WFC-29 Salcedo vs Mesnar PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nick patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Williams
vs
patterson

180 cm
26
143 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

162 cm
23
130 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuki Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, nick patterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
patterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
nick patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
patterson looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

patterson has managed to clinch.
patterson tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
patterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
patterson tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
patterson is trying to stall.
patterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams landing knees to the head.
patterson misses with a knee to the head.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
patterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
patterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Kazuki Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of nick patterson.

patterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
patterson looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
patterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
patterson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Williams decides to pull guard.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
patterson stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
patterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in patterson's guard.
patterson pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but patterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

patterson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wanted to stand there but patterson had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, patterson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by patterson!

patterson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says patterson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Williams screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with patterson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). nick patterson!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Media (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Eberhart has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Media
vs
Eberhart

175 cm
23
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very flexible

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Media darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Media is looking to take a break and control but Eberhart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Eberhart actively working from the bottom here.

Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Media pulls his head out easily.
Eberhart wants to get back to full guard.
Media wants to take a breather but Eberhart is having none of it.
Media passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eberhart can't escape the position.
Eberhart tries to improve his position but instead Media has taken his back!
Eberhart tries to escape the position.
Media is trying to stick to Eberhart's back but Eberhart is turning into Media. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Media's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eberhart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Media looking for a sweep. Not yet Media, not yet.
Media controls Eberhart momentarily but Eberhart frees himself.

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

Eberhart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Media defends well.

Eberhart working for a triangle but Media defends it easily.
Eberhart looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Media seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Media wants to get up but he can't break Eberhart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

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

Eberhart is looking for a triangle but Media pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Eberhart is looking for a triangle but Media pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Media trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Media controlling from the top position.

Eberhart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Media trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberhart keeping full guard, as Media tries to pass.

Eberhart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Eberhart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Media is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Media controls from within his opponent's guard.

Eberhart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Media is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Media wants to control from the top but Eberhart keeps moving.

Eberhart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Media defends well.

Media stands up and waves to Eberhart to follow him.
Eberhart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eberhart wants it to stay on the feet.

Eberhart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrew Eberhart 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.

Media doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Eberhart counters with a takedown into side control.
Media tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eberhart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Eberhart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Media, who protects the arm well.

Eberhart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Media's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Eberhart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Eberhart is trying to get an arm triangle but Media is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Media tries to bench press Eberhart off him but Eberhart keeps the position.

Eberhart tries for a kimura but Media is defending well.
Media is trying to improve his position.

Eberhart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

Eberhart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Eberhart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Media rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Eberhart's guard! Nice work there by Media!
Media controlling from the top position.
Media trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Eberhart looking for a guillotine here but Media defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Media gets to his feet - Eberhart follows without any prompting.

Eberhart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Media looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Eberhart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Media knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Media tries to bench press Eberhart off him but Eberhart keeps the position.
Media wants to control but Eberhart postures up.

Eberhart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Media knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Eberhart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eberhart swings around for an armbar but Media sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eberhart's guard.

Eberhart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Media can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Media stands up and waves to Eberhart to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Eberhart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Media's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Media shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Eberhart regains half guard.

Eberhart looking for submissions off his back.

Eberhart looking for submissions off his back.
Media tries to stand but can't do so whilst Eberhart controls his leg.
Eberhart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Media.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart is refusing to be controlled, as Media sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Media pulls his head out easily.

Eberhart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Media prevents Eberhart from improving his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Media shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Eberhart is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Media is tapping! Great win for Eberhart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrew Eberhart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigg Hugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Greek Gyros. Bigg Hugg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gyros
vs
Hugg

225 cm
24
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

200 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
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, Bigg Hugg!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugg tries to clinch up but Gyros circles away and keeps his distance.
Hugg wants to clinch up but Gyros keeps it at a distance.
Gyros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Gyros tries to keep at a distance but Hugg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hugg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hugg tries to land knees in the clinch but Gyros avoids the damage to the body.
Hugg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gyros smiles and moves away.
Gyros swats away the attempt to clinch by Hugg.

