CCF Midweek Mayhem 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmi Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Sexington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Snuka
vs
Sexington

190 cm
19
197 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

200 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmi Snuka!
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, Chad Sexington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Snuka!
Jimmi Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Snuka finds it's target.
Snuka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snuka scores with a punch to the head.
Sexington tries to move into range but Snuka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sexington dodges the punch combination from Snuka.
Snuka throws a jab but it's blocked by Sexington.
Sexington throws a body kick that misses.

Sexington gets a double leg takedown into Snuka's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sexington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snuka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sexington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sexington looking to pass the guard.

Snuka looking for a guillotine here but Sexington defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexington stopping the sweep attempt from Snuka.
Snuka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sexington trying to control but Snuka is working from the bottom.
Sexington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sexington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snuka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sexington stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sexington misses with an uppercut.

Sexington has closed the distance and engaged Snuka in a clinch.
Snuka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Sexington wants the takedown. Snuka is fighting it off but Sexington persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snuka's guard against the cage.

Sexington decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snuka, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snuka misses with a series of wild punches.
Snuka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sexington. Sexington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snuka.
Snuka is breathing heavily.
Snuka avoids the head kick by Sexington.

Sexington rushes Snuka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Sexington jumps into guard, dragging Snuka to the mat.
Sexington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sexington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snuka is one step ahead there.
Sexington has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Snuka has passed into side control.
Sexington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sexington is avoiding damage well.
Snuka tries to stand but Sexington is controlling his head.
Sexington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Snuka taking some punishment here, with Sexington in his half guard.
Sexington is thwarting Snuka's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sexington content to control rather than advance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sexington fails to land the takedown.
Snuka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Snuka lands with a cross.
Snuka works over Sexington's head and body with a nice combination.
Snuka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Snuka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Sexington forces Snuka back against the cage and clinches.
Snuka dodges an elbow strike from Sexington.

Sexington manages to pull guard.

Sexington has his foot on Snuka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snuka works his way back into a safe position though.
Sexington looking for a sweep. Not yet Sexington, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexington is trying to keep Snuka in close.
Snuka throwing strikes but missing.
Sexington is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sexington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snuka is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sexington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snuka pushing down on Sexington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sexington is breathing heavily.
Snuka tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sexington controls his leg.
Snuka stops Sexington from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexington trying to control but Snuka postures up.
Sexington tries to roll over but Snuka keeps him under control.
Snuka is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snuka prevents Sexington from improving his position.
Well, if Snuka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sexington looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexington trying to control here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snuka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sexington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snuka throws a jab when Sexington was well out of range.
Snuka misses with a series of wild punches.
Snuka scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka misses the jab.
Sexington throws a head kick that misses.

Sexington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Snuka is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Snuka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sexington is looking to take a break and control but Snuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sexington prevents Snuka from escaping the position.
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 Jimmi Snuka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sexington gets a double leg takedown into Snuka's guard.

Snuka working for a triangle but Sexington defends it easily.
Sexington trying to control but Snuka is working from the bottom.
Snuka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sexington's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sexington looking to control.
Snuka trying to control but Sexington is working from the bottom.
Sexington looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snuka looking to pass the guard.

Sexington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snuka is aware though and is defending well.
Snuka wants to control from the top but Sexington keeps moving.
Chad Sexington has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jimmi Snuka just wasn't active enough.

Sexington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sexington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sexington trying to control but Snuka is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexington punishing his opponent with strikes.
Snuka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Sexington wants to finish this one by submission but Snuka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sexington.
Sexington controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexington prevents Snuka from getting the reversal.
Sexington with shots to the head and body - Snuka looks very uncomfortable down there.

Sexington is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Snuka throws a series of strikes that have Sexington backpedaling.
Sexington tries to work over Snuka's front leg with a kick but Snuka checks it.
Sexington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimmi Snuka is winning the standup battle so far.

Sexington moves into range and clinches up with Snuka.

