TWL 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Wilhelm
vs
Frank

190 cm
22
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank tries to clinch there but Wilhelm circles away.
Wilhelm just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Frank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilhelm wants to break free but Frank has control.
Wilhelm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Frank keeps control of Wilhelm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilhelm wants to get back to striking at distance but Frank won't allow it.
Wilhelm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Wilhelm.

Wilhelm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilhelm throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilhelm throws a series of strikes that have Frank backpedaling.
Frank wants to clinch up but Wilhelm keeps it at a distance.
Frank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilhelm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frank moves in looking to clinch but Wilhelm pushes him off.
Frank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bill Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank tries to clinch but Wilhelm moves out of range.
Wilhelm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frank wants to clinch.
Wilhelm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frank tries to clinch there but Wilhelm circles away.
Frank tries to clinch but Wilhelm moves out of range.
Wilhelm keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilhelm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frank looks gassed!
Frank seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Wilhelm shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Frank is backing up but Wilhelm catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Frank covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Wilhelm Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Wilhelm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Than Galentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Rogers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rogers
vs
Galentine

187 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Rogers!
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, Than Galentine!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galentine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Galentine's sensitive parts.
Rogers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Galentine checks it well.
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Galentine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Rogers gets a takedown into half guard.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Galentine dodges it nicely.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galentine's head.
Galentine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galentine defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Donk. Galentine catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Galentine.
Galentine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Galentine throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galentine.
Rogers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Galentine moved out of range nicely.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers lands a nice shot that snaps Galentine's head back.
Galentine is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogers shoots in and bounces Galentine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rogers throwing shots but Galentine is blocking nicely.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Galentine's head.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Galentine has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers winds up and cracks Galentine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers winds up and cracks Galentine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers is nestled in close to Galentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galentine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Galentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Galentine's head.
Galentine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Galentine is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Galentine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers.

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

Rogers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Galentine.
George Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rogers clobbers Galentine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers misses the jab.
Galentine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Rogers scores with a takedown into Galentine's guard.
Rogers is pushing down on Galentine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galentine is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rogers stops Galentine from getting back to his feet.
Galentine is trying to maintain the position but Rogers is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galentine missing with punches from the bottom.
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Galentine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Galentine punching from the bottom.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galentine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots.

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.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
Galentine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a head shot. Galentine uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogers distracts Galentine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Galentine keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.

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

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.
Galentine is looking to control Rogers but Rogers is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Galentine is trying to stick to Rogers's back but Rogers is turning into Galentine. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Galentine's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rogers.
George Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers advances to half guard.

Rogers seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Rogers 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!

Galentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galentine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rogers throws the left hand but Galentine avoids the punch easily.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogers throws a head kick that Galentine semi-blocks.
Galentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.

Rogers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogers throwing shots but Galentine is blocking nicely.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Galentine's hands, connecting with Galentine's forehead.

Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Galentine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galentine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rogers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers works over Galentine with some ground and pound from guard.
Galentine is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Rogers passes Galentine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Galentine's temple.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.
Galentine tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Galentine is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Rogers working Galentine over with strikes.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Galentine misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
George Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.
Rogers is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Rogers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beam has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jim Beam looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Davidson
vs
Beam

179 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Forbidden Apple

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, Peter Davidson!
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, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beam looks gassed!
Davidson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beam. That did some damage!
Davidson scores with a hook to the body. Beam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davidson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beam's head backwards.
Davidson thumps Beam with a low kick.
Davidson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beam momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Davidson.

Davidson moves into range and clinches up with Beam.
Beam throws an elbow but it misses.
Davidson gets through Beam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Davidson.

Davidson breaks the clinch.
Beam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beam there as he acknowledges the shot.

Beam is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Davidson.
Davidson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davidson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davidson.
Davidson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beam ducks straight into an uppercut from Davidson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Beam maanges to regain guard straight away.
Beam is still in real trouble! Can Davidson finish him?
Davidson trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson distracts Beam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving.
Beam seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson landing with the ground and pound.
Davidson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davidson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beam's head.
Davidson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Davidson lands a couple of digs.
Davidson 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.
Davidson lands a couple of elbows.
Davidson works over Beam with some ground and pound from guard.
Davidson scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davidson cracks Beam with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Beam on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davidson scoring with punches from side control.
Davidson working the body and head with strikes.
Davidson scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson scoring with punches and elbows.
Davidson working the ground and pound.
Davidson cracks Beam with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Davidson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Beam is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Davidson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Davidson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zdeno Chara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Green (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.

Chara
vs
Green

177 cm
19
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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, Zdeno Chara!
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, Mike Green!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chara shoots in and bounces Green off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Chara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Chara looking to pass the guard.
Chara stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Green keeping full guard, as Chara tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chara seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chara works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Chara seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Green is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zdeno Chara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoshi
vs
Calhoun

200 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Hoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Calhoun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Calhoun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoshi taking some punishment here, with Calhoun in his half guard.

