VFC 15: Mahama vs Wall PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Shields
vs
Fernandez

182 cm
26
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Shields!
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, Kortie Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Fernandez tenderised Shields's leg. Shields is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez scores with a head kick. Shields tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Shields shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shields throws some wild stikes that Fernandez manages to avoid easily.
Fernandez tries to buck Shields off but he can't manage it.
Shields sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shields working Fernandez over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fernandez looks a forlorn figure.

Fernandez is rocked!
Shields is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Fernandez goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Shields!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Shields!

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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Real muthapukin G's Eazy e as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tanner
vs
Lesnar

194 cm
28
260 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

165 cm
27
284 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Firebird Designs

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 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryce Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanner, as that shot connected.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanner's waist but Tanner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Tanner throws out a powerful jab.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Tanner sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tanner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Lesnar is rocked!
Tanner cracks Lesnar with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryce Tanner!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vedin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Redondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is last mohacian. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sirovica
vs
Redondo

191 cm
30
212 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

RMC - Rio Mma Clothing

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 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vedin Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Redondo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redondo has his takedown stuffed

and Sirovica counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Redondo wants to control but Sirovica is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sirovica looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Redondo wants to get back to full guard.

Sirovica is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Redondo wants to get back to his feet.
Sirovica looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redondo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sirovica is working for an americana but Redondo has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sirovica was thinking about the submission.
Sirovica has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sirovica is working Redondo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redondo is trying to keep Sirovica in close.
Sirovica won't allow Redondo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sirovica drops back, looking for a kneebar! Redondo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Redondo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Redondo!
Sirovica manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Redondo is trying to maintain the position but Sirovica is very close to passing his half guard.

Sirovica is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sirovica is thwarting Redondo's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sirovica there.
Sirovica is pressing down on Redondo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redondo is holding on for now.

Sirovica seems to be working for a kimura but Redondo defends the submission attempt.
Redondo wants to control but Sirovica is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redondo wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirovica prevents Redondo from improving his position.
Sirovica sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redondo defending well though.
Nice strikes from Sirovica there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica lands strikes from half guard.
Sirovica prevents Redondo from standing back up.
Redondo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirovica. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sirovica looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sirovica is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Redondo landing rabbit punches to the side of Sirovica's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Sirovica frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sirovica with the ground and pound from mount.
Sirovica punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirovica prevents Redondo from getting the reversal.
Sirovica lands a big elbow.
Sirovica is landing with some decent strikes but Redondo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Redondo is rocked!

Redondo has left one of his arms exposed and Sirovica doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Redondo screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vedin Sirovica!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Sarbinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Madden Rush was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sarbinov
vs
Rush

177 cm
27
182 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

177 cm
31
165 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Sarbinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Madden Rush!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarbinov tries for a takedown but Rush circles away easily
and Rush makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Rush looking to score a takedown here. Sarbinov is defending well but Rush drives through and ends up in Sarbinov's guard.
Rush throws a big right hand that misses.
Rush looking to pass the guard.
Rush preventing the sweep.
Rush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarbinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rush won't allow Sarbinov to sweep him here.
Rush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarbinov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sarbinov is trying to control the position but Rush postures up.
Rush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sarbinov tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rush lands with a hook. Sarbinov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Yuri Sarbinov has been cut.

Rush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sarbinov to the ground. Rush is now in Sarbinov's guard.
Rush is stalling in the full guard.
Sarbinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rush throwing strikes but missing.
Rush distracts Sarbinov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush slips nicely into half guard.
Sarbinov wants to control but Rush is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rush seems to be looking for submissions.
Sarbinov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sarbinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rush moves into full mount! Sarbinov won't be happy about that!
Rush throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rush prevents Sarbinov from getting the reversal.
Rush lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov is squirming around, avoiding Rush's attempts to control the action.
Sarbinov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sarbinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rushis looking to pass into half guard but Sarbinov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sarbinov is in guard.
Rush is trying to keep Sarbinov in close.
Sarbinov throwing strikes from guard but Rush blocks nicely.
Sarbinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rush keeping full guard, as Sarbinov tries to pass.

Rush is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarbinov is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov stopping the sweep attempt from Rush.
Sarbinov lands a couple of elbows.
Sarbinov stopping the sweep attempt from Rush.
Rush trying to keep a closed guard but Sarbinov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarbinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarbinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarbinov stopping the sweep attempt from Rush.
Sarbinov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madden Rush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Sarbinov's cut.
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.

