EFC 25: Korva vs. Ceasaigh PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Countdown to Extinction by Megadeth. Shields comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Boyz do Bad Thingz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Norton
vs
Shields

183 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Bad Newz Kennelz Supplementz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Shields!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shields closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Norton wants to get back to his feet.
Norton wants to control but Shields is keeping busy.
Norton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shields scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shields working the head and body with strikes.
Shields seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Norton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shields.
Shields tries to pass to full mount but Norton defends it.
Norton is trying to stand up here but Shields is controlling him well.
Norton is in trouble now - Shields has advanced to mount!
Shields looking to control but Norton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Norton prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Norton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Norton is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields with good strikes from the mount here!
Shields looking to control but Norton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shields landing strikes from the mount.
Shields landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shields scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields is landing with some decent strikes but Norton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Norton hang on?
A nice elbow there by Shields.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shields lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shields scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shields looking to control but Norton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Shields is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shields with shots to the head and body - Norton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norton looks a forlorn figure.
Shields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Norton?
Shields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Norton?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to control but Norton is having none of it.
Norton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shields with the ground and pound from mount.
Shields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Norton hang on?
Shields lands a big elbow.
Shields unloading with bombs!
Norton wants to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
Shields lands a big shot there that rocks Norton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shields with shots to the head and body - Norton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shields controlling from the full mount.
Shields scoring with strikes but Norton is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands a big shot there that rocks Norton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shields landing shots from mount.
Norton tries to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
Shields lands a nice shot to the head.
Shields with a couple of short strikes.
Shields unloading with bombs!
Norton is in a horrible position here. Shields smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shields is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Norton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Shields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Norton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shields looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Norton!
Norton can't escape the position.
Shields lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Norton is looking to get to half guard.
Shields unloading with bombs!
Shields landing strikes from the mount and Norton is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shields looking to control but Norton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norton looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries to control but Norton wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Norton really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Shields fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Norton trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shields punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shields unloading with bombs!
Shields working the ground and pound effectively.
Shields landing strikes from the mount.
Shields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Norton is bucking up trying to escape but Shields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shields landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shields landing strikes from the mount and Norton is in trouble!
Norton taking shots to the head.
Shields cracks Norton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Norton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norton wants to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Norton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Norton is trying to escape the mount.
Shields working Norton over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shields lands a nice shot to the head.
Shields working the ground and pound effectively.
Norton wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Shields content just to control the position here.
Shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norton looks a forlorn figure.

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.
Shields scoring with strikes but Norton is staying in there.
Shields wants to control the pace but Norton is squirming around nicely.
Shields with shots to the head and body - Norton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Peter Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Norton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Norton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norton looks a forlorn figure.
Norton is trying desperately to improve position.
Shields landing strikes from the mount and Norton is in trouble!
Shields lands a nice shot to the head.
Norton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Shields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shields lands a nice forearm strike.
Norton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Norton prevents Shields from improving position.
Shields lands a decent elbow from side control.
Norton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shields has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shields staying calm.
Norton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton can't do much from the bottom here.
Shields is working Norton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields trying to control the position but Norton is working away.
Norton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Norton is trying to control Shields's posture but Shields avoids it.
Norton is trying to get back to his feet.
Shields working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Norton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shields has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Norton is letting Shields control him for a moment.
Shields connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Norton some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norton tries to escape but Shields is in control.
Norton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Norton is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
Norton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Norton is looking to escape.
Shields landing strikes from the mount and Norton is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Shields tries to control but Norton wriggling away.
Norton working to try and regain half guard.
Peter Shields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton is working hard here to advance position.
Shields lands with some strikes.
Norton is working to get back to half guard.
Shields controlling his opponent.
Shields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shields 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Norton is trying to escape the mount.
Shields takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brian Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shields scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton is looking to improve his position but Shields isn't that keen on the idea.
Shields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shields 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Shields!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Wankerl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by "Killing In The Name Of" by Rage Against the Machine. Wankerl has chosen Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Savage
vs
Wankerl

180 cm
23
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

175 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite 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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Wankerl!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savage scores with a takedown into Wankerl's guard.

Wankerl escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wankerl keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.

