DFC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SHANE CARWIN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Bunker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bunker
vs
CARWIN

200 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Randy Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, SHANE CARWIN!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CARWIN is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bunker gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bunker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CARWIN has escaped the position, nice work there.
CARWIN is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
CARWIN is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bunker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bunker is looking to take a break and control but CARWIN is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on CARWIN's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker controls the position.
CARWIN wants to control but Bunker postures up.

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

Bunker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Bunker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bunker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Bunker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by CARWIN, who protects the arm well.
CARWIN is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on CARWIN's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker trying to control the position but CARWIN is working away.
Bunker is putting a hurting on CARWIN here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here as Bunker stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CARWIN on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
CARWIN wants to get back to his feet.
Bunker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Bunker has an Americana. CARWIN didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bunker is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bunker hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Randy Bunker!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khaled Khaled (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khaled's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DJ Khaled and Rick Ross - We Da Best. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Onward to Victory. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rodolfo Gracie enters the cage!

Khaled
vs
Gracie

190 cm
20
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition 159 Energy Loss $24

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, Khaled Khaled!
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, Rodolfo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaled scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khaled.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie looks gassed!
Khaled keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khaled, right into the meat.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khaled.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khaled.
Khaled keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
Khaled scores with a kick to the body.
Khaled turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khaled lands a head kick!

It looks like Rodolfo Gracie has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khaled, right into the meat.
Khaled Khaled seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Khaled.
A solid body kick from Khaled.
Khaled lands a high kick!
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Gracie is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Khaled.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Khaled finish him?

Khaled takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaled is working Gracie over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Gracie is out! One big shot and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Khaled Khaled!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koo Kuhrimao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Cabresco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabresco has chosen FEEL IT as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kuhrimao
vs
Cabresco

175 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Morale Booster : 6.99$ to 14.99$ clothing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koo Kuhrimao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernando Cabresco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabresco throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuhrimao.

Cabresco pushes Kuhrimao up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Kuhrimao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cabresco sprawls well initially but Kuhrimao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuhrimao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabresco defending well though.
Kuhrimao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuhrimao is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kuhrimao thows a huge punch but Cabresco dodges it nicely.
Cabresco controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cabresco wants to get back to full guard.
Cabresco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Kuhrimao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cabresco dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabresco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuhrimao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cabresco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuhrimao is proving hard to escape from.
Cabresco tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuhrimao is retaining full guard.
Kuhrimao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cabresco is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuhrimao has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabresco trying to control but Kuhrimao is working from the bottom.
Kuhrimao can't keep his opponent in guard - Cabresco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Cabresco 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabresco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabresco trying to control from Kuhrimao's half guard. Kuhrimao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuhrimao wants to control but Cabresco passes easily into half guard.

Kuhrimao looking for submissions off his back.
Cabresco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuhrimao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cabresco lands strikes from half guard.
Kuhrimao is staying active underneath Cabresco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuhrimao moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabresco trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuhrimao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernando Cabresco will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kuhrimao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Kuhrimao with that takedown attempt.

Kuhrimao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Cabresco actively working from the bottom here.
Kuhrimao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabresco is holding on to half guard well.
Kuhrimao lands strikes from half guard.
Cabresco misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cabresco wants to control but Kuhrimao is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhrimao wants to pass to mount but Cabresco is defending the position.
Cabresco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabresco is looking to control Kuhrimao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabresco avoid being mounted?
Cabresco is breathing heavily.
Kuhrimao is nestled in close to Cabresco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuhrimao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabresco's head.

Kuhrimao seems to be working for a kimura but Cabresco defends the submission attempt.
Cabresco trying to control but Kuhrimao postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuhrimao is looking to advance position but Cabresco won't allow it.
Cabresco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuhrimao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kuhrimao tries to stand and escape but Cabresco is controlling the position.
Kuhrimao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabresco defending well though.
Cabresco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuhrimao.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Koo Kuhrimao!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CHUCK LIDDELL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZPryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen Hood Mentality as his entrance music. ZPryde Simmons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LIDDELL
vs
Simmons

194 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CHUCK LIDDELL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ZPryde Simmons!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.

LIDDELL rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.
Simmons is trying to break free.

LIDDELL manages to pull guard.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from LIDDELL.
LIDDELL keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
LIDDELL striking off his back, scoring a few points.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from LIDDELL.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LIDDELL keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LIDDELL throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Simmons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of LIDDELL is proving hard to escape from.
LIDDELL will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LIDDELL not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simmons misses with an uppercut.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LIDDELL checks the leg kick nicely there.
LIDDELL keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LIDDELL scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

LIDDELL clinches up against the cage.

LIDDELL decides to pull guard.
LIDDELL knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simmons on the ground.
LIDDELL wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LIDDELL has his hands on Simmons's head, controlling the position.

LIDDELL is working an open guard so Simmons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Simmons throws a right and a left that LIDDELL avoids nicely.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Simmons with that takedown attempt.

