CCF Midweek Mayhem 24 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadus has chosen Who Am I? as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jones
vs
Broadus

175 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boston Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Broadus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Broadus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Broadus wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Broadus.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Broadus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Broadus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Broadus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Broadus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Broadus stuffs the takedown.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Broadus scores with a nice strike.
Broadus thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones checks a low kick from Broadus.
Donk. Broadus catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Broadus just misses with a punch to the body.
Broadus throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadus tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Jones is rocked!
Broadus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Broadus just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Broadus throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Broadus.
Nice straight punches there by Broadus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Broadus.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broadus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Broadus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Calvin Broadus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broadus slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones avoids the head kick by Broadus.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up but Broadus circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Broadus scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broadus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Broadus sprawls well. Broadus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Broadus throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Broadus.
Broadus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Broadus motions for Jones to come forward. Broadus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Broadus circles away.
Broadus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones avoids the head kick by Broadus.
Broadus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus misses with a head kick.
Jones looks for a takedown but Broadus sprawls well.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Broadus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Broadus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Broadus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Broadus scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Broadus throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Broadus thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broadus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Broadus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Broadus.
Broadus connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Broadus.
Broadus throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Broadus. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Broadus pinned against the cage. Broadus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Broadus works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Broadus connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.

Oooooh!!! Broadus has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Broadus steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Broadus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Broadus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Broadus coming out on top.
Broadus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Broadus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Broadus throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Broadus circles away.
Broadus misses with a low kick.
Broadus lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Broadus. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Broadus as he connects with a hook.
Jones walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Broadus! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Broadus!
Calvin Broadus got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stewart
vs
Pain

190 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
28
161 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Pain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Pain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stewart is controlling Pain's posture.

Stewart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart is looking to stand up but Pain isn't so interested in that idea.
Pain stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Pain content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stewart has locked up a guillotine! Stewart's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pain is holding on here and Stewart must be using up a lot of energy. Pain has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stewart gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald Stewart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chidell comes to the cage accompanied by Rice Rice Baby. Mason is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kavinsky - Nightcall. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chidell
vs
Mason

185 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
29
185 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luck Chidell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Mason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Chidell finds it's target.
Chidell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
Chidell lands a nice shot to the body.
Alex Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chidell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chidell misses with a two punch combination.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Chidell shows good takedown defense.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chidell as he jumps to the side.
Chidell works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chidell lands a body shot.

Mason gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Mason is trying to get an arm triangle but Chidell is defending well.
Chidell wants to control but Mason postures up.
Mason trying to control the position but Chidell is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chidell is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chidell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Mason has hold of Chidell's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Chidell seems comfortable defending it but Mason has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Chidell is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Chidell is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mason couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Mason!
Alex Mason decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinjo Shinomori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinjo Shinomori is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gauge
vs
Shinomori