Sexington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sexington manages to end up in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Snuka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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!
Sexington is thwarting Snuka's attempts to control the position.
Snuka won't allow Sexington to pass to mount.
Sexington is keen to just control but Snuka is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snuka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snuka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sexington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snuka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Snuka there.
Sexington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Snuka tries to sprawl but Sexington drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snuka is not content to let Sexington control the position.

Sexington escapes and gets back to his feet.
Snuka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Sexington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sexington is trying to control the position but Snuka postures up.
Sexington striking off his back but it's not causing Snuka any problems.
Sexington throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Snuka wants to pass the guard but Sexington is keeping the position.
Snuka with a flurry of punches that miss.

Sexington has his foot on Snuka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snuka works his way back into a safe position though.
Sexington wants to stand and escape but Snuka is having none of it.
Snuka wants to control from the top but Sexington keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sexington is proving hard to escape from.

Sexington is looking for a triangle but Snuka pushes his legs off easily.
Sexington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sexington looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sexington is keeping the position for now.
Snuka stops Sexington from standing up.

Snuka stands up and waves to Sexington to follow him.
Sexington misses with a double jab
and Snuka counters with a nice uppercut.
Sexington throws a head kick but Snuka moves out of range.
Sexington slips a jab and a cross from Snuka.
Snuka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sexington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sexington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Snuka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Sexington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Snuka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sexington wants to control but Snuka is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Sexington dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Snuka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sexington under the eye.
Sexington avoids a punch combination nicely.

Sexington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Sexington has hold of one of Snuka's legs. Snuka is fighting the takedown attempt but Sexington gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sexington wants to control from the top but Snuka keeps moving.
Sexington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snuka kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sexington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexington is stalling in the full guard.
Sexington postures up and lands a big shot to Snuka's brow.
Sexington throws a big elbow that misses.
Snuka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sexington forces his way into half guard.
Snuka is in trouble now - Sexington has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexington looking to control but Snuka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snuka taking shots to the head.
Snuka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sexington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snuka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sexington prevents Snuka from getting the reversal.
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!
Sexington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snuka swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexington tries to control but Snuka wriggling away.

Sexington is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Snuka avoids the head kick by Sexington.
Snuka looks to land a right hand but Sexington moved out of range.
Jimmi Snuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sexington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snuka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sexington is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexington gets back to full guard.
Snuka stopping the sweep attempt from Sexington.
Snuka is looking to work some ground and pound but Sexington has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snuka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jimmi Snuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Sexington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Sexington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sexington 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Chad Sexington!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Chad Sexington!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Chad Sexington!

Chad Sexington wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Astrud Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Damien Stewart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Stewart
vs
Rivera

172 cm
20
123 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

178 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astrud Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stewart lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivera's head.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Stewart lands with a shot to the body.
Stewart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good standup being displayed there by Stewart as he connects with a hook.
Stewart scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Stewart works the jab nicely.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivera lands with a slapping head kick.
Stewart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stewart.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rivera rushes Stewart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera stalling in the clinch.
Stewart tries to break free but Rivera pushes him back against the cage.
Stewart prevents the takedown attempt.

Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
Rivera tries to clinch up but Stewart circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart as he avoids it easily.
Damien Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astrud Rivera.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivera shoots and misses
and Stewart counters with a three punch combo that has Rivera backing up. Rivera nods at Stewart to acknowledge the strikes.
Rivera misses with a looping left.
Damien Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart lands with a nice combination. Rivera backs away looking to recover.
Stewart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Rivera forces Stewart back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Stewart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera goes for a takedown attempt but Stewart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rivera tries to clinch but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart digs a good body shot into Rivera's ribs.
Jab, jab by Stewart - just one landing.
Stewart throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Rivera with that takedown attempt.
Stewart scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Rivera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stewart was covering up waiting for the punch and Rivera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet but Rivera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Stewart is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rivera dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stewart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stewart being controlled for a moment.
Rivera trying to control the position but Stewart is working away.

