Bedlam 18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guapo Obispo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mikai arcisais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Obispo
vs
arcisais

181 cm
26
153 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

168 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guapo Obispo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, mikai arcisais!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
arcisais throws a sloppy head kick and Obispo moves out of range easily.
arcisais throws a series of punches but Obispo moves out of range.
arcisais lands a big head kick that sends Obispo to the canvas! arcisais follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). mikai arcisais!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Esguerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esguerra comes to the cage accompanied by BoBoBo - Baka Survivor. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Esguerra
vs
Harris

175 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Esguerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clifford Harris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Esguerra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris prevents Esguerra from breaking the clinch.
Esguerra working aggressively here.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Esguerra won't allow it.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Esguerra is controlling the position.
Esguerra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Esguerra slows down the pace here.

Harris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Esguerra is adopting a defensive guard.
Esguerra keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Esguerra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esguerra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Esguerra is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris postures up in Esguerra's guard and throws a big left but Esguerra blocks it.
Harris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Esguerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Esguerra. No joy for Harris on that attempt.

Harris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris wants to control but Esguerra is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esguerra wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Esguerra pushes Harris off and gets back to his feet.

Esguerra moves into the clinch successfully.
Esguerra wants a takedown.

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

Harris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Esguerra's guard.
Esguerra keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Esguerra's brow.
Harris postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Esguerra is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Harris has his hands clasped together but Esguerra extends an breaks Harris's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Esguerra.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Esguerra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gromowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson's entrance music is Lambda Lambda Lambda Song. A fine choice. Michael Gromowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dawson
vs
Gromowski

185 cm
27
248 lbs
11 - 21 - 0

186 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

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 11 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
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, Michael Gromowski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromowski is looking to clinch.
Gromowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson throws out the jab.
Gromowski wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Michael Gromowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gromowski clinches up against the cage.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gromowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gromowski.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Gromowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Gromowski won't allow it.
Gromowski throws an elbow that misses.
Gromowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dawson.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Gromowski throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gromowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson avoiding damage as Gromowski throws knees to the body.
Dawson can't get the takedown.

Dawson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dawson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gromowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gromowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Dawson looking for subs off his back but Gromowski has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gromowski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dawson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gromowski wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gromowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gromowski tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Gromowski tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gromowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Gromowski is looking to clinch.
Dawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gromowski wants to clinch.
Gromowski tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gromowski tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
Gromowski connects with the punch.
Dawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Dawson scores with a takedown into Gromowski's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson won't allow Gromowski to sweep him here.

Dawson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gromowski dives on top into guard.
Dawson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

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.
Dawson seems a little lost for a moment, as Gromowski dominates the positioning.

Gromowski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A lazy left from Gromowski finds it's target.
Gromowski moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Gromowski wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski lands with a shot to the body.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gromowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gromowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gromowski lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Gromowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Gromowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gromowski wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Michael Gromowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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

Gromowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Gromowski lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Dudley Dawson has been cut.
Gromowski throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gromowski lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski lands a damaging elbow.
Gromowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gromowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gromowski lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off.
Dawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Gromowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Gromowski, against the cage.
Gromowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gromowski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gromowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gromowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gromowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gromowski blocking some punches.
Gromowski taking a breather.
Gromowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Dawson won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Gromowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dudley Dawson's cut.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gromowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Gromowski clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gromowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Nice elbow from Gromowski.
Gromowski lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Dawson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Gromowski won't allow it.
Gromowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Gromowski throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Gromowski, against the cage.
Dawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gromowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gromowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gromowski lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Gromowski, against the cage.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Gromowski, against the cage.
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Gromowski has the dominant position.
Gromowski looking to throw knees to the head but Dawson is blocking nicely.
Gromowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Gromowski throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gromowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gromowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gromowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.
Gromowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gromowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gromowski throws an elbow but misses.
Gromowski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gromowski lands a damaging elbow.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Gromowski, against the cage.
Gromowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gromowski misses with an elbow strike.
Gromowski lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Gromowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gromowski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Gromowski.
Gromowski lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gromowski.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gromowski lands an elbow inside.
Gromowski lands an elbow inside.
Gromowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gromowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gromowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Gromowski.
Gromowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Gromowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Gromowski.
Gromowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gromowski missing with knees to the body.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Gromowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Dawson drops back down to his feet.
Gromowski scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Gromowski.
Gromowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gromowski effectively controlling the action here.
Gromowski lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gromowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Gromowski lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Gromowski, against the cage.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Gromowski.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Gromowski, against the cage.
Gromowski lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Dawson is working for takedown but Gromowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gromowski lands a nice elbow.
Gromowski lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gromowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gromowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gromowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.

