SFC89: Bandicoot VS Markson! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helios Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bliss N Eso-Field of Dreams. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kyle
vs
Pounder

197 cm
32
205 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

186 cm
33
222 lbs
23 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helios Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pounder clinches.

Pounder lands a takedown into guard.
Pounder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pounder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pounder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Kyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pounder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pounder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Kyle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounder defends it easily.

Kyle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pounder passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder controlling the action here.

Kyle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kyle has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pounder escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pounder!
Pounder controlling from side mount.
Kyle sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle tries to get to full guard but Pounder has control of the leg.

Kyle looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pounder pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyle is working hard here to advance position.
Pounder controlling the pace for now.
Pounder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder controlling from the full mount.
Kyle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pounder controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyle is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder controlling from mount.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jim Pounder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kyle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pounder!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kyle has hold of Pounder's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pounder manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Kyle swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pounder is now in Kyle's guard. A big mistake from Kyle there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Pounder 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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kyle.

Kyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Pounder is defending well.

Kyle swings around for an armbar but Pounder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kyle's guard.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pounder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kyle has an active guard here but Pounder has managed to pass into half guard.
Pounder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pounder pulls his head out easily.

Kyle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pounder controlling the action here.
Kyle is staying active underneath Pounder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is trying to get back to full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jim Pounder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kyle shoots in and gets a takedown into Pounder's guard.
Pounder is pulling down on Kyle's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyle, at least for the moment.
Pounder lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kyle!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle working to try and regain half guard.
Pounder controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is working to get back to half guard.
Pounder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pounder prevents Kyle from getting the reversal.
Kyle is squirming around, avoiding Pounder's attempts to control the action.
Kyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pounder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pounder lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pounder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyle is looking to escape.
Jim Pounder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pounder controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Pounder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kyle scores with a takedown into Pounder's guard.

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

Kyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pounder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyle is keeping the position for now.
Pounder is stalling in the full guard.

Kyle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pounder passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle tries to improve position but can't.
Pounder just content to control the position.
Kyle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pounder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pounder landing a few strikes.
Kyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle regains half guard.
Pounder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Kyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pounder pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kyle looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pounder pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pounder looking for a guillotine from mount but Kyle is having none of it.
Pounder working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pounder controlling his opponent.
Kyle is trying desperately to improve position.
Pounder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jim Pounder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pounder prevents Kyle from getting the reversal.
Pounder content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Pounder wasn't active enough on the ground.

Kyle drives through with a takedown into Pounder's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Kyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pounder sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Pounder.
I've got Pounder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Pounder!
An out of breath Jim Pounder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Kosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosh comes to the cage accompanied by Song 2. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kosh
vs
Soni

194 cm
35
266 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

200 cm
32
274 lbs
19 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clayton Kosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosh throws a hook but Soni blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kosh checks a leg kick.
Kosh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soni.

Soni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kosh's half guard.
Kosh has his hands clasped together around Soni's back. He's all about the action.

Kosh looking for submissions off his back.
Soni trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosh gets full guard.
Soni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tanishk Soni.
A punch combination from Kosh misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kosh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Soni napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Soni's face as Kosh controls the position.

Kosh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Kosh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soni tries to bench press Kosh off him but Kosh keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kosh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kosh tries for a kimura but Soni is defending well.

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.

Kosh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kosh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kosh has knee on belly momentarily but Soni bucks him off and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soni connects with a leg kick. Kosh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A cross from Soni lands.
Soni shoots in looking for a takedown but Kosh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soni as he jumps to the side.
Kosh throws a right hand that Soni ducks under and follows up with a left that Soni also avoids with ease.
Soni throws a looping overhand right but Kosh ducks down to avoid it.
Kosh shoots in for a takedown but Soni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soni is fending him off so far but Kosh persists. Nope, Soni circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Kosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clayton Kosh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soni shoots in for a takedown but Kosh shows good takedown defense.
Soni doesn't manage to clinch there - Kosh circles away.
Kosh connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosh closes the distance and clinches up with Soni, looking for a takedown. Kosh pushes Soni against the cage but Soni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soni misses with a takedown attempt - Kosh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosh.
Soni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kosh closes the distance and clinches up with Soni, looking for a takedown. Kosh pushes Soni against the cage but Soni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kosh as he avoids it easily.
Soni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosh misses with a left hand

