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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinsuke Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Walker's choice of entrance music: Chris Brown - Loyal. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johnny Walker enters the cage!

Fujita
vs
Walker

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Victory! Sports Nutrition

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinsuke Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Walker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujita dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Fujita's head and hops out.
Fujita shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fujita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
Walker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinsuke Fujita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujita closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. Fujita pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Walker drives through and clinches with Fujita against the cage.
Walker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fujita is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Fujita drags the fight down to the ground.
Walker working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker pushing down on Fujita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walker stalling.
Walker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fujita has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walker trying to pass the guard but Fujita defending well.
Walker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walker working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Walker scores with a couple of nice shots.

Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Fujita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Walker wants to control but Fujita is keeping him busy.

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

Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Fujita defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita is trying to get back to full guard.
Fujita is working hard here to advance position.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker wants to control but Fujita is keeping him busy.

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.
Walker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walker working the head and body with strikes.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker is trying to control. Fujita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fujita tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.

Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fujita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Walker there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Walker 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.

Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujita manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Fujita moves into the clinch successfully.
Fujita is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walker is defending well.
Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujita prevents a takedown attempt there.

Fujita successfully pulls guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Walker working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fujita is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him.
Fujita can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Walker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita is looking to improve his position.
Fujita is trying to control but can't.
Walker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fujita defending well though.
Walker wants to control but Fujita is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Walker connects with a nice short shot to Fujita's temple.
Walker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walker thows a huge punch but Fujita dodges it nicely.
Johnny Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fujita is not content to let Walker control the position.
Fujita is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walker wants to control but Fujita is keeping him busy.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fujita defending well though.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Walker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walker lands in his opponent's guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Fujita keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker prevents Fujita from getting back to his feet.
Fujita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Fujita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker wants to control from the top but Fujita keeps moving.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fujita works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujita is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Fujita tries to sprawl but Walker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fujita tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Walker manages to move to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fujita is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fujita looks a forlorn figure.

Walker is working for a guillotine from mount but Fujita frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fujita swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fujita.

Walker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Walker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fujita's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujita controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fujita working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Walker throws a right and a left that Fujita avoids nicely.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Fujita counters with a two punch combo.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fujita as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujita is defended easily by Walker.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujita manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fujita went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice combination there by Fujita.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Fujita counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shinsuke Fujita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Walker.
Fujita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fujita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker throws a right and a left that Fujita avoids nicely.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujita.

Walker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fujita was covering up waiting for the punch and Walker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walker distracts Fujita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fujita's head.
Fujita trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Fujita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Johnny Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fujita being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker postures up.
Walker is in close to Fujita's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Walker gets to his feet. Fujita looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fujita seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Walker pushes Fujita up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Fujita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walker's efforts to push away.
Walker is working for takedown but Fujita is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ventura has chosen Way of Life as his entrance music. Chuck Lesnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lesnar
vs
Ventura

197 cm
23
279 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

198 cm
18
272 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps
GREEN!160

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura scores with a shot to the body.
Ventura lands a leg kick that knocks Lesnar off balance momentarily.
Lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ventura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quentin Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ventura. Ventura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Quentin Ventura has been cut.
Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Ventura keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ventura shoots in looking for a takedown but Lesnar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ventura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lesnar scores with a head kick. Ventura tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lesnar throws a nice looking combination but Ventura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ventura scores with a nice strike.
Ventura cracks Lesnar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lesnar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ventura is pushing Lesnar's head away, looking to escape. Lesnar manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lesnar looks up at the clock and then as Ventura takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lesnar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Ventura throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ventura cracks Lesnar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Ventura on that attempt.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Ventura is quick to defend against it.
Ventura has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ventura quickly recovers to half guard.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.

Ventura looking for submissions off his back.

Ventura actively working from the bottom here.
Ventura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ventura defending well though.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ventura actively working from the bottom here.
Ventura is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Ventura kicks Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.
Lesnar swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chuck Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quentin Ventura.
Ventura thuds his right hand into Lesnar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Ventura.
Ventura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ventura scores with a jab. Lesnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Lesnar looking to score a takedown here. Ventura is defending well but Lesnar drives through and ends up in Ventura's guard.

