CBC 1 - PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlisle Dael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dael
vs
Lucas

180 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlisle Dael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draven Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas doesn't manage to clinch there - Dael circles away.
A head kick misses from Lucas.
Dael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Lucas rushes Dael and presses him up against the cage.

Lucas successfully pulls guard.
Lucas controlling Dael's posture.
Lucas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dael pushes Lucas off but Lucas dives into side control.
Lucas is putting a hurting on Dael here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dael!
Lucas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Lucas looking to isolate an arm here. Dael doesn't see it coming and as Lucas extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lucas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Draven Lucas!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lucas
vs
Diaz

177 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raven Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lucas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lucas slows down the pace here.
Diaz is working for takedown but Lucas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucas stalling in the clinch.

Lucas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Lucas is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to roll over but Lucas keeps him under control.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucas's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lucas wants to escape the position.
Diaz thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Lucas fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Lucas tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Diaz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lucas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz is pressing down on Lucas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucas is holding on for now.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Lucas is not content to let Diaz control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz with the ground and pound but Lucas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Lucas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lucas tries to get out of the position.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Lucas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Lucas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lucas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lucas controlling from the top position.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz pulls Lucas in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lucas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raven Lucas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz misses with a takedown

and Lucas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Lucas won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Lucas is looking to advance position but Diaz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lucas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to stand but Lucas is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Diaz trying to control but Lucas is having none of it.
Lucas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lucas is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Lucas can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to control but Lucas wriggling away.
Diaz throws a sloppy strike and Lucas uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Lucas has ended up in Diaz's guard.
Lucas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Lucas closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Lucas keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lucas smiles and moves away.
Raven Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Diaz.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lucas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lucas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lucas controls from within his opponent's guard.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Lucas pushes his legs off easily.
Lucas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Lucas preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lucas wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.

Lucas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucas's guard.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Diaz stands up and waves to Lucas to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Norman Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lucas clinches.
Lucas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.

Lucas has hold of one of Diaz's legs. Diaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Lucas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diaz pulls Lucas in close to prevent any damage.
Lucas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Lucas won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Lucas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz controls Lucas momentarily but Lucas frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lucas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Norman Diaz.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt

and Lucas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lucas.

Lucas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.
Lucas wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.

Diaz gets to his feet. Lucas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Lucas takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lucas successfully pulls guard.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lucas has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas is retaining full guard.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.

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

Lucas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Lucas is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Diaz.

Lucas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas working Diaz over with strikes.
Lucas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lucas tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Raven Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas wants to get back to his feet.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Norman Diaz!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul VanSchool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hernandez
vs
VanSchool

178 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul VanSchool!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanSchool showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
VanSchool throws a low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily.
VanSchool blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
VanSchool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul VanSchool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VanSchool will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
VanSchool misses with a double jab.

VanSchool tries to sprawl but Hernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hernandez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but VanSchool is working away.
VanSchool blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanSchool is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
VanSchool is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Miguel Hernandez.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul VanSchool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VanSchool lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
VanSchool connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernandez looks to land a body kick but VanSchool moved away.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but VanSchool moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VanSchool feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. VanSchool then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VanSchool circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
and VanSchool counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by VanSchool there.
VanSchool checks the leg kick.
VanSchool looks to land a combination. Hernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from VanSchool.
VanSchool walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hernandez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
VanSchool will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
VanSchool stuffs the takedown.
VanSchool tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by VanSchool.
VanSchool throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VanSchool tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
VanSchool displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
VanSchool lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but VanSchool keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanSchool lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
VanSchool connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
VanSchool comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul VanSchool dominated that round.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

VanSchool looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Hernandez feints and as VanSchool raises his hands in defense, Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
VanSchool is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
VanSchool keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
VanSchool swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
VanSchool is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has VanSchool pinned against the cage. VanSchool gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
VanSchool lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
VanSchool works the jab nicely.
VanSchool's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and VanSchool duly obliges.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but VanSchool avoids it well.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
VanSchool displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VanSchool.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
VanSchool scores with a jab. Hernandez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looks for the body kick but VanSchool saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from VanSchool.
VanSchool blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
VanSchool connects with a jab.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and VanSchool counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
VanSchool misses with a jab, cross combination.
VanSchool throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miguel Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
VanSchool connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VanSchool.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and VanSchool counters with a straight right hand.
Paul VanSchool seems to be getting the better of the standup.
VanSchool blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and VanSchool counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanSchool takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from VanSchool does no damage.
VanSchool lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
VanSchool blocks a head kick by Hernandez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool thuds a left hand into Hernandez's body.
VanSchool scores with a three punch combo!
VanSchool throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
VanSchool with a nice cross.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
VanSchool smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
VanSchool lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hernandez's sensitive parts.
VanSchool closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez throws a series of punches but VanSchool moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanSchool scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernandez throws the kick towards the body but VanSchool avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good leg kick by VanSchool there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hernandez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
VanSchool fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
VanSchool stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and VanSchool wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by VanSchool as he connects with a hook.
VanSchool throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
VanSchool lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
VanSchool scores with a shot to the body.

Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with VanSchool.
Hernandez controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VanSchool is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Hernandez.

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

Hernandez clinches with his opponent.