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

Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wankerl is looking to stand up but Savage won't let him.
Savage can't keep his opponent in guard - Wankerl advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wankerl prevents Savage from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wankerl tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Wankerl is looking for a kimura here.
Savage is doing well to control the position and prevent Wankerl from advancing to side control.
Savage tries to roll over but Wankerl keeps him under control.

Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage is looking for a triangle but Wankerl pushes his legs off easily.
Savage is breathing heavily.

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

Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wankerl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Wankerl from controlling successfully.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Wankerl is proving a slippery customer.
Wankerl works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Wankerl is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.
Savage won't allow Wankerl to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to hold on to Wankerl's head to control him but Wankerl postures up.

Wankerl is working for a submission of some sort.
Savage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savage is on top in guard.

Wankerl looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Savage advances to half guard.

Wankerl actively working from the bottom here.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wankerl is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savage wants to take a breather but Wankerl is having none of it.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage trying to control the action but Wankerl is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wankerl fails with the takedown

and Savage counters with a shoot takedown. Wankerl fights it but they end up in guard.

Wankerl working for a triangle but Savage defends it easily.
Savage postures up in Wankerl's guard and throws a big left but Wankerl blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Savage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Savage lands in his opponent's guard.
Wankerl throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wankerl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savage looking to sit in guard and control but Wankerl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wankerl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Savage had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wankerl is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Savage Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wankerl's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wankerl tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wankerl is desperately trying to improve his position but Savage has a good base and remains in mount.
Savage looking to control but Wankerl is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savage takes Wankerl's back.

Wankerl is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wankerl rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Savage wants to control but Wankerl is keeping him busy.
Savage thows a huge punch but Wankerl dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wankerl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wankerl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wankerl has his foot on Savage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savage works his way back into a safe position though.
Savage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Wankerl had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Savage is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wankerl Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Savage's back instead.
Wankerl is trying to stick to Savage's back but Savage is turning into Wankerl. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wankerl's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Savage.
Wankerl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Wankerl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage throwing strikes but missing.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Wankerl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage is sitting in close to Wankerl's body. Wankerl has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Savage is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Savage is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wankerl.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Isaac Wankerl!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen has chosen Firestarter by Prodigy as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Swanson
vs
Allen

190 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

ev0lved Fight Gear

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Allen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen is looking to clinch.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Swanson gets a clinch.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allen looking to throw knees to the head but Swanson is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Allen letting Swanson take a breather here.
Allen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swanson blocks an elbow strike.
Swanson takes an elbow to the temple.
Allen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Swanson pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Allen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swanson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allen being controlled against the cage.
Swanson blocks an elbow strike from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen fails to pull guard.
Swanson stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
Joe Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Allen.
Allen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Swanson is trying to trip Allen. He has hold of a leg but Allen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Swanson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Allen looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Allen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swanson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Allen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen has momentary wrist control but Swanson slips an elbow through the middle.
Swanson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Swanson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Swanson working some strikes from top position.
Swanson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Swanson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.

Swanson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Allen pushes him off.
Allen clinches but Swanson breaks the clinch

and Swanson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson is keen to just control but Allen is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Swanson there.
Swanson winds up and cracks Allen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Allen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Swanson.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Swanson there.
Swanson trying to control from half guard but Allen is working away.
Allen trying to control but Swanson postures up.
Swanson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Allen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Swanson pulls his head out easily.

That's four 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.
Allen is looking to get back to full guard here but Swanson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Swanson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Swanson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Swanson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Swanson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Swanson landing strikes from the mount.
Swanson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Swanson landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Swanson landing shots from mount.
Swanson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Allen working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Swanson dominated that 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.

Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Swanson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Swanson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Swanson keeps him there for the moment.
Allen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Allen tries to break the clinch but Swanson is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Swanson to work.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.

