QFC Tournament 258 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billie Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Warren
vs
Gunz

191 cm
21
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billie Warren!
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, Tommy Gunz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren fails with the takedown.
Gunz tries to land a front kick but Warren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunz lands a slapping body shot.
Gunz tries to clinch but Warren moves out of range.
Gunz closes the distance but Warren moves to the side

and Warren moves into the clinch.
Gunz tries to break free but Warren pushes him back against the cage.
Gunz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Warren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunz misses with a punch to the body.
Gunz wants a takedown but no success here.

Gunz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warren blocks a head kick by Gunz.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
Warren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Gunz. No joy for Warren on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billie Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunz misses the shot to the body.
Gunz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tommy Gunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunz is fending him off so far but Warren persists. Nope, Gunz circles away and we're back to standing.
Warren blocks a jab.
Gunz dives in and grabs Warren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warren pushes down on Gunz's head and hops out.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
Good work by Gunz as he checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Gunz.
Gunz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warren defends it nicely.

Warren gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warren smiles and moves away.
Gunz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gunz looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Gunz shoots in.

Warren has managed to clinch.
Gunz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warren walks away with a smile on his face. Gunz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunz stuffs the takedown.
Gunz misses with a takedown attempt - Warren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Warren closes the distance and clinches up with Gunz, looking for a takedown. Warren pushes Gunz against the cage but Gunz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunz fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunz leaves Warren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gunz closes the distance and clinches up with Warren, looking for a takedown. Gunz pushes Warren against the cage but Warren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunz but Gunz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunz with a hook.
Warren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warren as he avoids it easily.

Warren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Warren drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gunz trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunz wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Gunz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunz.
Warren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunz under the eye.
Gunz thuds a left hand into Warren's body.
Gunz lands with a hook. Warren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Warren tries to circle away but Gunz has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Gunz.
Gunz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gunz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Warren after a bit of a struggle.
Gunz is trying to push Warren away but Warren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunz tries to pull guard but Warren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gunz tries to throw a body punch but Warren avoids it by throwing Gunz back against the cage.
Gunz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gunz is trying to pull guard but Warren has him pressed against the cage.
Billie Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunz trying to stall but Warren improves his position.
Gunz is breathing heavily.
Gunz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warren blocks a body shot from Gunz.
Gunz working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Warren.

Warren jumps guard and drags Gunz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Warren pulls Gunz in close to prevent any damage.
Warren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gunz won't allow Warren to sweep him here.
Gunz wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunz with a flurry of punches that miss.

Warren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunz trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.

Warren pushes Gunz off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunz tries to avoid it but Warren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunz to the ground. Gunz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunz shoots for a double leg takedown but Warren sprawls well. He's pushed Gunz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warren shoots in but no luck this time.
Warren misses with a takedown attempt - Gunz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Gunz shoots in.

Warren has managed to clinch.
Gunz wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunz throws a punch but it's blocked by Warren.

Warren successfully pulls guard.

Warren is looking for a triangle but Gunz pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warren is on top in guard.
Gunz is trying to keep Warren in close.
Warren throwing strikes but missing.
Warren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billie Warren dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gunz blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warren swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gunz closes the distance and clinches.
Warren has Gunz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gunz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunz tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Gunz.
Gunz is looking to control Warren's arms but Warren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gunz has his back to the cage.
Gunz is pressed up against the cage. Warren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunz down to the mat. Gunz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunz moves to clinch but Warren breaks away

so Warren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Warren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gunz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Warren passes Gunz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunz wants to get back to full guard.
Warren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunz defending well though.

Warren 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Warren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Warren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billie Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunz tries to get to full guard but Warren has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren not doing much here.
Warren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warren not doing much here.

Warren wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunz is trying to stand.
Warren trying to pass the guard but Gunz defending well.
Warren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Warren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gunz's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunz 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.
Gunz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billie Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warren 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 for Billie Warren!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Billie Warren!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Billie Warren!

Billie Warren wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Of Qfc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rockwell
vs
Of Qfc

189 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brick Rockwell!
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, King Of Qfc!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockwell misses with a straight left.