Gyros drops Hugg with a left right combo! Gyros follows him down to the ground into side control.

Hugg is rocked!

It looks like Bigg Hugg has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hugg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugg prevents Gyros from improving position.
Gyros in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hugg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here.
Gyros is putting a hurting on Hugg here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugg pushes Gyros away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gyros gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Gyros decides to stand back up.
Gyros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hugg tries to avoid it but Gyros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hugg to the ground. Hugg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gyros swats away the attempt to clinch by Hugg.
Gyros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hugg tries to clinch up.
Hugg tries to clinch but Gyros moves out of range.
Hugg tries to clinch there but Gyros circles away.

Gyros feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gyros tries to free his leg and advance position but Hugg is retaining full guard.
Gyros prevents Hugg from getting back to his feet.
Gyros seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Gyros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bigg Hugg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hugg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hugg moves in looking to clinch but Gyros pushes him off.
Gyros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Gyros clinches up with Hugg and pushes him back against the cage.
Hugg missing with knees to the body.

Gyros gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hugg regains guard.
Hugg wants to get back to his feet but Gyros is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gyros is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros prevents Hugg from getting back to his feet.
Gyros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gyros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Greek Gyros.
Hugg tries to clinch but Gyros moves away

and Gyros counters with a single leg into guard. Hugg didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hugg can't keep his opponent in guard - Gyros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gyros performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Greek Gyros.
Hugg closes the distance but Gyros moves to the side

so Gyros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hugg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gyros showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugg is looking to stand back up but Gyros counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hugg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Gyros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bigg Hugg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Hugg. No joy for Gyros on that attempt.
Hugg tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gyros counters with a shoot takedown. Hugg fights it but they end up in guard.
Gyros controlling from the top position.
Gyros stops Hugg from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gyros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gyros controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hugg can do to turn this around?
Gyros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugg swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Gyros slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Greek Gyros.
Gyros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hugg.

Gyros decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gyros wants to pass to mount but Hugg is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Gyros seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gyros controlling the position easily from mount.
Gyros lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bigg Hugg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros content just to control the position here.
Gyros working Hugg over with strikes here.
Gyros looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greek Gyros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gyros 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 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greek Gyros!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frightey McScared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jitsu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Khaled-We Taking Over (Instrumental). Frightey McScared could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jiu Jitsu's chin.

McScared
vs
Jitsu

225 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

225 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frightey McScared!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Jitsu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jitsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McScared pinned against the cage. McScared gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from McScared misses the target.
McScared throws a hook to the side of Jitsu's head but Jitsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McScared thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Jitsu.
McScared lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McScared throws a wild body kick that Jitsu sees coming a mile off.
Jitsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but McScared circles away.
McScared swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Jitsu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jitsu tries to pass to full mount but McScared defends it.
McScared on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McScared tries to get out of the position.
Jitsu stalling.

Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu works his way into side control.

Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McScared is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScared trying his best to control but Jitsu has mounted him.

Jitsu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Jitsu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McScared is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScared tries to reverse the position but Jitsu maintains control.

Jitsu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McScared can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Jitsu wants to finish this one by submission but McScared is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jitsu.
Jitsu looks gassed!
McScared tries to lock up and control but Jitsu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Jitsu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McScared working to try and regain half guard.

Jitsu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McScared is surviving well by controlling Jitsu's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McScared wants to control but Jitsu is having none of it.

Jitsu wants to finish this one by submission but McScared is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jitsu.
McScared trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jitsu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McScared trying desperately to get to his feet.

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

Jitsu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McScared is surviving well by controlling Jitsu's body position as best he can.
Jitsu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McScared keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Jitsu has hold of McScared's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McScared manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Jitsu is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. McScared is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. McScared flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Jitsu anticipates the leg and manages to get behind McScared and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Jitsu slips an arm under McScared chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Jitsu has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Jitsu is squeezing on McScared like an anaconda would it's prey. McScared fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jiu Jitsu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fujichrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Teste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Teste's choice of entrance music: I Wanna Rock. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fujichrome
vs
Teste

193 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Fujichrome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheldon Teste!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teste lands a nice looking body kick.
Teste checks a leg kick nicely.
Fujichrome throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Teste counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujichrome falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fujichrome misses with a combination
and Teste counters with a series of strikes. Fujichrome will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fujichrome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teste counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Teste scores with a leg kick.
Fujichrome is breathing heavily.
Fujichrome sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Teste finds it's way through Fujichrome's defenses.