Swanson is trying to trip Allen. He has hold of a leg but Allen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Swanson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Swanson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swanson stands up over Allen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Swanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Allen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Swanson 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 Allen.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Swanson lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson working the head with strikes.
Swanson working the head and body with strikes.
Allen is not content to let Swanson control the position.
Swanson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Swanson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Swanson is working Allen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Allen is looking to reverse the position.
Swanson is chipping away with strikes.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen tries to improve position but can't.
Allen taking a bit of punishment here - Swanson scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Allen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swanson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Swanson lands an elbow.
Swanson trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom.
Swanson working the head and body with strikes.
Allen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swanson wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Swanson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Allen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Swanson just content to control the position.
Check out the look on Swanson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Allen is trying to improve his position.
Swanson working the body and head with strikes.
Swanson working the body and head with strikes.
Allen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Swanson connects with a decent elbow.
Allen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Allen is not content to let Swanson control the position.
Allen is trying to improve his position.
Swanson trying to control the position but Allen is working away.
Allen is looking to reverse the position.
Allen seems a little lost for a moment, as Swanson dominates the positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen is not content to let Swanson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Swanson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Allen tries to clinch

and Swanson counters with a shoot takedown. Allen fights it but they end up in guard.
Swanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swanson trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Swanson preventing the sweep.

Allen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Allen looking for subs off his back but Swanson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Allen is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Joe Swanson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Swanson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Allen's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen being controlled here, momentarily.
Swanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Allen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Swanson stacks Allen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Swanson!
Allen tries to buck Swanson off but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson lands a nice forearm strike.
Allen is not content to let Swanson control the position.
Joe Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson staying calm.
Joe Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Swanson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Allen for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Allen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swanson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Swanson seems content to control.

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

Swanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swanson digs a right hand underneath Allen's ribcage. Allen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Allen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swanson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allen up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Allen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swanson's brow.

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.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but Swanson blocks with his arms.
Swanson pushes Allen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Swanson stalling the fight.
Allen looking for a takedown.
Justin Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson has Allen pressed against the cage.
Swanson avoids the elbow strike from Allen, against the cage.
Swanson has Allen pushed against the cage.
Swanson keeps control of Allen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swanson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Swanson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynn has chosen To a Friend by Alexisonfire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nelson
vs
Lynn

180 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
171 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Demonic 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lynn looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Nelson has Lynn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nelson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lynn tumbling to the mat - Nelson dives into Lynn's guard.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
Nelson with a nice head shot there.
Nelson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lynn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
Nelson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nelson stands up over Lynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson 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.
Nelson works over Lynn with some ground and pound from guard.
Nelson landing with the ground and pound.
Lynn has momentary wrist control but Nelson slips an elbow through the middle.
Lynn has momentary wrist control but Nelson slips an elbow through the middle.
Nelson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson is working Lynn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nelson lands a couple of elbows.
Nelson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nelson stands up over Lynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nelson stands up over Lynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nelson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nelson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nelson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nelson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lynn has momentary wrist control but Nelson slips an elbow through the middle.
Nelson is working Lynn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nelson works over Lynn with some ground and pound from guard.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lynn has momentary wrist control but Nelson slips an elbow through the middle.
Nelson connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Lynn working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lynn's head.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson stands and throws Lynn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nelson lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lynn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nelson landing strikes.
Nelson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nelson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lynn some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nelson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lynn!
Nelson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lynn?
Lynn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lynn working to try and regain half guard.
Nelson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nelson lands a big shot there that rocks Lynn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nelson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nelson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nelson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynn looks a forlorn figure.
Lynn taking shots to the head.
Nelson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynn looks a forlorn figure.
Lynn can't escape the position.
Nelson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nelson with shots to the head and body - Lynn looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson with shots to the head and body - Lynn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lynn working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
Nelson is landing with some decent strikes but Lynn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nelson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lynn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nelson with the ground and pound from mount.
Nelson landing strikes from the mount and Lynn is in trouble!
Lynn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nelson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lynn?
Lynn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nelson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nelson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
Nelson landing strikes from the mount and Lynn is in trouble!
Nelson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice body punch from Nelson.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!

Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nelson with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
The referee warns Lynn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nelson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lynn hang on?
Lynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
Nelson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lynn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nelson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
DJ Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson lands a big shot there that rocks Lynn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nelson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Nelson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nelson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nelson landing shots from mount.
Nelson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynn looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nelson is landing with some decent strikes but Lynn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lynn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson with the ground and pound from mount.
Nelson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nelson landing strikes from the mount and Lynn is in trouble!
Nelson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynn looks a forlorn figure.
Nelson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nelson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynn looks a forlorn figure.
Nelson scoring with strikes but Lynn is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson with a couple of short strikes.
Nelson raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lynn is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lynn's face.
Nelson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nelson with good strikes from the mount here!
Nelson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lynn is bucking up trying to escape but Nelson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lynn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nelson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nelson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lynn is in a horrible position here. Nelson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nelson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nelson raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Nelson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nelson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nelson landing strikes from the mount.
Nelson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nelson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lynn is in a horrible position here. Nelson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
Lynn is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson landing strikes from the mount and Lynn is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nelson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nelson landing strikes from the mount.
Nelson with good strikes from the mount here!
Nelson looking to finish Lynn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lynn!
Nelson scoring with strikes but Lynn is staying in there.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the head.
Nelson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nelson cracks Lynn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nelson with shots to the head and body - Lynn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nelson lands a big elbow.
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lynn is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Nelson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lynn wants to clinch but Nelson slips to the side

and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Lynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynn can do to turn this around?
Lynn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nelson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nelson lands a nice short elbow.
Nelson winds up and cracks Lynn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Nelson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lynn to get to his feet.

Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Lynn's brow.

Lynn is working an open guard so Nelson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Nelson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nelson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Nelson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lynn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there.
Nelson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nelson winds up and cracks Lynn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lynn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lynn wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson slips a nice elbow through Lynn's hands, connecting with Lynn's forehead.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
Nelson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lynn taking some punishment here, with Nelson in his half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lynn takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.

Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nelson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nelson is nestled in close to Lynn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nelson lands a nice short elbow.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson drops an elbow to the side of Lynn's head.
Nelson working Lynn over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Nelson there.
Nice strikes from Nelson there.
Nelson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slips a nice elbow through Lynn's hands, connecting with Lynn's forehead.
Nelson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lynn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lynn shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nelson throws a right and a left that Lynn avoids nicely.

Nelson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nelson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nelson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Lynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson is nestled in close to Lynn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Nelson escapes and gets back to his feet.

Nelson gets the takedown into side control.
Nelson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nelson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lynn down.
Nelson scoring with punches from side control.
Lynn manages to get back to half guard.
Nelson drops an elbow to the side of Lynn's head.
Nelson working over Lynn with some ground and pound. Lynn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working over Lynn with some ground and pound. Lynn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lynn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.

Lynn is working an open guard so Nelson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lynn tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Lynn gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lynn wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.

Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matt Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Nelson stands up from Lynn's guard - Nelson perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Nelson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Won Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Petzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petzel has chosen forever as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Low
vs
Petzel

193 cm
24
215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

200 cm
23
215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Bad Newz Kennelz Supplementz

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Won Low!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Petzel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petzel has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Low misses.
No joy there for Low, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Low throws a sloppy head kick and Petzel moves out of range easily.
Low swinging wilding here.
Low fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petzel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Low darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Petzel missing with punches from the bottom.
Petzel is staying active underneath Low, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Petzel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Low is trying to work for a kimura but Petzel is defending well.
Petzel punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petzel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petzel tries to roll over but Low keeps him under control.
Petzel trying to hold on to Low's head to control him but Low postures up.
Petzel looks gassed!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Petzel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Low cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Low 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.

Low drops back looking for a leg! Petzel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petzel manages to kick Low off! Low jumps back into Petzel's guard.
Low wants to control from the top but Petzel keeps moving.

Petzel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Low doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Low manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Low controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Low throwing strikes from guard but Petzel blocks nicely.

Petzel working for a triangle but Low defends it easily.
Low controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petzel keeping full guard, as Low tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petzel shoots for a takedown but Low saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Won Low has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Petzel.
Petzel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petzel's head backwards.

Low drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Petzel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Petzel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Low wants to control from the top but Petzel keeps moving.
Low slips nicely into half guard.

Low is trying to work for a kimura but Petzel is defending well.
Petzel has hold of Low's hands but Low slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petzel is trying to stand.
Low not doing much here.
Petzel trying to hold on to Low's head to control him but Low postures up.

Petzel actively working from the bottom here.
Petzel is trying to get back to full guard.

Petzel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Low is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Low lands with a hook. Petzel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petzel tries for a takedown but Low circles away easily
and Low counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Low feints and as Petzel raises his hands in defense, Low changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Petzel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Petzel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petzel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Low working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Petzel's head.

Petzel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petzel trying to keep a closed guard but Low is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Low with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Petzel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Petzel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Low advances to half guard.

