RFC 3: Graves vs Wallace PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Alvarez has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kingston
vs
Alvarez

185 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

193 cm
20
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kofi Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.

Alvarez throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kingston stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Alvarez follows into mount!

Kingston is rocked!

It looks like Kofi Kingston has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez connects with a bit shot that sees Kingston covering up! More strikes from Alvarez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alvarez is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Alvarez!
Our winner, Adam Alvarez, 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.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Roberts
vs
Black

190 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Black!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black fails to land the takedown.

Black manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roberts on his heels. He'll look to pass Roberts's guard now, I'm sure.
Black prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.

Roberts is working an open guard so Black takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Roberts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anthony Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Black.

Roberts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black is trying to get back to half guard.
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Black manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roberts's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black controlling the position well.
Roberts prevents Black from standing back up.
Black trying to control but Roberts postures up.
Black controlling the position for now.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brad Black wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Roberts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roberts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Black trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.

Black stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.

Black clinches up against the cage.
Roberts tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the cage.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roberts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Black gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Roberts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roberts tries to get out of the position.
Black frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black lands a big shot there that rocks Roberts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Black scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roberts takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Black lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black scoring with strikes but Roberts is staying in there.
Black controlling the position easily from mount.
Black is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roberts can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Black trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Black scores with punches from side control.
Black misses with the ground and pound.
Roberts defending against the ground and pound.

Black decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roberts to his feet.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.

Black clinches with his opponent.
Black lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Roberts gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.

Black gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black decides to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Black dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Anthony Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Black.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A leg kick checked by Black.
Roberts jabs at Black's body.
Anthony Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.

Black has managed to clinch.
Black is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Black lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brad Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Black seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts is trying to control the position but Black postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black pushing down on Roberts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Black winds up and cracks Roberts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roberts is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Black fails with an attempt to clinch.

Black has managed to clinch.
Black wants to take the fight to the mat but Roberts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Black has hold of one of Roberts's legs. Roberts is fighting the takedown attempt but Black gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black stalling.
Black wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Black is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Black in particular looking to stall.

Brad Black has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Anthony Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Black.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Roberts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Black's guard.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black has his hands on Roberts's head, controlling the position.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brad Black.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Roberts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Black is trying to control Roberts's posture but Roberts avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Black trying to control but Roberts postures up.
Black is positioning himself well to prevent Roberts advancing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anthony Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brad Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Black manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Black 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Black!
Brad Black decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Ellis
vs
Silva

178 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wesley Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

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

and Ellis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom but Ellis passes into side control!

Ellis decides to stand back up.
Ellis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ellis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ellis somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to clinch up but Ellis circles away and keeps his distance.

Silva lands a big head kick that sends Ellis tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Ellis back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Ellis is rocked!

It looks like Ashton Ellis has been cut.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Ellis tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ellis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Ellis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva connects with a stiff jab that staggers Ellis - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wesley Silva!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Newman
vs
Petrovic

159 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmy Newman!
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, Marko Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic tries to clinch but Newman moves away
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Petrovic backing up. Petrovic nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.

Newman drives through and clinches with Petrovic against the cage.
Newman wants a takedown but no success here.

Petrovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newman keeps the fight on the outside.
Newman stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovic. Petrovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovic misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Newman as Petrovic shoots in.
Timmy Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Petrovic.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newman as he avoids it easily.
Newman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrovic on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Newman finds it's target.
Petrovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newman's waist but Newman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrovic off to one side.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Petrovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovic as he jumps to the side.
Petrovic wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newman looks to land a body kick but Petrovic moved away.
Newman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovic defends it nicely.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense.
Petrovic tries to clinch but Newman moves out of range.
Petrovic shoots in for a double leg but Newman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newman is fending him off so far but Petrovic persists. Nope, Newman circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovic throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newman.
Petrovic fails to land the takedown.
Petrovic fails to land the takedown.
Petrovic shoots in but Newman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Newman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovic swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Petrovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Newman which made him look bad.
No joy there for Petrovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrovic fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrovic tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Timmy Newman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Petrovic is looking to clinch.
Marko Petrovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newman is fending him off so far but Petrovic persists. Nope, Newman circles away and we're back to standing.
Timmy Newman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrovic shoots for a takedown but Newman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Newman leaves Petrovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timmy Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Petrovic.
Newman avoids the head kick by Petrovic.
Petrovic tries for a takedown but Newman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petrovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrovic wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Marko Petrovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovic throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman throws a right hand that Petrovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrovic also avoids with ease.
Newman cracks Petrovic with a right hand to the side of the head.

