Breeding Special 40 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislaw Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewandowski
vs
Anthony

180 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislaw Lewandowski!
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, Vince Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewandowski swivels and escapes.

Lewandowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewandowski leaning against his opponent.

Lewandowski jumps into guard, dragging Anthony to the mat.
Anthony trying to control but Lewandowski is working from the bottom.
Lewandowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Anthony trying to control but Lewandowski is working from the bottom.

Anthony is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lewandowski pulls Anthony in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony wants to stand but Lewandowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lewandowski trying to strike off his back.
Lewandowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Anthony has gone for a leg lock! Lewandowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anthony's guard.
Lewandowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anthony trying to keep a closed guard but Lewandowski is proving a slippery customer.
Lewandowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lewandowski taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewandowski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Anthony down.
Anthony is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lewandowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lewandowski content to control rather than advance.
Lewandowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anthony for as long as he can get away with.
Lewandowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lewandowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anthony tries to roll over but Lewandowski keeps him under control.
Lewandowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lewandowski connects with a nice short shot to Anthony's temple.
Lewandowski wants to pass the guard but Anthony is defending well.
Anthony trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lewandowski manages to pass to mount!
Anthony takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anthony looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Lewandowski.
Anthony is trying desperately to improve position.
Lewandowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Anthony is looking to get to half guard.
Lewandowski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lewandowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lewandowski scoring with strikes but Anthony is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewandowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anthony hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lewandowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Anthony is rocked!
Anthony really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lewandowski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anthony's face.
Anthony is still in real trouble! Can Lewandowski finish him?
A big strike lands for Lewandowski! That's really hurt Anthony and he's turned his back - Lewandowski keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lewandowski Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislaw Lewandowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Gabriel Antuofermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vito Gabriel Antuofermo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Maia
vs
Gabriel Antuofermo

182 cm
19
188 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

183 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Convicted

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Maia!
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, Vito Gabriel Antuofermo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antuofermo.
Some wild striking there from Antuofermo.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Maia.
Antuofermo prevents Maia from improving position.
Maia trying to control the action but Antuofermo is working from the bottom.
Antuofermo tries to bench press Maia off him but Maia keeps the position.
Maia happy to just control the position for now.
Antuofermo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Antuofermo's face as Maia controls the position.
Antuofermo looking for a sweep but Maia has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Antuofermo is desperately trying to improve his position but Maia has a good base and remains in mount.
Maia controlling his opponent.
Maia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Antuofermo is desperately trying to improve his position but Maia has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Maia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Vandrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandrel has chosen Tarantula - Pendulum as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Seth Vandrel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Diaz
vs
Vandrel

189 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Blueprint Clothing
Monster MMA

Diamond Design Clothing

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vandrel stops Diaz from passing to mount.
Vandrel gets back to half guard.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Vandrel dodges it nicely.
Vandrel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz 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.
Vandrel is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vandrel manages to get to full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vandrel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vandrel wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz pushes down on Vandrel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vandrel tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vandrel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is keen to just control but Vandrel is a slippery customer.
Vandrel wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.

Vandrel actively working from the bottom here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Diaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vandrel sprawls well initially but Diaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Vandrel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vandrel is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vandrel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vandrel wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Vandrel tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Vandrel looks gassed!
Diaz looking to control but Vandrel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vandrel is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz raining down shots from the mount!
Diaz is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz has control of Vandrel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vandrel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vandrel is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Vandrel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz with the ground and pound from mount.

Diaz looking to secure an arm triangle but Vandrel defends it well.

Diaz has hold of Vandrel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vandrel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vandrel tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandrel tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vandrel can't escape the position.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Diaz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vandrel is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz trying to control but Vandrel is having none of it.
Vandrel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vandrel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Vandrel pushes him off.
Vandrel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Vandrel throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.

Diaz shoots in and bounces Vandrel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz is pushing down on Vandrel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vandrel is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz trying to control the action but Vandrel is working from the bottom.
Diaz is really struggling to control Vandrel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vandrel manages to get to full guard.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz won't allow Vandrel to sweep him here.
Vandrel is breathing heavily.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Vandrel keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vandrel is on top in guard.
Diaz is looking to sweep but instead, Vandrel has passed into half guard.
Vandrel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Vandrel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Vandrel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz trying to control but Vandrel postures up.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Vandrel sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vandrel keeps the fight on the outside.

Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Vandrel in a clinch.
Vandrel gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Vandrel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz is trying to drag Vandrel to the mat but Vandrel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandrel wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Vandrel is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandrel prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz jumps guard but Vandrel stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vandrel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Vandrel won't allow it.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vandrel smiles and moves away.
Vandrel tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily

and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vandrel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vandrel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.

Vandrel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vandrel.

Vandrel has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandrel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diaz looks a forlorn figure.

