GCF 9 - JAYJAY vs BRAT PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Station (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rex
vs
Station

190 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Rex!
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, Tony Station!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex is looking to clinch but Station is avoiding it.
Station should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Station tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rex swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Station drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rex is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Station asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rex tries to get out of the position.
Station in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Station asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Station tries for a kimura but Rex is defending well.
Rex is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Station has just dragged him back down to the mat.

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

and Station decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rex's guard.
Rex is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Station wanted to stand there but Rex had control of the position.

Rex scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rex takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Rex moves into the clinch successfully.
Station jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rex walks away with a smile on his face. Station gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rex lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Tony Station has been cut.
Rex darts in trying to clinch
and Station counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rex tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Station counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Station stalling away here and it's allowed Rex to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Station won't allow Rex to get back to his feet.
Station wants to control from the top but Rex keeps moving.
Rex controls Station momentarily but Station frees himself.
Rex wants to get back to his feet but Station is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Rex has his feet on Station's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Station misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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.

Rex has Station up against the cage in a clinch.
Rex stalls.
Station is looking to control Rex's arms but Rex gets an underhook and turns him. Now Station has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rex.
Station takes a knee to the side of the body.
Station looks gassed!
Rex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Station's face.
Station being controlled against the cage.
Rex with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rex has Station pressed against the cage.
Rex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Station in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rex lands a knee to the head.
Rex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Rex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Station's cut.
That's time! Rex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rex closes the distance and clinches.
Rex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Station blocks it with crossed arms.
Rex tries to land a knee to the head but Station blocks with his arms.
Rex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Station has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Station's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Rex to work.
Station fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rex trying to control the position but instead, Station has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rex into the cage.
Station takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rex misses with a knee to the head.
Rex tries to stall but Station uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Station tries to land a knee to the head but Rex blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Station lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rex leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Station looking for a takedown.
Rex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Station stalling.
Station tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rex smiles and moves away.
Devon Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Station.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Station swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Station closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rex circles away.
Devon Rex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rex tries to clinch but Station moves away

and Station counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rex wants to get back to his feet.
Station wants to pass the guard but Rex is defending well.
Rex wants to get back to his feet.
Station really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Station tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rex.

Rex kicks off Station and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex darts in trying to clinch

and Station counters with a shoot takedown. Rex fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Station preventing the sweep.
Station wants to pass the guard but Rex is keeping the position.
Rex wants to stand and escape but Station is having none of it.
Rex trying to strike off his back.
Station trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Station is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Station is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Rex drives through and clinches with Station against the cage.
Rex tries to land a knee to the head but Station blocks with his arms.
Station takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rex has Station pressed against the cage, preventing Station from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rex misses with a knee strike.
Station tries for a takedown but Rex manages to get underhooks.
Rex with a knee to the head.
Rex looking to throw knees to the head but Station is blocking nicely.
Rex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Station's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rex as Station tries to tie him up.
Rex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rex is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Station is keeping busy.
Station is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rex is defending well for now.
Rex scores with a knee to the head.
Station wants to break the clinch but can't.
Station tries for a takedown but Rex manages to get underhooks.
Rex displaying some good clinch control by pressing Station up against the cage.
Station tries to pull guard but Rex won't allow it.
Station is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rex working Station over with knees to the body.
Station tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rex smiles and moves away.

Rex rushes Station and presses him up against the cage.
Rex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rex tries to land a knee to the head but Station blocks with his arms.
Station working hard to break the clinch.
Rex throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Station showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Station's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Station just misses with a punch to the body.
Rex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Station, pushing him back against the cage.
Rex is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rex connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Rex.
Rex misses with a knee strike.
Rex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Station has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Station is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rex trying to stall but Station improves his position.
Station tries to score a body lock takedown but Rex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Station.
Rex connects with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rex as Station tries to tie him up.
Rex is pressed up against the cage. Station has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rex down to the mat. Rex avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Devon Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Station.
Rex looks to clinch

and Station moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex with a knee to the head.
Rex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Station fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rex.
A head punch on the inside from Station fails to land.
Rex connects with a knee to the head.

Station pulls Rex into guard.