Ventura pushes Lesnar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Ventura pushes him off.
Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Ventura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lesnar stuffs the takedown attempt from Ventura. Ventura gets slowly back to his feet.

Ventura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lesnar to the mat! Lesnar manages to get full guard.

Lesnar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ventura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ventura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesnar defends well.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.

Lesnar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ventura has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lesnar is looking to defend but Ventura has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lesnar! Ventura pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lesnar taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Quentin Ventura!
After the big win, Quentin Ventura made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Carvalho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carvalho
vs
McCormick

225 cm
17
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick is looking to clinch.
McCormick dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
McCormick misses with a takedown attempt
and Carvalho counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for McCormick to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Carvalho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricardo Carvalho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Parke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by N.W.O.-Ministry. Norman Parke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Parke
vs
Gunn

183 cm
25
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
28
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gunn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn is looking to reverse the position.
Parke lands an elbow.
Gunn tries to improve position but can't.
Gunn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Gunn has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Parke defend it? Gunn steps over the head and cranks it - Parke is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gunn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Gunn!
Tommy Gunn took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '"Didn't anyone ever tell you not to play with guns?"'.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walt Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hederson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spector comes to the cage accompanied by Down with the sickness. Mike Hederson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Walt Spector's chin.

Spector
vs
Hederson

185 cm
24
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walt Spector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hederson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spector misses with a body shot
and Hederson counters with a low kick, right behind Spector 's knee.
Spector misses with a double jab.
Hederson shoots in looking for a takedown. Spector tries to sprawl out of it but Hederson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spector manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hederson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spector.

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

Hederson jumps guard.

Spector gets to his feet - Hederson follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector throws a series of punches but Hederson avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spector.

It looks like Mike Hederson has been cut.
Hederson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spector is looking for a counter combo.
Hederson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Hederson misses.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hederson.
Spector definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hederson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walt Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Spector misses
and Hederson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spector is breathing heavily.

Hederson rushes Spector and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spector wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hederson is trying to pull guard but Spector has him pressed against the cage.
Spector is trying to drag Hederson to the mat but Hederson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hederson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spector smiles and moves away.
Walt Spector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hederson.

Hederson rushes Spector and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spector pulls guard effortlessly.
Hederson content to stall in guard here.

Hederson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hederson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hederson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spector is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hederson, into his guard.

Hederson wants to stand up but Spector is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector wants to get up but he can't break Hederson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spector not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hederson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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.
Spector is trying to control the position but Hederson postures up.
Hederson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hederson is in close to Spector's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spector 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.

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

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Spector decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hederson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hederson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spector wants to control from the top but Hederson keeps moving.
Spector passes Hederson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hederson is looking to escape.
Hederson is staying active underneath Spector, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hederson keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hederson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hederson.
Walt Spector overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spector is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spector trying to control but Hederson is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two 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.

Hederson instigates a clinch.
Spector is trying to force a seperation but Hederson has the dominant position.

Hederson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spector tries to free his leg and advance position but Hederson is retaining full guard.
Spector 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.

Hederson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Spector is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hederson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spector walks away with a smile on his face. Hederson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spector misses the shot to the body.
Spector comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hederson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hederson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spector fails to land with a series of punches.
Hederson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hederson dodges the punch combination from Spector.
Spector feints a jab promting Hederson to slip. Spector then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hederson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Hederson as Spector shoots in.
Hederson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hederson is looking to clinch.
Spector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hederson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spector closes the distance but Hederson moves to the side
and Hederson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Spector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Spector both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hederson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spector walks away with a smile on his face. Hederson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hederson instigates a clinch.
Hederson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Walt Spector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hederson.

Hederson jumps guard.

Hederson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Spector throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hederson counters with a low kick, right behind Spector 's knee.
Hederson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spector is looking to wear down Hederson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hederson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spector tries to avoid it but Hederson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spector to the ground. Spector escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hederson rushes Spector and presses him up against the cage.
Spector looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Hederson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Hederson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Spector throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hederson has Spector up against the cage in a clinch.
Hederson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spector walks away with a smile on his face. Hederson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spector misses with a double jab
and Hederson counters with a good low kick that Spector was not able to check.
Spector fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hederson checks it well.

