COV LA 72 : Cox vs Jones PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danick Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blur - Song 2 . 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.

Ward
vs
Carano

175 cm
20
166 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
23
173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danick Carano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward tries to bum rush Carano with a series of wild strikes but Carano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carano throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carano tries a head kick but it misses.
Carano slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carano throws a one two combo.
Ward misses with a double jab
letting Carano counter with a right hand.

Carano lands a left and a right that send Ward crashing to the mat, dazed. Carano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Ward is rocked!
Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carano counters with a huge left! Ward is in big trouble! He's backing up but Carano isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ward from any more damage. A dominating finish by Carano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danick Carano!

C
A

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gino Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Varro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gino Sanchez looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Sanchez
vs
Varro

180 cm
22
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Gino Sanchez!
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, Jason Varro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Varro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Varro keeps the fight on the outside.
Jason Varro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Varro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Varro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Varro connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Varro is looking to stall here but Sanchez recovers full guard.
Varro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Varro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Varro is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Varro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varro defends well.
Varro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Varro 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.

Varro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to clinch

and Varro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Varro.
Sanchez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanchez tries to get out of the position.
Varro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Varro is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Varro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Varro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Varro lands a couple of digs.

Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Varro is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Varro has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Varro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Varro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanchez wants to hold on but Varro pushes him away.
Varro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Varro lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez wants to control but Varro is having none of it.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Varro's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Varro.
Varro working Sanchez over with strikes here.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varro landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Varro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Varro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Varro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

Sanchez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Varro, up you get!
Varro with a poor takedown

and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Varro fights it but they end up in guard.
Gino Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Varro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Varro won't let him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Varro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Varro has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has momentary wrist control but Varro slips an elbow through the middle.
Varro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Varro is controlling him.
Varro forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Varro there.

That's two 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.
Varro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Varro lands with a punch from half guard.
Varro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Varro working Sanchez over with strikes.
Varro drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Varro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Varro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jason Varro has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Varro lands strikes from half guard.
Varro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Varro throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Varro thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Varro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Varro won't be happy with that.
Varro is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Varro, who protects the arm well.
Varro throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Varro misses with a takedown attempt

and Sanchez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Varro wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.

Varro lands a takedown into guard.
Varro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Varro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Varro trying to move into half guard but instead Sanchez has managed to sweep!

Sanchez stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Varro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Varro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sanchez pushes Varro off looking to stand but Varro dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez missing with punches from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Varro is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Varro sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Varro there.
Varro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Varro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Varro circles away from the clinch attempt

and Varro counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Varro cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Varro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Varro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Varro wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Varro isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Varro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Varro wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Varro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Varro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Varro gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Varro shoots and misses

and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Varro up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Varro!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donny Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Macaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hammerson
vs
Macaw

180 cm
23
182 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

183 cm
21
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Hammerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Macaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammerson.
Hammerson shoots for a double leg takedown but Macaw sprawls well. He's pushed Hammerson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Macaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hammerson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hammerson unloads with some shots from mount but Macaw bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammerson wants to control the pace but Macaw is squirming around nicely.

Hammerson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Hammerson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerson thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerson trying to control but Macaw is working from the bottom.
Hammerson throws and elbow that misses. Macaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammerson's guard. Nice move by Macaw!
Macaw wanted to stand there but Hammerson had control of the position.

Macaw decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hammerson drives through and clinches with Macaw against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaw blocks a body shot from Hammerson.
Hammerson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Hammerson - that landed with a thud.
Macaw blocking some punches.
Macaw tries to break the clinch but Hammerson is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Hammerson.
Hammerson throws a punch but it's blocked by Macaw.

Macaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hammerson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hammerson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hammerson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Macaw.
Macaw trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Macaw wants to improve his position but Hammerson is controlling well.
Macaw trying to hold on to Hammerson's head to control him but Hammerson postures up.
Hammerson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hammerson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Hammerson is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Macaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Macaw jabs at Hammerson's body.
Hammerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macaw throws a big shot that misses.
Macaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Macaw throws a looping overhand right but Hammerson ducks down to avoid it.
Macaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Hammerson.
Macaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macaw scores with a nice right hand.
Macaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hammerson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macaw pinned against the cage. Macaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Hammerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerson wants to clinch up but Macaw keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Hammerson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Macaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammerson misses with a takedown attempt - Macaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammerson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammerson fails with the takedown.
Macaw lands a nice hook to Hammerson's body. Hammerson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammerson throws a shot from downtown. Macaw moves away and avoids it.
Macaw misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Macaw. No joy for Hammerson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Hammerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerson takes one to the side of the head.
Hammerson fails with the takedown.
Hammerson walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hammerson.
Macaw misses with an uppercut. Hammerson saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerson tries to clinch but Macaw moves out of range.
Hammerson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macaw avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Macaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammerson.
Macaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammerson. Hammerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Macaw lands with a hook. Hammerson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hammerson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammerson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macaw circles away.
Macaw cracks Hammerson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Macaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hammerson is able to avoid easily.
Macaw lands a jab to the head.
Macaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Macaw closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Macaw. No joy for Hammerson on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaw throws a head kick that misses.
Hammerson tries for a takedown but Macaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammerson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Macaw, right into the meat.
Macaw works the jab nicely.
Donk. Macaw catches Hammerson right on the button with a cross.
Phil Macaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macaw throws a head kick but Hammerson moves out of range.
Phil Macaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Macaw scores with a jab.
Macaw throws a head kick but Hammerson moves out of range.
Macaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Macaw jabs Hammerson right on the nose. Hammerson blinks but takes it well.
Macaw cracks the inside of Hammerson's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macaw. Hammerson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macaw scores with a nice strike.
Macaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Hammerson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaw slips a jab and a cross from Hammerson.
Hammerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammerson misses with a takedown attempt - Macaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macaw misses with a low kick.
Hammerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammerson dodges the punch combination from Macaw.
A big left from Macaw misses.
Hammerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macaw defends it nicely.
Hammerson tries to clinch there but Macaw circles away.

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.
Hammerson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammerson tries to clinch but Macaw is having none of it.
Hammerson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Macaw throws a lazy right hand but Hammerson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hammerson dives in and grabs Macaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macaw pushes down on Hammerson's head and hops out.
Macaw tried to score with a low kick but Hammerson checks it.
Macaw looks to throw the jab but Hammerson is out of range.
Macaw throws a hook to the side of Hammerson's head but Hammerson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammerson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammerson shoots in but Macaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macaw catches Hammerson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donny Hammerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macaw misses the jab.
Macaw throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Macaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Macaw throws a shot from downtown. Hammerson moves away and avoids it.
Macaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hammerson is looking to clinch but Macaw is avoiding it.
Hammerson moves in looking to clinch but Macaw pushes him off.
Macaw throws a nice looking combination but Hammerson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Macaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammerson shoots for a takedown but Macaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macaw throws a leg kick but Hammerson moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Macaw as he connects with a hook.
Hammerson fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Hammerson scores with a four punch combination!
Macaw throws a looping overhand right but Hammerson ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerson misses the body punch
and Hammerson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Hammerson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Hammerson has gone for a leg lock! Macaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammerson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macaw gets to his feet. Hammerson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hammerson tries to clinch there but Macaw circles away.
Hammerson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Hammerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macaw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammerson.
Hammerson clinches but Macaw breaks the clinch
and Macaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Macaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammerson is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammerson blocks a head kick by Macaw.
Macaw swings away with a body shot that misses

and Hammerson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Macaw's guard.
Hammerson stopping the sweep attempt from Macaw.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macaw controls Hammerson momentarily but Hammerson frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Macaw's guard.
Macaw keeping moving, preventing Hammerson from controlling successfully.
Macaw controls Hammerson momentarily but Hammerson frees himself.
Macaw lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammerson!
Hammerson is looking to get to half guard.

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.
Macaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammerson is looking to escape.
Hammerson regains half guard.
Hammerson has his hands clasped together around Macaw's back. He's all about the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phil Macaw.
I think Macaw 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Macaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Haminall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haminall comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkle. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Haminall
vs
Richards

185 cm
20
211 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Haminall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Richards!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haminall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richards.
Haminall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Haminall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richards manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haminall trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haminall prevents Richards from getting back to his feet.
Haminall trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Richards controls Haminall momentarily but Haminall frees himself.
Richards trying to control the position here.
Haminall cracks Richards with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haminall content to stall in guard here.
Haminall preventing the sweep.
Haminall trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards wants to sweep here but Haminall controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haminall throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haminall distracts Richards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richards wants to stand and escape but Haminall is having none of it.

Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haminall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haminall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haminall prevents Richards from getting back to his feet.
Richards looks gassed!
Haminall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards has momentary wrist control but Haminall slips an elbow through the middle.
Haminall prevents Richards from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
Richards wants to control from the top but Haminall keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haminall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haminall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Haminall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richards manages to get himself to full guard.

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.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Haminall from controlling successfully.
Richards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haminall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Haminall won't allow Richards to sweep him here.
Haminall content to stall in guard here.
Haminall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richards's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards wants to stand but Haminall is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Haminall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Richards misses with a series of wild punches.

