ASY 3:AUTHORITY PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thriller. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Carter
vs
Jackson

182 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dane Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Micheal Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carter fails to land the takedown.
Jackson connects with a superb combination that knocks Carter out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Jackson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Carter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Micheal Jackson!

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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 Rasta Madafaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chosen One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chosen One has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Madafaka
vs
One

190 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

210 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rasta Madafaka!
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, Chosen One!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Madafaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Madafaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
One tries to buck Madafaka off but he can't manage it.
Madafaka landing punches.
Madafaka unloading with bombs!
Madafaka could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Madafaka with shots to the head and body - One looks very uncomfortable down there.
Madafaka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Madafaka wants to control the pace but One is squirming around nicely.
Madafaka unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Madafaka.
Madafaka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. One can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Madafaka unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madafaka landing strikes from the mount and One is in trouble!
Madafaka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Madafaka 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.
Madafaka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
One is trying to stand.
Madafaka lands a big elbow.
Madafaka looking to control but One is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
One is bucking up trying to escape but Madafaka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Madafaka.
One squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Madafaka unloading with bombs!
One squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Madafaka landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Madafaka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Madafaka punishing his opponent with strikes.

Madafaka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force One to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so One shrugs it off.
Madafaka is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Madafaka.
One is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Madafaka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Madafaka won't let One get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Madafaka breaks from One's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Madafaka trying to control but One is having none of it.
You get the feeling that One really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Madafaka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of One's face.
One is trying to stand up.
Madafaka trying to control but One is having none of it.
Madafaka scoring with strikes but One is staying in there.
One wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Madafaka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

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.
One is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
One avoids a series of strikes thrown by Madafaka.
One is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Madafaka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. One can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Madafaka is landing with some decent strikes but One is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You get the feeling that One really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Madafaka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Madafaka throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Madafaka is rocked!

It looks like Rasta Madafaka has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madafaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Madafaka! He's out on his feet! One rushes in and drops Madafaka with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chosen One!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Cordoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chocolate Salty Balls. Lawal has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jon Lawal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lawal
vs
Cordoza

185 cm
19
201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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, Jon Lawal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esteban Cordoza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cordoza needs to keep his hands up - Lawal had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Esteban Cordoza has been cut.
Cordoza tries to clinch up but Lawal circles away and keeps his distance.
Cordoza tries to clinch up.
Lawal misses with a hook.
Lawal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawal wants it to stay on the feet.

Cordoza moves into the clinch.
Cordoza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Esteban Cordoza.

Cordoza moves into range and clinches up with Lawal.
Cordoza lands a good knee to the midsection. Lawal won't want to take too many of those.
Lawal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cordoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lawal wants to get back to striking at distance but Cordoza won't allow it.
Lawal is breathing heavily.
Cordoza stalling.
Lawal tries to circle away but Cordoza has him pinned against the cage.
Cordoza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lawal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawal working hard to break the clinch.
Cordoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cordoza taking a breather.
Lawal can't break the clinch.
Cordoza stalling.
Lawal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cordoza just leaning against Lawal, taking a breather.
Cordoza continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lawal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cordoza looking to throw knees to the head but Lawal is blocking nicely.
Lawal is trying to force a seperation but Cordoza has the dominant position.
Lawal managing to block the knees to the body from Cordoza.
Lawal can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Cordoza to work.
Cordoza has Lawal pressed against the cage, preventing Lawal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cordoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lawal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawal is trying to break the clinch but Cordoza has him pressed against the cage.
Lawal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cordoza tries a knee to the head but Lawal blocks it.
Cordoza scores with a knee to the head.
Cordoza prevents Lawal from breaking the clinch.
Cordoza keeps control of Lawal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cordoza stalling in the clinch.
Lawal working hard to break the clinch.
Cordoza has Lawal pressed against the cage, preventing Lawal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lawal is trying to force a seperation but Cordoza has the dominant position.
Cordoza leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cordoza scores with a knee to the head.
Cordoza missing with knees to the body.
Lawal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lawal is trying to force a seperation but Cordoza has the dominant position.
Cordoza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lawal is looking to break free of the clinch but Cordoza has double underhooks.
Lawal wants to get back to striking at distance but Cordoza won't allow it.
Cordoza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza with a knee to the head.
Cordoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Lawal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lawal has had enough of the clinch but Cordoza keeps him there for the moment.
Cordoza prevents Lawal from breaking the clinch.
Come on Cordoza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lawal can't break the clinch.
Cordoza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lawal tries to break free but Cordoza pushes him back against the cage.
Lawal wants to break free but Cordoza has control.
Cordoza taking a breather.
Cordoza scores with a knee to the head.
Cordoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cordoza tries to stall but Lawal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lawal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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.
Cordoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lawal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lawal tries to circle away but Cordoza has him pinned against the cage.
Cordoza connects with a knee to the head.
Lawal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Lawal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cordoza pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lawal is trying to break the clinch but Cordoza has him pressed against the cage.
Lawal is looking to break free of the clinch but Cordoza has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Lawal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cordoza leaning against his opponent.
Lawal is trying to break the clinch but Cordoza has him pressed against the cage.
Cordoza stalling.
Cordoza with a knee to the head.
Cordoza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawal.
Cordoza lands a good knee to the midsection. Lawal won't want to take too many of those.
Cordoza stalls.
Cordoza is trying to maintain a safe position but Lawal gets an underhook and turns Cordoza into the cage.
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 Jon Lawal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cordoza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cordoza tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cordoza has time to react.