Rivera tries for a kimura but Stewart is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Astrud Rivera will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
Stewart throws a one two combo.
Rivera shoots in but Stewart avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Rivera has Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stewart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is trying to force a seperation but Rivera has the dominant position.
Stewart is pressed up against the cage. Rivera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stewart down to the mat. Stewart avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Damien Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Damien Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astrud Rivera.
Rivera tries to clinch but Stewart moves out of range.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Stewart feints a jab promting Rivera to slip. Stewart then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rivera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stewart scores with the left hand. Rivera knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Stewart. Beautiful body shot.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Stewart.
Nice body punch from Stewart.
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Stewart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stewart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rivera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stewart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
A right-left combo lands from Stewart.
Stewart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Stewart.
Stewart tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stewart is looking to wear down Rivera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.
Stewart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stewart stalks Rivera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rivera's face. Rivera staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stewart.
A left and a right from Stewart both land. Nice combination.
Rivera throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Stewart to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivera drops his hands momentarily and Stewart takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera misses with an uppercut.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Damien Stewart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera looks for a takedown but Stewart sprawls well.
Stewart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rivera takes the fight into the clinch.
Stewart managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stewart connects with a single shot there.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Stewart.
Stewart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivera. Rivera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stewart tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stewart misses with a few strikes there.
Stewart cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
Stewart is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stewart lands a jab-cross combination.
Stewart scores with a nice strike.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Stewart lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivera's head.
Rivera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
Rivera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stewart.
Rivera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damien Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astrud Rivera.
Rivera fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Rivera. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stewart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.
Stewart lands with a good body shot.
Rivera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stewart.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stewart.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Damien Stewart is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
Stewart lands a nice shot that snaps Rivera's head back.
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!

Rivera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stewart kicks Rivera off and gets to his feet.
Rivera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stewart swivels and escapes.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rivera backs up against the cage.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stewart throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stewart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stewart scores with a shot to the body.
Rivera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stewart lands a nice shot to the body.
Stewart throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart punishes Rivera's body with a nice straight punch.
Stewart lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
Stewart scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stewart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stewart. No joy for Rivera on that attempt.
Stewart feints a jab promting Rivera to slip. Stewart then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rivera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stewart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rivera.
Rivera walks into a straight right hand from Stewart.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Stewart as Rivera shoots in.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Stewart clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stewart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rivera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stewart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stewart feints a jab promting Rivera to slip. Stewart then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rivera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rivera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stewart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rivera scrambles back to his feet.
Stewart digs a good body shot into Rivera's ribs.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stewart defends it nicely.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Stewart. No joy for Rivera on that attempt.
Rivera fails to land the takedown.
Damien Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astrud Rivera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart throws a nice looking combination but Rivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivera tries to clinch but Stewart moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Stewart - just one landing.
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
and Stewart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stewart throws a series of strikes that have Rivera backpedaling.
Rivera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stewart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rivera scrambles back to his feet.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Stewart is avoiding it.
Rivera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stewart lands with a nice combination. Rivera backs away looking to recover.
Stewart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stewart lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Stewart.
Stewart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rivera.
Rivera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stewart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stewart swinging wildly here.
Stewart scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stewart connects with a jab.
Stewart leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stewart digs a good body shot into Rivera's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stewart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stewart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stewart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Stewart circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Stewart is avoiding it.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stewart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rivera wants to clinch
and Stewart counters with a two punch combo.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Rivera.
Rivera shoots for a double leg takedown but Stewart sprawls well. He's pushed Rivera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stewart lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stewart shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rivera eats them both and turns towards Stewart to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stewart throws a one two combo.
Stewart stuns Rivera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stewart stalks Rivera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rivera's face. Rivera staggers backwards, shaken.
Rivera fails to land the takedown.
Stewart pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rivera back to the cage. Stewart follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stewart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart dips to his left and cracks Rivera with an uppercut!
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Stewart had his way with Astrud Rivera in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rivera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Rivera closes the distance and pushes Stewart back into the cage.
Stewart is trying to break the clinch but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera fails to pull guard.
Stewart is trying to break the clinch but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Stewart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Damien Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astrud Rivera.