Rex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Station is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rex.
Rex tries to clinch

and Station counters with a shoot takedown. Rex fights it but they end up in guard.
Tony Station has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rex is trying to control the position but Station postures up.
Rex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Station won't allow Rex to get back to his feet.
Station stopping the sweep attempt from Rex.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Station scoring with some ground and pound.

Rex manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Station swats away the attempt to clinch by Rex.
Rex tries to clinch up.
Rex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch but Station swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rex is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex closes the distance but Station moves to the side

and Station counters with a single leg into guard. Rex didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rex kicks Station off and gets to his feet.

Rex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Station, pushing him back against the cage.
Station working hard to break the clinch.
Rex connects with a knee to the head.
Rex misses with a knee strike.
Rex looking to throw knees to the head but Station is blocking nicely.
Station fails to pull guard.
Devon Rex has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rex as Station tries to tie him up.
Rex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Station's face.
Rex misses with a knee to the head.
Station wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rex prevents a takedown attempt there.
Station fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rex connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex lands a knee to the head.
Station is trying to break the clinch but Rex has him pressed against the cage.
Rex tries to land a knee to the head but Station blocks with his arms.
Station tries to pull guard but Rex holds him up against the cage and eventually Station drops back down to his feet.
Rex looking to throw knees to the head but Station is blocking nicely.
Station misses with some punches.
Rex lands a knee to the body.
Rex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Station takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rex misses with a knee to the head.
Station drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rex misses with a knee strike.
Rex stops a takedown attempt from Station.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rex lands a knee to the head.
Rex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Station tries to pull guard but Rex holds him up against the cage and eventually Station drops back down to his feet.
Rex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Station's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Station.
I think Station has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Station!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Beater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton's entrance music is Mudvayne-Scream With Me. A fine choice. Levi Templeton looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Templeton
vs
Beater

186 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

184 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Templeton!
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, Jimmy Beater!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton tries to clinch but Beater is having none of it.
Beater is looking to clinch.
Templeton shoots in but Beater avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beater fails with a takedown attempt.

Templeton rushes Beater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beater has Templeton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Templeton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beater misses with a punch on the inside.
Beater wants to stall.

Templeton tightens his grip and picks Beater up, before dumping him to the ground. Beater manages to land in guard.
Beater working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beater wants to sweep here but Templeton controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beater is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Templeton is controlling him.
Templeton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Templeton throwing strikes from guard but Beater blocks nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Templeton wants to clinch up but Beater keeps it at a distance.

That's two 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.

Beater instigates a clinch.
Templeton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Templeton.
Beater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Templeton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Levi Templeton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Beater.
Nice elbow from Templeton.

It looks like Jimmy Beater has been cut.
Beater looks gassed!
Templeton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beater.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Templeton obliges.
Beater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beater has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beater using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Templeton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Templeton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Templeton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater keeps the fight on the outside.

Beater changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Templeton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Templeton is trying to control Beater's posture but Beater avoids it.
Templeton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beater is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Beater being controlled here momentarily.
Beater trying to control but Templeton is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater wants to pass the guard but Templeton is keeping the position.
Templeton looking for a sweep. Not yet Templeton, not yet.
Beater throwing strikes from guard but Templeton blocks nicely.
Templeton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Beater!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Templeton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Beater's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Beater keeps the fight on the outside.
Beater shoots in but Templeton avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Templeton forces Beater back against the cage and clinches.
Templeton scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beater is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Templeton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Beater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Templeton connects with a knee to the head.
Templeton stops a takedown attempt from Beater.
Templeton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Templeton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton with a knee to the head.

Templeton successfully pulls guard.
Templeton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beater is one step ahead there.
Templeton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Templeton 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.
Beater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Beater tries to free his leg and advance position but Templeton is retaining full guard.
Beater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beater wants to stand but Templeton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templeton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Templeton pushes Beater off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Beater circles away.
Templeton circles away from the clinch attempt

and Templeton moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater wants a takedown.
Levi Templeton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Beater.
Beater being controlled against the cage.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Beater has clasped his hands together around Templeton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Beater tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Templeton is not content to let Beater control the position.
Beater throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton keeps Beater under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Templeton's face as Beater controls the position.
Beater working away.

