EFA 2: Bloodlust PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Carter
vs
Freeman

210 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

206 cm
19
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Freeman throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Freeman circles away.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Freeman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman misses with the combination.
Hugo Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter wants to clinch
and Freeman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Freeman lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Freeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Freeman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Freeman to the mat. Freeman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Carter wants to stand but Freeman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Freeman wriggles free and stands up.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss

and Carter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Freeman throws an elbow but it misses.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter is trying to stall.
Carter jumps guard but Freeman stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freeman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Freeman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freeman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Freeman.
Freeman wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freeman.
Carter has Freeman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Freeman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Freeman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Freeman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carter fails to land the takedown.
Freeman throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Freeman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Carter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Freeman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.

Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hugo Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Freeman misses with a two punch combination.

Freeman clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land.

Carter pulls guard successfully.
Freeman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carter is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carter looks to clinch

and Freeman counters by moving into the clinch.
Carter wants a takedown.
Freeman tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman tries to stall but Carter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Carter wants the takedown. Freeman is fighting it off but Carter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Freeman's guard against the cage.
Freeman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Freeman wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it.
Freeman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Freeman working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Freeman to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to clinch
and Freeman counters with a series of strikes. Carter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Freeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freeman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carter momentarily.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Freeman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Freeman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freeman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.

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

Carter pulls guard.
Freeman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Freeman 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.
Carter is trying to keep Freeman in close.
Carter is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Freeman 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.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Freeman won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.

Carter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Freeman takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a right hand

and Carter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Freeman moves into full guard.
Freeman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carter trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Carter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Freeman is proving hard to escape from.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard.
Carter preventing the sweep.
Carter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Carter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freeman, up you get!
Carter tries to clinch up
and Freeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carter tries to score a body lock takedown but Freeman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Freeman wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Freeman keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter closes the distance but Freeman moves to the side
and Freeman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freeman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freeman pinned against the cage. Freeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carter tries to clinch

and Freeman counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Carter dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a double jab

and Carter counters with a series of strikes that sends Freeman to the canvas! Carter follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freeman, up you get!
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freeman wants to clinch but Carter slips to the side
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.

Freeman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Freeman waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Carter.
Freeman seems to have recovered his senses.
Freeman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carter tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freeman throws a combination that misses

and Carter counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Freeman.
Freeman prevents the takedown attempt.

Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Carter closes the distance but Freeman moves to the side
and Freeman counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Freeman to acknowledge the strikes.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss

and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Freeman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Freeman misses with the head strike.
Freeman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses.
Carter is working for takedown but Freeman is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter dodges an elbow strike from Freeman.
Carter letting Freeman take a breather here.
Carter fails to pull guard.
Carter tries to pull guard but Freeman won't allow it.
Freeman scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freeman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Freeman prevents it.
Freeman can't break the clinch.
Carter can't get the takedown.

Carter drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Freeman throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Freeman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Freeman.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freeman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carter throws a series of punches but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman throws a combination that misses
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Freeman throws a leg kick

and Carter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Freeman's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter gets to his feet. Freeman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freeman wants to clinch.

Carter has closed the distance and engaged Freeman in a clinch.

Carter pulls Freeman into guard.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Carter wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Carter has control of Freeman's left arm, preventing Freeman from doing any damage.
Freeman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freeman tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Freeman throws a body kick the misses

and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.

Carter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carter manages to end up in side control.

Carter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Freeman swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman swings away with a body shot that misses

and Carter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freeman won't be happy with that.
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!
A lull in the action here.
Carter'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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Carter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chace Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nic Caswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dream On. Nic Caswell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hawk
vs
Caswell

180 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

163 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chace Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nic Caswell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hawk clinches.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Caswell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Hawk.

It looks like Nic Caswell has been cut.
Hawk keeps control of Caswell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

Hawk instigates a clinch.
Hawk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caswell smiles and moves away.
Caswell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Hawk shoots in and bounces Caswell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hawk lands a couple of digs.
Caswell wants to stand but Hawk is controlling the position.

Caswell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hawk is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Caswell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hawk's back instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caswell working for a choke but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk just trying to survive but Caswell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Caswell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hawk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Caswell throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Hawk defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Caswell's arms.
Hawk holding both Caswell 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hawk rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawk keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Caswell tries to stand and escape but Hawk is controlling the position.
Hawk gets back to full guard.
Caswell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Caswell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hawk is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Caswell wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hawk's closed guard. He's half up but Hawk has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hawk pivots and extends the arm, Caswell falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hawk! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chace Hawk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Sofa
vs
Rockefeller

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Sofa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hercules Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller swats away the attempt to clinch by Sofa.
Sofa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sofa misses with a double jab.

