GFC 31: Stevens vs. Bateman PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doncarlo Giani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Morbid Angel - Hatework kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Doncarlo Giani has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Giani
vs
Petrov

200 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
219 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doncarlo Giani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergey Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Giani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Giani's hands.
Giani walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.

Giani is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Petrov moves into the clinch.
Giani jumps guard but Petrov stands there with Giani around his waist. Giani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Giani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov digs a right hand into Giani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Giani's gas tank.
Giani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrov is defending well.
Giani seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doncarlo Giani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
Giani is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giani backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov works Giani's body with a nice hook.

Petrov darts in and clinches Giani up against the cage.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Giani's ribcage. Giani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Giani tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
Giani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.

Petrov lands a big uppercut and Giani is down! He's in big trouble - Petrov follows him to the mat!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Petrov uses his free foot to push down on Giani's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Giani.
Petrov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Petrov working for a guillotine from mount but Giani is in no mood to give up.
Petrov looking to finish with strikes here!
Giani has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Petrov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Petrov is working for a rear naked choke. Giani is not defending it well and Petrov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Giani refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Giani's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Petrov!
After the big win, Sergey Petrov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Castellano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castellano comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. Rich Castellano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Castellano
vs
Stone

182 cm
21
183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Castellano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Stone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone blocks a jab.

Castellano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stone's half guard.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castellano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castellano is working away from the top position though.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
Castellano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Stone drives through and clinches with Castellano against the cage.
Stone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone is trying to stall.

Castellano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stone can't fight it off and eventually Castellano manages to take the fight to the floor. Stone looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castellano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castellano manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a big elbow that misses.
Castellano wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone stops Castellano from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Castellano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castellano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castellano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castellano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castellano preventing the sweep.
Castellano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Castellano seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stone for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Castellano keeps the fight on the outside.

Castellano dives in and scores a takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone is looking to stand up but Castellano isn't so interested in that idea.

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

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

Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castellano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano stands up over Stone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Castellano controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rich Castellano just wasn't active enough.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stone enables Castellano to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rich Castellano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castellano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Rich Castellano has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castellano sprawls well. Castellano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone misses with a hook to the body

so Castellano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stone working a defensive guard here.
Castellano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stone keeping full guard, as Castellano tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone being controlled here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rich Castellano just wasn't active enough.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Castellano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Castellano shows good takedown defense.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Castellano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stone ducks under a wild hook from Castellano.
Stone shoots in and drives through. Castellano sprawls well.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Castellano looking to score a takedown here. Stone is defending well but Castellano drives through and ends up in Stone's guard.
Stone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Stone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Castellano is on top in guard.
Castellano stays in close to Stone's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is trying to keep Castellano in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
Castellano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Castellano wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castellano swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Castellano wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Rich Castellano wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stone fails to land the takedown.
Rich Castellano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Stone.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Castellano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stone quickly recovers to half guard.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.

Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castellano pulls his head out easily.
Stone is looking to escape.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castellano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stone tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Castellano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellano not doing much here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rich Castellano just wasn't active enough.
Stone fails with the takedown

and Castellano counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stone's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Castellano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ethan Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Castellano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Castellano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castellano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Castellano!
Our winner, Rich Castellano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonin Dvorak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dvorak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Symphony No. 9. Perez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kill The Noise Pt. 1 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dvorak
vs
Perez

170 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonin Dvorak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Perez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvorak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dvorak closes the distance looking to clinch

and Perez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Perez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dvorak tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Perez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Perez!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Perez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Moony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moony has chosen God Don't Like It [And I Don't Either] as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thompson
vs
Moony

183 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

194 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Thompson!
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, Sonny Moony!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moony walks into a straight right hand from Thompson.
A swing and a miss from Moony.

Moony closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moony lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moony wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moony looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Moony misses with a body punch.
Moony is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Moony.
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!
Thompson has Moony pressed against the cage, preventing Moony from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moony works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Moony's ribcage. Moony let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moony avoids it.
Moony working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moony changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moony.

Moony clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moony or not.
Moony looks winded!
Moony tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson works on Moony's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson is working Moony over against the cage.
Thompson works on Moony's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson pushes Moony back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moony lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson is leaning against Moony and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moony or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson cracks Moony with a nice body shot.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moony or not.
Thompson presses Moony against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Moony avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moony.
Thompson is working Moony over against the cage.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Moony's ribcage. Moony let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson cracks Moony with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moony backwards.

