NEFC 5: Santiago Vs. McWhorter PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Luutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luutch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is job2 do - doo doo doo. Anthony Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Larry Luutch's chin.

Luutch
vs
Gracie

185 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

153 cm
21
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Luutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie 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.
A solid body kick from Luutch.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luutch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Luutch darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Luutch is working Gracie over against the cage.

Luutch successfully pulls guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Luutch has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie prevents Luutch from getting back to his feet.
Luutch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luutch wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Luutch has managed to sweep!
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Luutch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Gracie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Luutch has latched onto it... Big trouble! Luutch pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gracie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Luutch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Luutch!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Tuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cohnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohnor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sound Of Madness. The key to victory for Trevor Tuffs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tuffs
vs
Cohnor

180 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

175 cm
19
187 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Tuffs!
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, Christian Cohnor!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuffs shoots in but no luck this time.
Trevor Tuffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohnor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cohnor dodges the punch combination from Tuffs.
Tuffs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cohnor.
Nice body punch from Tuffs.
Tuffs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuffs closes the distance and clinches up with Cohnor, looking for a takedown. Tuffs pushes Cohnor against the cage but Cohnor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Tuffs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuffs has a takedown stuffed.

Cohnor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tuffs gets back to full guard.
Cohnor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tuffs with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Cohnor can't handle though.
Tuffs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Tuffs is looking for a triangle but Cohnor pushes his legs off easily.
Tuffs 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.
Cohnor stopping the sweep attempt from Tuffs.
Tuffs striking off his back, scoring a few points.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuffs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cohnor!
Cohnor is bucking up trying to escape but Tuffs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cohnor tries to hold on but Tuffs postures up.
Cohnor is bucking up trying to escape but Tuffs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Tuffs is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Tuffs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trevor Tuffs!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Brawler Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brawler Jr comes to the cage accompanied by "Hard Knock Life" Dr. Evil & Mini Me. On his way into the cage it seems that Will Brawler Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Will Brawler Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Brawler Jr
vs
Pacquiao

150 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs
MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Brawler Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but Brawler Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao tries to clinch there but Brawler Jr circles away.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up.

Brawler Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Brawler Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pacquiao is surviving well by controlling Brawler Jr's body position as best he can.
Brawler Jr wants to take Pacquiao's back here but Pacquiao is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Brawler Jr moves to the back.

Brawler Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pacquiao is defending well though. Brawler Jr let's go of the attempt for now.

Pacquiao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brawler Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Pacquiao is controlling his hands well.

Brawler Jr working for the choke.
Brawler Jr somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brawler Jr is breathing heavily.

Brawler Jr working for a choke but Pacquiao is defending well.
Pacquiao trying to control but not successfully.

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.

Brawler Jr looking for the choke from the back.

Pacquiao defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pacquiao looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brawler Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Brawler Jr working for the choke.

Brawler Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pacquiao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brawler Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brawler Jr gets his way!

Brawler Jr is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pacquiao is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Brawler Jr!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vector kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Metallica : Whiplash. Vinnie Vector has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vector
vs
Stinson

190 cm
20
189 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinson moves out of range of the body kick.
Vector feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stinson's calf.
Vector pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vector throws a right hand that Stinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stinson also avoids with ease.
Vector misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vector.
Vector lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vector misses with the combination.
Vector thows a body shot but no joy.
Stinson moves out of range of the body kick from Vector.
Vector scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stinson checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector looks to land a body kick but Stinson moved away.
Vector scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stinson in his tracks.
Vector scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vinnie Vector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vector scores with a spinning back kick!
Vector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vector looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vector.
Stinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stinson.
Vector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stinson.
Vector looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vector throws a head kick that misses.
Stinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vector.
Stinson dodges the punch combination from Vector.
A head kick misses from Vector.
Vector misses with a wild combination.
Vector is breathing heavily.
Vector throws a right hand that Stinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stinson also avoids with ease.
Vector misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vector is fending him off so far but Stinson persists. Nope, Vector circles away and we're back to standing.
Vector throws an overhand right that lands on Stinson's shoulder, as Stinson tries to avoid the shot.
Vector tries a low kick but Stinson avoids it.
Stinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Vector tries to sprawl out of it but Stinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vector manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Vector. No joy for Stinson on that attempt.
Vinnie Vector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Stinson.
Stinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vector throws a head kick but Stinson moves out of range.
Vinnie Vector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stinson has a takedown stuffed.