Petzel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Low lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Petzel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Low is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Petzel has managed to free his arm - good work.

Petzel looking for submissions off his back.
Low landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petzel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Low.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petzel looking for submissions off his back.
Petzel trying to control here.
Low drops an elbow to the side of Petzel's head.
Petzel wants to control but Low is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Low goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Petzel tries for a takedown but Low circles away easily

and Low counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petzel won't be happy with that.
Petzel struggling a bit here.
Low trying to control the action but Petzel is working from the bottom.
Petzel struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low lands some shots froms side control.
Petzel tries to improve position but can't.
Petzel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Petzel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Petzel manages to get back to half guard.
Low 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.
Low looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petzel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Low is working for a kimura but Petzel is defending it quite comfortably.

Low decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Low keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Won Low dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Petzel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Low as he jumps to the side.

Petzel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Low lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Low trying to control from the bottom.
Low tries to get to full guard but Petzel has control of the leg.
Low regains full guard. Nicely done.
Low keeping full guard, as Petzel tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petzel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Petzel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Low manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petzel has Low in his guard.
Petzel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Low stands up and waves to Petzel to follow him.
Petzel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Low.
Petzel has his takedown stuffed
and Low counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Petzel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Low 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Low is on top in guard.
Low pushes down on Petzel's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Low is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Low prevents Petzel from improving his position.
Low passes to full mount!
Petzel is working to get back to half guard.
Won Low overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Low scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Petzel?
Low lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Low working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Petzel really wants to buck Low off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petzel is looking to improve his position but Low isn't that keen on the idea.
Low sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petzel tries to hold on but Low pushes him away.
Petzel is looking to get to half guard.
Petzel tries to hold on but Low postures up.

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.
Low breaks from Petzel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Petzel tries to hold on but Low postures up.
Petzel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Low landing strikes from the mount and Petzel is in trouble!
Low dominating with strikes here.
Low avoids the attempt from Petzel to control.
Low is landing with some decent strikes but Petzel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alexander Petzel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petzel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Low can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petzel is looking to escape.
Low prevents Petzel from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Won Low showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Low 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Won Low!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Just Joshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dynamite Roll enters the cage!

Joshin
vs
Roll

150 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Just Joshin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dynamite Roll!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roll misses with a body shot.

Joshin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joshin tries to advance to mount but Roll denies him.

Joshin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roll, who protects the arm well.
Joshin trying to control the position but Roll is working away.
Roll manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joshin's best efforts.

Joshin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roll sees it coming and defends easily.
Joshin passes to full mount!
Roll is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roll is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Joshin is staying active.
Roll regains half guard.

Joshin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Roll still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Roll has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll happy to just control the position for now.

Roll has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Joshin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Roll yanks on the arm and Joshin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Roll.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dynamite Roll!
Dynamite Roll is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lurppa Korva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasair Ceasaigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Korva
vs
Ceasaigh

185 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Hellbent, Inc.
Forbidden Apple

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lurppa Korva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasair Ceasaigh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ceasaigh.
Korva loads up on a big right hand but Ceasaigh slips the punch.
Ceasaigh throws a hook but Korva avoids it easily.

Korva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Korva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ceasaigh, who protects the arm well.
Ceasaigh tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Korva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Korva tries to advance to mount but Ceasaigh denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korva swings around for an armbar but Ceasaigh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Korva's guard.
Korva controls Ceasaigh momentarily but Ceasaigh frees himself.
Korva looking for a sweep. Not yet Korva, not yet.
Korva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ceasaigh is now in half guard.
Ceasaigh seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Korva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Korva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Korva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ceasaigh has passed into half guard!
Korva is breathing heavily.

Korva is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ceasaigh pulls his head out easily.
Ceasaigh tries to stand but can't do so whilst Korva controls his leg.

Ceasaigh gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceasaigh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Korva on the side of the head.
Ceasaigh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ceasaigh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ceasaigh misses with a body shot.
Korva just misses with a punch to the body.
Ceasaigh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Ceasaigh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Korva is rocked!
Lasair Ceasaigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Korva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lasair Ceasaigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ceasaigh shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Korva takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ceasaigh sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Korva bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lasair Ceasaigh!
Lasair Ceasaigh is the new middleweight champion!