Moony is rocked!
Thompson presses Moony against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moony is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson pushes Moony back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson cracks Moony with a nice body shot.
Moony seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moony has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson cracks Moony with a nice body shot.
Thompson cracks Moony with a nice body shot.
Moony wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moony.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Moony's ribcage. Moony let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson presses Moony against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moony's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson is leaning against Moony and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson is working Moony over against the cage.
Thompson pushes Moony back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moony is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thompson lands a big right hand that sends Moony crashing to the mat! Thompson stays standing though and waves Moony back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moony throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moony can do to turn this around?
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson catches Moony with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Moony forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Thompson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norman Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase DeLong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase DeLong acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Diaz
vs
DeLong

172 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
27
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase DeLong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeLong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donk. Diaz catches DeLong right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Chase DeLong has been cut.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
DeLong tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz cracks DeLong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeLong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. DeLong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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 darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeLong is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeLong defends it well.
DeLong wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Diaz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLong wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeLong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeLong is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeLong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeLong is looking to improve his position.
Diaz throwing shots but DeLong is blocking nicely.
Diaz stalling away here and it's allowed DeLong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diaz won't allow DeLong to sweep him here.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
DeLong tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but DeLong is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on DeLong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeLong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but DeLong is defending well.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Diaz wants to control but DeLong is keeping him busy.

Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DeLong has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLong is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz wants to take a breather but DeLong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diaz.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz postures up in DeLong's guard and throws a big left but DeLong blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz won't allow DeLong to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chase DeLong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeLong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz avoids the head kick by DeLong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
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!

Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked DeLong down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly DeLong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

DeLong is rocked!
A combination from DeLong does no damage.
DeLong is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?

Diaz has closed the distance and engaged DeLong in a clinch.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeLong throws an elbow that misses.
DeLong seems to have recovered his senses.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeLong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Diaz sends DeLong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diaz is motioning to the referee to let DeLong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeLong counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at DeLong to acknowledge the strikes.
DeLong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeLong switches off momentarily and Diaz cracks him with a monster right hand! DeLong topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Diaz dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Diaz!
A relieved looking Norman Diaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franco Arce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquise Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry has chosen Macklemore-Thrift Shop as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Arce
vs
Berry

175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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, Franco Arce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marquise Berry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arce tries to clinch but Berry moves away

and Berry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berry throws a big elbow that misses.

Berry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berry scoring with some ground and pound.
Berry lands a couple of elbows.
Berry working some strikes from top position.

Arce looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Berry is defending well. Arce quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Berry has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Arce celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franco Arce!
In his post fight interview, Franco Arce started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Tangcalagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tangcalagan
vs
Rotch

178 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

174 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Tangcalagan!
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, Mike Rotch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Tangcalagan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tangcalagan moves forwards but Rotch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rotch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rotch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tangcalagan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rotch lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Rotch.
Rotch lands a jab to Tangcalagan's midsection.
Tangcalagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tangcalagan closes the distance and clinches up with Rotch, looking for a takedown. Tangcalagan pushes Rotch against the cage but Rotch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rotch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tangcalagan takes one to the chin there.
Rotch scores with a nice right hand.
Rotch keeps the fight on the outside.
Tangcalagan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rotch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tangcalagan scrambles back to his feet.
Tangcalagan walks into a left hand.
Rotch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tangcalagans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Tangcalagan is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Tangcalagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tangcalagan drives through and clinches with Rotch against the cage.

Tangcalagan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tangcalagan seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rotch is trying to improve his position.

Tangcalagan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rotch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rotch is trying to buck Tangcalagan off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch struggling a bit here.
Tangcalagan happy to just control the position for now.
Tangcalagan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch stops Tangcalagan from passing to mount.
Tangcalagan misses with the ground and pound.
Rotch is looking for a sweep.

Tangcalagan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tangcalagan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tangcalagan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rotch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tangcalagan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotch scores with a nice right hand.
Rotch scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Adrian Tangcalagan has been cut.
Rotch 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.
Rotch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tangcalagan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rotch's guard.
Tangcalagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tangcalagan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rotch avoids the head kick by Tangcalagan.
Tangcalagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tangcalagan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rotch lands a nice hook to Tangcalagan's body. Tangcalagan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tangcalagan dives in and grabs Rotch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rotch pushes down on Tangcalagan's head and hops out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tangcalagan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tangcalagan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Rotch finds it's target.
Nice jab there from Rotch.
Tangcalagan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rotch scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tangcalagan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rotch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tangcalagan doesn't manage to clinch there - Rotch circles away.
Tangcalagan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangcalagan shoots in looking for a takedown but Rotch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tangcalagan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tangcalagan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rotch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tangcalagan under the eye.
Rotch digs a good hook to Tangcalagan's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by Rotch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rotch.
Rotch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tangcalagan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tangcalagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tangcalagan drops his hands momentarily and Rotch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rotch scores with the left hand. Tangcalagan knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Rotch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rotch.
Rotch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rotch cracks Tangcalagan with a hook to the temple - Tangcalagan is on wobbly legs here! Rotch swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tangcalagan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rotch wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Rotch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torrelio Sacana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don Omar - Danza Kuduro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sacana
vs
Garcia

