LA Combat 55 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garza comes to the cage accompanied by Mirror. Ortiz has chosen My town as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Angel Ortiz enters the cage!

Garza
vs
Ortiz

165 cm
22
154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
30
153 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Ortiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Ortiz decides to stand back up. Ortiz steps back and let's Garza get back to his feet.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Garza moves out of range.
Garza is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ortiz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garza is trying to defend but Ortiz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ortiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garza moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortiz throwing strikes from guard but Garza blocks nicely.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garza is breathing heavily.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Garza controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz chips away with some ground and pound.

Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garza trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ortiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz postures up and lands a big shot to Garza's brow.

Garza is rocked!
Ortiz is working Garza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Garza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz gets to his feet and stands over Garza, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Garza felt that one! Ortiz unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Garza from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Ortiz!
Angel Ortiz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mladen Subic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Condit might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pride FC. 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?

Condit
vs
Subic

177 cm
27
162 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Condit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mladen Subic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Condit.
A right-left combo lands from Subic.
Subic fails to land with a series of punches.
Subic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Condit looks to score with a jab to the body but Subic is just out of range.
A head kick from Subic lands but Condit takes it in his stride.
Subic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Condit moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Condit throws a right and a left that Subic avoids nicely.
Subic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Condit.
Condit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subic.
Subic misses with a double jab.
Subic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Condit.
A cross from Subic lands.
Condit throws a body punch but Subic moves out of range.
Condit is looking to wear down Subic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Condit misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Condit misses with a wild body shot.
Subic fails to land with a series of punches.
Subic loads up on a big right hand but Condit slips the punch.
Condit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Condit misses with a shot to the body
and Subic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Subic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Subic avoids the body shot from Condit.
Condit cracks Subic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Condit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Condit ducks under a wild hook from Subic.
Condit punishes Subic's body with a nice straight punch.
Condit misses with a body shot
and Subic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick 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!
Subic swinging wildly here.
Condit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subic misses with a few strikes there.
Condit thows a body shot but no joy.
Condit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Condit.
Condit swings for the body but Subic moves out of range.
Condit avoids the head kick by Subic.
Condit thows a body shot but no joy.
Condit scores with a hook to the body. Subic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Subic looks gassed!
Condit misses with a body shot.
Condit blocks a head kick by Subic.
Condit avoids the head kick by Subic.
Subic throws a head kick that half lands.
Condit lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Condit. Subic does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit lands a head shot.
Condit tests Subic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Subic swinging wildly here.
Subic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Condit lands with a good body shot.
Condit swings for the body but Subic moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Subic.
Subic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Condit takes a swing at Subic's ribcage but misses.
Subic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Condit does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Condit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Condit misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Condit lands.
Jab from Condit.
Condit walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Subic drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Condit swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Subic's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Condit!
Carl Condit gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Like a Boss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Mendes

190 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

172 cm
19
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Silva!
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, Chad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Silva lands but Mendes takes it in his stride.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendes.
Mendes scores with punches from side control.
Mendes 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.
Silva tries to buck Mendes off but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes controlling from side mount.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mendes tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Mendes stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chad Mendes was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Mendes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mendes controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chad Mendes was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Mendes looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Mendes drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
Mendes stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.

Silva working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes is stalling in the full guard.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendes is aware though and is defending well.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chad Mendes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A head kick from Silva lands but Mendes takes it in his stride.

Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Silva working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Mendes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Silva swinging wildly here.

Mendes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mendes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendes in particular looking to stall.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendes content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Mendes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mendes is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chad Mendes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Mendes drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendes controlling from the top position.

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

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendes tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chad Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.

Chad Mendes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.

Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendes is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mendes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mendes is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendes in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chad Mendes.

Mendes drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendes wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Silva working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Mendes scores a takedown into full mount!
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Mendes controlling the action here.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ground and pound from Mendes.
Mendes trying to control the pace.

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

Mendes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Mendes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes prevents Silva from improving his position.
Mendes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendes stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chad Mendes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Derrick Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Mendes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendes 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anak Monyet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Dwayne Wade
vs
Monyet