Beater thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Templeton is looking to regain half guard here but Beater keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Templeton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Beater's cut.
That's time! Templeton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Beater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beater looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Templeton lands a knee to the head.
Beater working hard to break the clinch.
Templeton landing knees to the head.
Beater tries to pull guard but Templeton won't allow it.
Templeton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Templeton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beater can't break the clinch.
Templeton is pressed up against the cage. Beater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Templeton down to the mat. Templeton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beater shoots in for a double leg but Templeton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Levi Templeton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Beater.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Templeton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beater's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Templeton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Templeton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beater lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Templeton is staying active underneath Beater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Beater looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Templeton is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beater wants to take a breather but Templeton is having none of it.
Templeton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beater is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Templeton wants to clinch up but Beater keeps it at a distance.

Templeton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Templeton slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Beater.

Templeton decides to return to a standing position.

Templeton closes the distance and pushes Beater back into the cage.

Beater breaks the clinch.

Templeton moves into the clinch.
Templeton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beater.
Templeton has Beater pressed against the cage, preventing Beater from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Templeton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Templeton breaks the clinch.
Beater tries to clinch up but Templeton circles away and keeps his distance.
Templeton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beater is looking to clinch.
Levi Templeton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beater swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
Beater blocks a head kick by Templeton.

Beater shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Templeton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Templeton keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Levi Templeton.
Well Templeton 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Templeton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mob Barley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mob Barley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Barley
vs
Sutherland

178 cm
23
208 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Crashforce Voodoo Labs
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutherland leaves Barley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sutherland leaves Barley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sutherland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barley is fending him off so far but Sutherland persists. Nope, Barley circles away and we're back to standing.
Sutherland thuds his right hand into Barley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Mob Barley has been cut.
Barley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mob Barley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Barley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barley wants to control from the top but Sutherland keeps moving.
Sutherland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barley is one step ahead there.
Barley content to stall in guard here.
Sutherland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barley is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sutherland is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barley keeping full guard, as Sutherland tries to pass.

Sutherland gets to his feet. Barley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sutherland shoots for a double leg takedown but Barley sprawls well. He's pushed Sutherland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barley has a takedown stuffed.
Barley is breathing heavily.
Sutherland works the jab nicely.

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

Sutherland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sutherland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barley is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sutherland gets to his feet. Barley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sutherland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutherland swings wildly with an uppercut but Barley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barley tries to pull guard but Sutherland holds him up against the cage and eventually Barley drops back down to his feet.
Barley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sutherland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Sutherland breaks from the clinch.
Barley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sutherland as he jumps to the side.
Sutherland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barley pinned against the cage. Barley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Sutherland with that takedown attempt.

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

Barley stands up and beckons Sutherland to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sutherland as he avoids it easily.
Barley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sutherland defends it nicely.
Sutherland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutherland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barley tries to avoid it but Sutherland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barley to the ground. Barley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sutherland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barley.
Barley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sutherland as he avoids it easily.

Sutherland clinches.
Sutherland scores with a nice hook to the head.

Barley successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutherland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barley wants to stand but Sutherland is controlling the position.

Sutherland stands up and waves to Barley to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barley pinned against the cage. Barley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sutherland throws a shot from downtown. Barley moves away and avoids it.
Barley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutherland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barley somewhat.
Sutherland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sutherland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barley avoids it really well and circles away.
Barley avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barley shoots in but no luck this time.
Barley takes one on the button.
Barley has a takedown stuffed.
Barley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sutherland as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Sutherland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mob Barley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Barley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sutherland sprawls well initially but Barley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sutherland is trying to get back to full guard.
Sutherland manages to get to full guard.
Sutherland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sutherland manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barley tries for a takedown but Sutherland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mob Barley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sutherland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sutherland prevents Barley from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barley trying to keep a closed guard but Sutherland is proving a slippery customer.
Barley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland stops Barley from standing up.

Barley is working an open guard so Sutherland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sutherland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sutherland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sutherland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Barley counters with a shoot takedown. Sutherland fights it but they end up in guard.

Sutherland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barley trying to control but Sutherland is working from the bottom.