Rivera has clasped his hands together around Stewart's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stewart is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Rivera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Stewart explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rivera walks into a straight right hand from Stewart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
No luck for Rivera with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Stewart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stewart scores with a hook to the body. Rivera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stewart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivera doesn't seem bothered though.
Stewart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Stewart circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Stewart circles away.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stewart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivera in his tracks.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart scores with a jab.
Stewart shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rivera eats them both and turns towards Stewart to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No joy there for Stewart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Rivera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stewart did well to prevent Rivera getting side control.
Rivera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stewart defending well though.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Rivera sits in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Rivera seems content to control.
Astrud Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Astrud Rivera.
I think Stewart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Damien Stewart!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Damien Stewart!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Damien Stewart!

Damien Stewart wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennady Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Romero
vs
Vieira

180 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 12 - 1

185 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gennady Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romero.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vieira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.

Vieira gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vieira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vieira wants to stand but Romero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Still in half guard, Vieira seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gennady Vieira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Romero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vieira is fending him off so far but Romero persists. Nope, Vieira circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vieira throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.

Vieira has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
Vieira throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Vieira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero shoots in for a double leg but Vieira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vieira's hands.

It looks like Gennady Vieira has been cut.

Vieira has taken the fight to the clinch.

Vieira decides to pull guard.

Romero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Romero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vieira holds on and takes a little breather.
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!
Romero wants to stand but Vieira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero preventing the sweep.

Romero drops back looking for a leg! Vieira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vieira manages to kick Romero off! Romero jumps back into Vieira's guard.
Vieira pulls Romero in to control the position.
Romero stands and throws Vieira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira is not content to let Romero control the position.

Romero is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieira is defending well.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Vieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romero's best efforts.
Vieira gets back to full guard.
Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Romero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romero's best efforts.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Romero has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vieira defend it? Romero steps over the head and cranks it - Vieira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Romero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Romero!
A very excited looking Victor Romero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luck Chidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chidell has chosen Rice Rice Baby as his entrance music. Jose Pena has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pena
vs
Chidell

175 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Jose Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luck Chidell!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chidell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jose Pena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chidell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chidell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chidell lands a head shot.
Chidell scores with a jab to the jaw.

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

Pena is rocked!

It looks like Jose Pena has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chidell counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Pena badly! He tries to strike back but Chidell puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Pena out cold! Oh man, Pena will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luck Chidell!
In his post fight interview, Luck Chidell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gino Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Matic
vs
Jones

165 cm
29
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Matic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones wants to clinch up but Matic keeps it at a distance.
Matic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Matic shoots in.
Matic misses with a takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Matic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones digs a good body shot into Matic's ribs.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Matic's ribs.
Jones throws a right and a left that Matic avoids nicely.
Donk. Jones catches Matic right on the button with a cross.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Jones rushes Matic and presses him up against the cage.

Matic manages to pull guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Matic keeps moving.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Matic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jordan Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones tests Matic's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Jones rushes Matic and presses him up against the cage.
Matic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matic wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matic jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matic jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.

It looks like Jordan Jones has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.

Matic has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic 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.
Jones regains half guard there - taking advantage of Matic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Matic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Matic is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones won't allow Matic to pass to mount.
Jones has hold of Matic's hands but Matic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is looking to control Matic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Matic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donk. Jones catches Matic right on the button with a cross.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Matic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matic tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matic wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Matic throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Matic from controlling successfully.

Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matic backs up against the cage.

Matic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Matic controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Gino Matic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Matic fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Jones.

Matic moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Matic pushes him off.
Matic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Matic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matic - that will leave a mark!
Matic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jordan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones tries to bum rush Matic with a series of wild strikes but Matic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Matic is looking to score with low kicks.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Matic is controlling the position.
Matic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 is looking to clinch.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Matic gets a takedown into half guard.
Gino Matic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is pressing down on Matic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Gino Matic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jones breaks the clinch.

