WCSA 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuta Yamashita has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Yamashita
vs
Cruz

183 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

170 cm
22
209 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuta Yamashita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jos Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Cruz.
Cruz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamashita's head.
Yamashita is breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Cruz
and Yamashita counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Yamashita moved away.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamashita.
Cruz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cruz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yamashita takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cruz.
Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Cruz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. Yamashita looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cruz delivers a nice body 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!
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Cruz slams his shin into Yamashita's torso.
Yamashita takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yamashita takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cruz.
A solid body kick from Cruz.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamashita has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruz.
Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yamashita takes a step back to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamashita walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Cruz slams his shin into Yamashita's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Cruz slams his shin into Yamashita's torso.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamashita takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita moves out of range of the body kick from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cruz has eaten all the pies!
Cruz scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruz scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz looks for the body kick but Yamashita saw that one coming.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Yamashita takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jos Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cruz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crunch! Cruz slams his shin into Yamashita's torso.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Yamashita saw that one coming.
Cruz tries to land a front kick but Yamashita steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Cruz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cruz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamashita walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamashita walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.
Yamashita is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a push kick but Yamashita slaps the foot to one side.
Yamashita takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Cruz lands a big head kick that sends Yamashita tumbling to the mat! Cruz takes a step backwards and waves Yamashita back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cruz.
Cruz delivers a nice body kick.
Cruz is looking to slow Yamashita down with leg kicks.
Yamashita will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cruz tries to land a front kick but Yamashita steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yamashita if he has to take too many more of those.
Yamashita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yamashita on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cruz pushes Yamashita away with a front kick.
Cruz throws a front kick that sends Yamashita stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz scores with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cruz!
Cruz lands a front kick.
Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamashita.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruz delivers a nice body kick.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jos Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jos Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Yamashita saw that one coming.
Cruz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yamashita steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cruz. That one must have hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz throws a wild body kick that Yamashita sees coming a mile off.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz scores with a spinning back kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yamashita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cruz - the referee stops the clock and Yamashita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cruz. Yamashita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yuta Yamashita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruz. Yamashita shrugs it off though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamashita has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruz.
Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jos Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cruz thuds his shin into the meat of Yamashita's side.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Yamashita saw that one coming.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cruz.
Yamashita steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cruz. That one must have hurt.
Cruz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yamashita if he has to take too many more of those.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cruz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cruz.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cruz lands a big head kick that sends Yamashita tumbling to the mat! Cruz takes a step backwards and waves Yamashita back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz throws a head kick but Yamashita moves out of range.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Yamashita moves out of range easily.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz lands with a nice body kick.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crunch! Cruz slams his shin into Yamashita's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Cruz slams his shin into Yamashita's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cruz.
Cruz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamashita will feel that in the morning.
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Yamashita moved away.
A solid body kick from Cruz.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruz. Yamashita shrugs it off though.
Yamashita takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a push kick.
Cruz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cruz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamashita will feel that in the morning.
Yamashita walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.
Yamashita steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cruz. That one must have hurt.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yamashita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cruz - the referee stops the clock and Yamashita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cruz. Yamashita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz throws a push kick but Yamashita slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cruz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yamashita takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick from Cruz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jos Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz 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 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jos Cruz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Alamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Nahtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahtic has chosen Sleeping My Day Away as his entrance music. Ruben Alamo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lou Nahtic's chin.

Alamo
vs
Nahtic

180 cm
27
150 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Alamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alamo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nahtic's guard.
Alamo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nahtic keeping full guard, as Alamo tries to pass.

Alamo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alamo 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.
Alamo forces his way into half guard.
Nahtic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alamo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alamo content just to control the position here.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alamo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alamo scoring with strikes but Nahtic is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic is trying to reverse the position but instead Alamo has taken his back - oops!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alamo controlling the positon.