Sutherland working for a triangle but Barley defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sutherland is striking but Barley is not phased and passes to half guard.
Barley tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sutherland controls his leg.

Barley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sutherland has one foot on Barley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sutherland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutherland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barley somewhat.
Barley shoots in for a takedown but Sutherland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barley throws out a powerful jab.
Barley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sutherland pinned against the cage. Sutherland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut there from Sutherland.
Barley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sutherland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barley sprawls well initially but Sutherland persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sutherland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barley tries to get to full guard but Sutherland has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sutherland is working away from the top position though.

Sutherland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barley has hold of Sutherland's hands but Sutherland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sutherland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sutherland lands a big shot there that rocks Barley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barley is trying to stand up.

Sutherland goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barley turns into him and now he's in Sutherland's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Sutherland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mob Barley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sutherland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barley tries to avoid it but Sutherland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barley to the ground. Barley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sutherland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barley defends it nicely.

Barley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sutherland was covering up waiting for the punch and Barley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barley tries to free his leg and advance position but Sutherland is retaining full guard.
Barley tries to stand but Sutherland is controlling from the bottom.
Sutherland keeping moving, preventing Barley from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sutherland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barley defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sutherland manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sutherland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sutherland throws out the jab.
Barley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barley shoots in but no luck this time.
Sutherland lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barley takes a step back to recover.
Barley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sutherland circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mob Barley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sutherland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Sutherland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barley sees it coming and defends easily.
Barley wants to control but Sutherland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sutherland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barley's head.
Barley pushes Sutherland off looking to stand but Sutherland dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barley taking some punishment here, with Sutherland in his half guard.
Sutherland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sutherland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sutherland.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sutherland throws a low kick but Barley avoids it.

Sutherland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sutherland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sutherland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barley pulls Sutherland in to control the position.

Barley is working an open guard so Sutherland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sutherland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sutherland as he avoids it easily.
Sutherland slaps away a takedown attempt from Barley, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barley shoots in but no luck this time.
Barley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barley as he avoids it easily.
Barley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sutherland as he jumps to the side.
Sutherland fails with a takedown attempt.
Barley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutherland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barley somewhat.
Barley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sutherland is fending him off so far but Barley persists. Nope, Sutherland circles away and we're back to standing.
Sutherland lands a jab.
Sutherland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sutherland shoots and misses

and Barley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sutherland's guard.

Barley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sutherland, up you get!
Barley shoots in looking for a takedown. Sutherland tries to sprawl out of it but Barley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sutherland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sutherland throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Sutherland as Barley shoots in.
Sutherland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barley fails to land the takedown.
Barley misses with a takedown attempt - Sutherland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barley misses with the combination.
Barley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barley takes one on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sutherland as he avoids it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Barley.
Sutherland tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Sutherland.
Well Sutherland 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Sutherland!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reese McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Baas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

McLeod
vs
Baas

185 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

186 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reese McLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Baas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Baas circles away.
Baas shoots in but McLeod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Baas shoots in but McLeod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLeod swivels and escapes.
Reese McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Baas.
McLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baas tries for a takedown but McLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baas dives in and grabs McLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. McLeod pushes down on Baas's head and hops out.
Baas fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baas shoots in but McLeod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McLeod as he avoids it easily.
McLeod throws a series of strikes that have Baas backpedaling.
Baas looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Baas circles away.
McLeod throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A right-left combo lands from McLeod.

McLeod gets in close and instigates a clinch.

McLeod gets control of Baas's arms and successfully pulls guard. McLeod will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLeod wants to stand but Baas is controlling the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod is looking to stand up but Baas isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baas wants to control from the top but McLeod keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLeod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McLeod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baas fails to land the takedown.
McLeod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLeod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baas.