Cordoza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cordoza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lawal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cordoza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cordoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lawal's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cordoza takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Cordoza.
Cordoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lawal's face.
Come on Cordoza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cordoza has Lawal pressed against the cage, preventing Lawal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cordoza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lawal tries to circle away but Cordoza has him pinned against the cage.
Lawal working hard to break the clinch.
Cordoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cordoza stalling against the cage.
Lawal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoza pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lawal is trying to force a seperation but Cordoza has the dominant position.
Cordoza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cordoza tries a knee to the head but Lawal blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Lawal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cordoza tries to stall but Lawal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lawal tries to pull guard but Cordoza won't allow it.
Cordoza stalling.
Lawal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lawal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lawal tries to break free but Cordoza pushes him back against the cage.
Cordoza is trying to maintain a safe position but Lawal gets an underhook and turns Cordoza into the cage.
Lawal can't break the clinch.
Cordoza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Esteban Cordoza.
Lawal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cordoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cordoza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawal is fending him off so far but Cordoza persists. Nope, Lawal circles away and we're back to standing.
Jon Lawal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawal scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cordoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawal.
Lawal misses with a wild body shot.

Cordoza pushes Lawal up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawal wants to get back to striking at distance but Cordoza won't allow it.
Cordoza lands a nice knee to the body.
Cordoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cordoza connects with a knee to the head.
Lawal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cordoza prevents Lawal from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cordoza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lawal has had enough of the clinch but Cordoza keeps him there for the moment.
Cordoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lawal is trying to break free.
Lawal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lawal tries to break the clinch but Cordoza is controlling the position.
Cordoza lands a nice knee to the body.
Cordoza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cordoza looking to throw knees to the head but Lawal is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza missing with knees to the body.
Lawal tries to break free but Cordoza pushes him back against the cage.
Lawal tries to break the clinch but Cordoza is controlling the position.
Cordoza dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lawal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cordoza misses with a knee to the head.
Cordoza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lawal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lawal wants to break free but Cordoza has control.
Cordoza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lawal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lawal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cordoza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cordoza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cordoza lands a damaging elbow.
Lawal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lawal blocking some punches.
Cordoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cordoza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lawal tries to circle away but Cordoza has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lawal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cordoza stalling against the cage.
Lawal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cordoza stalling against the cage.
Lawal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lawal is looking to break free of the clinch but Cordoza has double underhooks.
Cordoza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lawal is trying to break the clinch but Cordoza is controlling him.
Cordoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Lawal avoids the damage to the body.
Cordoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cordoza has Lawal pressed against the cage, preventing Lawal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lawal working hard to break the clinch.
Cordoza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cordoza misses with a knee to the head.
Lawal letting Cordoza take a breather here.
Lawal tries to break the clinch but Cordoza is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cordoza tries to clinch up.
Lawal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cordoza on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Lawal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Cordoza forces Lawal back against the cage and clinches.
Cordoza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lawal is looking to break free of the clinch but Cordoza has double underhooks.
Cordoza lands a knee to the head.
Cordoza has Lawal pushed against the cage.
Lawal has had enough of the clinch but Cordoza keeps him there for the moment.
Cordoza is struggling to control the position.
Lawal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cordoza has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordoza slowing the pace effectively.
Lawal is looking to break free of the clinch but Cordoza has double underhooks.
Cordoza displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lawal up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Cordoza's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawal tries to break free but Cordoza pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoza misses with a punch to the body.
Cordoza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Esteban Cordoza.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawal.
Cordoza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawal's waist but Lawal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cordoza off to one side.
Cordoza shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawal tries to sprawl out of it but Cordoza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cordoza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lawal throws a jab when Cordoza was well out of range.
Cordoza tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cordoza.
Cordoza avoids the body shot from Lawal.
Lawal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Cordoza clinches up with Lawal and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawal tries to break the clinch but Cordoza is controlling the position.
Lawal tries to circle away but Cordoza has him pinned against the cage.
Lawal wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Cordoza to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lawal can't break the clinch.
Lawal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lawal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cordoza prevents Lawal from breaking the clinch.
Cordoza connects with a knee to the head.
Cordoza effectively controlling the action here.
Lawal is trying to break free.
Cordoza has Lawal pressed against the cage, preventing Lawal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cordoza stalling the fight.
Cordoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lawal is trying to break the clinch but Cordoza is controlling him.
Cordoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lawal is looking to break free of the clinch but Cordoza has double underhooks.
Cordoza pushes off an throws an elbow but Lawal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lawal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cordoza prevents it.
Cordoza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lawal as Cordoza tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cordoza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cordoza lands an elbow just above Lawal 's eye.
Cordoza prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Lawal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordoza taking a breather.
Lawal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cordoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lawal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cordoza is stalling here.
Cordoza looking to slow down the pace here.
Lawal working hard to break the clinch.
Cordoza stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Esteban Cordoza.
Cordoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lawal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lawal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawal. Cordoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawal swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Cordoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawal, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawal is trying to break free.
Cordoza connects with a knee to the head.
Lawal is trying to break free.
Cordoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cordoza lands a knee to the head.
Cordoza stalling against the cage.
Lawal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cordoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawal is defending well for now.
Cordoza is stalling here.
Lawal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lawal working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cordoza lands a knee to the head.
Lawal tries to break free but Cordoza pushes him back against the cage.
Cordoza prevents Lawal from breaking the clinch.
Cordoza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lawal has had enough of the clinch but Cordoza keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Cordoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cordoza 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Cordoza!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomo Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and carlos Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Hitman
vs
Jones

