UCLA Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koo Kuhrimao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cod Captivating (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kuhrimao
vs
Captivating

175 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koo Kuhrimao!
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, Cod Captivating!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Captivating throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuhrimao's head.

It looks like Koo Kuhrimao has been cut.
Captivating misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Captivating misses.
Captivating looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuhrimao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Captivating defends it nicely.
Captivating stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Captivating wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Captivating stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Captivating wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koo Kuhrimao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Captivating lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuhrimao dives in and grabs Captivating's left leg, looking for a takedown. Captivating pushes down on Kuhrimao's head and hops out.
Captivating throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Captivating, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Captivating, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Captivating lands a nice looking body kick.
Kuhrimao is breathing heavily.
Captivating cracks Kuhrimao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

Kuhrimao is rocked!
Kuhrimao circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Captivating. Kuhrimao falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Captivating!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cod Captivating!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between uki nam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Rawles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). uki nam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Rawles's chin.

nam
vs
Rawles

170 cm
20
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rawles scores a takedown into full mount!
Rawles prevents nam from getting the reversal.
nam wants to hold on but Rawles pushes him away.
nam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rawles has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of nam's face.
Rawles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
nam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
nam is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rawles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rawles with good strikes from the mount here!
nam gets back to half guard.
Rawles working nam over with strikes.
Rawles passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Rawles.
nam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if nam tries to get out of the position.
A nice elbow there by Rawles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawles breaks from nam's wrist control and lands an elbow.
nam is bucking up trying to escape but Rawles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nam in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
nam can't escape the position.
Rawles lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
nam bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rawles is looking to stand up but nam isn't so interested in that idea.
nam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
nam won't allow Rawles to get back to his feet.
Rawles looks gassed!
Rawles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
nam wants to stand and escape but instead Rawles has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
nam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rawles passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
nam taking some punishment here, with Rawles in his half guard.
Rawles is nestled in close to nam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
nam trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rawles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

nam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rawles lands strikes from half guard.
Rawles lands with a punch from half guard.
Rawles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rawles works his way into side control.
Rawles is chipping away with strikes.
Rawles working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawles tries to move to mount but nam blocks the move with his legs.
nam takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rawles in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rawles working the body and head with strikes.
Rawles is chipping away with strikes.
nam sneaks back into half guard.
nam gets full guard.
nam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawles's guard.
Rawles is looking to stand up but nam isn't so interested in that idea.

Rawles is working an open guard so nam takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rawles scores with a sloppy right hand. nam should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rawles feints and as nam raises his hands in defense, Rawles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rawles tries to free his leg and advance position but nam is retaining full guard.
nam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
nam is pulling down on Rawles's head. It's preventing any offense from Rawles, at least for the moment.
Rawles cracks nam with a solid left hand.
Rawles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

nam has his foot on Rawles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rawles works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

nam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rawles defends well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rawles moves in looking to clinch but nam pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

nam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rawles.
nam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rawles connects with a looping right hand.
Rawles has a takedown stuffed.
Rawles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
uki nam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Rawles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but nam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rawles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as nam sprawls well. nam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rawles gets slowly back to his feet.
uki nam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

nam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rawles with a nice head shot there.
Rawles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rawles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of nam's head.
Rawles works over nam with some ground and pound from guard.
Rawles working some strikes from top position.
nam wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rawles is working nam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rawles wants to clinch.
Rawles tries to clinch but nam moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rawles.
Rawles lands a decent elbow from side control.
Josh Rawles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rawles scoring with punches from side control.
nam tries to bench press Rawles off him but Rawles keeps the position.
Rawles cracks nam with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at nam to see if he's OK.
Rawles cracks nam with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rawles in side control lands a decent elbow.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rawles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but nam paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Rawles scores a takedown into full mount!
nam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rawles looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rawles lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Rawles.
Rawles fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
nam is looking to improve his position but Rawles isn't that keen on the idea.
Rawles connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawles with good strikes from the mount here!
nam bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
nam wants to pass the guard but Rawles is keeping the position.
Rawles has momentary wrist control but nam slips an elbow through the middle.