189 cm
19
193 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

182 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory Gauge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinjo Shinomori!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinomori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gauge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shinomori scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Shinomori 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gauge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gauge misses with a looping right.
Gauge misses the shot to the body.
Gauge throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Gauge.
Shinomori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Gauge.
No joy there for Gauge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinomori tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gauge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gauge throws a looping overhand right but Shinomori ducks down to avoid it.
Gauge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shinomori feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gauge's calf.
Gauge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gauge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shinomori.
Shinomori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gregory Gauge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gauge lands a jab to Shinomori's midsection.
Shinomori closes the distance and clinches up with Gauge, looking for a takedown. Shinomori pushes Gauge against the cage but Gauge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gauge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gauge checks a leg kick.
Gauge with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gauge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gauge swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori just misses with a punch to the body.
Gauge misses with a low kick.
Gauge thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Gauge. That snapped Shinomori's head back.
Nice jab there from Gauge.
Shinomori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gauge lands a right hook to the body.
Gauge avoids the head kick by Shinomori.
Shinomori needs to keep his hands up - Gauge had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gauge is able to avoid easily.
Shinomori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shinomori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gauge leaves Shinomori with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gauge blocks a head kick by Shinomori.
Gauge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gauge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinomori checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gauge dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gauge looks to land a right hand but Shinomori moved out of range.
Gauge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shinomori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinomori takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gauge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gauge misses with an uppercut.
Gauge scores with a jab.
Gauge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinomori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gauge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinomori drops his hands momentarily and Gauge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shinomori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gauge.
Gauge works the jab nicely.
Gauge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gauge checks a leg kick nicely.
Shinomori throws a head kick but Gauge moves out of range.
Gauge swats away the attempt to clinch by Shinomori.
Gregory Gauge is winning the standup battle so far.
Gauge lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori throws a front kick aimed at Gauge's knee but Gauge avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gauge. Shinomori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gauge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shinomori's hands.
Gauge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gauge stuns Shinomori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Gauge.
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!
Gauge scores with a hook to the body. Shinomori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gauge lands with an overhand left.
Shinomori throws a leg kick which misses Gauge's front leg but catches the back leg as Gauge tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shinomori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shinomori takes one to the chin there.
Gauge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gauge connects with a body shot that sends Shinomori's belly button to the back.
Shinomori takes one on the button.
Gauge missing with a left hand there. Shinomori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gauge lands with a right hand.
Shinomori ducks right into an uppercut from Gauge.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shinomori might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gauge has got the better of the exchanges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge scores with a hook to the body. Shinomori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gauge swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shinomori to counter with a crisp jab.
Shinomori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gauge takes a swing at Shinomori's ribcage but misses.
Gauge lands a jab.
Gauge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shinomori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Gauge.
An inside leg kick from Shinomori misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gauge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gauge lands a jab-cross combination.
Shinomori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gauge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shinomori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gauge throws a jab when Shinomori was well out of range.
Gauge throws a hook to the side of Shinomori's head but Shinomori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gauge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gauge.
Gauge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gauge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge with a jab.
A big left from Gauge misses.
A head kick misses from Gauge.
Gregory Gauge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gauge cracks Shinomori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gauge cracks Shinomori with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shinomori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shinomori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gauge.
Shinomori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gauge is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori feints and then cracks Gauge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gauge down.
Gauge scores with a nice strike.
Gauge lands with a nice body punch.
Gauge pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shinomori back to the cage. Gauge follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shinomori misses with a body kick.
Shinomori tries to clinch up.
Shinomori wants to clinch
and Gauge counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gauge lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gauge!
Shinomori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gauge.
Gauge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinomori was well out of range. Poor timing from Gauge.
Gauge scores with a jab to the body.
Gauge throws a head kick that misses.
Shinomori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shinomori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gauge. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge checks a leg kick nicely.
Gauge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gauge tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Shinomori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gauge dips to his left and cracks Shinomori with an uppercut!
Gauge looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinomori is just out of range.
Shinomori on the wrong end of a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinomori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gauge.
Gauge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gauge clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shinomori throws the kick towards the body but Gauge avoids it.
Shinomori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gauge scores with a jab to the body.
Gauge tries to land a front kick but Shinomori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Shinomori closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Shinomori tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shinomori has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gauge pushes Shinomori away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shinomori gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinomori working away.
Shinomori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Shinomori goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gauge rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shinomori's guard! Nice work there by Gauge!
Gauge controlling from the top position.
Gauge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shinomori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gauge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

We're going to have a standup here because Gregory Gauge wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gauge cracks Shinomori with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gauge throws a jab but it's blocked by Shinomori.
Shinomori gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori is looking to chop away at Gauge's legs.
Shinomori tried to score with a low kick but Gauge checks it.
Gauge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gauge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shinomori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gauge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinomori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shinomori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gauge scores with the left hand. Shinomori knows he should have avoided that one.
Gauge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shinomori fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gauge tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gauge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinomori.
Gauge throws out a powerful jab.
Gauge scores with a jab.
Gauge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinomori can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gauge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shinomori.
Shinomori tries a low kick but Gauge avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gauge had his way with Shinjo Shinomori in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Gauge there.
Gauge just misses with a punch to the body.
Gauge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shinomori blocks a jab.
Shinomori takes one on the button.
Gauge connects with a single shot there.
Gauge throws a hook but Shinomori avoids it easily.
Shinomori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shinomori jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinomori walks into a stiff left hand from Gauge.
A jab from Gauge does it's job there.
Shinomori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shinomori wants to slow Gauge down by chopping away at his legs.
Shinomori shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gauge sprawls well. Gauge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shinomori gets slowly back to his feet.
Gauge dips to his left and cracks Shinomori with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gauge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shinomori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gauge.
Shinomori tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinomori throws a leg kick but Gauge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shinomori on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shinomori moves in looking to clinch but Gauge pushes him off.
Gauge misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gauge. Shinomori does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge scores with a jab. Shinomori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gauge lands a head shot.
Gauge just misses with a punch to the body.
Gauge misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gauge checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Shinomori 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gauge throws a right hand that Shinomori ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinomori also avoids with ease.
Shinomori throws a leg kick but Gauge checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori throws a head kick but Gauge moves out of range.
Nice cross by Gauge.
Gauge throws a body punch but Shinomori moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Gauge - just one landing.
Gauge takes a swing at Shinomori's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Shinomori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gauge circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gauge counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Gauge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gauge, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Gregory Gauge!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Gregory Gauge!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Gregory Gauge!