Newman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Newman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Newman tries to pull guard but Petrovic won't allow it.
Petrovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petrovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Newman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Petrovic breaks from the clinch.
Newman stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovic. Petrovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovic is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Petrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrovic tries to clinch but Newman moves out of range.
Newman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newman fails to land the takedown.
Petrovic tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Newman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newman pinned against the cage. Newman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Newman. No joy for Petrovic on that attempt.
Petrovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Newman instigates a clinch.
Newman misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Petrovic manages to break the clinch.
Petrovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newman circles away.
Newman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovic swivels and escapes.
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses.
Petrovic dives in and grabs Newman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newman pushes down on Petrovic's head and hops out.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newman avoids the body shot from Petrovic.
Petrovic darts in trying to clinch
and Newman counters with a left and a right that stings Petrovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timmy Newman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Newman shoots in and drives through. Petrovic sprawls well.

Petrovic gets a clinch.
Petrovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Newman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Newman wants to break free but Petrovic has control.
Newman prevents the takedown attempt.
Timmy Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Petrovic.

Petrovic manages to break the clinch.
Newman slips a jab and a cross from Petrovic.
Petrovic wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Petrovic misses with a right hand
and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newman but Newman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovic.
Newman dives in and grabs Petrovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovic pushes down on Newman's head and hops out.
Petrovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Newman moves away from the strike by Petrovic.
Horrible takedown by Petrovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Newman which made him look bad.
Petrovic throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Petrovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Newman throws a body kick that misses.
Newman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrovic looks for a takedown but Newman sprawls well.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrovic.
Petrovic throws a combination that misses
and Newman counters with a one-two to the body.

Newman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrovic looking for a takedown.
Petrovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newman avoids it.

Newman pulls Petrovic into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newman is on top in guard.
Newman passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman controlling the pace.

Newman decides to stand and escape the position.
Newman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newman shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Marko Petrovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmy Newman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrovic momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Newman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newman, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Newman!
After winning the bout, Timmy Newman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Boogie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miller
vs
Boogie

195 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Boogie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller is looking to chop away at Boogie's legs.

Boogie gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miller is trying to escape back to his feet but Boogie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Boogie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Miller is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Boogie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boogie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boogie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Miller sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Miller pushes Boogie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boogie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boogie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miller is not content to let Boogie control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller pushes Boogie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boogie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Boogie decides to stand back up.
Boogie fails to land the takedown.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Pat Boogie has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boogie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Boogie keeps him there for the moment.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Boogie won't allow it.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boogie's efforts to push away.
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!
Boogie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller stalls.

Miller pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Boogie stands up from Miller's guard - Boogie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boogie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boogie gets slowly back to his feet.
Boogie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boogie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boogie somewhat.
Oliver Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Boogie.

Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Boogie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boogie on the ground.
Boogie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Boogie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Boogie manages to pass to side control.
Miller tries to kick Boogie off in order to stand up. Boogie Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boogie working the ground and pound but Miller is defending the strikes.

Boogie decides to stand back up. Boogie steps back and let's Miller get back to his feet.
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!
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boogie tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boogie to the ground. Boogie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Boogie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Boogie's cut.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boogie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Boogie.
Boogie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boogie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boogie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Boogie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boogie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Boogie on that attempt.
Oliver Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Boogie.

Boogie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Boogie is now in Miller's guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Boogie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boogie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boogie trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Boogie throws a big elbow that misses.
Boogie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boogie's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pat Boogie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boogie.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Boogie, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Boogie against the cage but Boogie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oliver Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Boogie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miller is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boogie trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Miller tries to escape but Boogie is in control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boogie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Boogie advances nicely into full mount.
Boogie looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boogie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boogie misses with a head shot.
Miller is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Boogie has taken his back!
Miller is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boogie biding his time, looking for the opening.

Boogie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Miller staying busy and making it hard for Boogie to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet but Boogie has full control of the position and if anything, Miller has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Miller grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Boogie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pat Boogie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Boogie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Boogie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boogie wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller can't keep his opponent in guard - Boogie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boogie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.

Boogie stands up from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with a body shot
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Boogie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Boogie. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Boogie shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boogie counters with a nice body shot.

Boogie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boogie trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boogie forces his way into half guard.
Boogie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boogie uses his free foot to push down on Miller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miller.
Boogie looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Miller trying to get back to his feet but Boogie is in full control for now.
Boogie wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boogie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boogie struggling to keep hold of the position.

Miller fending off the submission attempt from Boogie.