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.
Vector misses with a head kick.
Stinson fails to land the takedown.
A big left from Vector misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Vector scores with a four punch combination!
Vector misses with a wild combination.
Stinson blocks a head kick by Vector.

Stinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vector wants to control but Stinson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stinson scores with a takedown into Vector's guard.
Stinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Stinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vector might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vector's guard.

Vector makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson fails to land the takedown.
Vector thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stinson if he has to take too many more of those.
Stinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stinson shoots in but Vector avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vinnie Vector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Stinson.

Stinson scores a takedown into full mount!

Stinson looking to secure an arm triangle but Vector defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stinson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vector has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stinson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stinson working for a guillotine from mount but Vector is in no mood to give up.

Stinson has control of Vector's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vector regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ted Stinson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Stinson working for a guillotine from mount but Vector is in no mood to give up.

Stinson stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vector fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vector pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vector throws a nice looking combination but Stinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vector looks to land a combination but Stinson avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Vector.
Vector throws a right and a left that Stinson avoids nicely.
Vector cracks the inside of Stinson's front leg.
Vector looks to land a combination but Stinson avoids it well.
Vector lands a high kick!
Vector misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vector keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vector's waist but Vector gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stinson off to one side.
Vector throws a jab but it's blocked by Stinson.
Stinson avoids the body shot from Vector.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vector.
Vector misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stinson looks for a takedown but Vector sprawls well.
Vector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Stinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vector.
Vector uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vector looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vector tries to land a front kick but Stinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vector feints and then cracks Stinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stinson down.
Vector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vector is looking to score with low kicks.
Vector misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stinson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vector pinned against the cage. Vector gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Vector tries to sprawl out of it but Stinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vector manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stinson.
Horrible takedown by Stinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Vector which made him look bad.
Vinnie Vector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Stinson.
Vector looks to land a left hand but Stinson moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vector.
Vector misses with a double jab.
Vector stuffs the takedown attempt from Stinson. Stinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stinson defending well as Vector loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vector throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stinson shoots for a takedown but Vector saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vector, right into the meat.
Vector looks to land a combination but Stinson avoids it well.
Vector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stinson tries for a takedown but Vector sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vinnie Vector is winning the standup battle so far.
Vector throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stinson.
Stinson looks to land a body kick but Vector moved away.
Vector thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vector.

Stinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stinson moves nicely into side control.
Vector wants to get back to his feet but Stinson drags him back down.
Vector gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vector moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vector managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vector is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stinson is controlling him.
Stinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vector looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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

Stinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vector gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vinnie Vector.
I think Vector has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Vector!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Steelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steelo comes to the cage accompanied by All That's Left. The key to victory for Craig Steelo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Steelo
vs
Svensson

185 cm
19
227 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Steelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Svensson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Svensson working the head and body with strikes.

Svensson has hold of Steelo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Steelo seems comfortable defending it but Svensson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Steelo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Steelo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Svensson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Svensson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crawford Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric DeSimone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Max
vs
DeSimone

189 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crawford Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric DeSimone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max moves out of range of the body kick from DeSimone.

Max bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Max throws an elbow but DeSimone slips to the side and avoids it well.
DeSimone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Max is looking to take a break and control but DeSimone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSimone trying to control but Max postures up.
Max tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeSimone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Max trying to control from half guard but DeSimone is working away.
Max sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeSimone defending well though.
DeSimone tries to roll over but Max keeps him under control.

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

DeSimone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Max looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSimone is one step ahead there.
DeSimone trying to control the position from guard on top but Max is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

DeSimone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSimone distracts Max with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeSimone wants to pass the guard but Max is keeping the position.
DeSimone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Max gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and DeSimone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSimone.
Max is breathing heavily.
DeSimone postures up and lands a big shot to Max's brow.
DeSimone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Max knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeSimone on the ground.
Max will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
DeSimone pushing down on Max's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
DeSimone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Max!
DeSimone lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Max that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
DeSimone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Max hang on?
DeSimone unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSimone landing punches.
DeSimone cracks Max with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeSimone scoring with strikes but Max is staying in there.
DeSimone working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Max is working to get back to half guard.
DeSimone with good strikes from the mount here!
Max keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Max is working hard here to advance position.
DeSimone thowing shots but they're missing.