nam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rawles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of nam, into his guard.
nam wants to sweep here but Rawles controlling him for the moment.
Rawles is in close to nam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
nam keeping full guard, as Rawles tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rawles checks a leg kick nicely.
nam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rawles looks to land a combination but nam avoids it well.
Josh Rawles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
nam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rawles tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Rawles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawles shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
nam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and nam wants it to stay on the feet.
Rawles looks for a takedown but nam sprawls well.
uki nam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Rawles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawles shoots for a double leg takedown but nam sprawls well. He's pushed Rawles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
nam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawles counters with a left and a right that stings nam.
nam avoids the head kick by Rawles.
Rawles tries to clinch up but nam circles away and keeps his distance.
Rawles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawles misses with a combination

and nam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by nam.
uki nam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
nam prevents Rawles from getting back to his feet.
nam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
nam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rawles is looking to stand up but nam isn't so interested in that idea.
Rawles is trying to keep nam in close.
nam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
nam looking to pass the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Rawles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
nam is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rawles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rawles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
nam gets back to full guard.
Rawles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Rawles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on nam, up you get!
Rawles closes the distance looking to clinch

and nam counters with a takedown into side control.
Rawles pushes nam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, nam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
nam misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rawles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
nam working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Rawles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

nam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rawles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
uki nam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rawles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Rawles!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Gambacorto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Gambacorto Jr
vs
Cruz

184 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Conviction
Conviction

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambacorto Jr blocks the body kick.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Gambacorto Jr saw that one coming.
Gambacorto Jr avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gambacorto Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Gambacorto Jr avoids nicely.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambacorto Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Gambacorto Jr's knee but Gambacorto Jr avoids it well.
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gambacorto Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good work by Gambacorto Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Paulo Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gambacorto Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambacorto Jr slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz tries to work over Gambacorto Jr's front leg with a kick but Gambacorto Jr checks it.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Gambacorto Jr gets the takedown into side control.

Gambacorto Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gambacorto Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Gambacorto Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gambacorto Jr advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambacorto Jr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Gambacorto Jr is working for a guillotine from mount but Cruz frees his head quite easily.

Gambacorto Jr working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cruz turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gambacorto Jr off and cradles Cruz's limp body as Gambacorto Jr celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mark Gambacorto Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Luutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden comes to the ring accompanied by Walk. Luutch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: job2 do - doo doo doo. Jack Fadden could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Larry Luutch's chin.

Fadden
vs
Luutch

170 cm
25
163 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

185 cm
23
150 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Luutch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luutch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fadden tries to avoid it but Luutch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fadden to the ground. Fadden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luutch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fadden as he jumps to the side.

Luutch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luutch showed some decent athleticism there.

Luutch is looking for a kimura here.
Fadden is looking to improve his position.

Luutch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Luutch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fadden defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fadden.

Luutch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fadden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fadden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fadden!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Luutch looks gassed!
Luutch is looking for a sweep.
Fadden sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Luutch is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fadden working the ground and pound.
Fadden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Luutch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fadden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fadden trying to control the action but Luutch is working from the bottom.
Fadden scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden looks up at the clock and then as Luutch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fadden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Fadden decides to stand back up.
Luutch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Fadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Luutch.

Fadden clinches up with Luutch and pushes him back against the ropes.

Fadden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Fadden rushes Luutch and presses him up against the ropes.

Fadden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fadden is looking for a kimura here.
Luutch is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fadden connects with a nice short shot to Luutch's temple.
Fadden moves into full mount! Luutch won't be happy about that!
Fadden avoids the attempt from Luutch to control.
Fadden landing punches.
Fadden punishing his opponent with strikes.

Fadden swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Fadden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew McPain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew McPain had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McPain
vs
Emelianenko

175 cm
26
163 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

175 cm
22
175 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew McPain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPain lands a head kick. Emelianenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Andrei Emelianenko has been cut.
McPain is looking to land body kicks.
McPain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

McPain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

McPain is looking for a kimura but Emelianenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McPain to get the leverage.
McPain is taking a breather. Emelianenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McPain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McPain wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is defending well.
McPain is working hard here to advance position.
McPain prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
McPain 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.
McPain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Emelianenko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McPain not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from McPain.
McPain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

McPain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McPain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

McPain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.

McPain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
McPain trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPain prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
McPain not landing any meaningful shots this time.

McPain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
McPain passes to side control.

McPain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McPain working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPain looks up at the clock and then as Emelianenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McPain smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Emelianenko regains half guard.

McPain is looking for a kimura here.

McPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
McPain is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko moves into full guard.
McPain trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPain passes Emelianenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
McPain is trying to control. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Emelianenko is defending against the submission attempts here by McPain.
McPain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew McPain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Emelianenko'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.

McPain throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McPain throws a head kick that half lands.
Emelianenko seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. McPain shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Emelianenko is backing up but McPain catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Emelianenko covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! McPain Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew McPain!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chucky Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hass might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boats N Hoes. Reyes has chosen Nine Inch Nails - Deep as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hass
vs
Reyes

182 cm
19
218 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

177 cm
24
207 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Punishment Nutrition

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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chucky Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reyes clinches.

Reyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reyes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chucky Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes staying out of range there.
Hass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Hass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hass lands in his opponent's guard.
Reyes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hass is controlling him.
Hass wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Reyes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hass throwing strikes from guard but Reyes blocks nicely.
Hass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Hass from controlling successfully.
Reyes wants to stand but Hass is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reyes tries to clinch up.
Reyes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Jack Hass has been cut.
A jab from Hass does it's job there.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reyes tries to clinch there but Hass circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Reyes. No joy for Hass on that attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hass tries to score a body lock takedown but Reyes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hass wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reyes gets underhooks to prevent Hass's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hass tries to circle away but Reyes has him pinned against the ropes.
Reyes lands a body punch.
Reyes stops a takedown attempt from Hass.
Hass wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hass is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reyes pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hass is working for takedown but Reyes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hass is breathing heavily.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hass tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reyes just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hass is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hass tries to pull guard but Reyes holds him up against the ropes and eventually Hass drops back down to his feet.
Hass wants to break free but Reyes has control.

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

Reyes has managed to clinch.
Hass wants to get back to striking at distance but Reyes won't allow it.

Reyes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hass keeps the fight on the outside.
Hass missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes tries to clinch but Hass moves out of range.

Reyes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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!
Hass takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Reyes is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hass circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes doesn't manage to clinch there - Hass circles away.

Reyes rushes Hass and presses him up against the ropes.
Reyes lands with a short shot to the head.
Reyes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hass's efforts to push away.
Hass is trying to break free.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hass is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reyes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reyes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hass backwards.

Reyes breaks the clinch.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Hass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reyes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hass is fending him off so far but Reyes persists. Nope, Hass circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hass misses with a two punch combination.
Hass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hass cracks Reyes with an open hand slap.
Reyes slips a straight right by Hass.
Reyes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reyes tries to clinch there but Hass circles away.
Reyes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hass swings for the body but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes drops his hands momentarily and Hass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reyes tries to clinch but Hass is having none of it.
Reyes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes wants to clinch up but Hass keeps it at a distance.
Reyes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reyes wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hass is defended easily by Reyes.
Reyes tries to clinch there but Hass circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chucky Reyes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hass's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Reyes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hass throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reyes tries to clinch up.

Reyes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like Reyes is going to stand back up.

Reyes is trying for a kimura here. Hass looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Reyes wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chucky Reyes!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Wicliffe
vs
Winters

190 cm
24
199 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
201 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom Wicliffe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Winters!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wicliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Winters circles away.
Winters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wicliffe.
Wicliffe dodges the punch combination from Winters.
Winters swings for the body but Wicliffe moves out of range.
Wicliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winters.
Winters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wicliffe circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winters throws a lazy right hand but Wicliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wicliffe missing with a left hand there. Winters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Winters does no damage.
Winters throws a series of punches but Wicliffe avoids them all with ease.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but Winters moves out of range.
Wicliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Winters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wicliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wicliffe.
Winters misses with a wild combination.

That's two 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.
Wicliffe misses with a hook to the body
and Winters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wicliffe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wicliffe throws a jab when Winters was well out of range.
Winters throws a series of strikes that have Wicliffe backpedaling.
Winters misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Wicliffe. No joy for Winters on that attempt.
Wicliffe slips a jab and a cross from Winters.
Wicliffe looks to throw the jab but Winters is out of range.

Wicliffe clinches with his opponent.
Wicliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Wicliffe is leaning against Winters and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe gets through Winters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wicliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Wicliffe slows down the pace here.

Wicliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winters throws a hook but Wicliffe blocks it.
Wicliffe darts in trying to clinch
and Winters counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wicliffe. Winters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wicliffe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winters throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Winters misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wicliffe is looking to clinch.
Winters slips a jab from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like John Winters has been cut.
Winters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wicliffe wants to clinch.
Winters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wicliffe has time to react.
Winters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wicliffe pinned against the cage. Wicliffe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Winters will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Winters's cut.
That's time! Wicliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Winters throws a big shot that misses.
Winters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wicliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winters was well out of range. Poor timing from Wicliffe.
Winters throws a series of punches but Wicliffe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicliffe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winters misses with a few strikes there.
Winters misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters scores with a one two! Wicliffe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Winters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wicliffe as he jumps to the side.
Wicliffe dodges the punch combination from Winters.
Winters might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Winters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Winters does no damage.
Wicliffe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dom Wicliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Winters does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters throws an overhand right that lands on Wicliffe's shoulder, as Wicliffe tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Winters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wicliffe wants to clinch up but Winters keeps it at a distance.
Winters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wicliffe.
Winters slips a straight right by Wicliffe.
Wicliffe is looking to clinch but Winters is avoiding it.
Wicliffe walks into a left hand.
Wicliffe throws a right and a left that Winters avoids nicely.
Winters throws a right and a left that Wicliffe avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Wicliffe misses.
Wicliffe throws a good cross that connects.
Wicliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wicliffe swinging wildly here.
Winters misses with a two punch combination.
John Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wicliffe slips a jab and a cross from Winters.
John Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters misses with a two punch combination.
Winters tries for a takedown but Wicliffe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wicliffe misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wicliffe as he jumps to the side.
Dom Wicliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Winters.
Winters is breathing heavily.
Wicliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wicliffe closes the distance but Winters moves to the side
and Winters counters with a straight right hand.
Wicliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wicliffe throws a body punch but Winters moves out of range.
Wicliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Winters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Winters's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Winters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wicliffe counters with a stiff right hand.

Wicliffe clinches.
Wicliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wicliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winters or not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wicliffe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wicliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Winters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wicliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winters.
Wicliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Winters wants to break free but Wicliffe has control.
Wicliffe is looking to control Winters's arms but Winters gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wicliffe has his back to the ropes.
Wicliffe pushes Winters back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Wicliffe has closed the distance and engaged Winters in a clinch.
Winters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wicliffe has Winters pressed against the ropes, preventing Winters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wicliffe lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe gets through Winters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Winters is rocked!
Wicliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Winters is still on wobbly legs! Can Wicliffe finish him?
Wicliffe lands with a left to the head.
Wicliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe lands with a left to the head.
Wicliffe lands a body shot.
Wicliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wicliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wicliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Wicliffe breaks from the clinch.
Wicliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but Winters is having none of it.
Winters throws the left hand but Wicliffe avoids the punch easily.
Wicliffe thuds a left hand into Winters's body.
Winters seems to have recovered his senses.
Wicliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Winters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wicliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Wicliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Wicliffe clinches but Winters breaks the clinch

and Winters counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wicliffe's guard now.
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!
Winters looking to sit in guard and control but Wicliffe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wicliffe trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.

Wicliffe gets to his feet. Winters looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wicliffe wants to clinch up but Winters keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Wicliffe does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Winters.
Winters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wicliffe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wicliffe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wicliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winters lands a head shot.
Wicliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Winters is just out of range.
Winters scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wicliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Winters misses.
Winters throws a nice looking combination but Wicliffe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wicliffe avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wicliffe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Wicliffe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Winters's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Winters lands with a nice combination. Wicliffe backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Wicliffe.
Winters swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wicliffe.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winters scores with a one two! Wicliffe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wicliffe moves away from the strike by Winters.
Wicliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wicliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wicliffe dodges the punch combination from Winters.
Winters is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wicliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Winters misses with a body punch

and Wicliffe counters with a big uppercut that knocks Winters off his feet! Wicliffe dives into side control looking to finish!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wicliffe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Winters looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Wicliffe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Wicliffe!
Dom Wicliffe retains his middleweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Takata (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.

Wallace
vs
Takata

175 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
150 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinya Takata!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Wallace.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takata moves away.
Wallace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wallace lands with an overhand left.
Wallace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Takata looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Takata is controlling well.
Takata thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
Wallace is trying to control but can't.
Takata slips a nice elbow through Wallace's hands, connecting with Wallace's forehead.

Wallace is rocked!
Takata is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wallace is hurt! He's hurt bad - Takata fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wallace from any more punishment! Congratulations to Takata! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Takata!