Sofa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rockefeller thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockefeller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sofa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockefeller chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefeller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sofa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rockefeller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sofa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sofa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockefeller throws a big right hand that misses.
Sofa can't keep his opponent in guard - Rockefeller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofa is trying to stand.
Rockefeller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sofa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rockefeller wants to pass the guard but Sofa is defending well.
Rockefeller lands with a punch from half guard.
Sofa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rockefeller lands with a punch from half guard.
Rockefeller stops Sofa from getting back to his feet.
Sofa is breathing heavily.

Rockefeller is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sofa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rockefeller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rockefeller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller working Sofa over with strikes.
Rockefeller wants to pass to mount but Sofa is defending the position.
Rockefeller is taking a breather. Sofa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rockefeller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rockefeller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockefeller trying to control the pace.
Rockefeller working the head and body with strikes.
Rockefeller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rockefeller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rockefeller working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rockefeller controlling the action here.
Rockefeller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rockefeller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sofa defending well though.
Sofa is trying to stand back up but Rockefeller is controlling him
Rockefeller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockefeller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockefeller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sofa wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sofa looks to land a combination. Rockefeller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sofa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sofa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockefeller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sofa looks to land a combination. Rockefeller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice combination there by Sofa.
Some wild striking there from Sofa.
Sofa moves in looking to clinch but Rockefeller pushes him off.
Sofa looks to land a combination. Rockefeller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sofa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Rockefeller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sofa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rockefeller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rockefeller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sofa down.
Rockefeller lands a few punches from side control.
Rockefeller looks up at the clock and then as Sofa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rockefeller smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Rockefeller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rockefeller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sofa's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sofa is not content to let Rockefeller control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sofa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sofa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sofa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sofa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockefeller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sofa looks to land a combination. Rockefeller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sofa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sofa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockefeller on the ground.
Rockefeller lands an elbow.
Rockefeller trying to control the action but Sofa is working from the bottom.
Sofa is looking to get back to his feet here but Rockefeller is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sofa's back.
Rockefeller scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sofa is looking for a way out.
Rockefeller lands shots from the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofa wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sofa!
Rockefeller keeps control of the position easily here as Sofa tries to buck him off.
Rockefeller lands strikes to the head.
Rockefeller connects with a big shot to the side of Sofa's head.
Hercules Rockefeller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockefeller loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sofa hold on?
The referee is taking a good look at Sofa as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rockefeller!

Sofa is rocked!
Sofa wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller connects with a big shot to the side of Sofa's head.
Rockefeller struggling to land strikes to the head as Sofa covers up.
Sofa holding both Rockefeller 's hands and preventing any damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rockefeller. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Rockefeller gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Oh Sofa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rockefeller scores with punches to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rockefeller.
Rockefeller connects with a big shot to the side of Sofa's head.
Rockefeller connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sofa to escape the position.

Rockefeller looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sofa taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hercules Rockefeller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Lambardini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank None (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lambardini
vs
None

190 cm
19
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco Lambardini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank None!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambardini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lambardini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lambardini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lambardini looks for a takedown but None sprawls well.

Lambardini 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.

None uses the cage to get back to his feet.
None with a poor takedown
and Lambardini counters with a series of strikes. None will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lambardini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
None gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
None defending well as Lambardini loads up on a big left hand.

Lambardini closes the distance and clinches.
None misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lambardini.

None manages to pull guard.
None keeping moving, preventing Lambardini from controlling successfully.
None is pulling down on Lambardini's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now None is on top in guard.
Lambardini keeping moving, preventing None from controlling successfully.
Lambardini is trying to control the position from the bottom.

None drops back looking for a leg! Lambardini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lambardini manages to kick None off! None jumps back into Lambardini's guard.

None drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and None jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lambardini looking to control.
Noneis looking to pass into half guard but Lambardini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lambardini is in guard.
Lambardini trying to control but None is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lambardini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
None scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lambardini connects with a vicious head kick that knocks None to the floor! Lambardini dives in looking for the finish!

None is rocked!
None is trying to maintain the position but Lambardini is very close to passing his half guard.
None is still in real trouble! Can Lambardini finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambardini tries to stand but his hand is stuck under None.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
None trying to control but Lambardini postures up.
None seems to have recovered his senses.
Lambardini works his way into full mount!
None sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lambardini wants to control but None is keeping him busy.
Lambardini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lambardini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lambardini prevents None from improving his position.
Lambardini wants to pass the guard but None is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
None wants to get back to his feet.
None trying to control but Lambardini postures up.
Lambardini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lambardini moves out of range of the leg kick from None.
Lambardini looks to score with a jab to the body but None is just out of range.
Lambardini fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Lambardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
None fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
None looks gassed!