Haminall scores a takedown into full mount!
Richards tries to hold on but Haminall postures up.
Richards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Haminall connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Haminall landing strikes from the mount and Richards is in trouble!
Haminall landing strikes from the mount and Richards is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haminall won't let Richards get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Haminall content just to control the position here.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Haminall in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Haminall.
Haminall looking to control but Richards is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haminall lands a big shot to the head and Richards winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matt Haminall!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between matt hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hughes comes to the cage accompanied by your goin down. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

hughes
vs
Tracey

185 cm
24
153 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Clube Da Esquina Nutrition ($45 Q156 Rec)
PWNAGE $17.50 Clothing & BOTC TUF show

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, matt hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Tracey!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from hughes.
Tracey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tracey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Tracey sprawls well. He's pushed hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for matt hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tracey throws a nice looking combination but hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tracey lands a jab to hughes's midsection.
Tracey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
hughes misses with a combination
enabling Tracey to counter with a crisp jab.

Tracey rushes hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
hughes tries to pull guard but Tracey won't allow it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
hughes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
hughes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
hughes avoids the body shot from Tracey.
Tracey lands a nice hook to hughes's body. hughes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
hughes is breathing heavily.
Tracey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
hughes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
hughes seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tracey shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! hughes is backing up but Tracey catches him with a final right hook that drops him! hughes covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tracey Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Tracey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luther Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franc Janz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhardt comes to the cage accompanied by Mein Herz Brennt by Rammstein. Luther Reinhardt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Reinhardt
vs
Janz

180 cm
24
174 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

180 cm
24
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franc Janz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Janz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reinhardt's head backwards.
Janz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinhardt circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Janz misses.
Reinhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Janz.
Janz looks to throw the jab but Reinhardt is out of range.
Janz throws a shot from downtown. Reinhardt moves away and avoids it.
Reinhardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reinhardt lands a head kick!
Janz looks to land a left hand but Reinhardt moved out of range nicely.
Reinhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Janz.
Janz looks to throw the jab but Reinhardt is out of range.
Janz throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinhardt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janz misses with an uppercut.
Janz misses with a looping left.
Reinhardt fails with a takedown attempt.

Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Janz napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Reinhardt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Janz tries to bench press Reinhardt off him but Reinhardt keeps the position.

Reinhardt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Janz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Janz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Janz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinhardt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reinhardt seems to be looking for submissions.
Janz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reinhardt scores with a couple of nice shots.

Reinhardt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Janz defends it well.
Reinhardt trying to mount his opponent but Janz defends it.

Reinhardt is working for a kimura but Janz is defending it quite comfortably.
Reinhardt is breathing heavily.
Janz wants to get back to full guard.
Janz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reinhardt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Janz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Janz postures up in Reinhardt's guard and throws a big left but Reinhardt blocks it.
Janz forces his way into half guard.

Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reinhardt's head.

Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.
Janz slows the pace down in half guard.
Janz tries to pass to full mount but Reinhardt defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Janz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reinhardt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Janz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Janz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Janz throws a big shot that misses.
Janz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Luther Reinhardt has been cut.
Reinhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Janz circles away.
Janz misses the shot to the body.
Reinhardt shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Janz misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franc Janz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Reinhardt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reinhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Janz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinhardt moves away.
Janz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reinhardt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Janz throws a looping overhand right but Reinhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Janz throws a lazy right hand but Reinhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Janz throws out a loose jab but Reinhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franc Janz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinhardt defending well as Janz loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinhardt ducks under a wild hook from Janz.
Reinhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Janz.
Reinhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Janz.
Janz throws a hook but Reinhardt blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Reinhardt closes the distance and pushes Janz back into the cage.
Reinhardt has Janz pressed against the cage, preventing Janz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Janz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Janz throws a right hand that Reinhardt ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinhardt also avoids with ease.
Luther Reinhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Janz misses.
Reinhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Janz misses with an uppercut. Reinhardt saw that one coming.

Reinhardt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Reinhardt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janz has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janz trying to control here.
Reinhardt stops Janz from getting back to his feet.

Reinhardt is trying to work for a kimura but Janz is defending well.
Reinhardt prevents Janz from improving his position.
Janz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reinhardt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reinhardt's back!
Reinhardt tries to escape but Janz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Janz throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Janz is looking to control Reinhardt but Reinhardt is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Reinhardt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Janz.
Reinhardt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reinhardt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Janz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Janz's back!
Janz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Janz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Janz tries to roll over but Reinhardt keeps him under control.
Janz trying to control here.

