AMW 16 - Assault & Battery PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Garris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Adonis
vs
Garris

189 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

198 cm
19
245 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Deadly Clothing
Beast Body

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Achilles Adonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Garris!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adonis as he avoids it easily.

Garris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adonis, pushing him back against the cage.
Garris is pressed up against the cage. Adonis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garris down to the mat. Garris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adonis avoids the head kick by Garris.
Garris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adonis but Adonis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garris tries to clinch but Adonis is having none of it.
Garris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Achilles Adonis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Garris.

Adonis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adonis really is a fat lump.
Adonis gets underhooks to prevent Garris's takedown attempt.
Adonis connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rex Garris has been cut.
Adonis gets underhooks to prevent Garris's takedown attempt.
Garris looks gassed!
Adonis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adonis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adonis looking to throw knees to the head but Garris is blocking nicely.
Adonis lands a knee to the head.

Adonis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garris regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adonis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adonis with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adonis pushing down on Garris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garris trying to control from the bottom.

Adonis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adonis.
Garris trying to control but Adonis postures up.
Adonis thows a huge punch but Garris dodges it nicely.

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.
Garris gets back to full guard.

Adonis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adonis has managed to get both his arms back between Garris's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garris pulls Adonis in to control the position.
Adonis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adonis wants to pass the guard but Garris is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adonis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garris swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Garris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adonis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adonis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garris is pulling down on Adonis's head. It's preventing any offense from Adonis, at least for the moment.

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.

Garris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garris keeping full guard, as Adonis tries to pass.
Adonis throws a big right hand that misses.

Adonis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilles Adonis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rex Garris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Garris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garris tries to clinch but Adonis is having none of it.
Garris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adonis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adonis tries to clinch there but Garris circles away.
Garris fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garris.
Achilles Adonis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Garris.
Garris wants to clinch but Adonis slips to the side

and Adonis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garris's guard.
Garris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adonis.
Adonis cracks Garris with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adonis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garris is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adonis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garris pulls Adonis in close to his closed guard and prevents Adonis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garris wants to sweep but no luck.
Garris keeping full guard, as Adonis tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Garris rushes Adonis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adonis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adonis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adonis tries to score a body lock takedown but Garris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adonis landing knees to the head.

Adonis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Adonis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garris's guard.

Garris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adonis stops Garris from standing up.
Adonis tries to free his leg and advance position but Garris is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garris is trying to keep Adonis in close.
Garris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adonis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garris swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garris tries to clinch there but Adonis circles away.
Garris fails to land the takedown.
Adonis wants to clinch but Garris slips to the side
and Garris counters with a three punch combo that has Adonis backing up. Adonis nods at Garris to acknowledge the strikes.
Garris looks to clinch
enabling Adonis to counter with a crisp jab.

Garris clinches up against the cage.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but Adonis blocks with his arms.
Adonis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garris blocks it with crossed arms.
Adonis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adonis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adonis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Adonis throws a knee to the head but misses.

Garris pulls Adonis into guard.
Adonis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adonis tries to free his leg and advance position but Garris is retaining full guard.
Garris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilles Adonis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rex Garris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Garris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Adonis looking for submissions off his back.
Adonis wants to get back to full guard.
Adonis is staying active underneath Garris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Adonis is defending against the submission attempts here by Garris.
Garris is trying to control the action in half guard but Adonis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Garris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adonis has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adonis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garris wants to pass the guard but Adonis is keeping the position.

Garris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garris slips nicely into half guard.
Adonis wants to stand back up but Garris manages to pass into side control.
Garris grinds an elbow into Adonis's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adonis tries to bench press Garris off him but Garris keeps the position.
Adonis looks to move to half guard but instead Garris has passed into mount! Damn!
Adonis can't escape the position.

Garris looking for a guillotine from mount but Adonis is having none of it.
Adonis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adonis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Adonis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garris pulls his head out easily.
Achilles Adonis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Adonis actively working from the bottom here.

Adonis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adonis is refusing to be controlled, as Garris sits in half guard.

Garris stands up out of the half guard.

Adonis clinches up with Garris and pushes him back against the cage.
Garris connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adonis's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Garris.
Adonis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adonis tries a knee to the head but Garris blocks it.
Adonis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Garris manages to break the clinch.
Garris circles away from the clinch attempt

and Garris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garris.
Adonis looking for a sweep. Not yet Adonis, not yet.