200 cm
21
224 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Golden Supplements
Steel Penn LSD Q160-Q158-Q155 (95% Return)

Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear
Nefarious Design House

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Torrelio Sacana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Garcia!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sacana doesn't seem bothered though.
Sacana ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand

and Sacana counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garcia!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sacana wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.

Sacana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.

Sacana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garcia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sacana's guard! Nice work there by Garcia!
Sacana 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sacana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacana trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Sacana stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Sacana is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sacana wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.

Sacana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Sacana eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sacana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sacana wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sacana stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacana trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garcia has his hands clasped together around Sacana's back. He's all about the action.
Sacana is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sacana is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Sacana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sacana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Sacana shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torrelio Sacana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sacana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sacana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Garcia throws a jab when Sacana was well out of range.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Sacana's shoulder, as Sacana tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torrelio Sacana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Garcia stuffs the takedown.
Garcia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sacana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sacana somewhat.
Garcia lands a head shot.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.

Sacana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
Sacana drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia is staying active underneath Sacana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sacana prevents Garcia from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Sacana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sacana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sacana is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Sacana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garcia!
Sacana raining down shots from the mount!
Sacana moves to back control.
Sacana is throwing shots to the body but Garcia manages to wriggle free. Sacana pounces on him again and ends up in Garcia's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Sacana tries to pass.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Sacana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sacana tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Sacana throwing strikes but missing.
Sacana wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Sacana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sacana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Sacana is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Sacana works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Garcia really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Sacana goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Garcia is on top in guard.

Sacana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia is fighting to break Sacana's control of his arms but Sacana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torrelio Sacana dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sacana shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Sacana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sacana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia wants to clinch.
Garcia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sacana on the side of the head.
Fernando Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a hook but Sacana avoids it easily.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Sacana drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sacana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sacana wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sacana trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sacana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torrelio Sacana. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sacana prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Sacana trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sacana is controlling him.
Sacana trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sacana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Torrelio Sacana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses

and Sacana counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Sacana is having none of it.
Sacana trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Sacana passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sacana lands a nice short elbow.

Sacana is working for a kimura here but Garcia manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sacana's guard.
Sacana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacana wants to control the position but Garcia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sacana is looking to improve his position.
Sacana is working hard here to advance position.
Torrelio Sacana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torrelio Sacana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sacana, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torrelio Sacana!
Torrelio Sacana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lima has chosen DMX - Ain't no sunshine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benton
vs
Lima

180 cm
26
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

177 cm
27
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benton lands with an overhand left.
Benton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benton tries to clinch there but Lima circles away.
Lima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benton.
Benton takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Lima takes the fight into the clinch.
Benton is pushing Lima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benton working hard to break the clinch.
Lima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benton avoids it.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benton tries to circle away but Lima has him pinned against the cage.
Lima letting Benton take a breather here.
Benton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benton lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima scores with a knee to the head.
Benton tries to circle away but Lima has him pinned against the cage.
Benton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Benton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Benton as the two fighters clinch.

Lima manages to break the clinch.

Benton clinches up against the cage.
Lima blocking some punches.
Lima pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benton scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head.
Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Benton is blocking nicely.
Benton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lima prevents Benton from breaking the clinch.
Benton lands a right hand.
Benton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benton misses with a body punch.
Lima lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Grant Benton has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benton lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton tries to circle away but Lima has him pinned against the cage.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lima tries to land a knee to the head but Benton blocks with his arms.
Benton avoiding damage as Lima throws knees to the body.
Lima swings wildly with an uppercut but Benton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lima throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benton is defending well for now.
Benton lands with a short shot to the head.
Lima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benton blocks it with crossed arms.
Benton just leaning against Lima, taking a breather.
Benton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benton is defending well for now.
Benton effectively controlling the action here.
Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Benton is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima has Benton pressed against the cage, preventing Benton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lima tries to break free but Benton pushes him back against the cage.