and Soni counters by moving into the clinch.
Kosh goes for a takedown attempt but Soni pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soni dodges the punch combination from Kosh.
Soni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosh throws the kick towards the body but Soni avoids it.
Kosh tries for a takedown but Soni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tanishk Soni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Soni does no damage.
Soni misses with a kick to the body.
Kosh tries for a takedown but Soni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Soni.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soni looks for a takedown but Kosh sprawls well.
Soni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kosh but Kosh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kosh misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Clayton Kosh has been cut.
Kosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Kosh tries for a takedown but Soni circles away easily
and Soni counters with an inside leg kick.

Kosh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Soni!
Soni is desperately trying to improve his position but Kosh has a good base and remains in mount.

Kosh is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Soni has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Soni!
Soni wants to control from the top but Kosh keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kosh holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tanishk Soni wasn't active enough on the ground.

Soni throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kosh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Soni is in Kosh's guard.
Soni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soni trying to control but Kosh is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanishk Soni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clayton Kosh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Soni tries to clinch up but Kosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Soni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kosh's calf.

Kosh gets a double leg takedown into Soni's guard.
Kosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soni swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kosh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soni has escaped and now he's on top!
Kosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni stopping the sweep attempt from Kosh.
Soni wants to get up but he can't break Kosh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Soni won't allow Kosh to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Clayton Kosh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The crowd cheers as Soni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kosh doesn't seem phased though.
Soni 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.
Soni avoids a punch combination nicely.

Soni closes the distance and clinches.

Kosh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soni uses from the top position.

Kosh has his feet on Soni's thighs here. He's pushed Soni off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Soni screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clayton Kosh!
During a confident post fight interview, Clayton Kosh 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
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gancho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gi
vs
Santos

180 cm
32
177 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

184 cm
31
186 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Gi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gancho Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gi's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gi keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

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

Gi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Gi is keeping the position.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santos has picked Gi up and slammed him! Gi can't keep hold of the triangle and Santos manages to pass to side control!
Gi tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Santos trying to control the action but Gi is working from the bottom.
Santos lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Gi is keeping him busy.
Gi sneaks back into half guard.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Gi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.

Gi actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos controlling the action here.
Gi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to stand and escape but Gi is controlling the position.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Santos decides to return to a standing position.

Santos rushes Gi and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gi.
Gi tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
Santos wants to break free but Gi has control.
Gi throws an elbow that misses.
Santos is looking to control Gi's arms but Gi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santos has his back to the cage.

Gi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gi!
Gi is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.

Gi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gi has hold of Santos's hands but Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Santos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Santos is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

Gi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos trying to control but Gi is working from the bottom.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gi looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.

Gi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos looking to pass the guard.

Gi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.

Gi working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gi's guard.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Gi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos wants to control from the top but Gi keeps moving.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gi is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Santos stands up from Gi's guard - Santos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gi lands a jab to Santos's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santos scores a takedown into full mount!
Santos content just to control the position here.
Santos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Gi is working away.
Santos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to take a breather but Gi is having none of it.
Gi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gi keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Gancho Santos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gi sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Gi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gancho Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gi dives in and scores a takedown into Santos's guard.

Gi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gi, into his guard.
Santos advances to half guard.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gi keeps working.
Gancho Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Gi looking for submissions off his back.

Santos stands up out of the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gi's guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gi looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.

Gi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Gi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos lands a couple of elbows.

Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gi looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.

Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into side control.
Gi taking a bit of punishment here - Santos scoring with strikes.
Santos controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Gi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Gi actively working from the bottom here.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Gi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Santos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kai Gi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gancho Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gancho Santos.
I've got Santos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gancho Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mainit. Riley has chosen Get Up as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Villar
vs
Riley

165 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 11 - 1

195 cm
32
170 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Villar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Riley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley slips a jab and a cross from Villar.
Villar throws a low kick, looking for Riley's leg but Riley calmly moves out of range.
Villar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Riley as he checks the leg kick.
Villar throws a front kick aimed at Riley's knee but Riley avoids it well.
Villar missing with a left hand there. Riley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Villar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Villar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Villar jabs at Riley's body.
Villar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Villar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar lands a head shot.
Riley lands with an uppercut that bounces Villar off the cage and back into range.
Riley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Villar throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Riley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villar.
Riley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Villar wants to slow Riley down by chopping away at his legs.
Villar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Riley is able to avoid easily.
Villar is looking to score with low kicks.
Villar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar is looking to score with low kicks.
Villar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Villar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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!
Villar misses with a straight right.
Villar throws a leg kick but Riley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chris Villar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Riley moves out of range of the leg kick from Villar.
Chris Villar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villar throws a leg kick but Riley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Villar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Villar misses with an uppercut
and Riley counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Villar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Villar cracks the inside of Riley's front leg.
Villar throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riley.
Villar tried to score with a low kick but Riley checks it.
That kick from Villar tenderised Riley's leg. Riley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Riley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Villar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riley under the eye.
Villar connects with a right hand. Riley shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villar throws a right and a left that Riley avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Riley both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villar.
Villar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Villar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
Villar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Riley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Riley.

It looks like Chris Villar has been cut.
Villar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Villar misses the body punch
and Riley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villar moves away.
Villar scores with a leg kick.
Villar misses with a low kick as Riley jumps back.
Riley checks a low kick from Villar.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Villar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Villar throws a combination that misses
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Villar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riley counters with a right hand to the body.
Villar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riley throws out the jab.
Riley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A bone on bone clash there as Riley blocks the leg kick.
Villar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Riley is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Villar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Villar throws a low kick, looking for Riley's leg but Riley calmly moves out of range.
Villar throws a leg kick but Riley checks it.
Riley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Villar.
Villar wants to land a leg kick but Riley is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Riley blocks the low kick.
Villar throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Villar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar thows a body shot but no joy.
Villar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Villar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chris Villar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villar is keeping the position for now.

Riley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Villar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Villar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Villar!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Riley some visible discomfort.
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Villar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Villar throws an elbow but Riley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Riley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Villar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Riley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Villar lands a big elbow - Riley is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Villar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Villar!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Villar 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
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolles Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jackson
vs
Rubio

180 cm
31
155 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

160 cm
32
134 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolles Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Rubio tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Rubio defending well.
Rubio tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Rubio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rubio moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Rubio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rubio manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Rubio's guard.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Rubio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Rubio keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rubio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.

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

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Rubio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rubio manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Rubio's guard.
Rubio controlling Jackson's posture.
Rubio working a defensive guard here.
Jackson is pushing down on Rubio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rubio is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Rubio is defending well.
Rubio wants to get back to full guard.
Rubio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rubio wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is trying to get back to full guard.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rubio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Rubio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Rubio is defending well.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Rubio is defending it quite comfortably.
Rubio is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rubio is controlling Jackson's posture.

Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Rubio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rubio manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Rubio's guard.
Rubio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Rubio is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harry Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rubio lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.

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

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rubio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rubio is holding on to half guard well.
Rubio wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Rubio tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Rubio moves into full guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rubio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Rubio is keeping the position.
Rubio wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rubio holds on and takes a little breather.
Rubio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rubio is keeping the position for now.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rubio keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Rubio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rubio looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rubio can't do much from the bottom here.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harry Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Rubio is defending well.
Rubio is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Rubio is looking to reverse the position.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Rubio is defending well.
Rubio is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rubio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Jackson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rubio.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Rubio controlling the position easily from mount.
Rubio tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rubio controlling from mount.
Rubio tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubio stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rolles Rubio.

