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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Henderson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vasquez
vs
Henderson

188 cm
21
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 Los Angeles, Shane Vasquez!
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, Daniel Henderson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Henderson is working Vasquez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vasquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Henderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Vasquez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Henderson. Oh but Vasquez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Henderson goes limp - he's gone! Vasquez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Vasquez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroy has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Sean Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hughes
vs
Leroy

169 cm
22
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Predator Nutrition 140 Q!!!!

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 Los Angeles, Sean Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Leroy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leroy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leroy tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leroy to the ground. Leroy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leroy as he avoids it easily.

Leroy rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leroy is pressed up against the cage. Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leroy down to the mat. Leroy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leroy throws a nice head kick!
Leroy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leroy pushes Hughes away with a front kick.

Hughes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leroy's guard.
Leroy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes pushes down on Leroy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hughes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Leroy's thigh. Leroy counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leroy striking from the bottom here.
Leroy tries to strike from the bottom.
Hughes stops Leroy from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leroy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leroy is keeping the position for now.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Leroy wants to get back to his feet but Hughes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hughes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

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.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leroy.
Leroy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leroy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hughes if he has to take too many more of those.
Leroy throws a nice head kick!
Leroy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hughes.
Leroy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Leroy moves into the clinch successfully.
Leroy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leroy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leroy scores with a knee to the head.
Leroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leroy is looking to break free of the clinch but Hughes has double underhooks.
Leroy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hughes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hughes blocks an elbow strike from Leroy.
Leroy with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Leroy.
Leroy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
Leroy scores with a knee to the head.
Hughes blocking some punches.
Leroy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leroy lands with a left to the head.

That's four 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.
Leroy wants a takedown.
Leroy is trying to break the clinch but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.

Hughes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Leroy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hughes lands a shot to the body.
Hughes is punishing Leroy with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hughes softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hughes lands strikes to the head.
Can Leroy hold on?! Hughes is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hughes scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Leroy is looking for a way out.
Hughes scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Leroy sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sean Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Leroy tries to sprawl out of it but Hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leroy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leroy scores with a one two! Hughes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hughes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leroy.
A head kick from Leroy lands but Hughes takes it in his stride.
Hughes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leroy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leroy scores with a head kick.
Hughes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leroy.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Leroy sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leroy scores with a head kick.
Bruce Leroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy wants to stand but Hughes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hughes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hughes trying to control from the bottom.
Leroy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hughes controls his leg.
Hughes wants to control but Leroy is keeping busy.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Leroy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hughes 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.
Hughes gets full guard.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leroy manages to get himself to full guard.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Leroy is keeping the position.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Leroy keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes pushes down on Leroy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leroy is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but Leroy defending well.
Hughes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hughes working the ground and pound effectively.
Leroy is squirming around, avoiding Hughes's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Leroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Leroy counters by clinching up.
Hughes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leroy.
Leroy is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now.

Hughes tightens his grip and picks Leroy up, before dumping him to the ground. Leroy manages to land in guard.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leroy is keeping the position for now.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leroy wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Leroy blocks nicely.
Leroy wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
Leroy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

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

Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leroy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leroy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hughes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hughes is trying to move to mount but Leroy reverses beautifully and ends up in Hughes's guard.
Hughes pulls Leroy in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leroy stands up and waves to Hughes to follow him.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Leroy counters with a big head kick but Hughes shrugs it off.
Leroy misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sean Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leroy.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Leroy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Leroy looks to land a combination. Hughes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Hughes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leroy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leroy trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Sean Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leroy is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Leroy sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Leroy which made him look bad.
Leroy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leroy scores with a head kick.
Leroy lands with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Leroy which made him look bad.
Bruce Leroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leroy throws a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leroy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Leroy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emelianenko Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dickson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. David Dickson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dickson
vs
Fedor

195 cm
20
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
233 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

Predator Nutrition 140 Q!!!!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dickson!
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, Emelianenko Fedor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson fails to land the takedown.
Dickson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dickson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dickson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fedor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fedor is looking for a sweep.
Dickson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fedor's legs.
Dickson lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Fedor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Dickson tries for a kimura but Fedor is defending well.

Dickson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fedor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dickson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fedor is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Dickson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dickson is breathing heavily.
Fedor tries to buck Dickson off but Dickson is having none of it.

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

Dickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fedor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fedor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.

Dickson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fedor escapes and throws Dickson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Check out the look on Fedor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Fedor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dickson tries to bench press Fedor off him but Fedor keeps the position.
Dickson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fedor connects with a decent elbow.

Fedor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dickson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fedor works to advance to full mount. Dickson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Fedor working for a guillotine from mount but Dickson is in no mood to give up.
Dickson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dickson gets back to half guard.
Fedor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dickson is trying to maintain the position but Fedor is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dickson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

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

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

Dickson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fedor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dickson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Fedor gets to his feet - Dickson follows without any prompting.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Dickson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dickson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fedor punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fedor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dickson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Fedor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fedor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dickson is proving hard to escape from.

Dickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fedor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dickson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fedor is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dickson has his foot on Fedor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fedor works his way back into a safe position though.
Fedor trying to control but Dickson is working from the bottom.