Gregory Gauge wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Gauge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kazansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazansky has chosen Danger Zone as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ward
vs
Kazansky

186 cm
23
198 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

185 cm
29
185 lbs
13 - 34 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stuart Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kazansky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward stuffs the takedown.

Ward shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ward was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ward prevents Kazansky from getting the reversal.
Kazansky wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward controlling from mount.
Ward with shots to the head and body - Kazansky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazansky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kazansky is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ward controlling from the full mount.
Kazansky is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward thowing shots but they're missing.
Kazansky is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kazansky is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward avoids the attempt from Kazansky to control.
Ward controlling from mount.
Kazansky throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ward. What's that going to do exactly?

Ward wants to finish this one by submission but Kazansky is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ward.
Kazansky is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward lands with some strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward content just to control the position here.
Kazansky is in a horrible position here. Ward smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ward throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tom Kazansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazansky closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Kazansky pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ward thows a body shot but no joy.

Ward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ward lands a damaging elbow.

Kazansky is rocked!
Ward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kazansky is still on wobbly legs! Can Ward finish him?
Kazansky avoids a wild elbow strike from Ward.
Kazansky blocks an elbow strike.
Ward has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kazansky - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ward, and another! Kazansky is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Stuart Ward!
Stuart Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kina Penueta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastiat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Superstition. Penueta has chosen Manu Samoa as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bastiat
vs
Penueta

188 cm
29
197 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

189 cm
28
195 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederic Bastiat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kina Penueta!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penueta feints and as Bastiat raises his hands in defense, Penueta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Penueta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bastiat keeping full guard, as Penueta tries to pass.
Penueta pushing down on Bastiat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bastiat punching from the bottom.

Bastiat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bastiat wants to sweep but Penueta has passed to side control!
Penueta wants to control but Bastiat is keeping him busy.
Penueta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bastiat on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bastiat sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastiat works his way to full guard. Good work.

Bastiat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penueta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat keeping full guard, as Penueta tries to pass.

Penueta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bastiat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penueta has managed to get both his arms back between Bastiat's legs - danger averted.
Penueta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Bastiat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bastiat has momentary wrist control but Penueta slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penueta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penueta with a nice head shot there.
Penueta trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.
Bastiat keeping full guard, as Penueta tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bastiat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Penueta uses it to pass to side control.
Penueta just content to control the position.

Penueta decides to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastiat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penueta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Penueta moves into range and connects with a jab.

Penueta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Penueta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bastiat is pressing down on Penueta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penueta wants to stand but Bastiat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Bastiat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bastiat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penueta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penueta trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.

Bastiat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penueta.

Bastiat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Penueta passes into side control.
Bastiat is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bastiat is trying to get back to half guard.

Penueta decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Penueta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bastiat quickly recovers to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penueta is looking to advance position but Bastiat won't allow it.
Penueta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastiat tries to get to full guard but Penueta has control of the leg.
Penueta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Penueta tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Bastiat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastiat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penueta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penueta's back!
Bastiat avoiding Penueta 's attempts to control his hands.
Penueta turns into Bastiat and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kina Penueta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bastiat tries for a takedown but Penueta circles away easily
and Penueta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penueta lands with a nice body punch.
Penueta misses the shot to the body.
Bastiat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penueta is fending him off so far but Bastiat persists. Nope, Penueta circles away and we're back to standing.
Penueta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penueta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Penueta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastiat.
Bastiat with a lazy takedown attempt

and Penueta counters with a shoot takedown. Bastiat fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Bastiat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penueta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Penueta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastiat is keeping the position for now.
Penueta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastiat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penueta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastiat is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penueta throwing strikes from guard but Bastiat blocks nicely.