Alamo is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nahtic is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruben Alamo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agam Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lemana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Levi
vs
Lemana

183 cm
28
209 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

200 cm
21
206 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agam Levi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Lemana!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Levi.
Lemana misses with a leg kick.
Levi misses with a double jab.
Levi scores with a jab to the head.
Levi cracks Lemana with an open hand slap.
Levi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Levi scores with a jab to the body.
Levi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lemana looks to land a body kick but Levi moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemana throws out a loose jab but Levi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lemana tries for a takedown but Levi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Levi swings for the body but Lemana moves out of range.

Levi shoots in and bounces Lemana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Levi is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemana has wrist control.
Lemana wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Levi is now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levi.

Lemana actively working from the bottom here.
Levi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lemana on the ground.
Levi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lemana defending well though.
Levi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemana's head.
Levi with the ground and pound but Lemana uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Levi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levi being controlled here momentarily.

Lemana has his feet on Levi's thighs here. He's pushed Levi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Levi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Lemana!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marrio Marselli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Marselli
vs
Ferguson

185 cm
24
145 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
143 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marrio Marselli !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ferguson controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferguson scores with a knee to the head.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marselli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Ferguson to work.
Marselli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Marselli blocks with his arms.
Ferguson scores with a knee to the head.
Marselli tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Marselli blocks it.
Ferguson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marselli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marselli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferguson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marselli is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marselli 's face.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marselli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marselli is trying to force a seperation but Ferguson has the dominant position.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marselli 's face.
Ferguson scores with a knee to the head.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marselli 's face.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson looks winded!
Marselli tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marrio Marselli . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marselli wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Ferguson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Marselli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Marselli .

Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marselli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Marselli blocks it.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Marselli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Marselli blocks with his arms.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marselli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marselli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marselli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferguson is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marselli avoids it.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Marselli is blocking nicely.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marselli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Marselli is blocking nicely.
Marselli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marselli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Marselli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marselli goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Marselli moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Marselli or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson which made him look bad.

Marselli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferguson is trying to defend but Marselli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marselli trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
Ferguson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marselli wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferguson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marselli tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.

Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Come on Ferguson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marselli tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
Ferguson is stalling here.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Marselli 's ribcage.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marselli is looking to control Ferguson's arms but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marselli has his back to the cage.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson has Marselli pressed against the cage, preventing Marselli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marselli 's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Marselli blocks with his arms.
Marselli misses with the head strike.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferguson obliges.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marselli is trying to push Ferguson away but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Garrett Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marselli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Marselli lands a takedown into guard.
Marselli wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Marselli wants to get up but he can't break Ferguson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marselli wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marselli is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Marselli moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Marselli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferguson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marselli tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Marselli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marselli tries to pull guard but Ferguson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Marselli avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Marselli wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marrio Marselli . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marselli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Marselli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marselli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ferguson forces Marselli back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marselli blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Marselli is blocking nicely.
Marselli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.

Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Marselli blocks it.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrett Ferguson 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Marselli .
A knee to the head by Ferguson.

It looks like Marrio Marselli has been cut.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marselli 's face.
Marselli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marselli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Marselli is blocking nicely.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Marselli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marrio Marselli . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marselli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Marselli won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Marselli is blocking nicely.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marselli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marselli wants to stall.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Marselli is blocking nicely.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Marselli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. Marselli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Ferguson has Marselli up against the cage in a clinch.
Marselli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferguson to keep the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Marselli 's takedown attempt.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Marselli is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Marselli is trying to pull guard but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Marselli 's ribcage.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferguson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marselli 's efforts to push away.
Knees to the body from Ferguson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
Garrett Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marselli blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marselli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marselli takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Marselli is blocking nicely.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Marselli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marselli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Marselli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marselli 's face.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marselli blocks it with crossed arms.
Marselli is trying to pull guard but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Marselli won't want to take too many of those.
Marselli working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marselli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marrio Marselli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferguson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Ferguson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Philip Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitezare Whitezare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costello comes to the cage accompanied by LOOKING FOR TRUBLE. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Costello
vs
Whitezare

154 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

white's

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Costello closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whitezare did well to prevent Costello getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily.
Whitezare tries to get to full guard but Costello has control of the leg.

Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whitezare wants to get back to full guard.
Whitezare trying to control from the bottom.

Whitezare looking for submissions off his back.
Whitezare is trying to maintain the position but Costello is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whitezare actively working from the bottom here.
Whitezare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Costello is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costello is looking to advance position but Whitezare won't allow it.

Whitezare looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whitezare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily.
Whitezare pushes Costello off looking to stand but Costello dives back in and keeps control.
Whitezare trying to control but Costello postures up.

Whitezare actively working from the bottom here.

Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whitezare wants to get back to full guard.

Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costello wants to stand up but Whitezare has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costello is taking a breather. Whitezare 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.
Whitezare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Costello is working away from the top position though.
Costello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whitezare on the ground.

Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily.
Whitezare is looking for a sweep. Costello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whitezare is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Costello's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Costello's back!
Whitezare lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Costello.
Whitezare keeps control of the position as Costello tries to break free.
Whitezare throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Costello!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Whitezare lands a head kick!

Costello closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Whitezare is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Whitezare has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Whitezare regains half guard.
Whitezare moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whitezare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costello defends well.

Whitezare is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Whitezare has his foot on Costello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costello works his way back into a safe position though.
Costello has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whitezare is proving hard to escape from.
Costello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Costello trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitezare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Costello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Whitezare working for a triangle but Costello defends it easily.

Whitezare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costello defends well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Whitezare working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Costello has passed into half guard!

Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily.
Costello prevents Whitezare from improving his position.
Costello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Whitezare looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitezare is trying to control but Costello manages to pass to mount!
Whitezare is looking to get to half guard.
Costello tries to control but Whitezare wriggling away.
Whitezare Whitezare has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whitezare is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costello avoids the attempt from Whitezare to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whitezare Whitezare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Whitezare lands a high kick!

Costello drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Costello wants to stand but Whitezare is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Costello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Costello pushes down on Whitezare's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitezare wants to control but Costello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Costello prevents Whitezare from improving his position.
Costello is taking a breather. Whitezare 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.
Whitezare trying to hold on to Costello's head to control him but Costello postures up.

Whitezare looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitezare is trying to maintain the position but Costello is very close to passing his half guard.
Costello tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Whitezare.
Whitezare trying to control but Costello postures up.

Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily.
Costello controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitezare is trying to stand.
Whitezare wants to control but Costello is keeping busy.
Whitezare controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whitezare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitezare is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Whitezare actively working from the bottom here.
Whitezare trying to hold on to Costello's head to control him but Costello postures up.
Costello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Whitezare looking for submissions off his back.
Philip Costello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitezare Whitezare is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whitezare wants to improve his position but Costello is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Whitezare Whitezare.
Well Whitezare 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whitezare Whitezare!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Whitezare Whitezare made sure he mentioned white's, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Philip Costello stepped up to the mic, saying 'Am sorry..was great fight,and from this..I learn'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brady
vs
Jackson

188 cm
26
279 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
260 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Cynical Truth Vegas

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshal Brady!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Brady's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brady duly obliges.
Brady digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Good exchange - Brady coming out on top.
Brady leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brady counters with a straight right hand.
Brady works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Steven Jackson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Brady scores with a nice strike.
Brady scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brady lands a two punch combo.

Brady clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brady putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Brady breaks from the clinch.
Brady swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Brady misses with a straight right.
Brady throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Brady lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Brady lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brady lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Brady paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brady connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brady forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brady stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Marshal Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Jackson.
Brady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Brady can't break the clinch.
Brady tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.

Brady breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Brady avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brady continues to drive forward.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brady prevents it.
Brady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
A frustrated look appears on Brady's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brady prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Brady.

Brady pulls guard successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brady wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is holding on tight.
Brady throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Jackson manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Jackson, under a barage of strikes from Brady.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Brady is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Brady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice jab there from Brady.
Brady jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Brady moves into the clinch successfully.