It looks like Matthew Fujichrome has been cut.
Fujichrome sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fujichrome drops his hands momentarily and Teste needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Fujichrome just on the top of the head. Fujichrome drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Fujichrome - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sheldon Teste!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten has chosen IF I DIE TONIGHT as his entrance music. Ethan Mars had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mars
vs
Rutten

175 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Conviction
Conviction

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutten scores with a hook to the body. Mars takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mars is looking to clinch but Rutten is avoiding it.
Rutten cracks Mars with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mars blocks the body kick.
Mars shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mars on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rutten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mars.
Mars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Mars takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rutten sizes up Mars with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten lands with an overhand left.
Rutten lands a head kick. Mars smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Mars shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rutten trying to hold on to Mars's head to control him but Mars postures up.
Rutten is refusing to be controlled, as Mars sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mars accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutten seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mars throwing strikes from guard but Rutten blocks nicely.
Mars trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Mars tries to pass.
Mars 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.
Rutten trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rutten throws a head kick that Mars semi-blocks.
Rutten misses with a leg kick.

Mars shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mars was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Mars goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rutten is on top in guard.
Rutten would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Rutten decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.

Mars changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rutten looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

Mars swings around for an armbar but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mars's guard.
Rutten sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Mars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick lands from Rutten.
Rutten thumps Mars with a low kick.
Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mars. That did some damage!
Mars tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutten connects with a high kick.
Mars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Mars.
Rutten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rutten swats away the attempt to clinch by Mars.
Mars swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Mars's front leg but catches the back leg as Mars tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten lands a high kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutten.
Rutten throws a body punch but Mars moves out of range.
Mars has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rutten.
Mars is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutten scores with a sloppy right hand. Mars should have avoided that one.
Rutten scores with a push kick.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Mars avoids them all with ease.
Rutten jabs at Mars's body.
Taz Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mars's head backwards.
Rutten scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutten scores with a one two! Mars had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rutten throws a nice head kick!
Mars drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Mars tries to clinch up.
Taz Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mars's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutten, right into the meat.
Rutten throws a head kick but Mars moves out of range.
Rutten lands a head kick. Mars smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mars looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutten.
Rutten chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Mars gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Rutten breaks the clinch.
Taz Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.

Mars gets a takedown into half guard.

Mars is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is pressing down on Mars's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mars throwing strikes from guard but Rutten blocks nicely.
Rutten is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rutten lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutten. That's going to slow Mars down.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Mars avoids them all with ease.
Rutten cracks Mars with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mars. That did some damage!
Rutten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mars.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutten scores with a leg kick.
Mars checks a leg kick.
Mars shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rutten pinned against the cage. Rutten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mars fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mars circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mars at a distance.
Mars drops his hands momentarily and Rutten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rutten connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Rutten lands the left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutten. Mars shrugs it off though.
Rutten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars tries to clinch up but Rutten circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mars is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mars.
Rutten thuds his shin into the meat of Mars's side.
Mars walks into a stiff left hand from Rutten.
Mars on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rutten scores with a body shot.
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!
Rutten connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutten lands a head kick!
Rutten jabs at Mars's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Rutten there.
A punch lands to the side of Mars 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mars closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rutten to the mat! Rutten manages to get full guard.
Mars won't allow Rutten to sweep him here.
Mars trying to move into half guard but instead Rutten has managed to sweep!
Rutten slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rutten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rutten decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ethan Mars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taz Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mars gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Rutten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rutten 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Rutten!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by McGee. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mcgee
vs
Hollyfield

187 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

196 cm
21
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollyfield throws a leg kick but Mcgee checks it.
Mcgee shoots in and drives through. Hollyfield sprawls well.
Hollyfield blocks a leg kick.
Mcgee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hollyfield swivels and escapes.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hollyfield sprawls well. Hollyfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hollyfield. Mcgee shrugs it off though.
Hollyfield connects with a solid leg kick.

