misses with the head strike.
Tang Po is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but Caplab is blocking nicely.
Caplab pushes Po back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tang Po!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mayerhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roberts might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heart of a Lion. This should be fireworks!

Roberts
vs
Mayerhoffer

180 cm
22
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
181 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Mayerhoffer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roberts drives through and clinches with Mayerhoffer against the cage.
Roberts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayerhoffer walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayerhoffer loads up on a big right hand but Roberts slips the punch.
Mayerhoffer lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Mayerhoffer.
Nice defenses there by Roberts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayerhoffer. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Mayerhoffer.
A nice combination there by Mayerhoffer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayerhoffer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayerhoffer connects with a nice looking jab.
Roberts defending well as Mayerhoffer loads up on a big left hand.

Roberts clinches.
Roberts jumps guard but Mayerhoffer stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roberts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayerhoffer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayerhoffer has Roberts pushed against the cage.
Mayerhoffer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roberts fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Roberts gets control of Mayerhoffer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roberts will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Mayerhoffer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayerhoffer has managed to get both his arms back between Roberts's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Mayerhoffer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mayerhoffer slips nicely into half guard.
Mayerhoffer is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Mayerhoffer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mayerhoffer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayerhoffer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayerhoffer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Mayerhoffer sits in half guard.
Roberts is trying to control but can't.

Mayerhoffer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayerhoffer thows a body shot but no joy.
Roberts blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roberts instigates a clinch.
Roberts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mayerhoffer smiles and moves away.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
Mayerhoffer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayerhoffer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mayerhoffer misses with a hook to the body

and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayerhoffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayerhoffer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts can't escape the position.

Mayerhoffer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayerhoffer. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayerhoffer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Roberts counters with a single leg into guard. Mayerhoffer didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roberts pushes down on Mayerhoffer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayerhoffer keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

James Mayerhoffer dominated that round.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mayerhoffer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Mayerhoffer misses the body punch

and Roberts counters with a single leg into guard. Mayerhoffer didn't expect that.

Roberts drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Roberts as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mayerhoffer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Roberts! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Billy Roberts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Doe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Doe
vs
Wilson

185 cm
22
206 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

191 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Doe!
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, Chuck Wilson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson blocks a head kick by Doe.
Doe fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Doe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Wilson instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Wilson.
Doe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilson pushes Doe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Doe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wilson is trying to keep an underhook but Doe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Doe moves nicely into side control.
Doe trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.

Doe decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson is looking to slow Doe down with leg kicks.
Doe is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doe's calf.
Wilson lands with a kick to the ribs.

Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wilson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Doe backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Wilson stalling in the clinch.
Wilson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Wilson.
Wilson gets through Doe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doe's defenses.
Wilson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Wilson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Doe takes a shot to the head.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doe up against the cage.
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doe's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands an elbow inside that Doe shrugs off.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson lands an elbow that stopped Doe in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
Doe tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doe backwards.
Wilson lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doe's defenses.
Wilson gets through Doe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doe.
Wilson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson gets through Doe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
Doe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson landing knees to the head.
Doe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doe has Wilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilson scores with a knee to the head.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Doe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doe.
Nice elbow from Wilson.
Wilson lands an elbow inside.
Wilson looking to stall.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doe's efforts to push away.
Wilson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wilson landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Doe breaks the clinch.
Doe wants to clinch but Wilson slips to the side
and Wilson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Wilson clinches up with Doe and pushes him back against the cage.
Doe tries to pull guard but Wilson holds him up against the cage and eventually Doe drops back down to his feet.
Wilson keeps control of Doe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doe backwards.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson stalling.
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doe's defenses.
Doe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doe misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doe's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doe tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Doe moves into the clinch.
Doe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doe's face.

Doe gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Doe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doe wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Wilson is staying active underneath Doe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doe prevents Wilson from standing back up.
Doe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wilson controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to kick Doe off but Doe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doe trying to advance position but Wilson counters by regaining guard.
Doe trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.
Doe clinches but Wilson breaks the clinch
and Wilson counters with a three punch combo that has Doe backing up. Doe nods at Wilson to acknowledge the strikes.

It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Doe keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson throws a right hand that Doe ducks under and follows up with a left that Doe also avoids with ease.
Doe darts in trying to clinch
and Wilson counters with a three punch combo that has Doe backing up. Doe nods at Wilson to acknowledge the strikes.

Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilson.
Doe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Doe looking for a takedown.
Doe tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe letting Wilson take a breather here.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Doe blocks it.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilson working Doe over with knees to the body.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doe.
Wilson lands an elbow inside.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doe.
Doe takes a knee right on the jaw!

Doe tightens his grip and picks Wilson up, before dumping him to the ground. Wilson manages to land in guard.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doe content to stall in guard here.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Doe wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself.

Wilson working for a triangle but Doe defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Doe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Doe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Wilson throws a series of strikes that have Doe backpedaling.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Doe in the body.

Wilson has managed to clinch.
Doe misses with some punches.
Doe is trying to stall.
Doe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.

Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Wilson lands a nice elbow.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
Doe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilson with a knee to the head.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doe jumps guard but Wilson stands there with Doe around his waist. Doe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Doe tries to pull guard but Wilson holds him up against the cage and eventually Doe drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doe backwards.

Doe breaks from the clinch.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Doe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Doe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Doe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Doe trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Doe trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Wilson pushes Doe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Doe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Doe tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chuck Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Doe goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Doe.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doe wants a takedown.
Doe fails to pull guard.
Doe blocking some punches.
Wilson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Wilson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ettore Masiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Masiero
vs
Hoost

200 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ettore Masiero!
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, Remy Hoost!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost tries to bum rush Masiero with a series of wild strikes but Masiero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Remy Hoost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Masiero tries to keep at a distance but Hoost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masiero wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoost won't allow it.
Masiero is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoost gets an underhook and turns Masiero into the cage.

Hoost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masiero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masiero throws a leg kick but Hoost sees it coming and moves out of range.

Hoost closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masiero to the mat! Masiero manages to get full guard.
Hoost trying to control but Masiero is working from the bottom.
Hoost postures up.
Hoost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoost trying to control the position from guard on top but Masiero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masiero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoost manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masiero wants to control from the top but Hoost keeps moving.
Masiero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Hoost's face as Masiero controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Masiero decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hoost to his feet.

Hoost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masiero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Masiero sneaks back into half guard.

Hoost decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hoost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hoost closes the distance and pushes Masiero back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoost as Masiero tries to tie him up.
Hoost tries to pull guard but Masiero won't allow it.

Hoost is trying to trip Masiero. He has hold of a leg but Masiero is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hoost persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hoost looks gassed!
Hoost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masiero controlling Hoost's posture.
Hoost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masiero wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masiero pulls Hoost in to control the position.
Masiero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoost's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masiero passes Hoost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masiero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Masiero wants to pass to mount but Hoost is defending the position.
Masiero passes to full mount!
Masiero controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masiero's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hoost swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Masiero controlling his opponent.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ettore Masiero just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Masiero stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoost. Hoost gets slowly back to his feet.
Ettore Masiero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Hoost.
Masiero throws and low kick but Hoost moves out of range easily.
Masiero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Hoost clinches up with Masiero and pushes him back against the cage.
Masiero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoost is keeping busy.
Hoost is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masiero is keeping busy.
Masiero is trying to stall.

Hoost jumps guard.
Masiero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Masiero moves into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masiero controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ettore Masiero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hoost tries to clinch but Masiero is having none of it.
Masiero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoost.
Masiero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masiero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Hoost throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Masiero was covering up waiting for the punch and Hoost finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Masiero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoost manages to get himself to full guard.
Masiero slips nicely into half guard.
Masiero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hoost is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ettore Masiero just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Masiero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoost.
Hoost is looking to clinch but Masiero is avoiding it.

Hoost shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masiero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Masiero manages to get back to half guard.
Masiero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoost's back!
I would not like to be Hoost right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ettore Masiero just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A head kick misses from Masiero.
Ettore Masiero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masiero lands a head kick!
Masiero misses with a kick to the body.
Masiero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hoost checks a low kick from Masiero.
Good work by Hoost as he checks the leg kick.
Masiero thuds his shin into the meat of Hoost's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masiero.
Hoost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masiero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masiero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masiero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masiero throws a head kick that half lands.
Masiero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masiero connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masiero. That's going to slow Hoost down.
Masiero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hoost.
Masiero feints and then cracks Hoost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoost down.
Masiero misses with a head kick.
Masiero throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masiero looks for the body kick but Hoost saw that one coming.
Masiero throws a head kick but Hoost moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Masiero.
Ettore Masiero is winning the standup battle so far.
Masiero stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoost. Hoost gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ettore Masiero dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Masiero thuds his shin into the meat of Hoost's side.
Masiero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hoost crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masiero - the referee stops the clock and Hoost gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masiero. Hoost manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masiero scores with a head kick.
Masiero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Masiero scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masiero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masiero.
Masiero throws a leg kick which misses Hoost's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoost tries to avoid it.
Masiero throws a head kick that half lands.
Masiero throws a low kick, looking for Hoost's leg but Hoost calmly moves out of range.
Masiero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Remy Hoost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Masiero.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masiero, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masiero.
A good leg kick by Masiero.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masiero throws a head kick that half lands.
Masiero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masiero fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoost in the body.
Masiero motions for Hoost to come forward. Masiero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masiero misses with a low kick.
Masiero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masiero.
Masiero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoost checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masiero throws a push kick but Hoost slaps the foot to one side.
Hoost's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoost checks a leg kick nicely.
Masiero tries to land a leg kick but Hoost saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masiero, right into the meat.
Hoost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Masiero throws a sloppy head kick and Hoost moves out of range easily.
Masiero 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.
Masiero lands a head kick!
Hoost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masiero paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masiero. That one must have hurt.
Masiero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoost has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Masiero.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masiero.
Hoost misses with a head kick.
Masiero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masiero throws a leg kick but Hoost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masiero connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masiero.
Masiero swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoost.
Masiero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masiero lands with a kick to the temple. Hoost shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Masiero.
Hoost takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masiero throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masiero.
Hoost wants to clinch.
Masiero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoost is out of range.
Hoost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masiero defends it nicely.
Masiero throws a head kick but Hoost moves out of range.
Masiero throws a leg kick which misses Hoost's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoost tries to avoid it.
Masiero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hoost blocks the body kick.
Hoost takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masiero. That's going to slow Hoost down.
Masiero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoost can do to turn this around?
Masiero lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Hoost lands but Masiero takes it in his stride.
Hoost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masiero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masiero feints and then cracks Hoost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoost down.
Masiero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Remy Hoost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masiero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masiero looks for the body kick but Hoost saw that one coming.
Masiero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masiero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoost checks it well.
Masiero throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hoost's head.
Hoost takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ettore Masiero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masiero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masiero throws a sloppy head kick and Hoost moves out of range easily.
Masiero is looking to slow Hoost down with leg kicks.
Masiero connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masiero lands with a slapping head kick.
Masiero fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoost in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masiero throws a leg kick but Hoost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masiero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ettore Masiero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masiero, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ettore Masiero!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Roobin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ritter comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ritter
vs
Roobin