VanSchool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
VanSchool blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a combination that misses
and VanSchool counters with a two punch combo.
VanSchool misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool scores with a jab to the jaw.
VanSchool scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez throws a head kick but VanSchool moves out of range.
VanSchool tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
VanSchool clobbers Hernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
VanSchool lands with a kick to the temple. Hernandez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
VanSchool throws a shot to the body.
VanSchool throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez blocks a head kick by VanSchool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from VanSchool.
VanSchool throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
VanSchool throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
VanSchool is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
VanSchool wants to stall.
VanSchool has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paul VanSchool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool is looking to control Hernandez's arms but Hernandez gets an underhook and turns him. Now VanSchool has his back to the cage.
VanSchool tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position.
VanSchool misses with the head strike.
VanSchool wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but VanSchool shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VanSchool tries a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks it.
Miguel Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul VanSchool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got VanSchool 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 Percy O'Donnell 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... Paul VanSchool!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul VanSchool thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Pinwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Proudstar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pale Horse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Proudstar
vs
Pinwan

188 cm
21
197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Cutthroat
KAISER

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Proudstar!
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, Zane Pinwan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudstar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinwan moves in looking to clinch but Proudstar pushes him off.
Proudstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proudstar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Proudstar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pinwan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Proudstar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pinwan as he avoids it easily.
Proudstar misses with a low kick.
Pinwan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinwan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Proudstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Proudstar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pinwan is looking to clinch.
Pinwan leaves Proudstar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Proudstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinwan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proudstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Proudstar keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Proudstar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proudstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proudstar dives in and grabs Pinwan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinwan pushes down on Proudstar's head and hops out.

Pinwan clinches up with Proudstar and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinwan prevents the takedown attempt.
Pinwan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Proudstar blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinwan lands a knee to the head.

It looks like James Proudstar has been cut.
Pinwan has Proudstar pushed against the cage.
Pinwan misses with a knee strike.
Proudstar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pinwan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pinwan fails in his attempt to clinch.

Pinwan moves into the clinch.
Pinwan looking to throw knees to the head but Proudstar is blocking nicely.
Pinwan misses with a knee to the head.
Pinwan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pinwan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Proudstar up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan tries a knee to the head but Proudstar blocks it.
Pinwan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but Proudstar blocks with his arms.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Proudstar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pinwan tries a knee to the head but Proudstar blocks it.
Pinwan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinwan looking to throw knees to the head but Proudstar is blocking nicely.
Pinwan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinwan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Proudstar's face.
Pinwan looks gassed!
Pinwan looking to stall.
Pinwan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Proudstar blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinwan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Proudstar blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinwan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinwan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinwan misses with a knee to the head.
Pinwan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Proudstar blocks it with crossed arms.
Proudstar is trying to pull guard but Pinwan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pinwan misses with a knee strike.
Proudstar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinwan walks away with a smile on his face. Proudstar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Proudstar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Proudstar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinwan is fending him off so far but Proudstar persists. Nope, Pinwan circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan tries to clinch but Proudstar is having none of it.
Proudstar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zane Pinwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinwan moves to clinch but Proudstar breaks away
and Proudstar counters with an outside leg kick.
Pinwan is looking to clinch.
Proudstar shoots in for a double leg but Pinwan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Proudstar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinwan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proudstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Proudstar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinwan pinned against the cage. Pinwan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinwan tries to clinch there but Proudstar circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Proudstar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Proudstar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pinwan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Proudstar shoots in for a takedown but Pinwan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Proudstar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Proudstar is looking to chop away at Pinwan's legs.
Pinwan is looking to clinch but Proudstar is avoiding it.
Pinwan looks to clinch

and Proudstar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pinwan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Proudstar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Proudstar seems to be looking for submissions.
Proudstar is trying to control. Pinwan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinwan pushes Proudstar off looking to stand but Proudstar dives back in and keeps control.
Pinwan is not content to let Proudstar control the position.
Proudstar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinwan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinwan keeps working.

Pinwan is defending against the submission attempts here by Proudstar.
Proudstar wants to pass the guard but Pinwan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Proudstar 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.
Proudstar is looking to pass Pinwan's guard but actually Pinwan recovers to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Proudstar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar is looking to stand up but Pinwan isn't so interested in that idea.
Proudstar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Pinwan stands up and waves to Proudstar to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Proudstar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Proudstar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Proudstar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Pinwan clinches up with Proudstar and pushes him back against the cage.
Pinwan looking to throw knees to the head but Proudstar is blocking nicely.
Proudstar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pinwan to keep the fight standing.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinwan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinwan connects with a knee to the head.
Pinwan with a knee to the head.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinwan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Proudstar jumps guard but Pinwan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Proudstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinwan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but Proudstar blocks with his arms.
Pinwan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pinwan misses with a knee to the head.
Pinwan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but Proudstar blocks with his arms.
Proudstar jumps guard but Pinwan stands there with Proudstar around his waist. Proudstar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pinwan looking to throw knees to the head but Proudstar is blocking nicely.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Proudstar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pinwan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Proudstar.
Proudstar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar goes for a takedown attempt but Pinwan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pinwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Proudstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Proudstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Pinwan moves into the clinch.
Pinwan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Proudstar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinwan misses with a knee to the head.
Pinwan with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Proudstar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pinwan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Proudstar jumps guard but Pinwan stands there with Proudstar around his waist. Proudstar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pinwan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Proudstar tightens his grip and picks Pinwan up, before dumping him to the ground. Pinwan manages to land in guard.
Proudstar wants to pass the guard but Pinwan is keeping the position.
Proudstar won't allow Pinwan to get back to his feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar wants to pass the guard but Pinwan is keeping the position.
Proudstar wants to control from the top but Pinwan keeps moving.

Proudstar drops back looking for a leg! Pinwan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pinwan manages to kick Proudstar off! Proudstar jumps back into Pinwan's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Proudstar trying to move into half guard but instead Pinwan has managed to sweep!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Pinwan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinwan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Pinwan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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RATING
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