Bellum 56: Miller Vs Rogan PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Eveans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Guvna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eveans's entrance music is One Step Into A World. A fine choice. Nico Guvna struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Eveans
vs
Guvna

180 cm
27
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

187 cm
20
218 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Eveans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nico Guvna!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eveans throws a nice looking combination but Guvna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guvna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eveans counters with a head kick. That will keep Guvna thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A nice combination there by Eveans.

It looks like Nico Guvna has been cut.
Eveans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Guvna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eveans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guvna can pounce on him.
Guvna avoids the head kick by Eveans.
Eveans throws a series of punches but Guvna avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Eveans.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guvna shoots and misses
and Eveans counters with a left and a right that stings Guvna.
Eveans throws a sloppy head kick

and Guvna counters with a shoot takedown. Eveans fights it but they end up in guard.
Guvna looks gassed!
Guvna postures up in Eveans's guard and throws a big left but Eveans blocks it.
Guvna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guvna prevents Eveans from getting back to his feet.
Guvna looking to pass the 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!
Guvna throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eveans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eveans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eveans wants to stand but Guvna is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guvna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eveans back to the cage. Guvna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Guvna with a poor takedown
and Eveans counters with a two punch combo.
Rashad Eveans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Guvna.
Guvna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eveans counters with a one-two to the body.
Eveans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guvna.
Guvna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eveans counters with a left and a right that stings Guvna.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guvna closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eveans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guvna tries to clinch there but Eveans circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guvna tries to clinch there but Eveans circles away.
Guvna is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eveans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Eveans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nico Guvna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Guvna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eveans counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Guvna! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Eveans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Eveans!
A relieved looking Rashad Eveans thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grayson Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bateman
vs
Smith

203 cm
21
274 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grayson Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Bateman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Grayson Smith has been cut.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bateman.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bateman stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Bateman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch 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!
Smith throws a right and a left that Bateman avoids nicely.

Smith gets a double leg takedown into Bateman's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bateman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Bateman counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Bateman avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Bateman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bateman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bateman has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Bateman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Bateman.

Bateman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes a swing at Bateman's ribcage but misses.
Bateman throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Bateman slips the punch.
Bateman wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Bateman counters with a head kick.
Patrick Bateman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses.
Bateman scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman stuffs the takedown.
Patrick Bateman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grayson Smith.
Bateman scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Bateman blocks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
Smith throws a right hand that Bateman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bateman also avoids with ease.
Smith takes a swing at Bateman's ribcage but misses.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bateman throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bateman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Bateman finds it's target.
Smith shoots in but Bateman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bateman rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Smith misses with the body kick

and Bateman counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Bateman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!

Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith fails with the takedown
and Bateman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Bateman finish him?
Smith is breathing heavily.
Are you kidding me?! Bateman ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Smith clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Bateman!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jax Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Morrow
vs
Thomas

185 cm
24
162 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

176 cm
25
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitchell Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morrow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrow. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morrow!

Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Morrow has double underhooks.

Morrow is trying to trip Thomas. He has hold of a leg but Thomas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Morrow persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.

Morrow gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrow throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Morrow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Morrow pushes him off.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Morrow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morrow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Thomas throws a right hand that Morrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrow also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrow looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Morrow misses with the combination.

Morrow pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.

Morrow manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with a wild combination.
Morrow misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Morrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas tries to clinch but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.

Morrow gets a clinch.
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 frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morrow scores with a nice hook to the head.

Morrow manages to break the clinch.
Morrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.

Morrow takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Morrow can't get the takedown.

Morrow breaks the clinch.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas throws a lazy head kick
and Morrow counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Morrow to acknowledge the strikes.
Morrow throws a combination that misses
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Morrow wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Morrow scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Morrow gets a clinch.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Morrow has the dominant position.
Morrow tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Morrow keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morrow tries for a takedown. No joy.

Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Morrow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morrow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrow circles away.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.

Morrow gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Morrow keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morrow lands a nice uppercut.

Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow with a jab.
Thomas moves to clinch but Morrow breaks away
and Morrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from Morrow.
Morrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morrow throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thomas is looking to clinch.
Morrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrow misses with a series of wild punches.
Morrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrow works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.

Thomas closes the distance and pushes Morrow back into the cage.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
Morrow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morrow prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Morrow.

Morrow breaks the clinch.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Morrow is avoiding it.
Jax Morrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Thomas takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrow scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas slips a straight right by Morrow.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Thomas rushes Morrow and presses him up against the cage.
Morrow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.

Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.

Morrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Morrow pulls guard.

Thomas stands up from Morrow's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Morrow does no damage.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Morrow circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!

Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrow has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
Morrow prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.

Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morrow eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Morrow throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Morrow to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Morrow is avoiding it.
Morrow takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Morrow keeps it at a distance.
Morrow swinging wildly here.