196 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

184 cm
20
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Ritter!
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, Randy Roobin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roobin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck for Ritter with that takedown attempt.

Ritter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roobin's guard.
Roobin working a defensive guard here.
Roobin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ritter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ritter stands up from Roobin's guard - Ritter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roobin.
Roobin throws a sloppy head kick and Ritter moves out of range easily.
Ritter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ritter stuffs the takedown attempt from Roobin. Roobin gets slowly back to his feet.
Roobin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roobin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ritter swivels and escapes.
Ritter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Roobin counter with a right hand.
Ritter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roobin.
Roobin throws a right and a left that Ritter avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Roobin.
Roobin fails to land with a series of punches.

Ritter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ritter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ritter prevents Roobin from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roobin wants to get back to his feet.

Ritter is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Roobin is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Roobin flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ritter anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Roobin and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ritter slips an arm under Roobin chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ritter has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ritter is squeezing on Roobin like an anaconda would it's prey. Roobin fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Ritter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

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

Maguire
vs
master

189 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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, Steel Maguire!
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, the master!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch up but master swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maguire wants to clinch.
Maguire lands with a nice body kick.
Steel Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire fails in his attempt to clinch.

Maguire gets caught flat footed, as master shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
master stands and throws Maguire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maguire can't do much from the bottom here.
Maguire wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Maguire defending against the ground and pound.
master trying to control the position but Maguire is working away.
master has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
master might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maguire kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

master is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maguire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maguire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for master on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire is looking to regain half guard here but master keeps moving and retains side control.
master tries to advance to mount but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch but master swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Maguire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
master looks gassed!

Maguire working for a triangle but master defends it easily.

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

Maguire working for a triangle but master defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maguire is looking for a triangle but master pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
master trying to control but Maguire is working from the bottom.

Maguire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but master can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maguire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
master trying to control the position from guard on top but Maguire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maguire looking for a guillotine here but master defends easily.
master prevents Maguire from getting back to his feet.
Maguire keeping moving, preventing master from controlling successfully.

Maguire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Maguire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and master defends well.
Maguire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
master tries to free his leg and advance position but Maguire is retaining full guard.
Maguire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
master looking to sit in guard and control but Maguire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maguire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Maguire gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maguire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maguire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maguire has closed the distance and engaged master in a clinch.

Maguire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maguire fails with the takedown

and master counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maguire's guard now.

Maguire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Maguire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. master gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
master stands and throws Maguire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maguire tries to buck master off but master is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire prevents master from moving into mount.

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

master tries for a kimura but Maguire is defending well.
master working away.
Maguire sneaks back into half guard.
Maguire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maguire regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
master trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
master wants to control from the top but Maguire keeps moving.
Maguire throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Maguire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maguire keeping moving, preventing master from controlling successfully.

master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maguire trying to keep a closed guard but master is proving a slippery customer.

Maguire working for a triangle but master defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
master wants to stand but Maguire is controlling his posture from full guard.

Maguire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
master trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
master passes Maguire's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Maguire looking for submissions off his back.

Maguire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.
Maguire is looking to improve his position.
Maguire won't allow master to pass to mount.
Maguire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. master is working away from the top position though.

master is looking for a kimura here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but master paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maguire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maguire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maguire moves in looking to clinch but master pushes him off.
master looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maguire wants to clinch.
Maguire wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
master looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maguire is fending him off so far but master persists. Nope, Maguire circles away and we're back to standing.
master fails with the takedown.
Steel Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of the master.
master takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire is looking to clinch.
Maguire doesn't manage to clinch there - master circles away.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with master but master pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maguire tries to clinch but master is having none of it.
master swats away the attempt to clinch by Maguire.
Maguire has his takedown stuffed

and master counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by master.
Maguire keeping moving, preventing master from controlling successfully.

Maguire is looking to sinch up a triangle. master throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maguire's body to avoid the submission. Maguire has instead reached around master's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maguire arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steel Maguire!