Adonis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Garris drops back looking for a leg! Adonis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adonis manages to kick Garris off! Garris jumps back into Adonis's guard.
Adonis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Garris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adonis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achilles Adonis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between yaw yan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). yan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, bad romance. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

yan
vs
Baggins

173 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

168 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, yaw yan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frodo Baggins!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins is looking to clinch.
yan tries to clinch up but Baggins circles away and keeps his distance.
yan lands a high kick!

It looks like Frodo Baggins has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by yan as he connects with a hook.
yan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - yan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
yan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
yan throws a push kick but Baggins slaps the foot to one side.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch but yan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baggins dodges the punch combination from yan.
Baggins doesn't manage to clinch there - yan circles away.
yan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Baggins is rocked!
Baggins misses with an uppercut.
Baggins is still on wobbly legs! Can yan finish him?
yan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Baggins out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). yaw yan!

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 Charles Zumbehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jon cockren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zumbehl
vs
cockren

188 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cockren wants to clinch.
Zumbehl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from cockren.
cockren fails to land the takedown.
cockren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zumbehl is fending him off so far but cockren persists. Nope, Zumbehl circles away and we're back to standing.
Charles Zumbehl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jon cockren.
The fight stays on the outside here - cockren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zumbehl keeps the fight on the outside.
Zumbehl throws a right and a left that cockren avoids nicely.

cockren clinches up with Zumbehl and pushes him back against the cage.
cockren throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
cockren is pressed up against the cage. Zumbehl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag cockren down to the mat. cockren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
cockren is looking to clinch.
cockren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zumbehl stuffs the takedown attempt from cockren. cockren gets slowly back to his feet.

Zumbehl gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zumbehl in side control, throwing shots but cockren defends.
Zumbehl scores with punches from side control.
Zumbehl sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but cockren is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zumbehl trying to control the position but cockren is working away.
You can see the frustration on cockren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Zumbehl are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

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.
cockren is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Zumbehl working the ground and pound but cockren is defending the strikes.
cockren is looking to reverse the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Zumbehl shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches cockren napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zumbehl in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zumbehl throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zumbehl 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.
cockren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zumbehl's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
cockren flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zumbehl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks cockren with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
cockren tries to roll over but Zumbehl keeps him under control.
Zumbehl working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on cockren's thigh. cockren counters though and makes it back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zumbehl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zumbehl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zumbehl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zumbehl won't allow cockren to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zumbehl with a flurry of punches that miss.
cockren keeping moving, preventing Zumbehl from controlling successfully.
Zumbehl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zumbehl working some strikes from top position.
Zumbehl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zumbehl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
cockren manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

cockren is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zumbehl has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zumbehl!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

cockren doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zumbehl decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in cockren's guard.
Zumbehl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zumbehl wants to control from the top but cockren keeps moving.
cockren is adopting a defensive guard.
Zumbehl throws and elbow that misses. cockren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zumbehl's guard. Nice move by cockren!
Zumbehl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zumbehl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
cockren tries to free his leg and advance position but Zumbehl is retaining full guard.
cockren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
cockren tries to clinch up

and Zumbehl counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zumbehl being controlled here momentarily.
cockren wants to sweep here but Zumbehl controlling him for the moment.
Zumbehl throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
cockren keeping moving, preventing Zumbehl from controlling successfully.
Zumbehl throws and elbow that misses. cockren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zumbehl's guard. Nice move by cockren!
cockren forces his way into half guard.
cockren wants to control but Zumbehl is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

cockren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
cockren misses with a head shot. Zumbehl uses the momentum to regain guard.
cockren wants to control from the top but Zumbehl keeps moving.
Zumbehl is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst cockren is controlling him.
cockren trying to control but Zumbehl is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zumbehl has a closed guard, preventing cockren from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

cockren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

cockren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zumbehl rolls with the submission and now he's on top in cockren's guard! Nice work there by Zumbehl!
Zumbehl working some strikes from top position.
Zumbehl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Zumbehl dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by cockren.
cockren throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Zumbehl works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
cockren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
cockren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
cockren controlling the action here.
cockren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cockren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
cockren is looking to take a break and control but Zumbehl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
cockren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zumbehl wants to get back to his feet.
cockren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
cockren darts in trying to clinch

and Zumbehl counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zumbehl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zumbehl throws a big right hand that misses.
Zumbehl being controlled here momentarily.
Zumbehl won't allow cockren to sweep him here.
Charles Zumbehl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zumbehl wants to control from the top but cockren keeps moving.
Zumbehl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zumbehl wants to pass the guard but cockren is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
cockren trying to keep a closed guard but Zumbehl is proving a slippery customer.
jon cockren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
cockren fails with an attempt to clinch.
cockren with a lazy takedown attempt