Baas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McLeod did well to prevent Baas getting side control.
McLeod trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baas prevents McLeod from improving his position.
McLeod wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod manages to get to full guard.
Baas looking to sit in guard and control but McLeod gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.
Baas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reese McLeod will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Baas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baas lands in his opponent's guard.
Baas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baas trying to control the position from guard on top but McLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod wants to get back to his feet but Baas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
McLeod keeping moving, preventing Baas from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Baas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McLeod has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reese McLeod!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Cumm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cumm
vs
Presle

202 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Cumm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cumm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Presle circles away quickly and effectively.
Cumm is looking to clinch.
Cumm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Ludovic Presle has been cut.
Presle avoids the body shot from Cumm.
Cumm takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Doug Cumm has been cut.
Cumm moves in looking to clinch but Presle pushes him off.
Cumm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cumm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Presle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cumm throws a series of punches but Presle avoids them all with ease.
Cumm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cumm throws a right hand that Presle ducks under and follows up with a left that Presle also avoids with ease.
Presle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cumm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Presle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Presle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cumm misses with a double jab
and Presle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cumm misses with a double jab
and Presle counters with a low kick, right behind Cumm 's knee.
Cumm is breathing heavily.
Presle misses the shot to the body.
Cumm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Presle counters with a body kick that stops Cumm in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Presle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cumm in his tracks.
Presle lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presle throws the left hand but Cumm avoids the punch easily.
Cumm misses with a combination
and Presle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Presle as he connects with a hook.
Presle lands with a shot to the body.
Cumm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Presle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Presle throws a right hand that Cumm ducks under and follows up with a left that Cumm also avoids with ease.
Presle lands with a nice body kick.
Presle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Doug Cumm's cut is getting worse.
Presle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presle looks to score with a jab to the body but Cumm is just out of range.
Doug Cumm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presle scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Presle.
Presle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Doug Cumm's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cumm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Cumm.
Presle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Presle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cumm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Presle counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Jeez, Doug Cumm's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cumm drops his hands momentarily and Presle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doug Cumm's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ludovic Presle!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Mesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobson comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Magick. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dobson
vs
Mesh

181 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Dobson!
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, Billy Mesh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mesh moves into the clinch.
Mesh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mesh is trying to drag Dobson to the mat but Dobson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Dobson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mesh is trying to control Dobson's posture but Dobson avoids it.
Mesh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Dobson.
Dobson trying to control the position but Mesh is working away.
Dobson working away.
Mesh is trying to get back to half guard.
Dobson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mesh prevents Dobson from moving into mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mesh shoots in but Dobson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Dobson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobson is trying to control. Mesh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dobson trying to control from Mesh's half guard. Mesh has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dobson looking to pass the guard.
Dobson is working hard here to advance position.
Dobson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dobson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dobson passes Mesh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dobson is thwarting Mesh's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mesh tries to roll over but Dobson keeps him under control.
Dobson stalling away here and it's allowed Mesh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mesh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dobson trying to control but Mesh is working from the bottom.
Dobson thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobson looking to pass the guard.
Dobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dobson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mesh counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dobson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrew Dobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Mesh.
Mesh looks gassed!
Dobson goes for a takedown attempt but Mesh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dobson tries for a takedown but Mesh circles away easily

and Mesh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dobson throws a strike from the bottom but Mesh passes into side control!
Dobson tries to bench press Mesh off him but Mesh keeps the position.
Dobson is trying to control Mesh's posture but Mesh avoids it.

Mesh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dobson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mesh circles away.
Dobson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mesh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dobson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesh is one step ahead there.
Mesh wants to stand but Dobson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson wants to sweep here but Mesh controlling him for the moment.
Dobson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesh manages to get himself to full guard.
Dobson with a nice head shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobson wants to control from the top but Mesh keeps moving.
Dobson pushes down on Mesh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Mesh 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.