192 cm
19
242 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Jones has managed to clinch.
Hitman tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Hitman tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones lands an elbow just above Hitman 's eye.

It looks like Tomo Hitman has been cut.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Hitman wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Hitman is blocking nicely.
Jones lands an elbow just above Hitman 's eye.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hitman's face.
Hitman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hitman tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Hitman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones working over Hitman with some ground and pound. Hitman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones stops Hitman from getting back to his feet.
Jones thows a huge punch but Hitman dodges it nicely.
Hitman wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones works his way into side control.
Jones cracks Hitman with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Hitman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Hitman defending against the ground and pound.
Hitman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones looks to land a strike but Hitman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hitman wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones distracts Hitman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitman is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitman defending well though.
Jones thows a huge punch but Hitman dodges it nicely.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hitman pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones 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.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones checks a low kick from Hitman.
Hitman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hitman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hitman!
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hitman is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones landing shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

carlos Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomo Hitman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hitman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hitman throws a combination that misses

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Hitman takes a knee to the side of the body.

Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Hitman tries to pass.
Hitman wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitman is keeping the position for now.
Jones throws a strike but Hitman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
carlos Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hitman is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Hitman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hitman from controlling successfully.
Hitman wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hitman throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.

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.
Hitman with a poor takedown

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hitman's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Hitman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Hitman!
Hitman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is controlling Hitman's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

carlos Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomo Hitman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hitman misses with a combination

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hitman's guard.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitman is adopting a defensive guard.
Hitman controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones distracts Hitman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Hitman is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hitman throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Hitman throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Hitman misses with a few strikes there.
Hitman misses with a wild combination.
Hitman misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.

That's two 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.
Hitman missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hitman's efforts to push away.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Hitman wants to break free but Jones has control.
Hitman blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Hitman looking for a takedown.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hitman managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Hitman blocks with his arms.
Hitman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Hitman slowing the pace effectively.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Hitman blocks it.
Hitman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hitman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hitman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Hitman blocks with his arms.
Hitman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Hitman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Hitman shrugs off.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hitman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tomo Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Hitman is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones has Hitman pressed against the cage, preventing Hitman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hitman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hitman avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Hitman in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hitman's face.
Hitman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hitman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Hitman in his tracks for a moment.
carlos Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Hitman tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Hitman back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
carlos Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... carlos Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Lawson's chin.

Drago
vs
Lawson

182 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
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, Matt Lawson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drago instigates a clinch.
Drago lands an elbow inside.
Drago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drago lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lawson will feel that in the morning.
Matt Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson moves out of range of the body kick.
Drago throws a hook but Lawson blocks it.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Lawson slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Drago lands with a nice combination. Lawson backs away looking to recover.
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!
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago stuffs the takedown.
Lawson clinches but Drago breaks the clinch
and Drago counters with a body kick that stops Lawson in his tracks momentarily.
Lawson looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drago, right into the meat.
Drago thows a body kick. Lawson tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Drago drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it.

Lawson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Lawson blocks nicely.
Drago trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawson has wrist control.
Drago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drago 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.

Lawson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drago's head.
Lawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawson thows a huge punch but Drago dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drago kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Drago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawson.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Drago gets caught flat footed, as Lawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago pulls Lawson in close to his closed guard and prevents Lawson from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.

Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawson trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Drago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lawson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drago is looking to stand up but Lawson isn't so interested in that idea.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Drago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Drago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lawson misses with a takedown
and Drago counters with a good, hard body kick but Lawson shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago throws a solid leg kick but Lawson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drago.
Lawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drago circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lawson.
Drago tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Drago tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Lawson moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drago.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt - Drago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Lawson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drago's guard.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Drago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control the position here.
Drago trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drago pushing down on Lawson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drago passes to side control.
Lawson is looking for a sweep.

Drago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago trying to control the action but Lawson is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Drago is trying to move to mount but Lawson reverses beautifully and ends up in Drago's guard.
Lawson trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Lawson pushing down on Drago's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lawson with a poor takedown
and Drago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawson is defended easily by Drago.
Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawson somewhat.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lawson.

Drago throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Lawson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Drago follows into mount!
Drago with good strikes from the mount here!
Lawson is looking to get to half guard.
Lawson is squirming around, avoiding Drago's attempts to control the action.
Drago has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lawson's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drago lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lawson hang on?
Drago punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lawson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drago tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drago trying to control but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson wants to hold on but Drago pushes him away.

That's two 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.
Lawson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Drago is staying active.
Drago punching from mount but Lawson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Matt Lawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drago with the ground and pound from mount.
Drago landing punches.
Drago controlling from the full mount.
Drago lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drago looking to ground and pound but Lawson is blocking nicely.
Drago throws some wild stikes that Lawson manages to avoid easily.
Lawson tries to hold on but Drago postures up.
Drago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lawson is looking to escape.
Drago prevents Lawson from getting the reversal.
Drago lands a big shot there that rocks Lawson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

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.
Lawson is trying desperately to improve position.
Drago punishing his opponent with strikes.
Drago has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lawson's face.
Lawson tries to hold on but Drago pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lawson wants to hold on but Drago pushes him away.
Matt Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drago cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Drago.
Lawson can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drago 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Tinoco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Nelson
vs
Tinoco

180 cm
24
182 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

179 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guillermo Tinoco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Nelson.
A head kick misses from Tinoco.
Tinoco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson lunges at Tinoco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tinoco's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tinoco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinoco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tinoco looks gassed!
Nice uppercut there from Nelson.

Tinoco is rocked!
Nelson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Tinoco crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DJ Nelson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Notch Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Fei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Johnson
vs
Fei

189 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Notch Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zhang Fei!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fei is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Fei defending well.
Fei is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Fei's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fei wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Fei keeps moving.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Fei.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fei is retaining full guard.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fei keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Fei wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson stands and throws Fei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson wants to control for a moment but Fei uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei is looking to improve his position.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Fei is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fei looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Fei has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Johnson's lack of action.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fei is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fei gets the takedown into side control.
Fei tries to advance to mount but can't.

Fei goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fei but great work by Johnson.
Fei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fei wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

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

Fei looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Fei is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fei stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Fei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.

Fei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fei is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fei manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Fei is keeping him busy.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Fei is having none of it.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Notch Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Fei is defending the position.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is nestled in close to Fei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fei is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fei misses with a takedown attempt

and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Fei to the mat but Fei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fei wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fei wants a takedown.
Notch Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Fei.
Fei goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.

Johnson has hold of one of Fei's legs. Fei is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Notch Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Johnson punishes Fei's body with a nice straight punch.
Fei tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Fei fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson trying to control but Fei is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Fei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fei looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Fei from controlling successfully.
Fei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fei has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fei's guard.
Fei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson stays in close to Fei's body and controls the position.
Johnson pushing down on Fei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zhang Fei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Fei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Fei recovers full guard.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Fei keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Fei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fei.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fei keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Fei wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fei there!
Fei is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Fei but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Notch Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fei is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson tries to control but Fei wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Fei tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Notch Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Notch Johnson!
Notch Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolland Regnilsnug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight for your Right to Party. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Regnilsnug

190 cm
23
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Dirt Poor Drugs($5 Recovery)

F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolland Regnilsnug!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to clinch there but Regnilsnug circles away.
Regnilsnug fails to land with a series of punches.

Anderson clinches.
Regnilsnug wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Regnilsnug's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Regnilsnug takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Regnilsnug prevents a takedown attempt there.
Regnilsnug lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.

It looks like Frank Anderson has been cut.
Regnilsnug tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.

Anderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Regnilsnug is trying to keep an underhook but Anderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Regnilsnug is looking to escape.
Anderson throwing shots but Regnilsnug is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Regnilsnug is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Regnilsnug defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regnilsnug looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Regnilsnug wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Regnilsnug is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.

Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Regnilsnug is in trouble!
The referee warns Regnilsnug that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anderson lands with some strikes.
Anderson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson lands a big shot there that rocks Regnilsnug but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Regnilsnug really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson landing strikes, looking to finish!

Regnilsnug is rocked!
Anderson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Regnilsnug goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Anderson!
Frank Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!