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.
Janz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Janz.
Janz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Janz is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Reinhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Janz.
Reinhardt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Reinhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinhardt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Janz throws a nice looking combination but Reinhardt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Luther Reinhardt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Reinhardt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Janz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinhardt looks for a takedown but Janz sprawls well.
Janz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Janz.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reinhardt slips under a jab.
Janz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Janz connects with a single shot there.
Janz missing with a left hand there. Reinhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinhardt slips under a jab from Janz.
Janz looks to land a left hand but Reinhardt moved out of range nicely.
Reinhardt ducks under a wild hook from Janz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinhardt slips under a jab from Janz.
Reinhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Janz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reinhardt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reinhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Janz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinhardt dodges the punch combination from Janz.
Janz misses with a straight right.
Janz lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Janz misses.
Reinhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Janz.
Reinhardt slips under a jab from Janz.
Janz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Janz looks to land a right hand but Reinhardt moved out of range.
Reinhardt defending well as Janz loads up on a big left hand.
Franc Janz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Janz.
Janz throws a looping overhand right but Reinhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Franc Janz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Janz misses the target.
Janz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinhardt moves away.
Janz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reinhardt moves away from the strike by Janz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janz leaves Reinhardt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Reinhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reinhardt ducks under a wild hook from Janz.
Janz throws a hook but Reinhardt blocks it.
Reinhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Janz.
Janz throws a hook to the side of Reinhardt's head but Reinhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Janz. No joy for Reinhardt on that attempt.
Janz looks to land a right hand but Reinhardt moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Janz as Reinhardt shoots in.
Janz throws an overhand right that lands on Reinhardt's shoulder, as Reinhardt tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reinhardt is defended easily by Janz.
Nice defenses there by Reinhardt.
Janz looks to land a combination but Reinhardt avoids it well.
Reinhardt tries to close the distance and clinch but Janz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Janz misses with a double jab

and Reinhardt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reinhardt preventing the sweep.
Reinhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Janz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Reinhardt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Janz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Janz has escaped and now he's on top!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franc Janz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kfier Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Marsh (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 Kris Marsh was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Asher
vs
Marsh

168 cm
26
152 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

163 cm
19
154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kfier Asher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Marsh!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Asher gets back to full guard.
Asher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsh is one step ahead there.
Asher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asher tries to get out of the position.
Marsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marsh thows a big elbow that misses.
Marsh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marsh misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Marsh blocks the strikes from Asher.
Asher is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marsh off and has taken his back!
Asher has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Marsh's body.
Marsh looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Asher has the hooks in. Marsh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher lands strikes to the head.
Marsh rolls, trying to escape but Asher keeps control of the position.
Asher misses with punches from the back.
Marsh trying to control the hands but Asher won't let him.
Asher struggling to land strikes to the head as Marsh covers up.
Marsh tries to break free.
Asher wants to control but Marsh is keeping busy.
Asher misses with an elbow to the head.
Marsh staying busy and making it hard for Asher to control.

That's two 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.
Marsh trying to control the hands but Asher breaks the grip.
Even with his hooks in, Asher manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Asher connects with a big shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Marsh breaks Asher's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Asher keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
Marsh stopping the sweep attempt from Asher.
Marsh looking to pass the guard.
Marsh trying to control but Asher is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is stalling in the full guard.
Marsh trying to control but Asher is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Asher has his takedown stuffed
and Marsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asher is breathing heavily.
Asher misses with a takedown

and Marsh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marsh is trying to control. Asher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asher trying to control but Marsh postures up.
Marsh is looking to take a break and control but Asher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marsh is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Asher is in real trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marsh has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Asher has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kris Marsh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Solitaire Unraveling. Jones has chosen Everybody Knows as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cox
vs
Jones

190 cm
22
265 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

190 cm
25
271 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perry Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cox.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Cox circles away.
Cox misses with a two punch combination.
Perry Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

A jab-cross combination lands for Jones and sends Cox crashing to the mat! Jones follows him down to the mat - Cox regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Cox is rocked!

It looks like Perry Cox has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones passes to side control.
Oh Cox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cox takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cox is trying to improve his position.
Cox seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cox tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones wants to control but Cox is keeping him busy.
Cox manages to get back to half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Cox's hands, connecting with Cox's forehead.
Cox tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cox tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones wants to control but Cox is keeping him busy.
Cox wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him!
Cox is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones get's back to his feet.
Cox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Cox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cox slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cox misses with a double jab

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Cox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cox manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cox is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones is looking to stand up but Cox won't let him.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Cox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones throws a couple of heel strikes.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cox defends well.
Cox throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cox's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Cox has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Cox.
Cox manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Cox in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones wants to control but Cox is having none of it.
Cox working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox landing punches.
Cox lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Cox throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Cox has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Cox unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
Cox is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones tries to hold on but Cox pushes him away.
Cox looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Cox is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry Cox'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.

Jones moves out of range as Cox strikes.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Cox.
Jones throws a combination. Cox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cox slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a hook but Cox blocks it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cox sprawls well. Cox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Cox tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perry Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Jones.
Cox lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Cox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Cox is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Alex Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Cox lands a left and a right that sends Jones crashing to the canvas! Cox dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Alex Jones has been cut.
Cox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Jones is rocked!
Cox landing shots from mount.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Cox finish him?
Cox loads up with a big shot that hurts Jones! He's pulled Cox in close but Cox has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Jones survive? More strikes from Cox and Jones is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Perry Cox!

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