Miller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boogie's arms.
Boogie throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Miller is trying to stand back up.
Miller is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boogie working for a choke but Miller is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Boogie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Boogie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Boogie.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Boogie throws a body kick that misses.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boogie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Boogie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boogie doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Boogie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
Boogie is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Boogie has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boogie controlling the action here.
Boogie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boogie controlling the action here.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boogie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boogie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Boogie tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Boogie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Boogie persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Boogie avoids the head kick by Miller.

Boogie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boogie trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Boogie pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boogie works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Miller covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Boogie somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Boogie trying to control.
Boogie is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Miller up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boogie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miller doesn't escape.
Miller is trying to stand back up.

Miller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Miller showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Boogie dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pat Boogie'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. This is the final round!

Miller shoots in for a takedown but Boogie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boogie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pat Boogie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Boogie closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.

Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Boogie leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boogie misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Boogie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boogie fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliver Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Boogie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boogie slips under a jab from Miller.
Pat Boogie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller swings for the body but Boogie moves out of range.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Boogie is just out of range.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Boogie counters with a nice uppercut.

Boogie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boogie.
Boogie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pat Boogie.
Boogie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Boogie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boogie is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boogie breaks from the clinch.
Miller misses with a straight left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boogie.
Boogie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller leaves Boogie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Boogie wants to clinch.

Boogie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miller pushes Boogie off looking to stand but Boogie dives back in and keeps control.
Boogie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boogie manages to mount him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boogie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Boogie is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Boogie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Boogie fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boogie circles away.
Oliver Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pat Boogie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Boogie feints and as Miller raises his hands in defense, Boogie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Boogie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boogie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Boogie!
Pat Boogie is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Reichwein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kita
vs
Reichwein

185 cm
24
193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Kita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Reichwein!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reichwein.
Konstantin Reichwein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kita scores with a jab to the body.
Reichwein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kita thuds a left hand into Reichwein's body.
Reichwein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reichwein misses with a takedown
and Kita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcin Kita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Reichwein.

Reichwein scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reichwein trying to control the position but Kita is working away.
Kita knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reichwein on the ground.
Kita is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Reichwein controls the position from side control.
Reichwein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kita keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kita tries to escape but Reichwein is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reichwein is trying to get an arm triangle but Kita is defending well.
Reichwein moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kita on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kita tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reichwein has hold of Kita's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kita seems comfortable defending it but Reichwein has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kita is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kita is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Reichwein couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Konstantin Reichwein!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Cuzack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Israel Cuzack told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Patton
vs
Cuzack

185 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Patton!
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, Israel Cuzack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuzack moves away.
Cuzack looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Patton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cuzack is trying to defend but Patton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cuzack has hold of Patton's hands but Patton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Patton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Patton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Patton working over Cuzack with some ground and pound. Cuzack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cuzack taking some punishment here, with Patton in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cuzack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Patton winds up and cracks Cuzack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Patton connects with a nice short shot to Cuzack's temple.
Patton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuzack keeps working.
Patton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Patton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Cuzack is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton is nestled in close to Cuzack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cuzack is still in real trouble! Can Patton finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cuzack quite badly. Cuzack pulls Patton in close trying to recover. Patton postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cuzack on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cuzack doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Patton!
Jason Patton opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crash Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Blast has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Holly
vs
Blast

174 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Holly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Blast!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blast lands a jab to Holly's midsection.
Blast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holly manages to avoid it.
Blast misses with a body shot.
Blast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blast throws a shot from downtown. Holly moves away and avoids it.
Blast cracks Holly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Crash Holly has been cut.
Bart Blast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blast thuds a left hand into Holly's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Blast. Beautiful body shot.
Blast cracks Holly with an open hand slap.

Holly is rocked!
Blast batters Holly with a massive right followed by a huge left! Holly is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Blast lands a final crushing right hand to drop Holly to the mat with a gruesome thud! Blast is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bart Blast!
Bart Blast decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Wallace acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Graves
vs
Wallace

180 cm
25
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Graves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andy Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wallace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wallace lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Graves looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wallace wanted to stand there but Graves had control of the position.

Graves is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.

Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Graves is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Wallace wants to stand but Graves has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Graves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.

Graves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graves holds on and takes a little breather.
Graves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wallace!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Graves is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wallace has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graves goes for an armbar but Wallace turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wallace.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Wallace is looking to stand up but Graves won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
Graves forces his way into half guard.
Graves trying to pass the guard but Wallace defending well.
Wallace is trying to stand up here but Graves is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.

Graves wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Graves is trying to control. Wallace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wallace is trying to stand up here but Graves is controlling him well.
Wallace looks winded!

Graves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Graves works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wallace trying desperately to get to his feet.

Graves throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Wallace has his hands clasped together but Graves breaks the hold and Wallace is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Graves!
Andy Graves is the new middleweight champion!