Hollyfield drives through and clinches with Mcgee against the cage.
Hollyfield gets underhooks to prevent Mcgee's takedown attempt.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcgee avoids it.
Mcgee has Hollyfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hollyfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hollyfield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mcgee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hollyfield trying to land knees to the body.
Mcgee has Hollyfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hollyfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
Mcgee wants a takedown.

Hollyfield breaks from the clinch.
Hollyfield throws a leg kick but Mcgee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Mcgee or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollyfield which made him look bad.
A good leg kick by Hollyfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollyfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hollyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgee circles away quickly and effectively.
Hollyfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hollyfield. Hollyfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Hollyfield scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Mcgee.
Hollyfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcgee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hollyfield throws out a leg kick but Mcgee moves out of range and Hollyfield only half commits.

Hollyfield drops Mcgee with a beautiful combination! Mcgee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hollyfield is looking for the KO!

It looks like Timothy Mcgee has been cut.
No joy there for Hollyfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hollyfield as he avoids it easily.
Mcgee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evander Hollyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollyfield is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Mcgee flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mcgee is out cold! Hollyfield holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evander Hollyfield!

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A

C
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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Latrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang comes to the cage accompanied by Special Agent Huang. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Huang
vs
Latrell

163 cm
25
144 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

166 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corbin Latrell!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huang rushes Latrell and presses him up against the cage.

Huang is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Latrell can't fight it off and eventually Huang manages to take the fight to the floor. Latrell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Latrell has his foot on Huang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huang works his way back into a safe position though.

Latrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Huang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Huang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Latrell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huang won't allow Latrell to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang postures up and lands a big shot to Latrell's brow.
Latrell is trying to keep Huang in close.

Latrell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huang defends it easily.
Latrell looks gassed!
Latrell keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Latrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Huang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Huang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Huang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Latrell shoots in for a double leg but Huang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Latrell shoots in and drives through. Huang sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Huang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Latrell's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang wants to stand but Latrell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Huang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Huang is in close to Latrell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Latrell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huang controls the pace.
Huang postures up in Latrell's guard and throws a big left but Latrell blocks it.

Huang stands up from Latrell's guard - Huang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Huang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Huang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huang trying to control the action but Latrell is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Huang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Huang seems to be working for a kimura but Latrell defends the submission attempt.

Huang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Latrell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Latrell.
Latrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Huang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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.
Huang postures up in Latrell's guard and throws a big left but Latrell blocks it.

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

Latrell has his foot on Huang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huang works his way back into a safe position though.

Latrell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Huang drops back looking for a leg! Latrell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Latrell manages to kick Huang off! Huang jumps back into Latrell's guard.

Latrell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Latrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 George Huang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Huang has Latrell up against the cage in a clinch.

Huang wants the takedown. Latrell is fighting it off but Huang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Latrell's guard against the cage.
George Huang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Latrell is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.

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

Huang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Huang drops back looking for a leg! Latrell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Latrell manages to kick Huang off! Huang jumps back into Latrell's guard.
Huang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang with a nice head shot there.

Latrell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Huang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang scoring with punches to the head and body.

Huang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Latrell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huang has managed to get both his arms back between Latrell's legs - danger averted.
Latrell has momentary wrist control but Huang slips an elbow through the middle.
Latrell wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Huang cracks Latrell with a solid left hand.
Latrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Latrell, not yet.

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.
Latrell keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang is working Latrell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Huang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Huang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Huang wants to control from the top but Latrell keeps moving.
Huang cracks Latrell with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Latrell working for a triangle but Huang defends it easily.

Huang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Latrell, up you get!
Huang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Huang lands a two punch combo.
Huang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Latrell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Huang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Huang punishes Latrell's body with a nice straight punch.