Qfc shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Qfc was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rockwell defending against the ground and pound.
Qfc in side control, throwing shots but Rockwell defends.
Qfc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rockwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rockwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Rockwell is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell is not content to let Qfc control the position.
Rockwell is trying to improve his position.
Rockwell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Qfc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Rockwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.

Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qfc pulls his head out easily.
Qfc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Qfc thows a huge punch but Rockwell dodges it nicely.
Rockwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Qfc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Qfc's back!
Rockwell throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Qfc holding both Rockwell 's hands and preventing any damage.

Rockwell has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Qfc is in real trouble here. Rockwell gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Qfc is tapping out! Rockwell wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brick Rockwell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toto Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bell
vs
Salazar

195 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toto Bell!
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, Martin Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bell tries to clinch but Salazar is having none of it.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Salazar moves into the clinch.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Salazar throws a right hand that Bell ducks under and follows up with a left that Bell also avoids with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salazar, right into the meat.
Salazar misses with a two punch combination.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salazar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bell somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toto Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Salazar clinches up with Bell and pushes him back against the cage.
Bell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salazar fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salazar moves into the clinch successfully.
Bell tries to pull guard but Salazar holds him up against the cage and eventually Bell drops back down to his feet.
Salazar gets underhooks to prevent Bell's takedown attempt.
Salazar missing with knees to the body.
Bell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salazar after a bit of a struggle.
Bell looking for a takedown.
Salazar lands a good knee to the midsection. Bell won't want to take too many of those.
Salazar working Bell over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salazar breaks from the clinch.

Salazar takes the fight into the clinch.
Salazar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bell is defending well for now.

Salazar breaks the clinch.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salazar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salazar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Bell clinches up against the cage.
Bell misses with an elbow strike.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bell tries to land knees in the clinch but Salazar avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salazar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salazar landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salazar tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.
Salazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Salazar clinches.

Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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

Salazar instigates a clinch.
Salazar keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bell slips a jab and a cross from Salazar.
Bell dives in and grabs Salazar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salazar pushes down on Bell's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell works over Salazar's head and body with a nice combination.
Salazar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bell is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salazar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Salazar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toto Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salazar is looking to clinch.
Bell looks for a takedown but Salazar sprawls well.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Salazar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salazar sprawls well. Salazar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toto Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Salazar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salazar obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell stalling in the clinch but Salazar improves position.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Salazar lands a good knee to the midsection. Bell won't want to take too many of those.
Bell jumps guard but Salazar stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salazar missing with knees to the body.
Salazar unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salazar walks away with a smile on his face. Bell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Salazar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Salazar throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown but Salazar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salazar wants to clinch up but Bell keeps it at a distance.
Salazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Salazar closes the distance and clinches.

Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar throws a front kick that sends Bell stumbling back into the cage.

Salazar moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell slips a jab and a cross from Salazar.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.

Salazar clinches.
Bell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salazar prevents it.
Bell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salazar is defending well.
Knees to the body from Salazar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salazar landing knees to the body.
Bell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salazar is defending well.

Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin Salazar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Salazar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salazar tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.

Salazar moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell managing to block the knees to the body from Salazar.
Salazar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salazar scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Salazar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Salazar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salazar misses with a series of wild punches.
Salazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Salazar closes the distance and pushes Bell back into the cage.
Salazar missing with knees to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Bell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bell is trying to control the position but Salazar postures up.

Salazar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Salazar throws a right hand that Bell ducks under and follows up with a left that Bell also avoids with ease.
Bell moves in looking to clinch but Salazar pushes him off.
A head kick from Salazar lands but Bell takes it in his stride.

Salazar has closed the distance and engaged Bell in a clinch.

Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Bell has Salazar up against the cage in a clinch.
Bell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salazar walks away with a smile on his face. Bell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Salazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salazar moves away.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Salazar has Bell up against the cage in a clinch.

Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salazar has Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar missing with knees to the body.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toto Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salazar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salazar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Salazar misses with a head kick.
Salazar scores with a head kick.
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!
Salazar looks to clinch
and Bell counters with a one-two to the body.
Bell moves out of range of the body kick from Salazar.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar connects with a leg kick. Bell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice takedown defense from Salazar. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Salazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Salazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salazar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bell tries for a takedown but Salazar manages to get underhooks.
Salazar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Salazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bell is defending well for now.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salazar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bell avoids it.
Bell goes for a takedown attempt but Salazar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Toto Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Salazar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salazar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Martin Salazar!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Martin Salazar!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Martin Salazar!