LIDDELL closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LIDDELL decides to stand back up.
LIDDELL throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.

LIDDELL clinches up with Simmons and pushes him back against the cage.

LIDDELL escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LIDDELL dodges the punch combination from Simmons.
LIDDELL shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simmons as he jumps to the side.

LIDDELL drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
LIDDELL is breathing heavily.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but LIDDELL drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Simmons is not content to let LIDDELL control the position.
Simmons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simmons is refusing to be controlled, as LIDDELL sits in half guard.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simmons throws a series of punches but LIDDELL avoids them all with ease.
Simmons lands a really nice looking cross but LIDDELL seems unphased.
LIDDELL moves out of range of the leg kick from Simmons.
A jab lands there for Simmons.

It looks like CHUCK LIDDELL has been cut.
LIDDELL avoids a punch combination nicely.
LIDDELL just misses with a punch to the body.
CHUCK LIDDELL is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LIDDELL lands a head kick!

LIDDELL darts in and clinches Simmons up against the cage.
LIDDELL lands a right hand.
Simmons is trying to break free.
LIDDELL tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

LIDDELL gets control of Simmons's arms and successfully pulls guard. LIDDELL will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simmons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but instead LIDDELL has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Simmons has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes LIDDELL off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
LIDDELL fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Simmons looks to land a combination. LIDDELL sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but LIDDELL bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LIDDELL tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
LIDDELL lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
LIDDELL is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simmons!
Nice jab there from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
LIDDELL fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CHUCK LIDDELL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
LIDDELL takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LIDDELL.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LIDDELL circles away quickly and effectively.
LIDDELL slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Horrible takedown by LIDDELL or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons which made him look bad.
Simmons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LIDDELL tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmons throws a one two combo.
LIDDELL is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simmons.
Nice straight punches there by Simmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simmons.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
Simmons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
LIDDELL showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
LIDDELL tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by LIDDELL.
LIDDELL keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LIDDELL shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZPryde Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CHUCK LIDDELL's cut.
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. This is the final round!

No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LIDDELL misses with a wild combination.
LIDDELL keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons misses with a low kick as LIDDELL jumps back.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LIDDELL shoots in but no luck this time.
Simmons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Simmons. No joy for LIDDELL on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by LIDDELL.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Simmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LIDDELL.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LIDDELL is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
Simmons misses with a combination

and LIDDELL counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Simmons avoiding damage as LIDDELL throws knees to the body.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but LIDDELL won't allow it.
Simmons is looking to break free of the clinch but LIDDELL has double underhooks.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Simmons tries to circle away but LIDDELL has him pinned against the cage.
Simmons tries to break the clinch but LIDDELL is controlling the position.
Simmons tries to break the clinch but LIDDELL is controlling the position.
LIDDELL holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LIDDELL gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons is looking to break free of the clinch but LIDDELL has double underhooks.
LIDDELL works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simmons is trying to break free.

LIDDELL manages to pull guard.

LIDDELL throws his legs up looking for a submission but Simmons uses it to pass to side control.
LIDDELL wants to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons wants to stand but LIDDELL is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LIDDELL can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
LIDDELL tries to bench press Simmons off him but Simmons keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as LIDDELL backs up against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LIDDELL.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CHUCK LIDDELL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LIDDELL doesn't seem bothered though.
Simmons throws a combination that misses

so LIDDELL counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
LIDDELL prevents Simmons from getting back to his feet.
LIDDELL trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but LIDDELL is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZPryde Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmons 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZPryde Simmons!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Varun Kumar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Ritter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Varun Kumar's chin.

Kumar
vs
Ritter

185 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varun Kumar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Ritter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kumar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kumar thows a huge punch but Ritter dodges it nicely.
Kumar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritter keeps working.
Kumar is taking a breather. Ritter 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.
Ritter is looking for a sweep. Kumar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ritter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kumar is nestled in close to Ritter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ritter wants to improve his position but Kumar is controlling well.
Kumar slows the pace down in half guard.
Kumar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ritter for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter tries to get to full guard but Kumar has control of the leg.
Ritter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kumar is taking a breather. Ritter 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.
Kumar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kumar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kumar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kumar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kumar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ritter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumar slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter wants to control but Kumar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kumar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ritter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kumar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ritter defending well though.
Kumar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Kumar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ritter is just riding it out for now. Kumar eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Kumar seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kumar wants to take a breather but Ritter is having none of it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Varun Kumar just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ritter looks to land a combination but Kumar avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Varun Kumar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ritter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kumar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kumar.
Kumar trying to control the position but Ritter is working away.
Ritter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kumar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kumar is looking to advance position but Ritter won't allow it.
Ritter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ritter trying to control here.
Kumar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kumar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumar trying to control but Ritter is having none of it.
Kumar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ritter tries to lock up and control but Kumar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ritter is trying to escape the mount.
Kumar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kumar is landing with some decent strikes but Ritter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kumar controlling from the full mount.
Kumar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kumar looking to secure an arm triangle but Ritter defends it well.
Kumar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ritter tries to hold on but Kumar pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Kumar.
Kumar dominating with strikes here.

