Bellum 17: Fear Punch PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maks Luburic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Send The Pain Below-Chevelle. Maks Luburic looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Gonzalez
vs
Luburic

200 cm
19
281 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
227 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maks Luburic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Luburic against the cage.
Luburic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Gonzalez drops Luburic with a big knee straight up the middle! Luburic is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Luburic is rocked!

It looks like Maks Luburic has been cut.
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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luburic is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Gonzalez maintains plum control as Luburic tries to back straight out! Gonzalez connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Luburic blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Carlos Gonzalez!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sisi Johnsonbrugmargerth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnsonbrugmargerth
vs
Martin

200 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sisi Johnsonbrugmargerth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coco Martin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsonbrugmargerth tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnsonbrugmargerth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Martin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Martin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnsonbrugmargerth pushes Martin off looking to stand but Martin dives back in and keeps control.
Martin passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is landing with some decent strikes but Johnsonbrugmargerth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin controlling the pace for now.
Martin landing shots from mount.
Johnsonbrugmargerth is breathing heavily.
Johnsonbrugmargerth trying desperately to get to his feet.
Johnsonbrugmargerth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martin with a couple of short strikes.
Martin tries to control but Johnsonbrugmargerth wriggling away.
Martin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to control the pace but Johnsonbrugmargerth is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Martin quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Martin but it's paid off an Johnsonbrugmargerth is forced to tap! Nice work by Martin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coco Martin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Parado Na Esquina. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aldo
vs
Franklin

170 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin is looking to clinch but Aldo is avoiding it.
Aldo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Franklin falls off balance throwing a combination

and Aldo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Franklin!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Franklin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franklin is trying to stand up.

Aldo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Franklin turns into him and now he's in Aldo's guard.
Franklin looking to pass the guard.
Franklin postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin wants to get up but he can't break Aldo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full guard.
Franklin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franklin slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franklin 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.
Franklin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aldo defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franklin.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but Aldo defending well.
Franklin thows a huge punch but Aldo dodges it nicely.
Aldo is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aldo's head.
Franklin trying to control from half guard but Aldo is working away.
Franklin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Franklin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franklin.
Franklin throws a strike but Aldo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aldo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Franklin has his feet on Aldo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Franklin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aldo to the ground. Franklin is now in Aldo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Franklin dominated that 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.

Franklin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franklin lands a body shot.

Franklin jumps guard and drags Aldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin pulls Aldo in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin wants to sweep but no luck.

Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Aldo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Franklin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Franklin has escaped and now he's on top!
Franklin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franklin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franklin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin throws a strike but Aldo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Aldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franklin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aldo has managed to get both his arms back between Franklin's legs - danger averted.

Franklin working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.

Aldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franklin wants to stand and escape but Aldo is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo passes Franklin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aldo wants to pass the guard but Franklin is defending well.
Franklin wants to control but Aldo is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Franklin is defending against the submission attempts here by Aldo.
Aldo wants to pass to mount but Franklin is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.

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

Aldo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Franklin dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Franklin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Franklin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Aldo counters with a single leg into guard. Franklin didn't expect that.
Franklin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Franklin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franklin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Aldo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Franklin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aldo, into his guard.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aldo is proving hard to escape from.
Franklin throws an elbow that misses. Aldo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franklin's guard. Nice move by Aldo!

Aldo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Franklin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aldo has Franklin in his guard.
Franklin looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin throws a strike but Aldo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Franklin managing to control the position.
Franklin wants to sweep here but Aldo controlling him for the moment.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo postures up.

Aldo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Aldo seems to have locked his on tight now - Franklin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Aldo, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jose Aldo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bigalow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bigalow
vs
Zero

193 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bigalow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Zero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Bigalow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Bigalow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zero's guard.
Bigalow throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigalow connects with a couple of short punches.