Martin Salazar wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Martin Salazar took to the microphone: 'CESAR GRACIE JIU JITSU STOCKTON 209! WUT!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orion Solice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illidan Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Solice
vs
Stormrage

178 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Solice!
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, Illidan Stormrage!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormrage misses with a kick to the body.

Stormrage rushes Solice and presses him up against the cage.
Stormrage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Solice tries for a takedown but Stormrage manages to get underhooks.
Stormrage misses with a knee to the head.
Stormrage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stormrage tries to land a knee to the head but Solice blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stormrage.
The crowd are getting on Stormrage's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Stormrage working Solice over with knees to the body.
Stormrage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Solice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stormrage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stormrage stalling in the clinch.
Stormrage receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illidan Stormrage.
Stormrage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solice shoots in but Stormrage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Solice keeps the fight on the outside.
Stormrage tries to clinch up but Solice circles away and keeps his distance.

Stormrage clinches up against the cage.
Stormrage prevents Solice from breaking the clinch.
Solice is trying to break the clinch but Stormrage is controlling him.
Stormrage scores with a knee to the head.
Stormrage stalls.
Solice tries to break the clinch but Stormrage is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage landing knees to the head.
Solice is trying to maintain a safe position but Stormrage gets an underhook and turns Solice into the cage.
Solice tries to break free but Stormrage pushes him back against the cage.
Solice tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orion Solice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stormrage connects with a knee to the head.
Solice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Solice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stormrage to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Stormrage.
Solice is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Stormrage.
Stormrage avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage tries to land a knee to the head but Solice blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Stormrage.
Stormrage connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Stormrage.
Stormrage connects with a knee to the head.
Stormrage landing knees to the head.

Solice is rocked!
Stormrage scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Solice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stormrage lands a big knee to the head and Solice goes down! Stormrage pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Illidan Stormrage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chirs Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scuba Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Steve

185 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ Purple 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chirs Jackson!
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, Scuba Steve!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steve's efforts to push away.

Jackson manages to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steve postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson pulls Steve in close to his closed guard and prevents Steve from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Steve from controlling successfully.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steve blocking the ground and pound.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.

Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steve actively working from the bottom here.
Steve is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steve wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steve is keeping the position for now.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Steve looking for a sweep. Not yet Steve, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Chirs Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Steve which made him look bad.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Steve counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Steve tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.
Steve wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson keeping hold of Steve's head, controlling as best he can.
Steve not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Scuba Steve wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chirs Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jackson clinches up with Steve and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Steve has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Steve looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson darts in and clinches Steve up against the cage.
Steve taking a breather.

Steve pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Steve wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Steve.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson cracks the inside of Steve's front leg.

Jackson gets a clinch.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Steve is trying to stall.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scuba Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steve is trying to stall.

Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Steve stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steve has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steve's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Steve can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Steve's attempts to control the action.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jackson tries to hold on but Steve pushes him away.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Steve's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Steve gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steve controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Steve with good strikes from the mount here!

Steve looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steve on the ground.
Steve looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson tries to hold on but Steve postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Steve with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Scuba Steve!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Scuba Steve!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Scuba Steve!

Scuba Steve wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manke One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

One
vs
Hulk

180 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manke One!
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, Jason Hulk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk slips a jab and a cross from One.
Hulk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from Hulk.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - Hulk circles away.
One wants to clinch but Hulk slips to the side

and Hulk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
One trying to control here.
One manages to get to full guard.
Hulk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with One. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hulk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hulk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hulk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk postures up in One's guard and throws a big left but One blocks it.
One controls Hulk momentarily but Hulk frees himself.
Hulk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

Hulk closes the distance and pushes One back into the cage.
Hulk tries for a takedown. No joy.
One is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
One looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to break free of the clinch but Hulk has double underhooks.
Hulk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hulk tries to score a body lock takedown but One shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manke One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hulk.
One tries to land knees in the clinch but Hulk avoids the damage to the body.
Hulk has One pressed against the cage, preventing One from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hulk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
One misses with a knee strike.