185 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anak Monyet!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monyet just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monyet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monyet avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wade.
Monyet lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wade misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wade.
Good exchange - Wade coming out on top.
Wade's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wade duly obliges.
Monyet dodges the punch combination from Wade.
Monyet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wade.
Monyet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wade looks to land a combination but Monyet avoids it well.
Monyet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade looks to land a combination but Monyet avoids it well.
Wade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monyet throws a chopping leg kick but Wade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monyet wants to slow Wade down by chopping away at his legs.
Wade misses with a double jab.
Dwayne Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monyet on the side of the head.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
Monyet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monyet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monyet throws a lazy uppercut
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monyet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wade tries to bum rush Monyet with a series of wild strikes but Monyet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monyet backs up against the cage.
Monyet moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Monyet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monyet throws a right and a left that Wade avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade checks a low kick from Monyet.
Danga de danga de dang - Wade scores with a four punch combination!
Monyet dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Wade swinging wildly here.
Monyet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monyet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade throws a series of punches but Monyet avoids them all with ease.
Monyet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monyet misses with a wild combination.
Wade is looking to score with low kicks.
Monyet misses with a few strikes there.
Monyet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wade rather than just go for the knockout.
Monyet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monyet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monyet misses with a hook. Wade ducked under it nicely.
Monyet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monyet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monyet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wade to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Monyet.
Monyet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monyet slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Monyet lands a nice shot that snaps Wade's head back.
Monyet throws a low kick but Wade avoids it.
Monyet misses with a double jab.
Monyet digs a good body shot into Wade's ribs.
Wade jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wade tries to bum rush Monyet with a series of wild strikes but Monyet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monyet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monyet lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade swinging wildly here.
Monyet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Monyet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monyet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monyet circles away quickly and effectively.
Monyet swings widly with a right hand
and Wade counters with a series of strikes. Monyet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monyet misses with a wild body shot.
Monyet scores with a shot to the body.
Monyet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wade.
Monyet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monyet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Monyet.
Monyet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Monyet.
Wade lands a nice looking body shot.
Monyet misses with an uppercut
and Wade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Dwayne Wade will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Monyet. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monyet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monyet throws a right hand that Wade ducks under and follows up with a left that Wade also avoids with ease.
Dwayne Wade is winning the standup battle so far.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dwayne Wade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Wade lands.
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Monyet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monyet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wade's knee momentarily.
Monyet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monyet motions for Wade to come forward. Monyet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monyet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monyet wants to land a leg kick but Wade is out of range.
Monyet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monyet thows a leg kick but Wade checks it
and Wade counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monyet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monyet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monyet throws a leg kick
and Wade counters with a stiff right hand.
Monyet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wade dips to his left and cracks Monyet with an uppercut!
Monyet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monyet.
Monyet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wade lands with a nice combination. Monyet backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monyet. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monyet throws a head kick but Wade moves out of range.
Wade misses with a double jab
enabling Monyet to counter with a crisp jab.
Wade misses with a wild combination.
Wade swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a right and a left that Monyet avoids nicely.
Monyet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wade counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Wade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monyet doesn't seem phased though.
Monyet throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.
Monyet dodges the punch combination from Wade.
Monyet throws a low kick but Wade avoids it.
A cross from Wade lands.
Monyet throws a solid leg kick but Wade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monyet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade lands with a nice combination. Monyet backs away looking to recover.
Monyet misses with a body shot.
Monyet looks to land a left hand but Wade moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Wade.
Monyet lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Wade misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monyet.
Monyet is looking to land body kicks.
Wade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wade throws a right and a left that Monyet avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Wade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wade misses with a wild combination.
Wade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monyet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wade misses with a straight left.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Monyet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monyet.
Monyet thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monyet takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Wade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Monyet throws a right hand that misses
and Wade counters with a nice body kick.
Wade throws a right hand that Monyet ducks under and follows up with a left that Monyet also avoids with ease.
A cross from Wade lands.
Monyet misses with a wild body shot.
Wade misses with a wild combination.
Wade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade looks to land a combination but Monyet avoids it well.
A big right from Monyet misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monyet misses with a hook
and Wade counters with a series of strikes. Monyet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wade slips under a jab from Monyet.
A big left from Wade misses.
Monyet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Dwayne Wade will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Monyet jabs at Wade's body.
Wade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monyet has time to react.
Monyet cracks Wade with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Monyet.
Monyet takes one to the side of the head.
Wade scores with a jab. Monyet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monyet digs a good hook to Wade's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wade.
Monyet swinging wildly here.
Wade blocks a head kick by Monyet.
Monyet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wade counters with a left and a right that stings Monyet.
Monyet misses with a looping right.
Wade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monyet's hands.
Monyet throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Monyet wants to land a leg kick but Wade is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monyet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Monyet.
Wade throws a series of punches but Monyet moves out of range.
Monyet throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Wade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wade lands a nice hook to Monyet's body. Monyet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wade throws a right and a left that Monyet avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monyet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monyet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wade.
Monyet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monyet sizes up Wade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monyet misses with a series of wild punches.
Monyet misses with a double jab.
Monyet moves out of range as Wade strikes.
Wade scores with a three punch combo!
Wade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monyet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monyet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
Monyet takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Wade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monyet's sensitive parts.
Wade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Monyet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monyet looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade stalks Monyet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monyet's face. Monyet staggers backwards, shaken.
Monyet misses the shot to the body.
Monyet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wade throws a right and a left that Monyet avoids nicely.
Monyet moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Monyet.
Monyet misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monyet.
Monyet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wade throws a chopping leg kick but Monyet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monyet throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Monyet swings widly with a right hand
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Wade. Those never looked like landing.

Monyet moves into the clinch successfully.
Monyet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monyet misses with the head strike.
Monyet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow.

Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monyet swinging wildly here.
Dwayne Wade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wade looks to land a combination but Monyet avoids it well.
Wade misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade staying out of range there.
Wade tries to bum rush Monyet with a series of wild strikes but Monyet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anak Monyet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monyet avoids the body shot from Wade.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anak Monyet.
I think Wade 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anak Monyet!
A victorious Anak Monyet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between John Nwachukwu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eissa Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Nwachukwu
vs
Junior

189 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Nwachukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eissa Junior!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Junior throws a leg kick
and Nwachukwu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nwachukwu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Junior.
Nwachukwu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nwachukwu but Nwachukwu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Nwachukwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eissa Junior.
Junior looks gassed!

Junior dives in and scores a takedown into Nwachukwu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior trying to control but Nwachukwu is working from the bottom.
Nwachukwu 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.
Nwachukwu has his hands on Junior's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Nwachukwu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Nwachukwu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nwachukwu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nwachukwu throws a good cross that connects.
Junior takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Eissa Junior has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nwachukwu connects with a leg kick. Junior looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nwachukwu scores with a counter punch that sends Junior to the canvas! Nwachukwu smells blood - he's punishing Junior with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Junior has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Nwachukwu!
John Nwachukwu 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Eveans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eveans comes to the cage accompanied by One Step Into A World. Rashad Eveans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Eveans
vs
Slice Jr

180 cm
29
205 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

175 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eveans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eveans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Slice Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Eveans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Slice Jr.
Slice Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slice Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slice Jr keeps control of Eveans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slice Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slice Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eveans is pressed up against the cage. Slice Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eveans down to the mat. Eveans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slice Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Eveans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice Jr connects with a leg kick. Eveans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice Jr cracks Eveans with a hook to the temple - Eveans is on wobbly legs here! Slice Jr swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Eveans falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Slice Jr wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kimbo Slice Jr!
Kimbo Slice Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lesnar
vs
Diaz

180 cm
33
177 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

184 cm
28
175 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Lesnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz stalks Lesnar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesnar's face. Lesnar staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Lesnar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Nice body kick from Lesnar.
Diaz throws a hook but Lesnar blocks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lesnar.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Lesnar off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Diaz works to full guard.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.

Lesnar stands up from Diaz's guard - Lesnar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lesnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.

Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.

Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.

Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar moves into full guard.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to stand back up but Diaz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lesnar.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Lesnar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.

Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lesnar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.

Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lesnar makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lesnar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Lesnar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Lesnar throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lesnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Brian Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws the left hand but Lesnar avoids the punch easily.
Lesnar misses with a head kick.
Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Lesnar as he connects with a hook.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lesnar counters with a right hand to the body.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.
Lesnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Lesnar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.

Lesnar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lesnar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lesnar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Diaz takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.

Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Lesnar 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lesnar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lesnar's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lesnar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lesnar fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Lesnar has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lesnar turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesnar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Brian Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesnars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Lesnar throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Lesnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lesnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lesnar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.

Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lesnar avoids them all with ease.
Diaz cracks Lesnar with a good jab.

Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Lesnar prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Brian Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz moves into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesnar wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.

Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnar postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Lesnar wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lesnar is aware though and is defending well.
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lesnar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Lesnar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Diaz.
I've got Diaz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Encarnacao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Encarnacao will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Franklin
vs
Encarnacao

180 cm
26
145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
32
145 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Brute

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Encarnacao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Franklin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Encarnacao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Encarnacao is trying to control the position but Franklin postures up.
Franklin with a nice head shot there.
Franklin stands and throws Encarnacao's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Franklin tries for a kimura but Encarnacao is defending well.
Encarnacao can't do much from the bottom here.
Encarnacao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Franklin is working for a kimura but Encarnacao is defending it quite comfortably.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franklin connects with a nice short shot to Encarnacao's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Encarnacao wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin lands with a punch from half guard.
Encarnacao punching from the bottom.
Encarnacao wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin trying to control from half guard but Encarnacao is working away.
Franklin is taking a breather. Encarnacao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Encarnacao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin moves into full mount! Encarnacao won't be happy about that!
Encarnacao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Franklin landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Encarnacao tries to reverse the position but Franklin maintains control.
Franklin scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Encarnacao is rocked!
Franklin lands a big elbow - Encarnacao is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Encarnacao is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ben Franklin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McFly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny B. Good. Summers has chosen Awake and Alive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McFly
vs
Summers

184 cm
27
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Summers has closed the distance and engaged McFly in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Summers.
Summers scores with a shoulder strike.
McFly takes a shot to the head.
Summers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McFly tries to pull guard but Summers holds him up against the cage and eventually McFly drops back down to his feet.
Summers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Summers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Summers lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Summers lands a knee to the head.
Summers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Summers lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
McFly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Summers.
Summers scores with a nice hook to the head.

McFly is rocked!
Summers scores with a shot to the side of McFly's head.
Oh McFly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Summers - that landed with a thud.
McFly is breathing heavily.
Summers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Summers creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McFly with a big uppercut! McFly tries to clinch up but Summers pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McFly to the mat! McFly covers up and Summers unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nathan Summers!
Nathan Summers 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.