DeSimone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Max manages to avoid the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Max bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Max tries for a kimura but DeSimone is defending well.
DeSimone wants to control but Max postures up.
DeSimone gets back to half guard.
DeSimone is pressing down on Max's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Max pushing down on DeSimone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
DeSimone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeSimone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Max's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Max's back!

DeSimone has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Max has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
DeSimone loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Max hold on?
Max is really stuck here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeSimone doesn't have the hooks in and Max manages to turn into his guard.
Max pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSimone is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max passes into half guard.
DeSimone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeSimone.
DeSimone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Max's guard.
DeSimone looking to pass the guard.

DeSimone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Max looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeSimone advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Max sneaks back into half guard.
Max is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeSimone scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeSimone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Max keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Max misses with a takedown
and Max takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Max avoids the body shot from DeSimone.
DeSimone looks to land a combination but Max avoids it well.
Max tries for a takedown but DeSimone circles away easily

and DeSimone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Max!
Max takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
DeSimone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Max sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eric DeSimone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Max is pressing down on DeSimone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Max looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSimone is one step ahead there.
Max trying to keep a closed guard but DeSimone is proving a slippery customer.
DeSimone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeSimone tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Max is looking for a triangle but DeSimone pushes his legs off easily.
DeSimone is breathing heavily.
Max keeping moving, preventing DeSimone from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Max is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeSimone postures up and lands a big shot to Max's brow.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeSimone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Max tries to avoid it but DeSimone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Max to the ground. Max escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

DeSimone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

DeSimone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Max wants to pass the guard but DeSimone is keeping the position.
DeSimone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DeSimone dominating with strikes here.
DeSimone lands a big shot there that rocks Max but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Max really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSimone unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone landing strikes from the mount.
Max is looking to get to half guard.
DeSimone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DeSimone scoring with strikes but Max is staying in there.
DeSimone with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Max is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeSimone landing punches.

DeSimone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Max manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Max avoids any damage from the ground and pound of DeSimone.
Max is trying to improve his position.
DeSimone wants to control but Max is keeping him busy.
Max sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DeSimone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
DeSimone landing strikes from the mount.
DeSimone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone looking to finish Max with some ground and pound. This is bad for Max!
Max tries to hold on but DeSimone postures up.
DeSimone landing strikes from the mount.
Max is in a horrible position here. DeSimone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
DeSimone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Max hang on?
DeSimone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
DeSimone lands with some strikes.
Max is trying desperately to improve position.
DeSimone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DeSimone with a couple of short strikes.
DeSimone is landing with some decent strikes but Max is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Max wants to control but DeSimone is having none of it.
Max taking shots to the head.
DeSimone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
DeSimone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Max can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Max is trying desperately to improve position.
DeSimone with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to get to half guard.
DeSimone working the ground and pound effectively.
DeSimone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
DeSimone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Max looks a forlorn figure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric DeSimone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mossey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Flamebeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Mossey
vs
Flamebeard

185 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Demonic Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Mossey !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Flamebeard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mossey closes the distance and clinches up with Flamebeard, looking for a takedown. Mossey pushes Flamebeard against the cage but Flamebeard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flamebeard stuffs the takedown.
Flamebeard jabs Mossey right on the nose. Mossey blinks but takes it well.

Mossey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flamebeard sprawls well initially but Mossey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mossey is trying to work for a kimura but Flamebeard is defending well.
Mossey is pressing down on Flamebeard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flamebeard is holding on for now.

Mossey is working for a submission of some sort.

Mossey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flamebeard is trying to get back to full guard.

Mossey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flamebeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mossey .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamebeard wants to get back to full guard.

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

Mossey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mossey is breathing heavily.
Flamebeard tries to roll over but Mossey keeps him under control.

Flamebeard is defending against the submission attempts here by Mossey .
Flamebeard wants to improve his position but Mossey is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mossey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mossey . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flamebeard stuffs the takedown attempt from Mossey . Mossey gets slowly back to his feet.