and Zumbehl counters with a single leg into guard. cockren didn't expect that.
Zumbehl wants to control from the top but cockren keeps moving.
Zumbehl preventing the sweep.
Zumbehl wants to pass the guard but cockren is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zumbehl trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but cockren manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
cockren wants to control from the top but Zumbehl keeps moving.
Charles Zumbehl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
cockren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zumbehl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
cockren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Zumbehl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zumbehl, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Zumbehl!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Gimmerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gimmerson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Overkill - World of Hurt. Brock Decimus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gimmerson
vs
Decimus

192 cm
23
250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Gimmerson!
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, Brock Decimus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gimmerson lands a nice shot to the body.

Gimmerson rushes Decimus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Decimus misses with a body punch.
Gimmerson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Decimus is trying to break the clinch but Gimmerson is controlling him.
Gimmerson pushes Decimus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Decimus looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gimmerson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Decimus backwards.
Gimmerson effectively controlling the action here.
Gimmerson lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Brock Decimus has been cut.
A short uppercut from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson lands with a right to the head.
Decimus looking for a takedown.
Gimmerson scores with a shot to the side of Decimus's head.
Gimmerson lands an uppercut.
Gimmerson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Gimmerson.
Gimmerson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gimmerson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gimmerson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gimmerson scores with a shot to the side of Decimus's head.
Gimmerson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gimmerson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gimmerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gimmerson lands a hook that snaps the head of Decimus backwards.
Gimmerson lands with a left to the head.
Gimmerson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gimmerson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gimmerson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gimmerson.
A short uppercut from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson lands with a light punch inside.
Gimmerson lands with a light punch inside.
Gimmerson lands a left hand.
Gimmerson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gimmerson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gimmerson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gimmerson.
Gimmerson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Gimmerson is trying to trip Decimus. He has hold of a leg but Decimus is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gimmerson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gimmerson stands up over Decimus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gimmerson cracks Decimus with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gimmerson forces his way into half guard.
Gimmerson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Gimmerson.

Gimmerson decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gimmerson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Gimmerson.
Gimmerson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gimmerson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decimus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decimus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gimmerson defends it nicely.
Gimmerson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gimmerson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decimus on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Gimmerson has managed to clinch.
Gimmerson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Decimus's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gimmerson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gimmerson lands with a right to the head.
Gimmerson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gimmerson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Decimus backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmerson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Gimmerson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gimmerson throws an elbow but Decimus slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gimmerson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Decimus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Decimus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gimmerson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gimmerson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gimmerson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gimmerson working Decimus over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Gimmerson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Decimus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gimmerson is landing with some decent strikes but Decimus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Decimus is looking to improve his position but Gimmerson isn't that keen on the idea.
Gimmerson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gimmerson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Gimmerson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gimmerson raining down shots from the mount!
Gimmerson with shots to the head and body - Decimus looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gimmerson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gimmerson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gimmerson with a couple of short strikes.
Gimmerson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Decimus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Decimus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gimmerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gimmerson with shots to the head and body - Decimus looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gimmerson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Gimmerson.
Gimmerson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Decimus is squirming around, avoiding Gimmerson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Gimmerson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Decimus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A cross from Gimmerson lands.
Gimmerson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Decimus on the side of the head.
Decimus throws a head kick but Gimmerson moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gimmerson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Gimmerson gets a clinch.
Gimmerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Decimus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gimmerson's elbow.
Bart Gimmerson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Decimus goes for a takedown attempt but Gimmerson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gimmerson tries to clinch but Decimus is having none of it.

Gimmerson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gimmerson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Decimus backwards.
Gimmerson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Gimmerson on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gimmerson digs a right hand underneath Decimus's ribcage. Decimus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gimmerson is stalling here.
Decimus is breathing heavily.
Gimmerson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A left hand lands to the body for Gimmerson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson gets through Decimus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gimmerson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Decimus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gimmerson lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson digs a right hand underneath Decimus's ribcage. Decimus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gimmerson pushes Decimus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decimus swings wildly with an uppercut but Gimmerson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gimmerson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Decimus backwards.
Gimmerson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Gimmerson.

Gimmerson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gimmerson won't allow Decimus to sweep him here.
Gimmerson pushing down on Decimus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Decimus is looking to control Gimmerson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Decimus avoid being mounted?

