LA Combat 43 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slouth Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Harty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Thor
vs
Harty

190 cm
23
275 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

195 cm
31
265 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slouth Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Harty!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Harty.

It looks like Slouth Thor has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Thor. No joy for Harty on that attempt.
Harty misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thor!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Thor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thor remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Harty wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee asks Thor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thor prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harty defending against the ground and pound.
Harty wants to get back to his feet but Thor drags him back down.
Thor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Harty will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Thor swings around for an armbar but Harty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thor's guard.
Thor is pulling down on Harty's head. It's preventing any offense from Harty, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Slouth Thor.
Thor misses with a takedown
and Harty counters with a two punch combo.
Harty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Thor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thor wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harty throws a head kick that misses.
Harty shoots for a takedown but Thor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thor blocks the body kick.
Harty tries to clinch but Thor moves out of range.
Harty doesn't manage to clinch there - Thor circles away.
Thor throws a series of punches but Harty moves out of range.
Harty misses with a double jab

and Thor counters with a takedown into side control.
Harty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thor has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Thor decides to stand back up. Thor steps back and let's Harty get back to his feet.
Thor shoots in and drives through. Harty sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slouth Thor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Thor forces Harty back against the cage and clinches.
Harty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thor prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harty.

Thor jumps guard.

Harty is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Thor has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Harty is looking to defend but Thor has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Harty! Thor pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Harty taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Slouth Thor!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Eveans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misicavi Bebster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eveans comes to the cage accompanied by One Step Into A World. Rashad Eveans is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Eveans
vs
Bebster

180 cm
29
205 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Eveans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Misicavi Bebster!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eveans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bebster throws a combination. Eveans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eveans throws a nice looking combination but Bebster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bebster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bebster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bebster wants to clinch
and Eveans counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Bebster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bebster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bebster throws a leg kick
and Eveans counters with a big head kick but Bebster shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bebster connects with a body shot.
Rashad Eveans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebster shoots in looking for a takedown. Eveans tries to sprawl out of it but Bebster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eveans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bebster tries to clinch but Eveans moves out of range.
Eveans throws a head kick but Bebster moves out of range.
Bebster tries a head kick but it misses.
Bebster swings for the body but Eveans moves out of range.
Bebster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eveans counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A combination from Bebster does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebster dodges the punch combination from Eveans.
Bebster misses with the combination.
Misicavi Bebster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eveans checks the leg kick.
Bebster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bebster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eveans counters with a left and a right that stings Bebster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eveans counters with a big head kick but Bebster shrugs it off.
Bebster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eveans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bebster shoots in for a double leg but Eveans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rashad Eveans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misicavi Bebster.
Bebster is looking to chop away at Eveans's legs.
Bebster misses with an uppercut. Eveans saw that one coming.
Bebster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eveans counters with a big head kick but Bebster shrugs it off.

Bebster is rocked!
Eveans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bebster is still on wobbly legs! Can Eveans finish him?
Bebster throws a right hand that Eveans ducks under and follows up with a left that Eveans also avoids with ease.
Eveans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bebster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eveans.
Bebster dodges the punch combination from Eveans.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eveans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bebster thows a leg kick but Eveans checks it
and Eveans counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Bebster! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rashad Eveans!
Rashad Eveans decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Merquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Merquez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mind Da Gap feat. Valete - Não Pára. Felix Merquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Merquez
vs
Durant

177 cm
20
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Merquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Durant. Merquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durant throws a big shot that misses.
Merquez swings for the body but Durant moves out of range.
Durant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merquez is out of range and Durant settles back down.
Merquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merquez throws a head kick but Durant moves out of range.
Merquez stuffs the takedown.

Durant looking to score a takedown here. Merquez is defending well but Durant drives through and ends up in Merquez's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Merquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Durant trying to control but Merquez is working from the bottom.
Durant throwing strikes from guard but Merquez blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merquez trying to control the position.
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.
Durant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Merquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Durant defends it easily.
Merquez wants to stand and escape but Durant is having none of it.
Durant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Merquez keeping full guard, as Durant tries to pass.
Durant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Merquez has his foot on Durant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durant works his way back into a safe position though.
Durant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Merquez's head.
Merquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merquez keeping moving, preventing Durant from controlling successfully.
Durant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Durant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merquez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Durant misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Durant tries for a kimura but Merquez is defending well.

Durant goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Merquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Durant but great work by Merquez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Merquez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Durant gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merquez looks to land a strike but Durant avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Merquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Merquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Durant is retaining full guard.

Durant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merquez defends well.
Merquez trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.

Merquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merquez wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.