Dobson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mesh counters with a single leg into guard. Dobson didn't expect that.
Dobson keeping moving, preventing Mesh from controlling successfully.
Mesh throwing strikes but missing.
Dobson trying to strike off his back.
Dobson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mesh!
Dobson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dobson working the ground and pound effectively.
Mesh tries to reverse the position but Dobson maintains control.
Mesh is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobson is landing with some decent strikes but Mesh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dobson scoring with strikes but Mesh is staying in there.
Dobson landing strikes from the mount and Mesh is in trouble!
Dobson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mesh?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dobson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dobson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dobson wants to control the pace but Mesh is squirming around nicely.
Dobson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dobson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mesh's face.
Dobson blocks Mesh's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dobson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mesh is in a horrible position here. Dobson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobson controlling the pace for now.
Dobson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dobson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dobson scoring with strikes but Mesh is staying in there.
Dobson lands with some strikes.
Dobson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dobson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dobson cracks Mesh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dobson trying to control but Mesh is having none of it.
Dobson is really struggling to control Mesh but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dobson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dobson landing strikes from the mount and Mesh is in trouble!
Mesh working to try and regain half guard.
Dobson working Mesh over with strikes here.
Mesh taking shots to the head.
Dobson landing strikes from the mount.
Dobson with good strikes from the mount here!
Mesh tries to lock up and control but Dobson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Mesh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dobson unloading with bombs!
Mesh is looking to get to half guard.
Dobson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dobson landing strikes from the mount.
Dobson with shots to the head and body - Mesh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mesh is bucking up trying to escape but Dobson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dobson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesh is looking to escape.
Dobson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dobson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Dobson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dobson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mesh is looking to stand up but Dobson isn't so interested in that idea.
Dobson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesh is retaining full guard.
Dobson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dobson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dobson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesh is keeping the position for now.
Dobson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andrew Dobson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dobson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesh is looking to stand up but Dobson isn't so interested in that idea.
Dobson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesh's guard.
Mesh tries to get to full guard but Dobson has control of the leg.
Dobson working over Mesh with some ground and pound. Mesh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dobson working Mesh over with strikes.
Mesh won't allow Dobson to pass to mount.
Mesh taking some punishment here, with Dobson in his half guard.
Dobson working the head and body with strikes.
Dobson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dobson landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesh is trying to escape the mount.
Mesh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dobson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mesh taking shots to the head.
Dobson dominating with strikes here.
Dobson landing strikes from the mount and Mesh is in trouble!
Dobson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mesh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dobson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mesh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dobson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mesh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dobson looking to finish Mesh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mesh!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesh tries to reverse the position but Dobson maintains control.
Dobson controlling the position easily from mount.
Dobson lands a big shot there that rocks Mesh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dobson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mesh wants to hold on but Dobson pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dobson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dobson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dobson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesh is looking to escape.
Dobson lands a nice shot to the head.

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.
Dobson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mesh?
Dobson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mesh?
Mesh is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mesh is trying to escape the mount.
Dobson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mesh is squirming around, avoiding Dobson's attempts to control the action.
Dobson raining down shots from the mount!
Dobson lands a big elbow.
Dobson looking to finish Mesh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mesh!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Dobson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Carandang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carandang
vs
Cote

195 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

198 cm
20
235 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enrico Carandang!
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, Travis Cote!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote keeps the fight on the outside.
Carandang tries to clinch but Cote is having none of it.

Cote scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carandang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Carandang trying to control but Cote postures up.
Cote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Cote is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carandang pushes Cote off but Cote dives into side control.
Carandang is trying to improve his position.
Carandang isn't going anywhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carandang keeps working.
Carandang is trying to get back to half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cote tries to keep at a distance but Carandang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carandang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Carandang's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Cote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carandang with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cote counters with a takedown into side control.
Carandang is letting Cote control him for a moment.
Carandang gets back to half guard.
Cote wants to stand but Carandang has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Carandang uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Cote wants to pass the guard but Carandang is keeping the position.

Cote avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cote looking to pass the guard.

Cote gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cote is looking to clinch.
Cote fails with the takedown.
Cote looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cote moves into the clinch.
Carandang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cote is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Carandang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carandang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cote is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carandang fails to pull guard.
Cote is pressed up against the cage. Carandang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cote down to the mat. Cote avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Carandang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cote manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carandang trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cote looking for a sweep. Not yet Cote, not yet.
Cote is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cote wants to stand up but Carandang is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carandang trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carandang stops Cote from standing up.
Carandang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Cote closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cote lands in his opponent's guard.
Carandang trying to keep a closed guard but Cote is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carandang with a poor takedown
and Cote counters with a one-two to the body.
Carandang with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cote counters with a shoot takedown. Carandang fights it but they end up in guard.
Cote working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carandang's head.

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

Cote closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cote keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cote wants to control but Carandang is keeping him busy.
Carandang wants to control but Cote is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cote really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carandang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cote takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carandang keeps working.