Hulk breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense.

Hulk rushes One and presses him up against the cage.
Hulk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. One gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hulk pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One with a flurry of punches that miss.
One trying to control but Hulk is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hulk holds on and takes a little breather.

One stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hulk shoots for a takedown but One saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
One tries to clinch but Hulk is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from One. Those never looked like landing.
Hulk dodges the punch combination from One.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
One wants to clinch but Hulk slips to the side

and Hulk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hulk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hulk has One pushed against the cage.
One stalling.
One misses with a knee to the head.

Hulk breaks the clinch.
One tries to close the distance and clinch but Hulk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
One tries to clinch but Hulk moves out of range.
One wants to clinch but Hulk slips to the side

and Hulk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Hulk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck for Hulk with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulk.
Manke One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One slips a straight right by Hulk.
Hulk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. One looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
One tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hulk counters with a left and a right that stings One.
Manke One is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Hulk with that takedown attempt.
Manke One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hulk.
Hulk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? One is fending him off so far but Hulk persists. Nope, One circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by One.
One blocks a leg kick.

Hulk closes the distance and clinches.
One pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Hulk jumps guard but One turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Hulk pulls One into guard.
Hulk being controlled here, momentarily.
Hulk keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
Hulk seems keen to control One's posture.
Hulk has a closed guard, preventing One from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hulk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hulk throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Hulk is looking for a triangle but One pushes his legs off easily.
Hulk wants to sweep here but One controlling him for the moment.
One passes Hulk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
One trying to control the action but Hulk is working from the bottom.
One tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hulk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk wants to improve his position but One is controlling well.

One is looking for a kimura but Hulk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for One to get the leverage.
Hulk is trying to maintain the position but One is very close to passing his half guard.
Hulk is trying is best to control the position here.
Hulk wants to get back to his feet.
Hulk is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hulk looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk tries to roll over but One keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One is stalling here. Hulk is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! One seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hulk has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hulk tries to advance to mount but One denies him.
Hulk controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hulk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hulk looks for a takedown but One sprawls well.
One tries to clinch up.

Hulk drives through and clinches with One against the cage.
One stops a takedown attempt from Hulk.
Hulk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manke One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hulk.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hulk obliges.
One tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hulk avoids it.
One looking to stall.
One with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hulk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One is looking to clinch but Hulk is avoiding it.
One misses with a looping right.
One tries to clinch up

and Hulk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hulk avoiding damage as One throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hulk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as One walks away with a smile on his face. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hulk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manke One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
One tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hulk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hulk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Hulk clinches up against the cage.
Hulk is trying to drag One to the mat but One just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hulk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hulk blocks an elbow strike from One.
One tries to stall but Hulk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hulk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite One's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk is trying to pull guard but One turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
One tries to break free but Hulk pushes him back against the cage.
One pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hulk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
One tries to land knees in the clinch but Hulk avoids the damage to the body.
One connects with a knee to the head.
One is defending well against a takedown attempt.
One misses with an elbow over the top.
Hulk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hulk stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One tries to stall but Hulk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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

One gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hulk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hulk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Manke One has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hulk is looking for a takedown.
Hulk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hulk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jason Hulk!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jason Hulk!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jason Hulk!

Jason Hulk wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Shumaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draak Drakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Shumaker
vs
Drakovic

159 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Shumaker!
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, Draak Drakovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drakovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shumaker tries to avoid it but Drakovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shumaker to the ground. Shumaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shumaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Drakovic tries a head kick but it misses.

Shumaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shumaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Drakovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shumaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drakovic keeping moving, preventing Shumaker from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jay Shumaker.

Shumaker forces Drakovic back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakovic prevents a body shot from Shumaker.

Shumaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shumaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drakovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drakovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shumaker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shumaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drakovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shumaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drakovic misses with the combination.
Drakovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Shumaker circles away.
Shumaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drakovic avoids it really well and circles away.