Jones has Matic up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Matic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matic fails to pull guard.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matic is keeping busy.
Matic has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Matic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Matic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Matic blocking some punches.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Matic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
A nice combination there by Jones.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones works over Matic's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Matic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matic shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Matic tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the combination.
Matic with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Matic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones feints a jab promting Matic to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jordan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jordan Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Matic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones tries to bum rush Matic with a series of wild strikes but Matic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matic throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matic tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matic rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.

Jones instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matic as Jones tries to tie him up.

Matic pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matic tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matic is keeping the position for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jones really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Jones'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.

Horrible takedown by Matic or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Matic tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Gino Matic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matic shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Matic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Matic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones works over Matic's head and body with a nice combination.
Matic wants to clinch.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matic prevents it.
Matic goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Matic circles away.
Jones looks to land a combination but Matic avoids it well.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.

Matic clinches with his opponent.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matic misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Matic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matic fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Matic tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Matic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is working Matic over against the cage.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Matic's takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones thumps Matic with a low kick.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matic.
Jones tries to clinch up but Matic circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matic throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Matic avoids a punch combination nicely.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.

Matic decides to pull guard.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matic controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Matic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jones dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Jones'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!

Jones throws a series of punches but Matic moves out of range.
Matic misses with the combination.

Jones rushes Matic and presses him up against the cage.
Matic is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matic has his back to the cage.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Matic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matic is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Matic shrugs off.
Matic blocks a body shot from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Matic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Matic tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones is trying to stall.
Matic is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Matic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Matic circles away.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Matic backs away looking to recover.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Matic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matic throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Matic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Matic, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Matic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones is stalling here.
Matic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Matic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matic gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jordan Jones!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jordan Jones!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jordan Jones!

Jordan Jones wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mackenzie
vs
Aarons

200 cm
29
205 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

199 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Mackenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Aarons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackenzie ducks under a wild hook from Aarons.
Aarons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mackenzie doesn't seem bothered though.
Aarons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie ducks right into an uppercut from Aarons.
Mackenzie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aarons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aarons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mackenzie misses with a looping left.
Mackenzie misses with a body shot.
Mackenzie swings for the body but Aarons moves out of range.
Mackenzie tests Aarons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mackenzie throws out a loose jab but Aarons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aarons wants to land a leg kick but Mackenzie is out of range.
Nice shot by Mackenzie.
Aarons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mackenzie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aarons grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mackenzie takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Aarons cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brett Aarons!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Panzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Karolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panzer comes to the cage accompanied by beat the devil's tattoo. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Panzer
vs
Karolin

191 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Hugo Panzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Karolin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Panzer.

It looks like Victor Karolin has been cut.

Panzer throws a left that rocks Karolin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Panzer dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Karolin regain composure!

Karolin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panzer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Karolin is still in real trouble! Can Panzer finish him?
Karolin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Panzer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Karolin seems to have recovered his senses.
Karolin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karolin.
Panzer wants to stand and escape but instead Karolin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Karolin works over Panzer with some ground and pound from guard.
Karolin chips away with some ground and pound.
Karolin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Panzer pushes Karolin off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Karolin. Those never looked like landing.
Panzer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karolin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karolin slips a straight right by Panzer.
Panzer tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Panzer misses.
Karolin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Panzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karolin is defended easily by Panzer.
Karolin fails with the takedown.
Karolin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Panzer defends it nicely.
Hugo Panzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Karolin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panzer works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karolin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panzer.
Karolin shoots and misses

and Panzer counters with a big uppercut that knocks Karolin off his feet! Panzer dives into side control looking to finish!
Panzer tries to stand but Karolin is controlling his head.
Karolin manages to get back to half guard.
It looks like Panzer is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Panzer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Panzer rushes Karolin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panzer lands an uppercut.
Panzer lands a left hand.