Morrow moves into the clinch.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Morrow keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morrow wants a takedown but no success here.
Thomas can't break the clinch.

Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Morrow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrow misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morrow is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrow misses with a double jab
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Morrow rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Morrow gets control of Thomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morrow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Morrow 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.
Morrow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas throws a strike but Morrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morrow stops Thomas from standing up.
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 Jax Morrow will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Thomas rushes Morrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morrow looking to stall.

Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.

Thomas clinches.

Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas wants to clinch but Morrow slips to the side
enabling Morrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Morrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas moves to clinch but Morrow breaks away
and Morrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Morrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Morrow moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Morrow.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling the position.
Morrow goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morrow's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morrow misses with a combination

and Thomas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jax Morrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas has Morrow pressed against the cage, preventing Morrow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling the position.

Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters with a good, hard body kick but Morrow shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow misses with a double jab.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrow dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Morrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Morrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morrow throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas tries to clinch but Morrow moves out of range.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Morrow moves into the clinch successfully.
Mitchell Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Thomas closes the distance and clinches.

Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Morrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Morrow throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Morrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws a one two combo.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas looks to clinch
and Morrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrow misses with a few strikes there.
Morrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Thomas rushes Morrow and presses him up against the cage.
Morrow working hard to break the clinch.

Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jax Morrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas tries to clinch but Morrow is having none of it.

Morrow closes the distance and clinches.
Morrow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mitchell Thomas.
Well Morrow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jax Morrow!
Jax Morrow thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skyy John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo has chosen Domination as his entrance music. Lincoln Aldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

John
vs
Aldo

186 cm
24
271 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
28
233 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skyy John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lincoln Aldo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aldo looks for a takedown but John sprawls well.
Aldo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

John drives through and clinches with Aldo against the cage.
John lands a knee to the head.
John creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
John pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aldo blocks the elbow strike.
John lands an elbow just above Aldo 's eye.
John trying to land knees to the body.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John landing knees to the head.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. John is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, John throws an elbow but misses.
Aldo blocks the elbow strike.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aldo avoiding damage as John throws knees to the body.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skyy John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lincoln Aldo.
Aldo looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo wants a takedown but no success here.
Aldo goes for a takedown in the clinch but John prevents it.
A short uppercut from Aldo.
John tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from John.
John misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on John - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as John takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
John landing knees to the body.
John is trying to stall.
Aldo is working for takedown but John is calmly controlling the position for now.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John scores with a knee to the head.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aldo's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
John tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldo avoids the damage to the body.
John is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aldo displaying some good clinch control by pressing John up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skyy John dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

John drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
John closes the distance but Aldo moves to the side

and Aldo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for John!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aldo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
John is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
John is working hard here to advance position.
Aldo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo avoids the attempt from John to control.
Aldo controlling the position easily from mount.
John tries to hold on but Aldo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John is looking to get to half guard.
Aldo landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
John sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
John wants to get back to his feet.
John is trying to get back to full guard.
John avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aldo.
John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Aldo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. John doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aldo.
Aldo controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to pass the half guard into mount. John knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aldo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Aldo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Aldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
John stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
John wants to clinch
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aldo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Aldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

John fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aldo, pushing him back against the cage.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but John has him pressed against the cage.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.

Aldo tightens his grip and picks John up, before dumping him to the ground. John manages to land in guard.

Aldo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
John moves to clinch but Aldo breaks away
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.

Aldo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching John on his heels. He'll look to pass John's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Aldo prevents John from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aldo being controlled here momentarily.
John preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Skyy John.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Aldo or perhaps it was just good defense by John which made him look bad.

Aldo gets a takedown into half guard.
Aldo prevents John from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
John is trying to control but can't.
John is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
John keeping hold of Aldo's head, controlling as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aldo wants to stand up but John is controlling the position.
John on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if John tries to get out of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lincoln Aldo.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick.
John looks to clinch

and Aldo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aldo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo trying to control from half guard but John is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo is just content to waste time from the top position. John takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Aldo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bob
vs
Khan

173 cm
27
145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Khan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.

Khan forces Bob back against the cage and clinches.
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bob is defending well for now.

Khan manages to break the clinch.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bob swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bob wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Bob tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bob tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is trying to break the clinch but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Khan is pushing Bob up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khan tries for a takedown. No joy.

Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Khan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bob which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Bob misses.