Gimmerson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Decimus looks for a takedown but Gimmerson sprawls well.
Gimmerson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Gimmerson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gimmerson lands in his opponent's guard.
Gimmerson is looking to work some ground and pound but Decimus has wrist control.
Decimus wants to stand and escape but Gimmerson is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gimmerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gimmerson passes Decimus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Decimus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gimmerson is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmerson throwing shots but Decimus is blocking nicely.
Decimus is staying active underneath Gimmerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gimmerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decimus can do to turn this around?
Decimus pushes Gimmerson off looking to stand but Gimmerson dives back in and keeps control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Decimus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gimmerson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Gimmerson instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gimmerson.
A body shot lands from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bart Gimmerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Decimus.
Decimus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gimmerson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson tries to clinch there but Decimus circles away.
Decimus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gimmerson lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decimus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gimmerson punishes Decimus's body with a nice straight punch.
Gimmerson lands a glancing blow to the side of Decimus's head.
Gimmerson lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Gimmerson.
Brock Decimus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimmerson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Gimmerson.
Decimus takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gimmerson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gimmerson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decimus shoots and misses
and Gimmerson counters with a three punch combo that has Decimus backing up. Decimus nods at Gimmerson to acknowledge the strikes.

Gimmerson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decimus, pushing him back against the cage.
Decimus wants a takedown but no success here.
Decimus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gimmerson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Gimmerson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Decimus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Decimus misses with a takedown
and Gimmerson counters with a nice body shot.
Decimus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decimus shoots and misses

and Gimmerson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Decimus down! Gimmerson is looking to finish but Decimus is intelligently defending himself.
Gimmerson throwing strikes from guard but Decimus blocks nicely.
Decimus controls Gimmerson momentarily but Gimmerson frees himself.
Decimus wants to get back to his feet but Gimmerson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gimmerson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Decimus wants to stand up but Gimmerson is controlling him.
Gimmerson is in close to Decimus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gimmerson manages to pass to side control.
Gimmerson working over Decimus with some ground and pound. Decimus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Decimus is trying to stand up here but Gimmerson is controlling him well.
Gimmerson working over Decimus with some ground and pound. Decimus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Decimus is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gimmerson lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Gimmerson there.
Gimmerson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Gimmerson there.
Gimmerson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gimmerson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gimmerson prevents Decimus from improving his position.
Gimmerson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmerson prevents Decimus from standing back up.
Bart Gimmerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gimmerson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gimmerson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gimmerson working Decimus over with strikes.
Gimmerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Decimus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gimmerson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gimmerson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gimmerson winds up and cracks Decimus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Decimus is trying to control but can't.
Gimmerson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gimmerson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Decimus wants to control but Gimmerson is keeping busy.
Gimmerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Decimus is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gimmerson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus taking some punishment here, with Gimmerson in his half guard.
Gimmerson is nestled in close to Decimus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gimmerson trying to control from half guard but Decimus is working away.
Decimus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson is nestled in close to Decimus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Decimus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Decimus trying to control but Gimmerson postures up.
Gimmerson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gimmerson drops an elbow to the side of Decimus's head.
Decimus wants to get back to his feet.
Decimus is trying to maintain the position but Gimmerson is very close to passing his half guard.
Decimus is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gimmerson.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Decimus with a poor takedown
and Gimmerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bart Gimmerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Decimus.
Gimmerson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Gimmerson moves into range and clinches up with Decimus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gimmerson leaning his opponent against the cage.

Gimmerson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bart Gimmerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gimmerson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decimus is trying to stand up here but Gimmerson is controlling him well.
Gimmerson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gimmerson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decimus keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Gimmerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gimmerson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Gimmerson!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Varro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varro comes into the arena with In your words - Lamb of god blaring out of the sound system. Jason Varro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Varro
vs
Askren

186 cm
23
172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Varro!
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, John Askren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varro shoots in and drives through. Askren sprawls well.

Askren takes the fight into the clinch.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Jason Varro has been cut.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Askren lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Varro looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Askren.
Askren lands with a right to the head.