Karolin is trying to trip Panzer. He has hold of a leg but Panzer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Karolin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karolin stands up and waves to Panzer to follow him.
Panzer throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panzer misses with an uppercut. Karolin saw that one coming.
Karolin darts in trying to clinch
and Panzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karolin tries to clinch there but Panzer circles away.
Karolin wants to clinch

and Panzer counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Karolin!
Panzer tries to stand and escape but Karolin actually recovers to full guard.

Karolin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karolin is on top in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Panzer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Karolin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Panzer pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Panzer drives through and clinches with Karolin against the cage.
Panzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panzer lands an uppercut.
Karolin taking a breather.
Karolin misses with an elbow over the top.
Panzer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panzer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panzer.
Karolin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Panzer after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Panzer tries to break the clinch but Karolin is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Panzer uses good head movement to avoid it.

Karolin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karolin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Panzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Panzer as Karolin shoots in.
Panzer looks to land a right hand but Karolin moved out of range.
Panzer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karolin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karolin shoots in looking for a takedown. Panzer tries to sprawl out of it but Karolin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panzer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hugo Panzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Karolin.
Karolin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karolin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panzer as he jumps to the side.
Karolin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karolin can do to turn this around?
Karolin is breathing heavily.
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!

Panzer steps into range and cracks Karolin with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Karolin flops backwards and Panzer dives into his guard looking to finish!
Panzer wants to stand but Karolin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Panzer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karolin on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Panzer stands up from Karolin's guard - Panzer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Panzer lands a head shot.
Panzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karolin.
Karolin keeps the fight on the outside.
Karolin tries for a takedown but Panzer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karolin tries for a takedown but Panzer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Karolin gets tackled into the cage by Panzer. Panzer maintains the clinch.
Panzer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karolin working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karolin tries to break free but Panzer pushes him back against the cage.
Karolin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Panzer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Panzer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Panzer gets through Karolin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karolin tries to pull guard but Panzer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Panzer.
Karolin misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Panzer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panzer lands an uppercut.
Karolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Panzer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Karolin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Karolin walks into a straight right hand from Panzer.
Panzer avoids a kick to the body.

Panzer cracks Karolin with a big right hand and Karolin goes down!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panzer wants to stand and escape but instead Karolin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Karolin throws a big right hand that misses.
Panzer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panzer tries to get out of the position.
Panzer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Panzer wants to get back to his feet but Karolin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karolin throwing strikes from guard but Panzer blocks nicely.
Karolin works over Panzer with some ground and pound from guard.
Panzer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karolin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Panzer, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karolin fails with the takedown.
Karolin fails with the takedown.
Panzer dips to his left and cracks Karolin with an uppercut!
Panzer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karolin.
Hugo Panzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Karolin.
Panzer tries to land a front kick but Karolin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panzer throws a right and a left that Karolin avoids nicely.
Panzer throws a leg kick but Karolin moved away.
Karolin wants to clinch up but Panzer keeps it at a distance.
Panzer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karolin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Panzer lands a glancing blow to the side of Karolin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karolin fails with a takedown attempt.
Panzer stuffs the takedown attempt from Karolin. Karolin gets slowly back to his feet.
Panzer lands with a hook. Karolin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Panzer steps in with a hook that catches Karolin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Panzer follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Karolin looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Panzer!
A very excited looking Hugo Panzer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Boose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Boose has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Boose
vs
Buster

214 cm
26
295 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

198 cm
23
282 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Boose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tong Buster!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Buster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boose. Buster does a little dance to reset his feet.

Buster clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Buster on the inside.
Boose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boose tries to pull guard but Buster holds him up against the cage and eventually Boose drops back down to his feet.
Buster working Boose over with knees to the body.
A short left from Buster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boose takes a shot to the head.
Boose misses with a body punch.
Buster pushes Boose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Buster - that landed with a thud.