Vandrel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vandrel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Vandrel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vandrel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Vandrel keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vandrel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramon Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandrel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vandrel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vandrel looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Vandrel clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vandrel keeps the fight on the outside.
Vandrel lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Diaz shoots in but Vandrel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Vandrel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but Vandrel is having none of it.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Vandrel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandrel looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Vandrel misses with a body kick.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Nice straight punches there by Vandrel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vandrel.
Vandrel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vandrel lands a body shot.
A left and a right from Vandrel both land. Nice combination.
A shot to de liver by Vandrel. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Vandrel.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Vandrel sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vandrel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vandrel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Vandrel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Vandrel has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Diaz wants to control from the top but Vandrel keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandrel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Vandrel wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Vandrel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vandrel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vandrel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vandrel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vandrel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Diaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vandrel's face.
Diaz looking to control but Vandrel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vandrel regains half guard.
Diaz passes to full mount!
Vandrel is bucking up trying to escape but Diaz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Vandrel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vandrel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Vandrel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Bichard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Henry Johnston has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Henry Johnston seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Johnston
vs
Bichard

180 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition
CROWN

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Johnston!
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, Kai Bichard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnston throws a leg kick which misses Bichard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bichard tries to avoid it.
Bichard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnston circles away.
Johnston lands a head kick. Bichard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Kai Bichard has been cut.
Johnston tries a head kick but it misses.
Bichard blocks a head kick by Johnston.
Bichard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnston's waist but Johnston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bichard off to one side.
Johnston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnston misses with a head kick.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Johnston cracks the inside of Bichard's front leg.
Henry Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston scores with a head kick.
Bichard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henry Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Bichard.
Bichard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnston is fending him off so far but Bichard persists. Nope, Johnston circles away and we're back to standing.

Johnston forces Bichard back against the cage and clinches.
Johnston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bichard blocks it with crossed arms.

Johnston breaks the clinch.
Bichard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnston throws a sloppy head kick and Bichard moves out of range easily.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Bichard saw that one coming.
Bichard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnston but Johnston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bichard gets the takedown into side control.
Johnston wants to control but Bichard postures up.
Johnston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bichard on the ground.
Johnston is looking to reverse the position.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kai Bichard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Humpert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Betrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus Humpert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Humpert
vs
Betrano

180 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus Humpert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernando Betrano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betrano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Humpert has closed the distance and engaged Betrano in a clinch.

Humpert has picked Betrano up - he's going for a ride! Humpert dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Humpert wants to free his trapped foot but Betrano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humpert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Humpert seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Betrano for as long as he can get away with.
Betrano is in trouble now - Humpert has advanced to mount!
Humpert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Humpert'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.
Humpert moves to the back position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Betrano is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Humpert.

Betrano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Humpert controlling well, preventing Betrano from escaping the position.
Humpert is riding his opponent, not letting Betrano buck him off.
A lull in the action here.

Betrano 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 Humpert gets his way!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humpert struggling to keep hold of the position.

Humpert is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Betrano has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Betrano trying to control the hands but Humpert won't let him.
A lull in the action here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Markus Humpert just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Betrano shoots for a takedown but Humpert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Betrano has a takedown stuffed.
Markus Humpert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Betrano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humpert tries a head kick but it misses.
Humpert throws a head kick but Betrano moves out of range.
Betrano is looking to clinch.

Betrano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Humpert keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Betrano seems to be working for a kimura but Humpert defends the submission attempt.
Betrano looks gassed!
Humpert manages to get to full guard.
Humpert manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Humpert wants to finish this one by submission but Betrano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Humpert.
Humpert trying to control but Betrano is having none of it.

Humpert with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Humpert trying to control but Betrano is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Humpert 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.

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

Humpert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Betrano, who protects the arm well.
Betrano prevents Humpert from moving into mount.
Humpert trying to control the position but Betrano is working away.
Humpert tries to move to mount but Betrano blocks the move with his legs.

Humpert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Betrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humpert remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Betrano is not content to let Humpert control the position.

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

and Humpert counters with a shoot takedown. Betrano fights it but they end up in guard.
Betrano is breathing heavily.
Humpert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Humpert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Betrano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Humpert wants to control from the top but Betrano keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humpert 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.
Humpert looking to sit in guard and control but Betrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Humpert manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Humpert tries to control but Betrano wriggling away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betrano can't escape the position.
Markus Humpert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Humpert has control of Betrano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Betrano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Humpert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Betrano is working to get back to half guard.
Humpert controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Humpert takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Betrano is in bad spot here.

Humpert tightening his grip on Betrano, looking for the choke.
Betrano trying to control the hands but Humpert won't let him.

Humpert is looking for the choke from the back position but Betrano is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Humpert dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Humpert 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.
Humpert trying to control but Betrano is working from the bottom.
Humpert postures up.
Humpert wants to control from the top but Betrano keeps moving.
Humpert is pushing down on Betrano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Betrano is fighting to maintain full guard but Humpert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Betrano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Betrano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Humpert is working away from the top position though.
Humpert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Betrano!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Humpert wants to finish this one by submission but Betrano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Humpert.
Betrano is trying to escape the mount.
Betrano tries to hold on but Humpert postures up.

Humpert is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Betrano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Betrano tries to lock up and control but Humpert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Humpert wants to finish this one by submission but Betrano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Humpert.
Betrano is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Betrano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Humpert.
Humpert is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Betrano is in real trouble.

Humpert is working for a rear naked choke. Betrano is not defending it well and Humpert has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Betrano refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Betrano's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Markus Humpert!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Amadeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Baddings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Baddings's choice of entrance music: enter sandman. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Amadeus
vs
Baddings

198 cm
23
189 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Amadeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Baddings!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amadeus fakes the leg kick and cracks Baddings in the body.
Amadeus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amadeus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baddings.
Baddings sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baddings looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amadeus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick lands from Amadeus that sends Baddings to the canvas. Baddings tries to scramble back to his feet but Amadeus brings him back down into side control.

Baddings is rocked!
Amadeus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Baddings is still in real trouble! Can Amadeus finish him?
Amadeus'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.
Baddings seems to have recovered his senses.

Amadeus decides to stand back up.
Amadeus lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Baddings crumples to the floor! Amadeus milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Amadeus!