Cote stands up and beckons Carandang to join him on the feet.
Enrico Carandang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carandang scores with a takedown into Cote's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carandang looking to sit in guard and control but Cote gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carandang is looking to stand up but Cote isn't so interested in that idea.
Cote stopping the sweep attempt from Carandang.
Cote lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carandang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cote defends well.
Cote with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cote pushing down on Carandang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carandang trying to hold on to Cote's head to control him but Cote postures up.
Cote is looking to take a break and control but Carandang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cote seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carandang throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Carandang trying to hold on to Cote's head to control him but Cote postures up.

Carandang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carandang tries to clinch but Cote moves away

and Cote counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Cote is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cote postures up and lands a big shot to Carandang's brow.
Cote is working Carandang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Carandang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Cote drops back looking for a leg! Carandang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carandang manages to kick Cote off! Cote jumps back into Carandang's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Carandang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cote doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cote manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Cote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carandang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Carandang tries to clinch but Cote moves away

and Cote counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Carandang wriggles free and stands up.
Cote throws a series of strikes that have Carandang backpedaling.
Carandang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cote counters with a good low kick that Carandang was not able to check.

Cote throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carandang was covering up waiting for the punch and Cote finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cote is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Carandang has his foot on Cote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cote works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carandang keeping moving, preventing Cote from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carandang has a closed guard, preventing Cote from standing up.
Cote postures up.
Cote trying to control but Carandang is working from the bottom.

Carandang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cote defends well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carandang looking for the choke from the back.

Carandang looking for the RNC.
Cote is keeping busy.
Cote has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Carandang.
Cote is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cote defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Carandang's arms.
Cote trying to control the position but Carandang manages to sink in the hooks.
Carandang is working the ground and pound. Can Cote escape?
Cote rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Carandang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cote trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote wants to get back to his feet.
Carandang is looking to take a break and control but Cote is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cote gets full guard.
Cote bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carandang's guard.

Cote avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carandang has his hands on Cote's head, controlling the position.
Cote looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travis Cote.
Well Cote 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Cote!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Snooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levi Snooks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Snooks
vs
Soprano

203 cm
22
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
239 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Snooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Soprano!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snooks clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snooks scores with a shoulder strike.
Soprano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snooks lands a shoulder strike.
Snooks keeps control of Soprano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Snooks jumps guard.
Soprano postures up.
Soprano trying to control but Snooks is working from the bottom.
Soprano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soprano trying to control but Snooks is working from the bottom.
Soprano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snooks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snooks striking off his back but it's not causing Soprano any problems.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Snooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Snooks darts in and clinches Soprano up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Snooks.
Soprano looks gassed!
Snooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snooks lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Snooks lands a hook to the side of the head.

Snooks wants the takedown. Soprano is fighting it off but Snooks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soprano's guard against the cage.
Snooks landing some decent shots from guard.
Snooks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snooks cracks Soprano with a solid left hand.

Soprano is rocked!
Snooks gets to his feet and stands over Soprano, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Soprano felt that one! Snooks unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Soprano from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levi Snooks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Carl Carter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Carter
vs
Monsoon

190 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Das Labor

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter lands a nice hook to Monsoon's body. Monsoon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monsoon looks gassed!
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Monsoon is just out of range.
Monsoon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monsoon blocks a jab.
Carter scores with a punch 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!
Carter misses the shot to the body.

Monsoon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Monsoon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monsoon throwing strikes but missing.
Carter trying to control the position.
Carter wants to sweep here but Monsoon controlling him for the moment.

Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monsoon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Monsoon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carter is looking to wear down Monsoon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carter lands with a right hand.

Monsoon is rocked!
Monsoon tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monsoon avoids the body shot from Carter.
Carter tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monsoon drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Monsoon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monsoon is one step ahead there.
Monsoon is looking to advance position but Carter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carter tries to control but Monsoon wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Monsoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
Carl Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Monsoon.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
Monsoon shoots in but no luck this time.