Huang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Latrell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Huang working the head with strikes.
Huang lands a nice forearm strike.
Latrell is not content to let Huang control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Huang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Latrell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Latrell tries to bench press Huang off him but Huang keeps the position.
Check out the look on Huang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Huang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Latrell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huang scoring with punches and elbows.
Huang lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Latrell down.
Latrell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Huang is trying to get an arm triangle but Latrell is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Huang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Latrell shoots and misses

and Huang counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Latrell!
Latrell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Huang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Huang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Huang lands a big elbow.

Huang is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Huang extends the arm and Latrell is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Huang!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo da Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Cunha comes to the cage accompanied by Racionais MC's - Negro Drama. Kurt Wagner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

da Cunha
vs
Wagner

170 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
27
166 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo da Cunha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner misses with a wild body shot.
da Cunha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
da Cunha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
da Cunha dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on da Cunha's head and hops out.
da Cunha fails with the takedown.
da Cunha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo da Cunha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wagner scores with a nice strike.

Wagner moves into the clinch.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
da Cunha looking for a takedown.
da Cunha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike.
da Cunha content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wagner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wagner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Wagner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but da Cunha is surviving well by controlling Wagner's body position as best he can.

Wagner is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Wagner cracks da Cunha with a right hand to the side of the head.
da Cunha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
da Cunha closes the distance but Wagner moves to the side
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
da Cunha tries for a takedown but Wagner circles away easily
and Wagner counters with a left to the body.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
da Cunha shoots and misses
and Wagner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
da Cunha is breathing heavily.
da Cunha closes the distance looking to clinch

and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown. da Cunha fights it but they end up in guard.
Wagner stopping the sweep attempt from da Cunha.
da Cunha looking to control.

Wagner stands up from da Cunha's guard - Wagner perhaps looking for a knockout.
da Cunha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wagner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
da Cunha misses with a takedown

and Wagner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in da Cunha's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wagner drops back looking for a leg! da Cunha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and da Cunha manages to kick Wagner off! Wagner jumps back into da Cunha's guard.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Wagner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wagner wants to stand but da Cunha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
da Cunha is trying to keep Wagner in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Wagner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
da Cunha is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
da Cunha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
da Cunha takes one on the button.
da Cunha shoots and misses
and Wagner counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Wagner.
da Cunha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
da Cunha misses with a takedown attempt
and Wagner counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
da Cunha misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
da Cunha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

da Cunha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
da Cunha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wagner to score with a decent uppercut.
da Cunha shoots and misses
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
da Cunha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo da Cunha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Wagner.
Wagner works da Cunha's body with a nice hook.
Wagner lands the left hand.
da Cunha with a poor takedown
and Wagner counters with a stiff right hand.
Wagner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping da Cunha at a distance.
Wagner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Cunha tries for a takedown but Wagner circles away easily
and Wagner counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Wagner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for da Cunha!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner landing punches.

Wagner is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
da Cunha takes one on the button.
Wagner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
da Cunha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wagner counters with a right hand to the body.
Wagner lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner scores with a body shot.
Wagner scores with a crisp jab that stopped da Cunha in his tracks.

Wagner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. da Cunha did well to prevent Wagner getting side control.
Wagner trying to control the action but da Cunha is working from the bottom.

Wagner is working for a kimura but da Cunha is defending it quite comfortably.

Wagner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but da Cunha sees it coming and defends easily.
da Cunha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Wagner wants to work for an arm triangle but da Cunha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Cunha is trying to get back to full guard.
da Cunha is working hard here to advance position.

Wagner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, da Cunha has managed to free his arm - good work.
da Cunha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wagner is working away from the top position though.
da Cunha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. da Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Wagner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but da Cunha is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
da Cunha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
da Cunha is looking to clinch.
Wagner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from da Cunha.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for da Cunha. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
da Cunha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
da Cunha misses with a looping left.
da Cunha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

da Cunha scores with a takedown into Wagner's guard.
da Cunha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
da Cunha wants to pass the guard but Wagner is keeping the position.
Wagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Wagner looking for a guillotine here but da Cunha defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

da Cunha tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
da Cunha misses with a takedown attempt - Wagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner swings for the body but da Cunha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wagner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches da Cunha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
da Cunha tries to buck Wagner off but Wagner is having none of it.
da Cunha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
da Cunha wants to free his trapped foot but Wagner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner trying to hold on to da Cunha's head to control him but da Cunha postures up.
Wagner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
da Cunha postures up.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing da Cunha from controlling successfully.
da Cunha looking to pass the guard.
da Cunha trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wagner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Cunha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wagner's guard.