Durant is looking for a triangle but Merquez pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Durant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merquez is aware though and is defending well.
Durant has momentary wrist control but Merquez slips an elbow through the middle.

Durant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merquez 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.
Merquez looking to pass the guard.

Durant working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merquez has passed into half guard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Durant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merquez passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Durant throws a right and a left that Merquez avoids nicely.
Merquez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merquez throws a leg kick but Durant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durant misses with a body punch
and Merquez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Merquez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Merquez misses with the combination.
Durant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merquez as he avoids it easily.
Durant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merquez.
Merquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merquez takes a swing at Durant's ribcage but misses.
Merquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durant manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Merquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durant swings for the body but Merquez moves out of range.
Durant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durant has his takedown stuffed
and Merquez counters with a good low kick that Durant was not able to check.
Felix Merquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Durant.
Merquez staying out of range there.
Merquez is looking to wear down Durant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Durant wants to land a leg kick but Merquez is out of range.
Durant drops his hands momentarily and Merquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Merquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant misses with a body shot.
Durant defending well as Merquez loads up on a big left hand.
Durant throws a chopping leg kick but Merquez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merquez.
Merquez cracks a nice hook into Durant's ribs.
Merquez tries to clinch but Durant moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Durant or perhaps it was just good defense by Merquez which made him look bad.
Felix Merquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Merquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Merquez misses with a body shot.
Merquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Durant.
Durant misses with a hook.
Nice cross by Merquez.
Durant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merquez.
Merquez tries to clinch but Durant is having none of it.
Felix Merquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Merquez throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant swings for the body but Merquez moves out of range.
Merquez feints and then cracks Durant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durant down.
Some wild striking there from Merquez.
Nice sprawl there from Merquez as Durant shoots in.
Durant misses with a series of wild punches.
Durant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merquez.
Durant misses the jab.
Merquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Durant is breathing heavily.
Merquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Merquez.
Durant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durant swings for the body but Merquez moves out of range.
Merquez misses with a wild body shot.
Durant keeps the fight on the outside.
Durant staying out of range there.
Durant throws a head kick that misses.
Durant moves out of range of the leg kick from Merquez.
Merquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Durant.
Merquez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Merquez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Durant.
Merquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Merquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durant.
Durant fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Merquez dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Durant looks to score with a jab to the body but Merquez is just out of range.
Merquez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durant swings for the body but Merquez moves out of range.
Merquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durant throws the left hand but Merquez avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durant. Merquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durant misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Merquez misses its intended target.
Merquez throws a right hand that Durant ducks under and follows up with a left that Durant also avoids with ease.
Durant misses with a straight right.
Durant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durant throws an overhand right that lands on Merquez's shoulder, as Merquez tries to avoid the shot.
Merquez misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant throws a leg kick that misses.
Durant misses with a series of wild punches.
Durant misses with a looping right.
Merquez misses with a hook. Durant ducked under it nicely.
Merquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durant misses with a wild body shot.
Durant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merquez circles away.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durant misses with a body punch
and Merquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durant throws a body kick that misses
and Merquez counters with a good low kick that Durant was not able to check.
Durant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Merquez moves into the clinch.
Merquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant blocking some punches.
Merquez can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Merquez dodges an elbow strike from Durant.
Durant avoiding damage as Merquez throws knees to the body.
Merquez stalling the fight.
Merquez blocking some punches.
Merquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durant being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merquez misses with a body punch.
Merquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durant.
Merquez throws a head punch that misses.
Merquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Merquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Merquez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Durant regains guard.
Durant is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merquez wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Durant looking for a guillotine here but Merquez defends easily.
Durant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merquez is stalling in the full guard.
Merquez looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merquez trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Merquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Merquez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mobb Deep - Shook Ones. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Benson
vs
Lesnar

180 cm
26
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
32
177 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesnar dives in and scores a takedown into Benson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Benson pushes Lesnar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Benson tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lesnar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benson's head.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Benson dives in and grabs Lesnar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes down on Benson's head and hops out.
Dan Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Benson avoids them all with ease.
Lesnar lands with a kick to the temple. Benson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Benson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar scores with a three punch combo!
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Benson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Benson misses with a two punch combination.

Benson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lesnar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but Benson isn't so interested in that idea.
Benson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Benson passes into half guard.
Lesnar is trying to stand up here but Benson is controlling him well.

Lesnar kicks off Benson and gets to his feet.
Lesnar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benson slips a jab and a cross from Lesnar.
A head kick misses from Lesnar.
Benson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesnar counters with a big head kick but Benson shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a head kick. Benson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Benson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesnar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Benson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Benson on that attempt.

Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Lesnar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Benson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lesnar but great work by Benson.
Benson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lesnar some visible discomfort.
Benson is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar gets back to half guard.
Benson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lesnar!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar tries to hold on but Benson pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lesnar tries to hold on but Benson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar avoids it really well and circles away.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Benson.
Benson throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesnar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Benson on that attempt.
Benson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar shoots in but Benson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dan Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Lesnar.
Benson fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson with a poor takedown
and Lesnar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Benson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Benson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Benson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.
Benson tries for a takedown but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lesnar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benson misses with an uppercut.
Lesnar lands with a shot to the body.
Benson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benson pinned against the cage. Benson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.

Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Lesnar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Benson on that attempt.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Benson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benson thows a leg kick but Lesnar checks it
and Lesnar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benson's knee momentarily.
Brian Lesnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.
Benson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lesnar defends it nicely.
Benson with a poor takedown
and Lesnar counters with a one-two to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lesnar, as that shot connected.
Lesnar feints and then cracks Benson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benson down.
Benson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Lesnar.

Lesnar feints and as Benson raises his hands in defense, Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benson has a closed guard, preventing Lesnar from standing up.
Lesnar is pushing down on Benson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lesnar has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar stands up from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
Benson looks to land a combination but Lesnar avoids it well.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benson as he avoids it easily.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Benson with a series of wild strikes but Benson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Benson does no damage.
Benson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Benson misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Benson as Lesnar shoots in.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar.
Lesnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Dan Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Benson.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Benson tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Lesnar.

Benson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar trying to hold on to Benson's head to control him but Benson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Benson prevents Lesnar from improving his position.
Benson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brian Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benson is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benson controlling the action here.

Lesnar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar is looking to control Benson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson is looking to advance position but Lesnar won't allow it.
Lesnar manages to get to full guard.

Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benson defends it easily.

Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Benson pushes his legs off easily.
Dan Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Benson looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
Benson is working Lesnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Lesnar!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell Thomas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Thomas
vs
Liddell

176 cm
27
165 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

178 cm
31
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitchell Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Liddell tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liddell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Liddell looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Mitchell Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Liddell.
Liddell moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas throws a right hand that Liddell ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddell also avoids with ease.
Liddell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Liddell backpedaling.

Thomas gets a clinch.
Liddell is looking to control Thomas's arms but Thomas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liddell has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Liddell has him pressed against the cage.

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

Liddell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thomas wants to hold on but Liddell pushes him away.

Liddell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thomas is surviving well by controlling Liddell's body position as best he can.
Thomas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Liddell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thomas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thomas shrugs it off.

Thomas is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Liddell locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Thomas is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mirko Liddell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jelek Anjing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Head
vs
Anjing

180 cm
32
150 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boot Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jelek Anjing!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anjing blocks a head kick by Head.
Anjing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anjing's sensitive parts.
Anjing moves out of range of the body kick.
Anjing throws a chopping leg kick but Head manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anjing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anjing throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Anjing misses
and Head counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anjing is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Anjing swings widly with a right hand
and Head counters with a thumping low kick.
Anjing throws a body kick that misses.
Anjing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head throws a head kick that misses.
Head throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anjing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Head is looking to slow Anjing down with leg kicks.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Head.
Anjing blocks a head kick by Head.
Anjing goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anjing avoids the head kick by Head.
Head scores with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Head blocks the low kick.
Anjing checks a leg kick.
Head tried to score with a low kick but Anjing checks it.
Head is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anjing throws a low kick but it's checked well by Head.
Head feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anjing's calf.
Head is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a chopping leg kick but Anjing manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Head lands a big head kick that sends Anjing to the canvas! Head follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boot Head!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Renzo Jamoles Cabunagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jamoles Cabunagan's choice of entrance music: Face the Pain. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Renzo Jamoles Cabunagan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Graham
vs
Renzo Jamoles Cabunagan