Shumaker gets caught napping as Drakovic dives in and scores a takedown. Shumaker manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakovic is stalling in the full guard.
Shumaker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shumaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shumaker working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Drakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shumaker is keeping the position for now.
Shumaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shumaker tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shumaker shoots in for a takedown but Drakovic shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Shumaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shumaker misses with a takedown attempt - Drakovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shumaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shumaker is breathing heavily.
Drakovic wants to clinch up but Shumaker keeps it at a distance.
Drakovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shumaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drakovic somewhat.
Drakovic fails in his attempt to clinch.

Drakovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shumaker did well to prevent Drakovic getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakovic is pressing down on Shumaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shumaker is holding on for now.
Drakovic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shumaker!
Drakovic lands a nice shot to the head.
Shumaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shumaker wants to control but Drakovic is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shumaker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shumaker trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Draak Drakovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shumaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Drakovic counter with a right hand.
Shumaker tries to clinch there but Drakovic circles away.
Shumaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Drakovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drakovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shumaker avoids it really well and circles away.
Drakovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shumaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Drakovic.
Shumaker tries to clinch up but Drakovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Shumaker avoids the body shot from Drakovic.
Drakovic with a lazy takedown attempt

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumaker tries a knee to the head but Drakovic blocks it.
Drakovic blocks an elbow strike from Shumaker.
Drakovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shumaker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jay Shumaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draak Drakovic.
Drakovic is trying to drag Shumaker to the mat but Shumaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Shumaker has hold of one of Drakovic's legs. Drakovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Shumaker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Drakovic has a closed guard, preventing Shumaker from standing up.
Drakovic wants to stand but Shumaker is controlling the position.
Drakovic is breathing heavily.
Shumaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shumaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drakovic has an active guard here but Shumaker has managed to pass into half guard.
Drakovic wants to get back to his feet.
Shumaker moves nicely into side control.
The referee asks Shumaker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shumaker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shumaker working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shumaker wants to stand but Drakovic is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shumaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drakovic tries to buck Shumaker off but Shumaker is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Drakovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shumaker trying to control the action but Drakovic is working from the bottom.
Jay Shumaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shumaker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drakovic being controlled for a moment.

Shumaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drakovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shumaker tries to stand but Drakovic is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Shumaker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Drakovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Shumaker sprawls well. He's pushed Drakovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shumaker fails with a takedown attempt.

Shumaker closes the distance and clinches.
Drakovic is trying to pull guard but Shumaker has him pressed against the cage.
Shumaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drakovic after a bit of a struggle.
Shumaker has Drakovic pressed against the cage, preventing Drakovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Shumaker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drakovic uses from the top position.
Drakovic wants to get up but he can't break Shumaker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Shumaker looking for a guillotine here but Drakovic defends easily.
Shumaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumaker is trying to control the position but Drakovic postures up.
Drakovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Shumaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drakovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shumaker is trying to control the position but Drakovic postures up.
Shumaker keeping moving, preventing Drakovic from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jay Shumaker just wasn't active enough.
Drakovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jay Shumaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draak Drakovic.
Shumaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shumaker tries to clinch up.
Shumaker shoots for a double leg takedown but Drakovic sprawls well. He's pushed Shumaker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Drakovic.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Drakovic.
Shumaker is trying to control Drakovic's posture but Drakovic avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakovic controls the position from side control.
Shumaker is looking for a sweep.

Drakovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drakovic is looking to take a break and control but Shumaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakovic is staying tight to Shumaker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Drakovic trying to control the position but Shumaker is working away.
Drakovic tries to stand but Shumaker is controlling his head.
Drakovic wants to take a breather but Shumaker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Drakovic.

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

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

Jay Shumaker wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Messi
vs
Jones

189 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Messi!
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, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Messi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Messi throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Messi throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Messi's guard.
Messi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi looking to control.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones pushing down on Messi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Messi has wrist control.
Jones wants to stand but Messi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Messi is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Messi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones distracts Messi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Messi's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones is taking a breather. Messi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones darts in and clinches Messi up against the cage.

Jones jumps into guard, dragging Messi to the mat.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Messi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones is working Messi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Jones clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones tightens his grip and picks Messi up, before dumping him to the ground. Messi manages to land in guard.
Jones with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wanted to stand there but Messi had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Messi's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones working over Messi with some ground and pound. Messi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Messi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Messi.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Messi's face.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Messi is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Jones!
After the fight, John Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

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