Lima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Lima.
Benton just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Benton finds it's way through Lima's defenses.
Lima scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Benton clinches up against the cage.
Benton lands a hook that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Benton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benton is pushing Lima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lima misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benton lands a hook that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Lima throws an elbow that misses.
Benton has a couple of punches blocked by Lima.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benton.
A short left from Benton.
Benton taking a breather.
Benton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lima misses with some punches.
Benton is trying to break the clinch but Lima has him pressed against the cage.
Lima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton working aggressively here.
Lima misses with a knee strike.
Benton takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benton can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Benton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Benton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Benton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lima keeps the fight on the outside.
Lima thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benton lands with a hook. Lima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benton moves in looking to clinch but Lima pushes him off.
Benton moves in looking to clinch but Lima pushes him off.
Benton doesn't manage to clinch there - Lima circles away.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Benton moves out of range easily.

Lima closes the distance and pushes Benton back into the cage.
Lima missing with knees to the body.

Benton breaks from the clinch.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lima wants to slow Benton down by chopping away at his legs.
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch but Lima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benton is looking to clinch but Lima is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Benton blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton throws out a loose jab but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.

Lima has managed to clinch.
Lima landing knees to the body.

Lima breaks the clinch.

Lima rushes Benton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benton working hard to break the clinch.
Benton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benton is trying to push Lima away but Lima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benton working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Benton.
Lima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benton tries to break the clinch but Lima is controlling the position.
Lima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benton lands a right hand.
Grant Benton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lima breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lima moves into the clinch.
Benton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Benton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Benton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lima tries a knee to the head but Benton blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benton.
Benton blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Lima.
Lima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Benton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying to break free.
Benton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benton is struggling to control the position.
Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lima misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benton scores with a shoulder strike.
Benton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lima lands a nice knee to the body.
Benton lands a shoulder strike.
Benton lands a left hand.

Benton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Lima both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lima, right into the meat.

Benton has managed to clinch.
Benton avoids the elbow strike from Lima, against the cage.
Benton has Lima pressed against the cage, preventing Lima from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benton avoiding damage as Lima throws knees to the body.
Benton throws a head punch that misses.
Benton lands a left hand.
A short left from Benton.
A body shot lands from Benton.
Benton lands a right hand.
Lima blocks an uppercut.
Benton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lima has him pressed against the cage.
Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Douglas Lima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Grant Benton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lima stalks Benton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benton's face. Benton staggers backwards, shaken.
Lima misses with a wild combination.
Benton lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lima keeps the fight on the outside.
Lima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Benton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benton lands a shot to the body.
Benton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benton tries to break the clinch but Lima is controlling the position.
Lima misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Benton.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Benton has Lima up against the cage in a clinch.
Lima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benton blocks it with crossed arms.

Benton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Benton clinches up against the cage.
Benton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lima blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Benton on the inside.

Benton breaks from the clinch.
Lima throws the left hand but Benton avoids the punch easily.
Benton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lima swinging wildly here.
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Lima pushes Benton up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Benton.
Lima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benton's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lima keeps control of Benton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lima keeps control of Benton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benton scores with a hook to the body.
Benton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.
Benton tries to break free but Lima pushes him back against the cage.
Benton is trying to break the clinch but Lima has him pressed against the cage.
Benton has Lima pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands with a short shot to the head.
Benton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lima letting Benton take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lima landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lima is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grant Benton.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Douglas Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima tests Benton's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Benton instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton dodges an elbow strike from Lima.
Lima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima keeps control of Benton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benton working aggressively here.
Lima tries to land a knee to the head but Benton blocks with his arms.
Benton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.
Lima letting Benton take a breather here.
Lima lands an elbow just above Benton 's eye.
Benton has a couple of punches blocked by Lima.

Lima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lima throws a series of punches but Benton avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Lima misses.

Benton tries to keep at a distance but Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Benton!
Grant Benton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (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.

Stevens
vs
Bateman

187 cm
22
245 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

203 cm
25
274 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Stevens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bateman backs up against the cage.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bateman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bateman as he avoids it easily.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Kenny Stevens has been cut.
Bateman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens throws a push kick but Bateman slaps the foot to one side.
Stevens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bateman drops Stevens with a huge uppercut! Stevens drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bateman is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman is the new heavyweight champion!
Patrick Bateman thanked the fans post fight for their support.