Sarbinov shoots in for a takedown but Rush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Rush drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rush wants to control from the top but Sarbinov keeps moving.
Rush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarbinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarbinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sarbinov is keeping the position for now.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Madden Rush wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarbinov staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rush won't allow Sarbinov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sarbinov is on top in guard.
Sarbinov prevents Rush from getting back to his feet.
Sarbinov thows a big elbow that misses.
Sarbinov looking to pass the guard.
Sarbinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sarbinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sarbinov throwing strikes from guard but Rush blocks nicely.
Rush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rush misses with a head shot. Sarbinov uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush wants to control from the top but Sarbinov keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarbinov keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.

Sarbinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rush defends well.
Sarbinov trying to keep a closed guard but Rush is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rush controls the pace.
Sarbinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sarbinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Madden Rush has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sarbinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rush defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sarbinov moves into the clinch.

Sarbinov manages to break the clinch.
Rush sizes up Sarbinov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sarbinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sarbinov momentarily.

Sarbinov is rocked!

Rush gets a double leg takedown into Sarbinov's guard.
Oh Sarbinov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarbinov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rush moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sarbinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rush is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Rush breaks from the clinch.
Rush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rush misses with a series of wild punches.
Rush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarbinov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sarbinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sarbinov tries to stall but Rush uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Rush has clasped his hands together around Sarbinov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sarbinov seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloppy strikes there by Rush.
Sarbinov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rush prevents Sarbinov from improving his position.
Rush wants to control but Sarbinov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sarbinov shoots in for a takedown but Rush shows good takedown defense.
Sarbinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Rush shoots in and gets a takedown into Sarbinov's guard.
Madden Rush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rush pushes down on Sarbinov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rush thows a huge punch but Sarbinov dodges it nicely.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarbinov keeps working.
Sarbinov tries to get to full guard but Rush has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sarbinov sees it coming and defends easily.
Rush is keen to just control but Sarbinov is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rush wants to work for an arm triangle but Sarbinov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sarbinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sarbinov seems keen to control Rush's posture.
Sarbinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sarbinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov controls Rush momentarily but Rush frees himself.
Rush won't allow Sarbinov to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yuri Sarbinov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sarbinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rush as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sarbinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sarbinov's guard.

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

Rush stands up and waves to Sarbinov to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Rush as Sarbinov shoots in.
Sarbinov moves forwards but Rush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sarbinov at a distance.
Rush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Rush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sarbinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rush manages to get himself to full guard.
Rush managing to control the position.
Sarbinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yuri Sarbinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarbinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Rush pushes Sarbinov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Madden Rush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yuri Sarbinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Rush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sarbinov somewhat.
Rush lands with a good body shot.

Rush closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sarbinov's guard.
Rush wants to control from the top but Sarbinov keeps moving.
Sarbinov pulls Rush in to control the position.
Sarbinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarbinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rush is looking to work some ground and pound but Sarbinov has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Madden Rush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rush 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madden Rush!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draffli Teutegros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesner has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Lesner
vs
Teutegros

196 cm
22
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

195 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Lesner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Draffli Teutegros!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesner throws a shot from downtown. Teutegros moves away and avoids it.
Teutegros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lesner's head.
Teutegros throws a nice looking combination but Lesner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesner throws a series of punches but Teutegros avoids them all with ease.
Lesner is looking to land body kicks.
Teutegros wants to clinch up but Lesner keeps it at a distance.
Lesner swats away the attempt to clinch by Teutegros.
Lesner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lesner is breathing heavily.
Lesner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teutegros sprawls well. Teutegros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesner gets slowly back to his feet.
Teutegros misses with a two punch combination.
Lesner keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teutegros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teutegros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesner misses with a combination
and Teutegros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teutegros throws a series of strikes that have Lesner backpedaling.