Boose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buster connects with a body shot that sends Boose's belly button to the back.

Buster has closed the distance and engaged Boose in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boose has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buster controlling the action here for a moment.
Buster jerks Boose's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Boose drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Buster goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Buster because Boose was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tong Buster!
Our winner, Tong Buster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gauge
vs
Leben

189 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory Gauge!
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, Chris Leben!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leben at a distance.
Gauge stuffs the takedown.
Gregory Gauge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Gauge scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Chris Leben has been cut.
Leben has a takedown stuffed.
Gauge thuds his right hand into Leben's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gauge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leben circles away quickly and effectively.
Gauge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Gauge catches Leben right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Gauge.
Gauge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leben on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Leben shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gregory Gauge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leben.
Gauge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gauge tests Leben's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gauge throws a series of strikes that have Leben backpedaling.
Nice jab there from Gauge.
Leben avoids the body shot from Gauge.
Gauge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gauge scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gauge stuffs the takedown attempt from Leben. Leben gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Gauge as he connects with a hook.
Gauge leaves Leben with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gauge lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge lands a lovely overhand right.
Gauge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leben walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gauge moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gauge. Leben does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gauge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gauge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leben takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leben is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gauge is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Leben.
Gauge wants to slow Leben down by chopping away at his legs.
Leben keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gauge cracks Leben with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gauge connects with a single shot there.
Gauge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gauge scores with a jab to the body.
Leben with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gauge to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leben walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leben takes one on the button.
Gregory Gauge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leben looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gauge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Leben's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gauge lands a head shot.
Leben moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gauge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gauge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leben.
Gauge jabs Leben right on the nose. Leben blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from Gauge as Leben shoots in.
Gauge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leben.
Leben is looking to clinch but Gauge is avoiding it.
Gregory Gauge is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leben is defended easily by Gauge.
Gregory Gauge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leben.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gauge.
Gauge scores with a one two! Leben had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leben misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gauge lands a nice shot to the body.
Gauge is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben shoots in but Gauge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gauge connects with a single shot there.

That has opened up Chris Leben's cut even more.
Gauge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gauge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leben misses with a takedown attempt - Gauge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leben fails with a takedown attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Leben might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gauge has got the better of the exchanges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben has a takedown stuffed.
Leben is breathing heavily.
Gauge scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Gauge does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Gauge. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gauge, as that shot connected.
Gauge lands a jab to Leben's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leben stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gauge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leben takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gauge scores with a one two! Leben had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leben has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gauge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leben moves out of range of the body kick.
Leben takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leben takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

The cut above Chris Leben's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leben checks a leg kick nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gauge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Leben's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gauge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gauge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gauge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gauge.
Gauge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot by Gauge.
Leben tries to move into range but Gauge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gauge scores with a hook.
Jab from Gauge.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge swats away the attempt to clinch by Leben.
Leben looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gauge connects with the punch.

Leben throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gauge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leben is in Gauge's guard.
Gauge looking for a sweep. Not yet Gauge, not yet.
Gauge wants to stand up but Leben is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leben postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gauge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leben, into his guard.
Gauge throws a strike but Leben rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gauge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leben is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leben trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leben trying to control but Gauge is working from the bottom.
Gauge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gauge pushes Leben off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gauge thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gauge. No joy for Leben on that attempt.
Leben takes a jab right on the kisser.