Spector has Hederson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hederson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spector walks away with a smile on his face. Hederson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spector scores with a hook to the body. Hederson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Spector gets tackled into the cage by Hederson. Hederson maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hederson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spector walks away with a smile on his face. Hederson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walt Spector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hederson.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hederson clinches up with Spector and pushes him back against the cage.

Hederson drags the fight down to the ground.

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

Hederson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spector is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hederson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hederson controls the position from side control.
Spector struggling a bit here.
Spector managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hederson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hederson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spector has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hederson but great work by Spector.
Hederson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Spector decides to stand back up. Spector steps back and let's Hederson get back to his feet.
Spector fails to land with a series of punches.
Spector misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hederson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spector throws a body punch but Hederson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hederson.
Spector will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hederson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector throws a leg kick
and Hederson counters with a three punch combo that has Spector backing up. Spector nods at Hederson to acknowledge the strikes.
Spector throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hederson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hederson forces Spector back against the cage and clinches.
Hederson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spector walks away with a smile on his face. Hederson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hederson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spector napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Spector bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Spector scores with a jab to the body.

Hederson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hederson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spector gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hederson misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Hederson.
I think Hederson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Hederson!
A relieved looking Mike Hederson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Walt Spector was interviewed post fight and said 'Not the first and won't be the last but I will come back more infectious than ever! It has been a long road from boy to man but please be assured I will be the greatest!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedro Emiliodingko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Halen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Emiliodingko
vs
Halen

225 cm
21
300 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedro Emiliodingko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Halen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emiliodingko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emiliodingko looks to land a combination but Halen avoids it well.
Emiliodingko throws a sloppy head kick and Halen moves out of range easily.
Fedro Emiliodingko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emiliodingko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emiliodingko. That's going to slow Halen down.
Emiliodingko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Halen back to the cage. Emiliodingko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Emiliodingko works the jab nicely.

Halen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emiliodingko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halen is still on wobbly legs! Can Emiliodingko finish him?
Emiliodingko lands with a right that hurts Halen. Halen looks to clinch but Emiliodingko throws a short knee that drops Halen. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Fedro Emiliodingko!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lesnar
vs
Johnson

195 cm
25
255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
28
260 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Lion Fightwear

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lesnar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lesnar keeping control of the position.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Lesnar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.

Lesnar pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.

Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lesnar won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is pulling down on Lesnar's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Johnson has Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Lesnar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.
Johnson looks winded!

Johnson tightens his grip and picks Lesnar up, before dumping him to the ground. Lesnar manages to land in guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnar is on top in guard.

Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lesnar advances to half guard.
Lesnar trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ground and pound from Lesnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brock Lesnar 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.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Lesnar's guard.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar looking to control.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lesnar slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lesnar is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lesnar trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson tries to hold on but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson tries to escape the position.

Lesnar looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lesnar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Lesnar working for the choke.
Johnson wants to escape the position.
Lesnar connects with a big shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lesnar's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnar's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lesnar gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Lesnar manages to retain guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar trying to control the position here.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Johnson stands up from Lesnar's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Lesnar scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Brock Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo comes to the cage accompanied by Who Shot Ya?. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Drago Maximov enters the cage!

Araujo
vs
Maximov

187 cm
29
225 lbs
8 - 12 - 1

182 cm
30
211 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Bos Energy MMA159.4

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 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Araujo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximov throws a shot to the body.

Maximov closes the distance and pushes Araujo back into the cage.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Araujo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.

Araujo breaks the clinch.

Maximov clinches.
Maximov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Araujo's elbow.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
Maximov with a knee to the head.
Maximov scores with a shot to the side of Araujo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Maximov.
Maximov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Araujo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Maximov is working Araujo over against the cage.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
Maximov effectively controlling the action here.
Maximov tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Maximov scores with a hook to the body.
Maximov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Araujo or not.
Maximov lands a right hand.
Maximov is leaning against Araujo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maximov gets through Araujo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov tries to land knees in the clinch but Araujo avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araujo tries to score a body lock takedown but Maximov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximov lands a left hand.
Maximov blocking some punches.
Araujo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov throws a powerful right kick. Araujo tried to block low but the kick was high! Araujo was taken right off of his feet! Maximov jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Drago Maximov!
During a confident post fight interview, Drago Maximov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.