Lambardini shoots in and bounces None off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

None looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lambardini!
None sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
None landing shots from mount.
Lambardini tries to hold on but None postures up.
Lambardini tries to reverse the position but None maintains control.
None can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lambardini is looking to escape.
Lambardini regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
None is tying to control. Lambardini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
None might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lambardini kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lambardini controlling the position for now.
None slips a nice elbow through Lambardini's hands, connecting with Lambardini's forehead.

Lambardini manages to escape and get back to his feet!

None looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lambardini!
None is breathing heavily.
None wants to control the pace but Lambardini is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Lambardini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
None looking to control but Lambardini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

None goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lambardini is on top in guard.

Lambardini decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab from Lambardini.
Lambardini throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Lambardini bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambardini wants to lay and pray for a moment but None keeps working.
None is looking for a sweep.
Lambardini lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
None trying his best to control but Lambardini has mounted him.
Lambardini lands a nice shot to the head.
None is squirming around, avoiding Lambardini's attempts to control the action.

Lambardini stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lambardini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
None doesn't manage to clinch there - Lambardini circles away.
None fails to land the takedown.
None tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
None gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lambardini counters with a takedown into side control.
None is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lambardini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Lambardini is trying to work for a kimura but None is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
None moves into full guard.
None preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lambardini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
None wants to stand and escape but Lambardini is having none of it.
None not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as None holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambardini wants to control from the top but None keeps moving.

Lambardini stands up from None's guard - Lambardini perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Lambardini dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lambardini fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambardini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lambardini tries for a takedown but None circles away easily

and None counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lambardini wants to improve his position but None is controlling well.
None looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lambardini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lambardini wants to control but None passes into side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
None working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lambardini wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lambardini is looking for a sweep.
Lambardini regains half guard.
None wants to pass the guard but Lambardini is defending well.
Rocco Lambardini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lambardini wants to get back to his feet.
Lambardini tries to roll over but None keeps him under control.

None moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lambardini.
None working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambardini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked None off and has taken his back!
None is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Lambardini working for a choke but None is defending well.

Lambardini is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

None showing good submission defense here.
None trying to control the hands but Lambardini won't let him.
None breaks Lambardini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

None gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
None closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambardini circles away.
None lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lambardini at a distance.
Lambardini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lambardini has closed the distance and engaged None in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
None prevents Lambardini from breaking the clinch.
Lambardini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but None is keeping busy.
None is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lambardini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rocco Lambardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank None.

Lambardini wants the takedown. None is fighting it off but Lambardini persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in None's guard against the cage.
None trying to control the position.
Lambardini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
None keeping moving, preventing Lambardini from controlling successfully.
None not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank None has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambardini wants to control from the top but None keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank None.
Well Lambardini 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Lambardini!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between T J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Walk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

J Jackson
vs
Bone

176 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, T J Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Bone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch up but Bone circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bone.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bone tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson keeps control of Bone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jay Bone has been cut.
Bone 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.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson cracks Bone with a nice body shot.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bone looks gassed!
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Bone shrugs off.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.

Bone is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Bone can't break the clinch.
Bone is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Bone in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Bone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Bone in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bone has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Bone is pressed against the cage. Jackson pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Bone! Two more big strikes from Jackson and Bone crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). T J Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Almost Easy -- Avenged Sevenfold. Kurt Owens told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Romano
vs
Owens

190 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Owens!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Owens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Romano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Owens wriggles free and stands up.
A good leg kick by Owens.
Owens lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Owens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Owens.

Owens rushes Romano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romano managing to block the knees to the body from Owens.
Owens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Owens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romano is keeping busy.
Owens misses with an elbow strike.
Owens lands a right hand.
Owens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romano.
Romano has Owens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Owens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Romano jumps into guard, dragging Owens to the mat.

Romano looking for a guillotine here but Owens defends easily.
Romano wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Owens looking to pass the guard.
Owens wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.
Owens slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romano wants to get back to full guard.
Romano is working hard here to advance position.
Romano is breathing heavily.

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

Owens drives through and clinches with Romano against the cage.
Owens throws an elbow but it misses.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
Owens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Romano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Romano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens trying to stall but Romano improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens trying to stall but Romano improves his position.
Owens misses with a knee to the head.
Owens wants to break free but Romano has control.
Romano wants a takedown.
Romano goes for a takedown attempt but Owens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Owens tries to clinch but Romano moves out of range.
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Romano circles away.
Owens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Owens moves into range and clinches up with Romano.
Owens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romano.
Owens is trying to stall.
Owens is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Owens lands an elbow just above Romano 's eye.
Romano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Owens prevents it.
Owens throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Owens.
Romano tries to score a body lock takedown but Owens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Owens breaks the clinch.
Kurt Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owens is looking to clinch but Romano is avoiding it.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owens scores with a shot to the body.