Oooooh!!! Bob has knocked Khan down with a huge combo! Bob steps away and waves a wobbly Khan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Khan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Billy Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob connects with a right that clearly hurt Khan. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Bob proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Khan collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bob!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Bob thanked [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Cejudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cejudo
vs
Dillard

165 cm
19
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
21
135 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Cejudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Dillard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejudo misses the shot to the body.
Cejudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cejudo throws a right hand that Dillard ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillard also avoids with ease.
Dillard has his takedown stuffed
and Cejudo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dillard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cejudo swivels and escapes.
Cejudo misses the shot to the body.
Dillard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cejudo counters with a left and a right that stings Dillard.
Henry Cejudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Dillard.
Cejudo cracks a nice hook into Dillard's ribs.
Dillard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cejudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cejudo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dillard backs up against the cage.
Cejudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cejudo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillard slips a jab and a cross from Cejudo.
Dillard avoids the body shot from Cejudo.
Cejudo misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Dillard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dillard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cejudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Cejudo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dillard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cejudo throws a series of punches but Dillard avoids them all with ease.
Dillard fails with the takedown
and Cejudo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dillard thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard misses with a takedown attempt - Cejudo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillard fails with the takedown
and Cejudo counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejudo misses with a wild body shot.
Dillard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dillard tries for a takedown but Cejudo circles away easily
and Cejudo counters with a right hand to the body.
Henry Cejudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cejudo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cejudo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillard with a poor takedown
and Cejudo counters with a right hand to the body.
Dillard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cejudo counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillard.
Cejudo throws a leg kick

and Dillard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dillard.

Cejudo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dillard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dillard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cejudo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cejudo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillard circles away quickly and effectively.
Henry Cejudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillard fails to land the takedown.
Cejudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cejudo.
Dillard with a poor takedown
and Cejudo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cejudo throws a combination. Dillard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillard fails with the takedown
and Cejudo counters with a left and a right that stings Dillard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillard shoots and misses
and Cejudo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cejudo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillard tries for a takedown but Cejudo circles away easily
and Cejudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cejudo is looking to wear down Dillard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dillard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cejudo misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillard avoids the body shot from Cejudo.
Cejudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cejudo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry Cejudo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dillard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dillard fails with the takedown
and Cejudo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cejudo lands a two punch combo.
Dillard fails with the takedown
and Cejudo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henry Cejudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Dillard.
Dillard dives in and grabs Cejudo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cejudo pushes down on Dillard's head and hops out.
Cejudo works over Dillard's head and body with a nice combination.
Dillard fails with the takedown
and Cejudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cejudo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillard has his takedown stuffed
and Cejudo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henry Cejudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo thows a body shot but no joy.
Dillard shoots and misses
and Cejudo counters with a series of strikes. Dillard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cejudo throws a combination that misses

and Dillard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cejudo won't be happy with that.
Cejudo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Dillard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dillard is breathing heavily.
Cejudo tries to roll over but Dillard keeps him under control.
Cejudo is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cejudo won't allow Dillard to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillard prevents Cejudo from improving his position.
Cejudo wants to get back to his feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo manages to get to full guard.
Dillard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cejudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Cejudo stands up and waves to Dillard to follow him.
Cejudo misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cejudo swings for the body but Dillard moves out of range.
Dillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cejudo.
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 Henry Cejudo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dillard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cejudo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dillard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cejudo is looking to stand up but Dillard isn't so interested in that idea.
Dillard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cejudo is proving hard to escape from.
Dillard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cejudo's guard.
Cejudo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cejudo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dillard manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cejudo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dillard, up you get!
Cejudo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillard with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Cejudo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillard tries for a takedown but Cejudo circles away easily
and Cejudo counters with a one-two to the body.
Dillard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cejudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cejudo throws a combination. Dillard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dillard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henry Cejudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Dillard.
Dillard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cejudo counters with a nice body shot.
Dillard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cejudo counters with a left to the body.
Cejudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cejudo thows a body shot but no joy.
Cejudo misses the shot to the body.
Dillard fails with the takedown
and Cejudo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dillard has his takedown stuffed
and Cejudo counters with a series of strikes. Dillard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dillard has his takedown stuffed
and Cejudo counters with a three punch combo that has Dillard backing up. Dillard nods at Cejudo to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo wants to slow Dillard down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cejudo. Dillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cejudo misses with a two punch combination.
Cejudo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cejudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cejudo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dillard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cejudo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillard somewhat.
Dillard shoots and misses
and Cejudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cejudo scores with a hook.
Dillard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cejudo does no damage.
Dillard fails with the takedown
and Cejudo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cejudo misses with a wild body shot.
Dillard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cejudo counters with a three punch combo that has Dillard backing up. Dillard nods at Cejudo to acknowledge the strikes.
Dillard has his takedown stuffed
and Cejudo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cejudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillard moves away.
Jose Dillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Cejudo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cejudo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Cejudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cejudo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Cejudo!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fro Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is Sweating Bullets. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Miller
vs
Rogan

188 cm
27
212 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

175 cm
27
198 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fro Rogan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miller connects with a jab.

Miller clinches up with Rogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Rogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller is leaning against Rogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rogan looks gassed!

Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
Rogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller batters Rogan with a massive right followed by a huge left! Rogan is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Miller lands a final crushing right hand to drop Rogan to the mat with a gruesome thud! Miller is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Denny Miller!
Denny Miller retains his light heavyweight title!
Denny Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.