Brady manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Brady.
Good shot there by Brady.

Brady instigates a clinch.

Brady lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brady 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.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brady is one step ahead there.

Brady is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brady's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Brady digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Brady throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?

Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brady was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Brady rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brady tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.

Brady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marshal Brady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brady misses the shot to the body.
Marshal Brady is winning the standup battle so far.
Brady listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Brady cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson tries to move into range but Brady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brady lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brady lands a jab to the head.

Brady gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Brady manages to retain guard.

Brady throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Brady's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Marshal Brady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Brady.
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 Marshal Brady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brady misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Brady.
Brady feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Brady then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brady scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Brady.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brady to get to his feet.
Brady is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Brady counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brady misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brady lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.

Brady gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brady trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.

Brady is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Brady 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.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brady.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brady can pounce on him.
Brady misses with a straight right.
Marshal Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
The fighters circling - Brady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.

Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Brady's guard.
Brady seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Jackson stands up from Brady's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brady feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Brady.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brady, as that shot connected.
Brady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brady scores with a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Marshal Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Jackson.
Brady scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Brady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into Brady's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Brady clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson'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.

Brady gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Brady has managed to clinch.

Brady manages to break the clinch.

Brady forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.

Brady tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brady is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady is trying to escape the mount.

Jackson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Brady connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Brady throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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

Brady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brady decides to pull guard.

Jackson gets to his feet. Brady looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brady avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Brady.
Brady throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Brady rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson has Brady pressed against the cage, preventing Brady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brady is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.

Brady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brady sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jackson stands up.
A jab from Brady finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brady is just out of range.
That kick from Brady tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brady connects with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brady. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brady.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brady lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Brady lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Brady.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Brady had his way with Steven Jackson in that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Brady lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brady throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Brady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brady is just out of range.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brady moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brady fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.

Brady has managed to clinch.
Brady stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brady fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brady swivels and escapes.
Marshal Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Jackson.
Brady tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

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

Brady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Brady.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brady.
Brady smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Brady enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brady manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brady, up you get!
Brady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brady.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brady.
Brady throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Brady.
Brady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Brady does no damage.
Brady throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Brady's legs.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Brady avoids it.

Brady gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Brady shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brady tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.

Brady manages to break the clinch.
Brady misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brady swivels and escapes.
Brady misses with a double jab.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brady gets full guard.
Steven Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jackson stands and steps away. Brady gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steven Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshal Brady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brady jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshal Brady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brady, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshal Brady!
Marshal Brady retains his heavyweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl feat. Georgi Kay - In My Mind. Li has chosen The Mars Volta - as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Li

168 cm
21
147 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

167 cm
32
119 lbs
15 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

All 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hong Li!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith closes the distance and pushes Li back into the cage.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Smith tries for a takedown but Li manages to get underhooks.
Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Li manages to break the clinch.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Li is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Li pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Li swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith lands with an overhand left.

Li gets a clinch.
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Li stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Hong Li has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith lands with a right to the head.

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

Smith pushes Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Li shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Li's takedown attempt.
Smith is working Li over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Li is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.

Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Li is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Li up against the cage.
Li blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
Li drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.

Li clinches with his opponent.
Li jumps guard but Smith stands there with Li around his waist. Li gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith is trying to drag Li to the mat but Li just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hong Li's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Li is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Li dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Li some visible discomfort.
Smith lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws an elbow but Li slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith trying to control the position but Li is working away.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with the ground and pound but Li regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith misses with a head shot. Li uses the momentum to regain guard.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Li uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Li!
Li tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Jimmy Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Smith throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.

Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Li quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is stalling here. Li is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Li has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith tries to buck Li off but Li is having none of it.

Li wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hong Li's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Li lands a jab to the nose.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Li looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.

Smith gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Li tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith connects with a single shot there.

Li is rocked!
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?

Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Li's guard.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes Li's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Li has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Li! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smith jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Smith!
Jimmy Smith is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.