Owens gets a clinch.
Owens looking to slow down the pace here.

Owens manages to break the clinch.
Owens looks to land a combination. Romano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Owens scores with a jab. Romano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Owens is looking to clinch.
Owens throws out a powerful jab.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens tries to clinch but Romano moves out of range.
Romano takes one on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Owens. No joy for Romano on that attempt.

Owens has closed the distance and engaged Romano in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens stalling.
Owens misses with an elbow strike.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano blocks an elbow strike from Owens.
Romano blocks the elbow strike.
Romano tries for a takedown but Owens manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Owens.

Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Owens wants to clinch.
Owens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romano closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Romano pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Owens moves into range and clinches up with Romano.
With the fighters up against the cage, Owens throws an elbow but misses.
Owens throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Owens.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Owens.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Owens is looking to clinch but Romano is avoiding it.
Romano shoots in but Owens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side.
Owens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romano if he has to take too many more of those.
Owens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matt Romano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romano fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Romano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Romano backs up against the cage.
Owens scores with a body shot.
Owens lands a two punch combo.
Romano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Owens pinned against the cage. Owens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Owens throws a right and a left that Romano avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens tries to clinch up but Romano circles away and keeps his distance.

Romano gets a takedown into half guard.
Owens tries to roll over but Romano keeps him under control.
Romano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Romano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owens defends it well.

Romano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owens defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romano is looking to take a break and control but Owens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Owens trying to control from the bottom.
Owens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romano's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens doesn't have the hooks in and Romano manages to turn into his guard.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Owens pushes Romano off and scrambles back to his feet.
Owens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romano's head backwards.
Owens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Romano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Owens is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Romano is controlling him well.
Owens tries to buck Romano off but Romano is having none of it.
Owens wants to get back to his feet but Romano drags him back down.
Owens wants to control but Romano postures up.
Romano tries to advance to mount but can't.
Romano avoids the strikes from the bottom by Owens.
Romano advances nicely into full mount.
BOOM! Romano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!

Romano looking to secure an arm triangle but Owens defends it well.
Romano avoids the attempt from Owens to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries to improve his position but instead Romano has taken his back!
Owens trying to control the action but Romano just sinks the hooks in.

Romano working for the choke.
Romano is not going to allow Owens to sit and survive in this position.
Owens is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Owens is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.

Romano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Owens is defending well though. Romano let's go of the attempt for now.
Owens turns into Romano and is now in his guard.
Romano keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Romano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Romano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Owens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Owens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Owens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Owens working some strikes from top position.
Matt Romano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owens wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.

Romano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romano wants to sweep here but Owens controlling him for the moment.
Romano working a defensive guard here.
Romano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owens manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Owens controls Romano momentarily but Romano frees himself.
Romano stopping the sweep attempt from Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Romano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Owens cracks Romano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Owens lands a with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Owens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Owens.
Romano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side.
Owens throws a right and a left that Romano avoids nicely.
Romano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Owens swivels and escapes.
Romano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Romano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens looks to land a combination. Romano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice sprawl there from Owens as Romano shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throws a right hand that Romano ducks under and follows up with a left that Romano also avoids with ease.
Kurt Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Owens.
Romano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Owens clinches up against the cage.
Romano prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Owens is trying to break free.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Romano is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens lands a nice knee to the body.
Owens throws an elbow that misses.
Owens tries a knee to the head but Romano blocks it.
Romano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owens lands a two punch combo.
Romano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owens cracks the inside of Romano's front leg.

Romano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Owens wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Romano seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Owens is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Matt Romano!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between bruce Assman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Cezar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cezar has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music. Waldo Cezar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with bruce Assman's chin.

Assman
vs
Cezar

170 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bruce Assman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldo Cezar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assman scores with a jab to the body.

Assman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Assman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cezar's guard.

Cezar working for a triangle but Assman defends it easily.

Assman has gone for a leg lock! Cezar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Assman's guard.
Cezar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assman is looking to stand back up but Cezar counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Assman.

Cezar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Assman is trying to control Cezar's posture but Cezar avoids it.
Assman tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cezar easily slips into full mount!
Assman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cezar trying to control.
Assman turns into Cezar and is now in his guard.
Cezar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Assman's guard.
Cezar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Assman pushes a forearm under Cezar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cezar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). bruce Assman!