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.
Gromowski misses with a knee strike.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Gromowski, against the cage.
Gromowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gromowski.
Gromowski lands a damaging elbow.
Dudley Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gromowski scores with a knee to the head.
Gromowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gromowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gromowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gromowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Gromowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Gromowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gromowski misses with an elbow strike.
Gromowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gromowski lands a nice elbow.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Gromowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gromowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Michael Gromowski!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Michael Gromowski!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Michael Gromowski!

Michael Gromowski wins by unanimous decision!

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 Alexander Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Droopy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexander Cooper has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cooper
vs
Droopy

191 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Cooper!
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, Harvey Droopy!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Droopy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Droopy throws and low kick but Cooper moves out of range easily.
Cooper throws the kick towards the body but Droopy avoids it.

Droopy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cooper sprawls well initially but Droopy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Droopy is pressing down on Cooper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cooper is holding on for now.
Droopy is nestled in close to Cooper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Droopy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Droopy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cooper pushes Droopy off looking to stand but Droopy dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Droopy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Droopy.
Droopy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Droopy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Droopy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cooper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Droopy throwing shots but Cooper is blocking nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cooper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Droopy looks gassed!
Cooper throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Droopy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooper can pounce on him.
Cooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cooper! Droopy is out on his feet! Cooper rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Droopy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Droopy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Cooper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Willian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Martinez
vs
Willian

190 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
153 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Willian!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willian manages to avoid it.
Willian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Willian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Willian throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Willian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Willian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
Willian is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Willian.
Willian throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willian has a takedown stuffed.
Martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Willian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willian somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Sergio Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willian moves away.
Willian misses with the combination.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willian.
Willian tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez misses with a hook. Willian ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Willian or perhaps it was just good defense by Martinez which made him look bad.
Sergio Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Willian.
Willian throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willian throws a combination. Martinez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Willian wants to clinch
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Martinez checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Willian!
Martinez scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Willian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martinez moves out of range as Willian throws a body kick.
Martinez throws a body punch but Willian moves out of range.
Martinez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Willian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willian moves away.
A big right from Martinez misses.
A cross from Willian lands.
A clash of legs there as Martinez blocks the low kick.
Willian throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willian misses with a combination
and Martinez counters with a left and a right that stings Willian.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Willian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Martinez leaves Willian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Willian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Willian looks gassed!
Willian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Willian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willian gets slowly back to his feet.
Willian closes the distance but Martinez moves to the side
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry Willian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Willian moves out of range.
Willian misses with a double jab
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Willian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Willian slips a jab from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willian counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Willian to acknowledge the strikes.
Willian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willian darts in trying to clinch
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Willian will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Martinez misses.
Martinez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Martinez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Willian misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Willian tries to clinch
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinez throws a hook but Willian blocks it.
Willian lands a front kick.
Willian shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Willian or perhaps it was just good defense by Martinez which made him look bad.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Martinez throws a hook to the side of Willian's head but Willian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinez tries to bum rush Willian with a series of wild strikes but Willian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willian throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez dodges the punch combination from Willian.
Willian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willian misses with a combination
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Willian is out of range.
Willian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Willian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez as he jumps to the side.
Sergio Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Willian.
Willian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martinez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martinez throws a hook but Willian avoids it easily.
Willian is trying desperately to land a takedown but Martinez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Willian.
A right-left combo lands from Willian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Willian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willian looks to land a body kick but Martinez moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Willian.
Willian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Willian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Willian fails to land with a series of punches.
Willian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Willian lands a jab to Martinez's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
Willian lands with a right hand.
Willian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Willian defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
Willian throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
Willian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henry Willian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willian is breathing heavily.
Willian misses with a body kick.
Willian misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martinez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sergio Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willian moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Willian misses with a few strikes there.
Willian slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Willian misses with a combination
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Willian throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Willian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martinez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Willian moved out of range nicely.
Willian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Martinez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No joy there for Willian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willian misses with a shot to the body
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Willian throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Willian throws a combination. Martinez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Willian misses with a double jab
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Willian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Willian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Willian avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Willian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Willian throws a one two combo.
Willian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Willian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martinez slips a jab and a cross from Willian.
Willian misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willian throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Willian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Willian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Willian.
Willian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez's waist but Martinez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Willian off to one side.
Willian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willian throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Willian throws a wild body kick that Martinez sees coming a mile off.
Willian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez tries to move into range but Willian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Willian has managed to clinch.

Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Willian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Willian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Willian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Martinez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Willian doesn't seem phased though.
Willian misses with a combination
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Martinez blocks the leg kick.
Willian is looking to score with low kicks.
Willian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Willian lands a two punch combo.
Martinez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willian.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Willian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Willian backing up. Willian nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Willian fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willian swinging wildly here.
Willian misses with a double jab
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Willian misses with a kick to the body.
Willian clinches but Martinez breaks the clinch
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinez throws the left hand but Willian avoids the punch easily.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willian manages to avoid it.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willian can do to turn this around?
Willian slips a straight right by Martinez.
Willian tries to clinch but Martinez moves away
and Martinez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Willian looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Willian.
Willian misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez connects with a crisp jab.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Willian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willian throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willian misses with a kick to the body.
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Willian moves away and avoids it.
Henry Willian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Willian misses with a double jab
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Willian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Martinez scores with a four punch combination!
Willian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sergio Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Willian gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Sergio Martinez!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sergio Martinez!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sergio Martinez!

Sergio Martinez wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Monsoon
vs
Sawyer

184 cm
25
205 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

191 cm
22
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!
FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Monsoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monsoon is defended easily by Sawyer.

Sawyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Monsoon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monsoon is refusing to be controlled, as Sawyer sits in half guard.
Sawyer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Monsoon is looking for a sweep. Sawyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sawyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monsoon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monsoon tries to get to full guard but Sawyer has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sawyer has his takedown stuffed

and Monsoon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monsoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monsoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monsoon throwing strikes but missing.
Sawyer controls Monsoon momentarily but Monsoon frees himself.
Monsoon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monsoon is looking to advance position but Sawyer won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer wants to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monsoon misses with the combination.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Monsoon moves out of range.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Monsoon is having none of it.
Monsoon fails with the takedown.
Monsoon slips a jab and a cross from Sawyer.
Monsoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Monsoon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sawyer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Monsoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsoon controlling from the top position.
Sawyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Sawyer, not yet.
Monsoon postures up in Sawyer's guard and throws a big left but Sawyer blocks it.

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.
Sawyer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sawyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monsoon is one step ahead there.
Monsoon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sawyer's guard.
Monsoon lands with a punch from half guard.
Sawyer is looking to improve his position.
Sawyer is not content to let Monsoon control the position.
Monsoon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Monsoon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice defenses there by Sawyer.

Monsoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monsoon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sawyer is trying to control but can't.
Monsoon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sawyer defending well though.
Monsoon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sawyer trying to control but Monsoon postures up.
Monsoon is pressing down on Sawyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sawyer is holding on for now.
Sawyer gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sawyer tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Monsoon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sawyer keeping full guard, as Monsoon tries to pass.
Monsoon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sawyer keeping full guard, as Monsoon tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sawyer tries to control but Monsoon wriggling away.
Monsoon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sawyer controlling from the full mount.
Sawyer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monsoon is squirming around, avoiding Sawyer's attempts to control the action.
Ray Monsoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sawyer moves to the back.
Sawyer is riding his opponent, not letting Monsoon buck him off.
Monsoon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Monsoon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Monsoon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sawyer's guard. Nice work there by Monsoon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Sawyer.
Monsoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sawyer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monsoon's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Monsoon moves out of range.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
Sawyer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Monsoon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sawyer's guard.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
Sawyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monsoon passes Sawyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monsoon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Monsoon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Sawyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsoon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sawyer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Monsoon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sawyer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Monsoon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsoon passes Sawyer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Monsoon.
Sawyer trying to control here.
Sawyer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Monsoon is staying active.
Monsoon is nestled in close to Sawyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monsoon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monsoon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sawyer!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon working the ground and pound effectively.
Sawyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sawyer controls the position.
Monsoon landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Monsoon.
BOOM! Monsoon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sawyer is looking to get to half guard.
Monsoon looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sawyer covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Monsoon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turd Ferguson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Carter
vs
Ferguson

190 cm
25
200 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.