Ritter is rocked!
Ritter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kumar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kumar content just to control the position here.
Ritter is still in real trouble! Can Kumar finish him?

Kumar working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ritter turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kumar off and cradles Ritter's limp body as Kumar celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Varun Kumar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cain velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fraser might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sirius. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fraser
vs
velazquez

203 cm
22
287 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

190 cm
18
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, cain velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fraser throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Fraser does no damage.

Fraser takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fraser.
Fraser lands with a light punch inside.
Fraser lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fraser.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fraser creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fraser lands a left hand.
Fraser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
velazquez looks gassed!
Fraser lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fraser leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fraser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fraser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fraser.
Fraser working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Fraser scores with a nice short uppercut.

velazquez is rocked!
A short right from Fraser on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fraser.
Fraser lands with a short shot to the head.
Fraser scores with a nice hook to the head.

Fraser drops velazquez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! velazquez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
velazquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Fraser finish him?
Fraser lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks velazquez senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donald Fraser!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tyson
vs
The

185 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

191 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Balls Recovery
Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake The!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The, pushing him back against the cage.
The with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
The with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson.
The lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Tyson breaks the clinch.
The pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
The throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
The looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of The backwards.
The using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The throws an elbow but it misses.
The throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Tyson.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
The throws an elbow but it misses.
The tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
The looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson avoiding damage as The throws knees to the body.
Tyson stalling.
The throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. The has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The.
Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The's hands.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
Tyson dips to his left and cracks The with an uppercut!
Jake The seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The tries to clinch up

and Tyson counters with a crisp one two that drops The! Tyson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves The to his feet! The is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
The takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
The takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The backwards.
Tyson stalling.
The landing knees to the head.

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

Tyson moves into the clinch.
Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Tyson darts in and clinches The up against the cage.
Tyson effectively controlling the action here.
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson avoiding damage.
The tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
The's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from The.
The tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
The tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow.
Tyson taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tyson blocks the elbow strike.
The tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
The misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.

Tyson breaks the clinch.
The throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson lands a slapping body shot.

Tyson drives through and clinches with The against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyson breaks from the clinch.
The lands a high kick!
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The.
The walks into a straight right hand from Tyson.

Tyson has managed to clinch.
Tyson leaning against his opponent.
The tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The or not.
Tyson avoids a wild elbow strike from The.
The looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.

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

Tyson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The tries to clinch but Tyson moves away
and The takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyson misses the jab.

Tyson rushes The and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyson.
The misses with a knee strike.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The can do to turn this around?
The looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Tyson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
The throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Tyson.
Tyson avoiding damage as The throws knees to the body.
The prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Tyson.
Tyson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The misses with a knee to the head.
Tyson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyson digs a good hook to The's body.
The takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mike Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyson blocks a head kick by The.
The wants to clinch
and The takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from The
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.

The moves into the clinch.
The misses with a knee to the head.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyson lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyson lands with a right to the head.

Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
The tries to clinch up
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyson to the mat! Tyson manages to get full guard.
The tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard.

The drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyson!
The is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tyson swinging wildly here.
The fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyson is out of range.
The is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyson connects with a crisp jab.
The tries to clinch up
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. The doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from The.
Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
The takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
The darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson'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. This is the final round!

The fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyson is out of range.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The darts in trying to clinch
and The takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The wants to clinch but Tyson slips to the side
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson tests The's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
The shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
A leg kick checked by The.
The is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
The has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The misses with a kick to the body.
Tyson blocks a head kick by The.
Jab by Tyson.
The takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The's head.
The attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson connects with a right hand. The shakes it off.
The misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The.
The takes one to the chin there.
Tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
The tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tyson counters with a thumping low kick.
Tyson scores with the left hand. The knows he should have avoided that one.
The wants to clinch
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
Tyson throws a combination. The tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
The looks to clinch
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination!

Tyson moves into the clinch.
Jake The has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The tries to land a knee to the head but Tyson blocks with his arms.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Tyson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The misses with a knee strike.
Tyson lands with a right to the head.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyson looking to stall.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The tries to pull guard but Tyson holds him up against the cage and eventually The drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Tyson.
Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The lands an elbow just above Tyson 's eye.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The jumps guard but Tyson stands there with The around his waist. The gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The.
The misses with a knee strike.

Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson lands an overhand right.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tyson duly obliges.
The darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osteo Sarcoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Id Hate To Be You Right Now. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Sarcoma
vs
Drago

210 cm
26
210 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
212 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Osteo Sarcoma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladamir Drago!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sarcoma gets a takedown into half guard.
Sarcoma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sarcoma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drago wants to get back to his feet.
Sarcoma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sarcoma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drago has left one of his arms exposed and Sarcoma doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Drago screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osteo Sarcoma!
Osteo Sarcoma is the new light heavyweight champion!