Teutegros moves into the clinch.
Lesner tries to circle away but Teutegros has him pinned against the cage.
Teutegros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teutegros tries to throw a body punch but Lesner avoids it by throwing Teutegros back against the cage.
Teutegros lands a body punch.
Teutegros tries a body shot but Lesner blocks it.
Teutegros lands a shot to the body.
Lesner prevents a body shot from Teutegros.
Teutegros misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teutegros blocking some punches.
A short right from Teutegros on the inside.
Teutegros tries a body shot but Lesner blocks it.
Teutegros has had enough of the clinch but Lesner keeps him there for the moment.
Teutegros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teutegros scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Teutegros on the inside.
Teutegros digs a right hand underneath Lesner's ribcage. Lesner let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teutegros lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesner backwards.
Lesner prevents a body shot from Teutegros.
Teutegros lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Teutegros - that landed with a thud.
Teutegros lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teutegros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teutegros misses with a punch to the body.
Teutegros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesner's elbow.
Teutegros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teutegros misses with a punch to the body.
Teutegros misses with a body punch.
Lesner is trying to push Teutegros away but Teutegros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Teutegros lands a shoulder strike.
Teutegros scores with a shot to the side of Lesner's head.
Teutegros tries to break the clinch but Lesner is controlling the position.
Teutegros tries a body shot but Lesner blocks it.
Teutegros lands a body shot.
Teutegros lands with a left to the head.
Teutegros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teutegros tries a body shot but Lesner blocks it.
Teutegros struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesner controls his hands.
Lesner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Teutegros's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Lesner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Teutegros lands a shot to the body.
Teutegros tries a body shot but Lesner blocks it.
Teutegros lands an uppercut.
Teutegros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesner backwards.
Teutegros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Teutegros.
Teutegros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teutegros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Teutegros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teutegros can't find room to land a body shot as Lesner controls the action.
Teutegros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Teutegros tries to work over Lesner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teutegros is trying to push Lesner away but Lesner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lesner looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Lesner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teutegros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lesner prevents a body shot from Teutegros.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teutegros.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Teutegros.
Lesner prevents a body shot from Teutegros.
Teutegros presses Lesner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Teutegros tries a body shot but Lesner blocks it.
Teutegros presses Lesner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Teutegros.
A short right from Teutegros.
Lesner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lesner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Teutegros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teutegros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teutegros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lesner prevents a body shot from Teutegros.
Teutegros lands with a light punch inside.
Teutegros lands with a right to the head.

Lesner is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good body shot from Teutegros.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Teutegros is looking to clinch.
Lesner shoots in for a double leg but Teutegros sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teutegros displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Lesner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teutegros wants to clinch.

Teutegros drives through and clinches with Lesner against the cage.
Teutegros throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lesner seems to have got his legs back now.
Teutegros lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Teutegros.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teutegros cracks Lesner with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teutegros.
Teutegros can't find room to land a body shot as Lesner controls the action.
Teutegros has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Teutegros's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Teutegros digs a right hand into Lesner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesner's gas tank.
Teutegros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teutegros is looking to break free of the clinch but Lesner has double underhooks.
Teutegros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner blocks a body shot from Teutegros.
Lesner takes a shot to the head.

Teutegros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teutegros rushes Lesner with punches - Lesner moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Lesner goes down! Teutegros follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Draffli Teutegros!

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C
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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 Jonathan Davis Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Davis Jones
vs
Wesley

193 cm
27
208 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Davis Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Jonathan Davis Jones has been cut.
Wesley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Wesley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wesley lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Wesley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wesley avoids the head kick by Jones.
Wesley misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle, before Wesley throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jones's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Wesley lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ryan Wesley!
Ryan Wesley is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tane Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Keefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Keefer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Henderson
vs
Keefer

182 cm
28
201 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

189 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tane Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Keefer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keefer tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
Keefer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Keefer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.

Keefer drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Keefer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tane Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Keefer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keefer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
Keefer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keefer misses with a body kick.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Keefer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Keefer clinches.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keefer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keefer prevents it.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keefer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Keefer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Keefer breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Keefer counters with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keefer - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keefer misses with a head kick.
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keefer can pounce on him.
Henderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keefer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mark Keefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Keefer.
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keefer throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Henderson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Keefer lands with a kick to the temple. Henderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keefer fails to land with a series of punches.
Keefer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keefer dips to his left and cracks Henderson with an uppercut!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keefer as he avoids it easily.
Keefer throws a head kick that misses.
Keefer misses with a wild combination.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keefer lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Henderson is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Keefer moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Henderson! Keefer continues to tee off on Henderson, landing with a left and a right! Keefer connects with a right hand that leaves Henderson sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Keefer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Keefer!