Carter darts in and clinches Ferguson up against the cage.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson looking to slow down the pace here.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.

Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferguson darts in trying to clinch

and Carter counters with a takedown into side control.
Carter is staying tight to Ferguson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.
Ferguson is not content to let Carter control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to control the pace.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carter's back!
Ferguson tries to get the hooks in deep but Carter pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter breaks Ferguson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.

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

Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carter pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carter stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Carter controlling the action here.
Carter tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ferguson.
Carter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to get back to full guard here but Carter has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ferguson regains half guard.
Carter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Ferguson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferguson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Ferguson is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Ferguson tries to stall but Carter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Carter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.

Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter scores with a hook.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Ferguson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Carter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Carl Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferguson darts in trying to clinch
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Carter tries to clinch up

and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferguson as Carter tries to tie him up.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carter is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson tries to stall but Carter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Carter content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Carter breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Carter moves away
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Carter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carter.
Carter won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter controlling from the top position.

Ferguson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.

Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferguson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carter has managed to get both his arms back between Ferguson's legs - danger averted.
Carter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carter trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.

Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Carter controlling him 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.
Carter's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Carl Carter.
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carter moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carter has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Carter 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses

and Carter moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferguson throws an elbow but misses.
Ferguson trying to control the position but instead, Carter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferguson into the cage.

Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Turd Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Carter on that attempt.

Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Carter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.

Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.
Carter is trying to break free.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson stalling the fight.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Carter decides to pull guard.
Carl Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ferguson stands and steps away. Carter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Ferguson thows a body shot but no joy.
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Carter fails to pull guard.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Carter wants a takedown.
Ferguson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.

Carter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ferguson uses from the top position.

Ferguson stands up and waves to Carter to follow him.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carter rather than just go for the knockout.
Carter looks to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Carter's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carter is defended easily by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with an uppercut that bounces Carter off the cage and back into rage.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Ferguson is trying to maintain a safe position but Carter gets an underhook and turns Ferguson into the cage.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Carter gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carter jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferguson is keeping busy.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carter can't break the clinch.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Carter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Carter blocks it.
Ferguson is trying to stall.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.

Carter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ferguson manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Carl Carter!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Carl Carter!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Carl Carter!

Carl Carter wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bovver Meerten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bovver Meerten has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Johnson
vs
Meerten

187 cm
23
257 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bovver Meerten!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Meerten wants to get back to his feet.

Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is trying to move to mount but Meerten reverses beautifully and ends up in Johnson's guard.

Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Meerten is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meerten trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is not content to let Meerten control the position.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Meerten's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to control the action here but instead Meerten manages to pass to full mount!
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Meerten is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson trying to control but Meerten is working from the bottom.
Meerten controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

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.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meerten is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Meerten thows a body shot but no joy.
Meerten slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meerten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Dustin Johnson has been cut.
Meerten leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Meerten!

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

Meerten gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Meerten stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Meerten is now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets back to full guard.

Johnson is working an open guard so Meerten takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Meerten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meerten.

Meerten jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meerten swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Meerten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meerten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meerten slips nicely into half guard.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.

Meerten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Meerten advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Meerten connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bovver Meerten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dustin Johnson'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!

Meerten delivers a nice body kick.
Meerten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Meerten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bovver Meerten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meerten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Meerten.
A head kick misses from Meerten.
Meerten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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

Meerten turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Meerten keeps moving and retains side control.
Meerten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Meerten is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Meerten moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!

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.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Meerten punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meerten controlling his opponent.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson wants to hold on but Meerten pushes him away.
Dustin Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bovver Meerten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bovver Meerten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meerten has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Bovver Meerten!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bovver Meerten!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Bovver Meerten!

Bovver Meerten wins by unanimous decision!