Wagner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but da Cunha pulls his head out easily.
Wagner is looking to control da Cunha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wagner avoid being mounted?

da Cunha seems to be working for a kimura but Wagner defends the submission attempt.
Wagner won't allow da Cunha to pass to mount.
da Cunha is just content to waste time from the top position. Wagner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wagner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for da Cunha!
Kurt Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wagner stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Wagner closes the distance but da Cunha moves to the side

and da Cunha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
Wagner leaning against his opponent.
da Cunha jumps guard but Wagner stands there with da Cunha around his waist. da Cunha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
da Cunha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodrigo da Cunha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo da Cunha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wagner digs a right hand into da Cunha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on da Cunha's gas tank.
da Cunha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wagner walks away with a smile on his face. da Cunha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wagner lands with a good body shot.
Wagner cracks da Cunha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
da Cunha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from da Cunha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wagner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. da Cunha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
da Cunha fails with the takedown
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wagner 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 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Wagner!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Mesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Mesnar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Salcedo
vs
Mesnar

184 cm
24
278 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

191 cm
25
279 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Mesnar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo leaves Mesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mesnar looks to land a combination but Salcedo avoids it well.
Salcedo tries to clinch up.
Rock Mesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesnar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mesnar throws a series of punches but Salcedo moves out of range.
Mesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Mesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salcedo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salcedo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Mesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Salcedo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesnar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Mesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Salcedo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Salcedo lands an elbow inside that Mesnar shrugs off.
Salcedo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mesnar lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Salcedo misses with an elbow strike.
Salcedo tries a knee to the head but Mesnar blocks it.
Salcedo is breathing heavily.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mesnar managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Salcedo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mesnar avoids the damage to the body.
Salcedo can't find room to land a body shot as Mesnar controls the action.
Mesnar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salcedo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mesnar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Mesnar manages to break the clinch.
Mesnar misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Mesnar.
Salcedo dodges the punch combination from Mesnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesnar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Mesnar lands a jab-cross combination.
Mesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Mesnar swinging wildly here.
Mesnar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mesnar duly obliges.
Salcedo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mesnar counters with a left and a right that stings Salcedo.
Mesnar misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mesnar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salcedo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salcedo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Mesnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salcedo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mesnar scores with a jab.
Mesnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salcedo.
Salcedo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mesnar misses with the combination.
Mesnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo misses with a series of wild punches.
Salcedo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mesnar counters with a two punch combo.
Mesnar is working the combinations to good effect here.
Salcedo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesnar.
Mesnar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mesnar tries for a takedown but Salcedo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jose Salcedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Mesnar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcedo pushes Mesnar away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcedo connects with a single shot there.
Salcedo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mesnar counters with a series of strikes. Salcedo will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salcedo clinches but Mesnar breaks the clinch
enabling Mesnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Mesnar tries to bum rush Salcedo with a series of wild strikes but Salcedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salcedo closes the distance but Mesnar moves to the side
and Mesnar counters with a left and a right that stings Salcedo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesnar. Salcedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesnar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salcedo.
Mesnar throws out a loose jab but Salcedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salcedo tries to clinch but Mesnar moves away
and Mesnar counters with a one-two to the body.
Salcedo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mesnar's sensitive parts.
Salcedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salcedo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salcedo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salcedo blocks an uppercut.
Salcedo works on Mesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
Mesnar is breathing heavily.
Salcedo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mesnar's face.
Salcedo working Mesnar over with knees to the body.
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!
Salcedo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mesnar backwards.
A body shot lands from Salcedo.
Salcedo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mesnar's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Salcedo.
Salcedo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Salcedo crunches a lovely knee into Mesnar's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salcedo.
Salcedo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Salcedo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salcedo obliges.
Salcedo gets through Mesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Salcedo lands an elbow inside that Mesnar shrugs off.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salcedo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Salcedo.
Mesnar trying to stall but Salcedo improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo crunches a lovely knee into Mesnar's ribcage.
Jose Salcedo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Salcedo.
Mesnar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salcedo misses with a punch to the body.
Salcedo works on Mesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
Salcedo tries a body shot but Mesnar blocks it.
Mesnar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mesnar managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Mesnar blocks an elbow strike from Salcedo.
Mesnar is struggling to control the position.
Mesnar lands with a short shot to the head.
Mesnar working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Salcedo.
Salcedo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mesnar.
Mesnar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mesnar working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Salcedo.
Salcedo misses with a hook to the ribs.