Bastiat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penueta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bastiat working for a triangle but Penueta defends it easily.
Bastiat keeping full guard, as Penueta tries to pass.
Penueta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Penueta trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penueta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penueta chips away with some ground and pound.
Penueta is pushing down on Bastiat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bastiat is fighting to maintain full guard but Penueta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penueta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Bastiat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastiat manages to get to full 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!

Bastiat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Penueta uses it to pass to side control.
Bastiat manages to get back to half guard.
Bastiat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penueta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastiat is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penueta throws a big right hand that misses.
Penueta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penueta forces his way into half guard.

Bastiat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penueta pulls his head out easily.
Penueta wants to control but Bastiat is keeping him busy.

Penueta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bastiat defends it well.
Bastiat is staying active underneath Penueta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Bastiat looking for submissions off his back.

Bastiat looking for subs from the bottom but Penueta mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penueta scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bastiat?
Penueta looking to finish Bastiat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bastiat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penueta looking to control but Bastiat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penueta scoring with strikes but Bastiat is staying in there.
Penueta raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bastiat is trying to escape the mount.
Penueta unloading with bombs!
Penueta scoring with strikes but Bastiat is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastiat is looking to improve his position but Penueta isn't that keen on the idea.
Penueta with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kina Penueta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Penueta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bastiat's half guard.
Penueta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bastiat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bastiat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penueta pulls his head out easily.
Penueta moves into full mount! Bastiat won't be happy about that!
Penueta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Penueta unloading with bombs!
Penueta with a couple of short strikes.
Kina Penueta has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastiat is working to get back to half guard.
Penueta trying to control but Bastiat is having none of it.
Bastiat is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penueta content just to control the position here.
Penueta tries to control but Bastiat wriggling away.
Bastiat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bastiat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Penueta with the ground and pound from mount.
Bastiat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Penueta in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Penueta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bastiat looks a forlorn figure.

Bastiat is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Penueta looking to secure an arm triangle but Bastiat defends it well.
Oh Bastiat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penueta looking to control but Bastiat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penueta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Penueta looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bastiat covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kina Penueta!
During a confident post fight interview, Kina Penueta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carmelo Vercetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vercetti has chosen Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll as his entrance music. Malcolm Evans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Evans
vs
Vercetti

203 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

179 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carmelo Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Vercetti moves out of range easily.
Evans dips to his left and cracks Vercetti with an uppercut!
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Vercetti.
Vercetti with a hook.

Evans tries to keep at a distance but Vercetti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vercetti has him pressed against the cage.
Vercetti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vercetti is defending well.
Vercetti managing to block the knees to the body from Evans.
Vercetti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vercetti misses with a few strikes there.
Vercetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vercetti clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Vercetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Vercetti counters with a nice body shot.
Vercetti is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Vercetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Evanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Evans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Vercetti moves out of range easily.
Evans walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vercetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Vercetti does it's job there.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Vercetti is looking to clinch.
Vercetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vercetti!
Vercetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evans circles away quickly and effectively.
Vercetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vercetti has managed to clinch.
Evans prevents Vercetti from breaking the clinch.

Vercetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vercetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Vercetti looks to land a combination. Evans sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vercetti stalks Evans and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Evans's face. Evans staggers backwards, shaken.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vercetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans takes one on the button.
Vercetti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Vercetti misses with a two punch combination.
Vercetti lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.
Vercetti is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti scores with a jab.
Vercetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Vercetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vercetti tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vercetti circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Vercetti lands a two punch combo.
Vercetti scores with a one two! Evans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vercetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Evans had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans lands with a nice combination. Vercetti backs away looking to recover.
Vercetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vercetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vercetti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vercetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Evans's hands.
Vercetti lands with a nice body punch.
Evans circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Vercetti drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Evans follows Vercetti to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Evans!
Malcolm Evans really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 5th Round Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sladen Shockner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Tomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shockner comes to the cage accompanied by This is the new shit. Sladen Shockner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alberto Tomba's chin.

Shockner
vs
Tomba

205 cm
32
275 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

214 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sladen Shockner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Tomba!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shockner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shockner is breathing heavily.

Tomba cracks Shockner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tomba has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shockner to stand back up!

Shockner is rocked!

It looks like Sladen Shockner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shockner is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tomba doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Shockner crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Shockner's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alberto Tomba!