Chris Leben's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Gauge. That snapped Leben's head back.
Gauge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gauge punishes Leben's body with a nice straight punch.
Leben fails with the takedown.
Gregory Gauge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leben.
Leben takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gauge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leben on the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gauge clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Leben's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gauge with a jab.
Leben dives in and grabs Gauge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gauge pushes down on Leben's head and hops out.
Gauge jabs Leben to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leben gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gauge to counter with a crisp jab.
Gauge digs a good hook to Leben's body.
Leben on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gauge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leben is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Leben has a takedown stuffed.
Gregory Gauge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leben.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Gauge catches Leben right on the button with a cross.
Gauge punishes Leben's body with a nice straight punch.
Gauge digs a good body shot into Leben's ribs.
Gauge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gauge scores with a shot to the body.
Gauge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Gauge.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Leben's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gregory Gauge!
A relieved looking Gregory Gauge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
93%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Open your eyes by Alter Bridge. Gabriel Zat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Zat
vs
Simmons

185 cm
25
200 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

190 cm
26
209 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Zat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simmons on his heels. He'll look to pass Simmons's guard now, I'm sure.
Zat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zat lands a couple of digs.

Simmons wriggles free and stands up.
Zat misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zat moves out of range as Simmons strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Zat as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simmons lands a nice shot that snaps Zat's head back.
Zat has a takedown stuffed.
Zat dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Zat's head and hops out.
Zat ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simmons smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Zat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zat moves out of range of the strikes.
Zat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zat somewhat.
Zat tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zat moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Simmons dodges the punch combination from Zat.
Zat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simmons stalks Zat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zat's face. Zat staggers backwards, shaken.
Simmons throws out a loose jab but Zat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zat throws a series of strikes that have Simmons backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zat throws a series of punches but Simmons avoids them all with ease.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Simmons.
Donk. Simmons catches Zat right on the button with a cross.
Simmons lunges at Zat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zat's hand.
Simmons throws a one two combo.
Zat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simmons throws out the jab.
Zat misses with a two punch combination.
Simmons lands a really nice looking cross but Zat seems unphased.
Simmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Zat's head.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Zat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons misses with a hook to the body
and Zat counters with a nice body shot.
Zat throws a right hand that Simmons ducks under and follows up with a left that Simmons also avoids with ease.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Zat ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zat feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Zat from controlling successfully.
Zat throwing strikes from guard but Simmons blocks nicely.
Zat looking to pass the guard.
Zat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zat prevents Simmons from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zat wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Zat throwing strikes but missing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zat 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.

Zat lands a two punch combo.
Zat slips a jab from Simmons.
Zat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simmons.
Simmons misses with a right hand
and Zat counters with a three punch combo that has Simmons backing up. Simmons nods at Zat to acknowledge the strikes.
Zat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zat ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Simmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Gabriel Zat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Zat clinches with his opponent.

Zat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Simmons.
Simmons connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Zat. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws an overhand right that lands on Zat's shoulder, as Zat tries to avoid the shot.
Simmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simmons has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Simmons throws a combination. Zat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Zat does no damage.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Zat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. Zat saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Zat counters with a two punch combo.
Zat fails with the takedown.
Simmons misses with a hook.
Simmons misses with a straight right.
Zat moves out of range of the strikes.

Zat moves into the clinch successfully.
Simmons wants to take the fight to the mat but Zat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simmons is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zat has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons can't break the clinch.
Zat fails to pull guard.
Zat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Zat manages to pull guard.
Simmons postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simmons's guard.
Zat throws a big right hand that misses.
Zat throwing strikes but missing.
Zat lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zat wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Zat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zat trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zat throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Zat from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gabriel Zat.

Zat shoots in and gets a takedown into Simmons's guard.

Zat 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.
Zat tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zat postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zat scores with a hook to the body. Simmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zat misses with a two punch combination.
Zat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manny Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simmons's head backwards.
Simmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zat's hands.
Zat is looking to clinch.
Zat slips under a jab from Simmons.
Zat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simmons misses with a hook
and Zat counters with a right hand to the body.
Zat misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Simmons.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Simmons enables Zat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zat tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but Zat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zat throwing strikes from guard but Simmons blocks nicely.
Zat is looking to work some ground and pound but Simmons has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zat advances to half guard.

Zat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simmons is not content to let Zat control the position.

Zat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zat.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simmons is refusing to be controlled, as Zat sits in half guard.
Gabriel Zat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Zat in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Simmons tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Zat!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

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