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.
Mossey staying out of range there.

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

Flamebeard manages to break the clinch.
Mossey tries for a takedown but Flamebeard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Flamebeard clinches with his opponent.
Flamebeard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flamebeard is pressed up against the cage. Mossey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flamebeard down to the mat. Flamebeard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flamebeard misses with a double jab.

Mossey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mossey seems to be working for a kimura but Flamebeard defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mossey seems to be looking for submissions.
Mossey trying to pass the guard but Flamebeard defending well.
Flamebeard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mossey 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mossey 's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mossey rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Flamebeard wants to pass the guard but Mossey is defending well.

Mossey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mossey gets back to full guard.
Mossey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mossey is trying to work for a kimura but Flamebeard is defending well.
Mossey passes to side control.

Mossey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mossey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Flamebeard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mossey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flamebeard, who protects the arm well.
Flamebeard tries to buck Mossey off but Mossey is having none of it.
Flamebeard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Flamebeard is defending against the submission attempts here by Mossey .
Mossey is thwarting Flamebeard's attempts to control the position.
Mossey trying to pass the guard but Flamebeard defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flamebeard tries to get to full guard but Mossey has control of the leg.
Flamebeard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mossey . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flamebeard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mossey trying to mount his opponent but Flamebeard defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mossey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mossey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flamebeard as he avoids it easily.
Mossey shoots in but Flamebeard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mossey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flamebeard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mossey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flamebeard circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mossey . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flamebeard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mossey shoots in and drives through. Flamebeard sprawls well.
Mossey closes the distance and clinches up with Flamebeard, looking for a takedown. Mossey pushes Flamebeard against the cage but Flamebeard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flamebeard misses with a series of wild punches.
Mossey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erik Flamebeard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Flamebeard forces Mossey back against the cage and clinches.
Mossey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flamebeard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flamebeard wants to get back to striking at distance but Mossey won't allow it.
Flamebeard prevents the takedown attempt.

Flamebeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mossey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flamebeard tries to avoid it but Mossey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flamebeard to the ground. Flamebeard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flamebeard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Mossey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mossey has hold of Flamebeard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Flamebeard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mossey cranks the arm and Flamebeard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Flamebeard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Mossey !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Correa Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mat McWhorter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Correa Santiago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Santiago
vs
McWhorter

190 cm
22
221 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Correa Santiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mat McWhorter!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWhorter stuffs the takedown.
Santiago is looking to clinch.
Santiago tries to clinch there but McWhorter circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McWhorter.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWhorter landing a few strikes.
McWhorter slows the pace down.
McWhorter trying to control the position but Santiago is working away.
McWhorter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Santiago tries to buck McWhorter off but McWhorter is having none of it.
Santiago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McWhorter is in trouble now - Santiago has advanced to mount!

Santiago stands up from mount. Strange move.
McWhorter lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

McWhorter scores with a takedown into Santiago's guard.
McWhorter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McWhorter preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McWhorter content to stall in guard here.

Santiago is looking for a triangle but McWhorter pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santiago is on top in guard.
McWhorter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McWhorter looks gassed!
Santiago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McWhorter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from McWhorter.
Santiago trying to control but McWhorter is working from the bottom.
Santiago scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWhorter controls Santiago momentarily but Santiago frees himself.
Santiago trying to control but McWhorter is working from the bottom.
McWhorter trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Santiago is looking to clinch.
Santiago throws a sloppy head kick and McWhorter moves out of range easily.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but McWhorter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.

McWhorter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McWhorter lands in his opponent's guard.
McWhorter wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santiago is really struggling to control McWhorter but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santiago is looking for a triangle but McWhorter pushes his legs off easily.
McWhorter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Santiago had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McWhorter is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Santiago Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McWhorter's back instead.
McWhorter rolls, trying to escape but Santiago keeps control of the position.
Santiago tries to get the hooks in deep but McWhorter pushed the leg off.

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

Santiago is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Santiago tries to keep control of the position but McWhorter is staying busy.

Santiago is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged McWhorter with him. McWhorter is trying to defend but Santiago has an arm under the chin now! McWhorter grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Correa Santiago!
Correa Santiago retains his light heavyweight title!