174 cm
22
135 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

171 cm
18
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Graham!
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, John Renzo Jamoles Cabunagan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamoles Cabunagan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Graham thuds his right hand into Jamoles Cabunagan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Graham scores with a three punch combo!
Graham jabs Jamoles Cabunagan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graham with a jab.
Graham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jamoles Cabunagan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graham scores with a sloppy right hand. Jamoles Cabunagan should have avoided that one.
Jamoles Cabunagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Graham sprawls well. He's pushed Jamoles Cabunagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jamoles Cabunagan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jamoles Cabunagan ducks right into an uppercut from Graham.
Graham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graham throws a series of punches but Jamoles Cabunagan avoids them all with ease.
Graham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jamoles Cabunagan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jamoles Cabunagan tries a head kick but it misses.
Graham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck for Jamoles Cabunagan with that takedown attempt.
Jordan Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Renzo Jamoles Cabunagan.
Jamoles Cabunagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graham.
Jamoles Cabunagan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamoles Cabunagan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Graham is working the combinations to good effect here.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
Graham throws a series of strikes that have Jamoles Cabunagan backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamoles Cabunagan tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham throws a right hand that Jamoles Cabunagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamoles Cabunagan also avoids with ease.
Graham lands a slapping body shot.
Jamoles Cabunagan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Graham is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jamoles Cabunagan.
Jamoles Cabunagan shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
Jordan Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham misses with a series of wild punches.
Jamoles Cabunagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graham to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graham lands a jab.
Jamoles Cabunagan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graham counters with a nice uppercut.
Graham swinging wildly here.
Jamoles Cabunagan tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamoles Cabunagan fails to land the takedown.
Graham pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jamoles Cabunagan back to the cage. Graham follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Graham shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jamoles Cabunagan eats them both and turns towards Graham to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jamoles Cabunagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Graham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graham connects with the punch.
Jamoles Cabunagan misses with a takedown attempt - Graham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jamoles Cabunagan looks gassed!
Jamoles Cabunagan misses with a takedown attempt
and Graham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graham lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Graham.
Jamoles Cabunagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamoles Cabunagan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jordan Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jamoles Cabunagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graham lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham connects with a jab.
Graham clobbers Jamoles Cabunagan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamoles Cabunagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graham shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jamoles Cabunagan eats them both and turns towards Graham to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Jamoles Cabunagan is rocked!
Jamoles Cabunagan looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Graham lands with an overhand left.
Jamoles Cabunagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Graham finish him?
Graham throws a series of strikes that have Jamoles Cabunagan backpedaling.
A punch lands to the side of Jamoles Cabunagan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Graham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamoles Cabunagan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jamoles Cabunagan walks into a jab.
Jamoles Cabunagan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Graham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Graham works over Jamoles Cabunagan's head and body with a nice combination.
Graham scores with a one two! Jamoles Cabunagan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jamoles Cabunagan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graham rushes Jamoles Cabunagan with punches - Jamoles Cabunagan moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jamoles Cabunagan goes down! Graham follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Graham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koa Polunu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Milky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Polunu
vs
Milky

176 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koa Polunu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Milky!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milky staying out of range there.
Milky has his takedown stuffed
and Polunu counters with a left to the body.
Polunu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Polunu finds it's target.
Milky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Polunu digs a good body shot into Milky's ribs.
Milky fails with the takedown.
Milky has his takedown stuffed
and Milky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koa Polunu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Milky.
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!
Milky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Milky shoots in looking for a takedown but Polunu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Milky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Milky tries for a takedown but Polunu circles away easily
and Polunu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milky looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Polunu.
Polunu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Milky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Polunu finds it's way round the side to connect with Milky's head.
Milky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polunu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Milky is rocked!
Polunu drops Milky with a big left hand! Milky is injured, injured bad! Polunu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Polunu!
Koa Polunu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes into the arena with U2 - Beautiful Day blaring out of the sound system. Josh Barnett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lesnar
vs
Barnett

200 cm
27
287 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

191 cm
29
256 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Lesnar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lesnar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
Lesnar avoiding damage.
Lesnar missing with knees to the body.
Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lesnar.
Lesnar looking to throw knees to the head but Barnett is blocking nicely.
Lesnar landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett avoiding damage as Lesnar throws knees to the body.
Barnett has Lesnar pushed against the cage.
Lesnar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barnett throws a head punch that misses.

Barnett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.

Lesnar 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.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Barnett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar stands up over Barnett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnett is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Barnett is rocked!
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lesnar postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Barnett covers up, he's hurt! Lesnar keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lesnar and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lesnar can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Lesnar!
Post fight, an emotional Sergio Lesnar said 'After being knocked out for the 4rd time, I realized I should train more boxing and MuayThai. I hope more and more striking in the future to win fights by knockout using my kicks and my punches. Thank you all and God be with you!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakuragi Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Complex
vs
Johnson

163 cm
22
139 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

185 cm
30
133 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sakuragi Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Complex moves away and avoids it.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Complex counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Complex avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Complex digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Sakuragi Johnson has been cut.
Complex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sakuragi Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Complex counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Complex lands.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Complex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Complex with a jab.

Johnson is rocked!
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Complex counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Complex finish him?
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson tries to get into range but Complex steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Johnson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Complex scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Napoleon Complex!
Napoleon Complex retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Napoleon Complex thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.