Rubio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rubio is trying to control but can't.

Rubio is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Rubio gets full guard.
Rubio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rubio mounts Jackson! Really nice guard pass there!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Rubio's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Rubio wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Rubio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Rubio tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rubio controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson regains half guard.
Rubio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Rolles Rubio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rubio sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Rubio tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubio gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubio is on top in guard.
Rubio tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rubio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jackson has his foot on Rubio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubio works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rubio controlling from the top position.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rubio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rubio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rubio is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rubio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubio pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Rubio controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolles Rubio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot comes to the cage accompanied by Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bandicoot
vs
Markson

172 cm
32
185 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

175 cm
28
183 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Markson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Markson circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandicoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Markson circles away.
Markson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bandicoot looks for a takedown but Markson sprawls well.
Markson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markson connects with a looping right hand.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Markson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandicoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandicoot needs to keep his hands up - Markson had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markson cracks the inside of Bandicoot's front leg.
Bandicoot tries to clinch there but Markson circles away.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up.
Bandicoot tries to clinch there but Markson circles away.
Markson connects with a leg kick. Bandicoot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Markson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markson misses with an uppercut

and Bandicoot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bandicoot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bandicoot tries to throw a body punch but Markson avoids it by throwing Bandicoot back against the cage.
Bandicoot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markson's efforts to push away.
Bandicoot tries to circle away but Markson has him pinned against the cage.
Bandicoot being controlled against the cage.
Markson wants to stall.
Bandicoot trying to land knees to the body.
Markson trying to land knees to the body.
Markson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot is trying to pull guard but Markson has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Markson breaks the clinch.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markson throws a series of punches but Bandicoot avoids them all with ease.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Markson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bandicoot moves into range and clinches up with Markson.
Bandicoot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Markson avoids it.
Markson is trying to break the clinch but Bandicoot is controlling him.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Markson avoids the damage to the body.
Bandicoot looking to stall.

Bandicoot manages to break the clinch.
Bandicoot tries for a takedown but Markson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markson digs a good hook to Bandicoot's body.
Markson misses with a wild combination.

Bandicoot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot trying to land knees to the body.
Markson trying to control the position but instead, Bandicoot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Markson into the cage.
Markson leaning his opponent against the cage.

Markson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandicoot tries to clinch
and Markson counters with a low kick, right behind Bandicoot 's knee.
Bandicoot avoids a kick to the body.
Bandicoot wants to clinch.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bandicoot pushes Markson up against the cage in a clinch.

Markson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Markson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markson throws a right hand that Bandicoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandicoot also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markson scores with a jab.
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!
Bandicoot wants to clinch
and Markson counters with a nice body shot.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but Markson moves out of range.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Markson.

Crash Bandicoot's cut is getting worse.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but Markson moves away
and Markson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crunch! Markson slams his shin into Bandicoot's torso.
Bandicoot is breathing heavily.
Markson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bandicoot if he has to take too many more of those.
Markson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markson scores with a one two! Bandicoot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bandicoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markson swivels and escapes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markson throws a right and a left that Bandicoot avoids nicely.
Bandicoot walks into a left hand.

Crash Bandicoot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A combination from Markson does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markson!
Markson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Bandicoot drives through and clinches with Markson against the cage.
Bandicoot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bandicoot is trying to drag Markson to the mat but Markson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Markson avoids the damage to the body.
Markson is trying to stall.
Bandicoot stalling.

Markson manages to break the clinch.
Markson scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Markson. Those never looked like landing.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Markson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandicoot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crash Bandicoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but Markson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bandicoot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bandicoot moves in looking to clinch but Markson pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Markson.
Bandicoot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bandicoot will feel that in the morning.
Bandicoot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Jeez, Crash Bandicoot's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Markson!
John Markson is the new welterweight champion!
John Markson 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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