Zero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bigalow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bigalow trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigalow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bigalow wants to stand and escape but instead Zero has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero trying to control but Bigalow is working from the bottom.
Zero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalow has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zero has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigalow is trying to improve his position.
Zero is looking to take a break and control but Bigalow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigalow can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero is looking to take a break and control but Bigalow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigalow trying to remain calm as Zero controls from the top position.
Bigalow is not content to let Zero control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nero Zero was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Bigalow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zero tries to lock up and control but Bigalow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bigalow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zero tries to hold on but Bigalow pushes him away.
Zero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zero being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero passes Bigalow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zero trying to control the pace.
Bigalow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zero on the ground.
Bigalow trying to control but Zero postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bigalow thows a body shot but no joy.
Bigalow closes the distance and clinches up with Zero, looking for a takedown. Bigalow pushes Zero against the cage but Zero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bigalow shoots for a takedown but Zero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bigalow misses with a double jab.
Bam Bigalow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bigalow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zero.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bigalow as he avoids it easily.
Zero looks for a takedown but Bigalow sprawls well.
Bam Bigalow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nero Zero.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zero is defended easily by Bigalow.
Zero slaps away a takedown attempt from Bigalow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bigalow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalow misses with a double jab.
Bam Bigalow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zero shoots for a double leg takedown but Bigalow sprawls well. He's pushed Zero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Zero. No joy for Bigalow on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Bigalow does no damage.
Zero closes the distance and clinches up with Bigalow, looking for a takedown. Zero pushes Bigalow against the cage but Bigalow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Zero feints and as Bigalow raises his hands in defense, Zero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bigalow wants to sweep but no luck.
Zero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero trying to control the action but Bigalow is working from the bottom.
Zero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nero Zero was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Zero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bigalow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bigalow tries to get out of the position.

Zero moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bigalow has worked his arm free - good work by Bigalow!
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bigalow keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck for Bigalow with that takedown attempt.
Bigalow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zero.
Bigalow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zero circles away quickly and effectively.
Zero shoots for a double leg takedown but Bigalow sprawls well. He's pushed Zero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Zero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zero wants to control from the top but Bigalow keeps moving.
Bigalow can't keep his opponent in guard - Zero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zero works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalow is being controlled here.

Zero is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bigalow is trying to escape and Zero transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bigalow is forced to tap! Nice work there by Zero! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nero Zero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fro Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Rogan

193 cm
25
189 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
198 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fro Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rogan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Rogan fails to land the takedown.
Colby Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fro Rogan.
Rogan misses with a takedown attempt
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Rogan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Fro Rogan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Smith lands.

Rogan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rogan lands in his opponent's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.

Rogan pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fro Rogan!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Szent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Szent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Szent
vs
Williams

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Szent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Williams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szent avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Szent sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Szent.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Williams has eaten all the pies!

Williams has Szent up against the cage in a clinch.

Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Szent did well to prevent Williams getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Szent wants to control the action here but instead Williams manages to pass to full mount!
Szent is looking to get to half guard.
Williams lands a heavy elbow.
Szent tries to buck Williams off but he can't manage it.
Szent is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Szent slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Szent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Szent trying to control but Williams postures up.
Szent keeping hold of Williams's head, controlling as best he can.

Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szent is looking to escape.
Szent is looking to improve his position.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Szent misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Szent is not content to let Williams control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Szent defends the submission attempt.
Williams is trying to control. Szent wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams thows a huge punch but Szent dodges it nicely.
Szent controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Szent defends the submission attempt.
Szent is trying to control but can't.
Williams working over Szent with some ground and pound. Szent looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Szent is defending well.
Szent blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams is keen to just control but Szent is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Szent makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Szent looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Szent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Szent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szent's guard.
Szent is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Szent is trying to keep Williams in close.
Szent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Szent is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard.
Szent wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Szent is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Szent from controlling successfully.
Williams trying to control the position.

Billy Szent has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Szent throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Szent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Szent avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Szent gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Szent takes one to the side of the head.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Szent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Szent off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Szent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams moves to clinch but Szent breaks away

and Szent decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Szent from standing up.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams trying to strike off his back.

Szent is posturing up here but Williams has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Szent tries to roll out but it's too tight and Szent has to tap! Slick submission there by Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Williams!
Larry Williams tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Willis
vs
Bishop

190 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Willis!
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, Marcus Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop tries to bum rush Willis with a series of wild strikes but Willis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Willis avoids them all with ease.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Willis cracks a nice hook into Bishop's ribs.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Bishop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Patrick Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Willis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Willis throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Willis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop looks gassed!
Willis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Willis clobbers Bishop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from Willis.
Willis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Willis counters with a left and a right that stings Bishop.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Willis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Willis moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marcus Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Willis.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Willis avoids it well.
A lazy left from Willis finds it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Willis checks a leg kick.
Willis scores with a sloppy right hand. Bishop should have avoided that one.
Willis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bishop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Willis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Willis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
Willis throws out a powerful jab.
Willis connects with a right hand. Bishop shakes it off.
Willis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Willis.
Willis catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

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

Bishop is rocked!
Willis lands a hook that stumbles Bishop back into the cage. Willis follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bishop to the canvas! Willis pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bishop has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Patrick Willis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Megani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Spike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Megani
vs
Spike

195 cm
20
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luigi Megani!
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, Mike Spike!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Megani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Megani passes to full mount!
Megani in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Spike can't escape the position.
Megani lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megani softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Spike is out cold! Megani jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Megani!
Luigi Megani spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.