Dickson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Fedor from controlling successfully.

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

Dickson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fedor uses it to pass to side control.
Fedor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickson keeps working.
Dickson taking a bit of punishment here - Fedor scoring with strikes.
Fedor moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fedor trying to control but Dickson is having none of it.
Dickson is looking to improve his position but Fedor isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dickson gets full guard.
Fedor preventing the sweep.
Dickson keeping full guard, as Fedor tries to pass.

Fedor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dickson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Fedor working for a triangle but Dickson defends it easily.
Dickson pushing down on Fedor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dickson dominated that second round.
That's time! Dickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dickson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fedor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dickson won't be happy with that.
Dickson is looking to regain half guard here but Fedor keeps moving and retains side control.
Dickson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fedor off and has taken his back!

Dickson is persistently looking for the submission but Fedor is defending it well.

Dickson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dickson is trying to stick to Fedor's back but Fedor is turning into Dickson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dickson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fedor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.

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

Dickson working for a triangle but Fedor defends it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dickson actively working from the bottom here.

Dickson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fedor pulls his head out easily.

Dickson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fedor wants to pass the guard but Dickson is defending well.

Fedor is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dickson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dickson.

Dickson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fedor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dickson is proving hard to escape from.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko Fedor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dickson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fedor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dickson.
You can see the frustration on Dickson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickson looking for a sweep but Fedor has passed into full mount! Oh no!
David Dickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dickson tries to hold on but Fedor pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dickson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Matthews (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.

Hardy
vs
Matthews

184 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Hardy!
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, Maurice Matthews!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy looks for the body kick but Matthews saw that one coming.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matthews looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Chris Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Matthews.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hardy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.

Hardy decides to stand back up.
Nice combo by Hardy! Oh, that's hurt him - Matthews falls to the canvas and Hardy follows him into side control.

It looks like Maurice Matthews has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Matthews tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hardy easily slips into full mount!
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matthews looks gassed!
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Matthews tries to lock up and control but Hardy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
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.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Matthews tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Matthews is trying desperately to improve position.
Matthews tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Matthews to control.
Matthews is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matthews throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hardy. What's that going to do exactly?
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matthews is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Matthews's cut.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Matthews pulls guard effortlessly.
Hardy won't allow Matthews to get back to his feet.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.

Hardy stands up from Matthews's guard - Hardy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy swinging wilding here.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
A big right from Matthews misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matthews clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hardy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Matthews tries to pass.
Matthews thows a big elbow that misses.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardy throws a one two combo.
Matthews looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Matthews is struggling to control the position.
Matthews wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matthews.
Matthews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy taking a breather.
Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.

Matthews ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matthews no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Matthews working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Hardy trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Hardy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matthews is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurice Matthews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Matthews rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hardy fails to pull guard.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthews prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hardy stalling in the clinch but Matthews improves position.
Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Matthews.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthews is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hardy keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.

Matthews manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Matthews won't let him.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matthews is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Matthews.
Hardy tries to roll over but Matthews keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy trying to control here.

Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of Hardy's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Matthews has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hardy defend it? Matthews steps over the head and cranks it - Hardy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Matthews!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurice Matthews!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Ortiz (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.

Smith
vs
Ortiz

186 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Smith!
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, Anderson Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith looks for a takedown but Ortiz sprawls well.

Ortiz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith keeping hold of Ortiz's head, controlling as best he can.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Ortiz with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ortiz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Ortiz defends it.
Smith is looking to stall here but Ortiz recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith tries to stand but Ortiz is controlling from the bottom.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortiz wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ortiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ortiz is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is breathing heavily.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Scott Smith just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smith has his takedown stuffed

and Ortiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ortiz stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.

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

Ortiz has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ortiz clinches with his opponent.
Ortiz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
Ortiz is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Ortiz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ortiz to his feet.

Smith tries to keep at a distance but Ortiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Ortiz lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ortiz.

Ortiz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position but Ortiz postures up.
Ortiz landing with the ground and pound.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith is trying to keep Ortiz in close.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to keep Ortiz in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ortiz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Anderson Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Ortiz working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Ortiz tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Ortiz prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Ortiz tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Ortiz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.

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

Ortiz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith holds on to Ortiz as tight as he can, avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortiz with a couple of short strikes.

Ortiz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Ortiz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ortiz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ortiz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ortiz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith keeping his opponent close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smith fails with the takedown

and Ortiz counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ortiz!
Ortiz regains half guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ortiz gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz controlling Smith's posture.
Ortiz tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ortiz, up you get!

Ortiz gets the takedown into side control.
Smith holds on to Ortiz's head and controls the position momentarily.
Smith tries to buck Ortiz off but Ortiz is having none of it.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.

Ortiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortiz in the domination position with Smith hanging on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Scott Smith just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Ortiz clinches up against the cage.
Ortiz lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.

Smith pulls Ortiz into guard.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ortiz is looking to get to half guard.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortiz is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ortiz for as long as he can get away with.
Anderson Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Ortiz.
Well Ortiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Ortiz!