Calhoun is looking for a kimura here.
Calhoun trying to mount his opponent but Hoshi defends it.
Calhoun works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hoshi wants to control but Calhoun is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calhoun with a couple of short strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun avoids the attempt from Hoshi to control.
Hoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Calhoun looking for a guillotine from mount but Hoshi is having none of it.
Hoshi wants to hold on but Calhoun pushes him away.

Calhoun working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hoshi is looking to get to half guard.
Calhoun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hoshi hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun lands with some strikes.
Calhoun punishing his opponent with strikes.
Calhoun looks gassed!
Calhoun working Hoshi over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calhoun avoids the attempt from Hoshi to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Calhoun.

Hoshi is rocked!
Hoshi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun dominating with strikes here.
Calhoun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Calhoun working for a submission but Hoshi is keeping him at bay.
Hoshi tries to hold on but Calhoun postures up.
Hoshi is in a horrible position here. Calhoun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Calhoun lands with some strikes.
Hoshi wants to control but Calhoun is having none of it.
Hoshi is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun with shots to the head and body - Hoshi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Calhoun looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Calhoun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Calhoun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Calhoun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Calhoun landing shots from mount.
Calhoun lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Calhoun looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hoshi tries to lock up and control but Calhoun gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Calhoun fails to land the takedown.
Calhoun moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshi as Calhoun shoots in.

Hoshi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Calhoun is looking for a sweep. Hoshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calhoun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calhoun is trying to get back to full guard.
Calhoun won't allow Hoshi to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hoshi is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoshi is trying to control. Calhoun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun misses with some strikes from the bottom.

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

Hoshi gets caught flat footed, as Calhoun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Calhoun passes Hoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hoshi wants to get back to full guard.
Hoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Calhoun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Calhoun's back!
Calhoun manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hoshi's guard. Nice work there by Calhoun.
Hoshi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Calhoun!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Calhoun manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Calhoun manages to get to full guard.
Hoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Calhoun working for a triangle but Hoshi defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
Hoshi won't allow Calhoun to sweep him here.
Calhoun doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hoshi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Calhoun's guard.

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

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.
Hoshi looking to control.
Calhoun stands up over Hoshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scott Calhoun has got the better of the ground game so far.

Calhoun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Calhoun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calhoun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calhoun throws a big right hand that misses.
Calhoun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Calhoun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Calhoun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hoshi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Calhoun is trying to break free.
Calhoun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoshi.

Hoshi jumps guard.
Calhoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calhoun throwing strikes from guard but Hoshi blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calhoun wants to pass the guard but Hoshi is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calhoun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calhoun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calhoun postures up.

Calhoun drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hoshi dives on top into guard.
Hoshi preventing the sweep.
Calhoun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoshi.
Calhoun lands some strikes from the bottom.
Calhoun thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hoshi wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
Calhoun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoshi is one step ahead there.
Scott Calhoun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Calhoun lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hoshi!
Hoshi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Calhoun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi tries to hold on but Calhoun pushes him away.
Hoshi can't escape the position.
Hoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Calhoun controlling the pace for now.
Calhoun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
Calhoun looking to control but Hoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoshi tries to hold on but Calhoun pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Calhoun.
I've got Calhoun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Calhoun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Steve Miller was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jackson
vs
Miller

190 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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, Clint Jackson!
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, Steve Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Miller defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Steve Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller slips a jab from Jackson.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Miller has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clint Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madden has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Bill Madden is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smith
vs
Madden

182 cm
20
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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, Dan Smith!
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, Bill Madden!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Madden looks gassed!
Smith throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Madden tumbling to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wanted to stand there but Madden had control of the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

The cut above Bill Madden's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith flashes Madden a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Madden's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Madden crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Smith punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

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

Knox
vs
Kovalchuk

182 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilya Kovalchuk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a body punch but Kovalchuk moves out of range.
Knox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kovalchuk takes a step back to recover.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalchuk.
Kovalchuk misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knox.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Kovalchuk slips a jab from Knox.
Kovalchuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovalchuk swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Ilya Kovalchuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Knox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kovalchuk has hold of Knox's hands but Knox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox stops Kovalchuk from getting back to his feet.
Knox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knox moves nicely into side control.

Kovalchuk sneaks out the side door and pushes Knox away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Knox lunges at Kovalchuk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovalchuk's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalchuk.
Kovalchuk throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox lands with a straight right. Kovalchuk didn't see that one coming.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kovalchuk.
Kovalchuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Kovalchuk down.
Kovalchuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Kovalchuk looks gassed!
The fighters circling - Kovalchuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.

Knox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalchuk taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knox has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kovalchuk!
Knox lands a big shot there that rocks Kovalchuk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kovalchuk is bucking up trying to escape but Knox cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Knox pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Kovalchuk wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Knox has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Kovalchuk taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Knox!
Chris Knox retains his middleweight title!