Mesnar manages to break the clinch.
Mesnar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Mesnar gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salcedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesnar pulls his head out easily.
Salcedo wants to get back to full guard.
Mesnar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mesnar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Mesnar stands up from half guard.
Salcedo moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mesnar throws a big shot that misses.

Salcedo pushes Mesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Salcedo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salcedo obliges.
A short left from Salcedo.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.
Salcedo connects with a knee to the head.
Salcedo digs a right hand into Mesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mesnar's gas tank.
Salcedo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mesnar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Mesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mesnar closes the distance and pushes Salcedo back into the cage.

Mesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Salcedo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salcedo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mesnar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Salcedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mesnar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Salcedo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salcedo counters with a big head kick but Mesnar shrugs it off.
Mesnar misses with a double jab
and Salcedo counters with an outside leg kick.
Rock Mesnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salcedo tries to clinch
and Mesnar counters with a left and a right that stings Salcedo.
Mesnar lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Salcedo.
A right-left combo lands from Mesnar.
Salcedo is looking to clinch but Mesnar is avoiding it.
Mesnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salcedo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesnar thinking.
Mesnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesnar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesnar throws a nice looking combination but Salcedo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mesnar throws a right and a left that Salcedo avoids nicely.
Mesnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mesnar looks to land a combination. Salcedo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Salcedo tries to clinch but Mesnar is having none of it.
Salcedo is looking to clinch but Mesnar is avoiding it.
Mesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mesnar scores with a three punch combo!
Mesnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salcedo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salcedo tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo slips a jab and a cross from Mesnar.
Salcedo moves in looking to clinch but Mesnar pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mesnar!
Mesnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salcedo counters with a big head kick but Mesnar shrugs it off.
Salcedo tries to clinch there but Mesnar circles away.

Salcedo has closed the distance and engaged Mesnar in a clinch.
Salcedo is leaning against Mesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salcedo lands a good knee to the midsection. Mesnar won't want to take too many of those.
Salcedo crunches a lovely knee into Mesnar's ribcage.
Salcedo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salcedo obliges.
Salcedo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salcedo lands a nice knee to the body.
Salcedo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mesnar backwards.
Salcedo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mesnar's face.
A knee to the head by Salcedo.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
Mesnar blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesnar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mesnar pushes off an throws an elbow but Salcedo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salcedo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mesnar.
Mesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salcedo has Mesnar pressed against the cage, preventing Mesnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Mesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mesnar gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Salcedo.
Salcedo looking to throw knees to the head but Mesnar is blocking nicely.
Salcedo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesnar is looking to break free of the clinch but Salcedo has double underhooks.
Mesnar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Salcedo presses Mesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salcedo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mesnar lands a hook that snaps the head of Salcedo backwards.
Mesnar takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salcedo lands a knee to the head.
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mesnar is defending well for now.

Mesnar breaks the clinch.
Mesnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salcedo.
Mesnar connects with a body shot.
Salcedo tries to clinch up but Mesnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Salcedo wants to clinch but Mesnar slips to the side
and Mesnar counters with a left and a right that stings Salcedo.
Salcedo is looking to land body kicks.
Salcedo tries to land a front kick but Mesnar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salcedo walks into a left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mesnar!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Salcedo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salcedo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Salcedo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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