Varro is rocked!
A body shot lands from Askren.
Oh Varro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Varro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Varro seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Varro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varro is breathing heavily.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Askren lands a big right hand that drops Varro! The killer instinct kicks in and Askren finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Askren!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Askren!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Orion Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alcaeus Theban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theban comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Orion Cook has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Orion Cook seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Cook
vs
Theban

184 cm
26
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

181 cm
24
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Cook!
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, Alcaeus Theban!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theban misses with a series of wild punches.
Theban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Theban misses with a double jab.
Theban misses with a looping left.
Theban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.
Theban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Theban misses.
Cook connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Theban's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theban misses with a body shot.
Theban leaves Cook with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cook stuns Theban with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alcaeus Theban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theban fails to land with a series of punches.
Theban tests Cook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Theban lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Cook.
Cook moves out of range as Theban strikes.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Theban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cook, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theban misses with a jab to the body
and Cook counters with a two punch combo.
Cook looks to land a right hand but Theban moved out of range.
Cook misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cook throws the left hand but Theban avoids the punch easily.
Cook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orion Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Cook misses.
Cook needs to keep his hands up - Theban had a free shot at his head there.
Theban swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Cook misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theban misses with a straight left.
Cook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theban.
Theban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Theban throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Theban throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease.
Theban lands with a shot to the body.
Theban punishes Cook's body with a nice straight punch.
Cook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Cook defending well as Theban loads up on a big left hand.
Theban throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theban throws a combination that misses

and Cook counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Theban's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Theban has his feet on Cook's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A punch combination from Theban misses.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Theban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Theban thows a left - swing and a miss!
Theban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Theban moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Theban throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cook makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Theban blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body punch from Theban.
Theban cracks Cook with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Theban misses with a combination
and Cook counters with a stiff right hand.
Theban slips a jab from Cook.
Theban jabs at Cook's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theban misses with a combination
and Cook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cook dodges the punch combination from Theban.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theban slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theban swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Theban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cook staying out of range there.
Alcaeus Theban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Theban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cook connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Theban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cook shoots in for a takedown but Theban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theban lands a two punch combo.
Alcaeus Theban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theban misses with a few strikes there.
Theban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theban throws a series of strikes that have Cook backpedaling.
Theban stuffs the takedown attempt from Cook. Cook gets slowly back to his feet.
Cook slips under a jab from Theban.
Cook walks into a straight right hand from Theban.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Theban.
Theban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook scores with a nice right hand.
Cook shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orion Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook dodges the punch combination from Theban.
Theban blocks a jab.
Theban misses with a series of wild punches.
Theban throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Theban.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook has a takedown stuffed.
Theban throws a series of punches but Cook moves out of range.
Theban swinging wildly here.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook avoids the body shot from Theban.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theban misses with a two punch combination.
Theban throws a right and a left that Cook avoids nicely.
Cook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Theban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alcaeus Theban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Theban throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease.
Theban throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cook counter with a right hand.
Theban misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Theban throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cook counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cook is keen to just control but Theban is a slippery customer.
Theban tries to kick Cook off but Cook keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Theban is defending against the submission attempts here by Cook.
Cook has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cook lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cook looking to secure an arm triangle but Theban defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Theban is trying to stand.

Cook goes for an armbar but Theban turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Theban.
Theban tries to stand but Cook is controlling from the bottom.
Cook looking to control but Theban passes into half guard.
Theban prevents Cook from improving his position.
Alcaeus Theban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Theban decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No joy there for Theban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Theban slips a straight right by Cook.
Cook misses with a head kick.
Theban misses with a double jab
and Cook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Theban lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theban misses with a wild body shot.
Theban stuffs the takedown.
Cook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Theban lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Theban.
Cook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Theban.
Cook fails to land the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Theban.
Orion Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice combination there by Theban.
Theban's corner calls for a 1-2. Theban obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Theban falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cook counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theban wants to stand up but Cook is controlling him.

Cook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Theban dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook is looking to sweep but instead, Theban has passed into half guard.
Theban is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alcaeus Theban.
I've got Theban 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alcaeus Theban!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tota Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by A Day to Remember - . Howlett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by X-MEN. Tota Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Howlett

178 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
177 lbs
6 - 3 - 2

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tota Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howlett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howlett lands an elbow inside.
Howlett throws an elbow but it misses.
Howlett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.

It looks like Tota Gracie has been cut.
Howlett connects with a knee to the head.
Howlett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie is working for takedown but Howlett is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howlett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Howlett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Howlett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Howlett lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Howlett.
Howlett with a knee to the head.

Gracie is rocked!
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howlett landing knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Howlett lands a damaging elbow.
Howlett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Howlett jerks Gracie's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Gracie drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Howlett goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Howlett because Gracie was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). James Howlett!