Carter gets caught flat footed, as Monsoon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Carter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monsoon passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter can't do much from the bottom here.
Monsoon cracks Carter with a big elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Monsoon is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Carter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
An elbow from Monsoon crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monsoon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carter is avoiding damage well.
Monsoon is working Carter over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsoon throws an elbow but Carter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Monsoon off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab from Carter misses.
Monsoon slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Monsoon dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Monsoon misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Monsoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Monsoon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carter wants to hold on but Monsoon pushes him away.
Monsoon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Monsoon.
A nice elbow there by Monsoon.
A nice elbow there by Monsoon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon controlling from the full mount.
Carter can't escape the position.
Monsoon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Monsoon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Carter is looking to improve his position but Monsoon isn't that keen on the idea.
Carter is working hard here to advance position.
Carter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carter is desperately trying to improve his position but Monsoon has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carter looks a forlorn figure.
Carter is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Monsoon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Monsoon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carter looks a forlorn figure.
Monsoon looking to finish Carter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carter!
Carter is trying to escape the mount.
Monsoon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Monsoon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Monsoon with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monsoon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Monsoon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Monsoon landing strikes from the mount.
Monsoon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Monsoon breaks from Carter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Monsoon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.
Monsoon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carter's face.
Monsoon tries to control but Carter wriggling away.
Monsoon working Carter over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Monsoon cracks Carter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Carter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carter really wants to buck Monsoon off and get back to his feet.
Monsoon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Monsoon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Carter tries to hold on but Monsoon postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ray Monsoon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monsoon wants to control the pace but Carter is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Monsoon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carter wants to control but Monsoon postures up.
Carter defending against the ground and pound.
Monsoon looks up at the clock and then as Carter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Monsoon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carter is trying to improve his position.
Monsoon working the body and head with strikes.
Monsoon cracks Carter with a big elbow.
Carter tries to escape but Monsoon is in control.
Monsoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Monsoon scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Monsoon scores with punches from side control.
Monsoon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carter stops Monsoon from passing to mount.
Carter is not content to let Monsoon control the position.
Monsoon cracks Carter with a big right hand but Carter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monsoon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Carter wants to control but Monsoon postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monsoon lands some shots froms side control.
Monsoon trying to control the position but Carter is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monsoon.
Monsoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monsoon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Monsoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monsoon doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carl Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Monsoon.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monsoon avoids the body shot from Carter.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown by Monsoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Carter which made him look bad.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Monsoon is out of range.

Monsoon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carter tries to escape but Monsoon is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter struggling a bit here.
Monsoon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carter to see if he's OK.
Monsoon wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
Monsoon working away.
Carter tries to buck Monsoon off but Monsoon is having none of it.
Monsoon cracks Carter with a big right hand but Carter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carter pushes Monsoon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monsoon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Monsoon is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Monsoon!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bee Jayjay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad The Brat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Brat has chosen Lets fightin love as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jayjay
vs
The Brat

185 cm
22
218 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

ACME-UCF NUTRITION
5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bee Jayjay!
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, Brad The Brat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Brat fails in his attempt to clinch.

The Brat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Brat trying to control the position but Jayjay is working away.
Jayjay struggling a bit here.
Jayjay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Brat's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jayjay tries to roll over but The Brat keeps him under control.
The Brat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jayjay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jayjay missing with punches from the bottom.
Jayjay is not content to let The Brat control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Brat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jayjay avoids it really well and circles away.
Jayjay slaps away a takedown attempt from The Brat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jayjay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bee Jayjay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad The Brat.
The Brat shoots for a double leg takedown but Jayjay sprawls well. He's pushed The Brat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Brat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Brat shoots in but Jayjay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Brat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jayjay but Jayjay pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The Brat shoots in and bounces Jayjay off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Brat looks gassed!

Jayjay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Brat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The Brat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jayjay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Brat has managed to get both his arms back between Jayjay's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The Brat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Brat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jayjay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay controls The Brat momentarily but The Brat frees himself.
Jayjay looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Brat is one step ahead there.
Jayjay working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

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.
The Brat wanted to stand there but Jayjay had control of the position.

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

Jayjay working for a triangle but The Brat defends it easily.
The Brat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jayjay throws a body punch but The Brat moves out of range.
The Brat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jayjay's waist but Jayjay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Brat off to one side.
Jayjay looks to score with a jab to the body but The Brat is just out of range.
Jayjay stuffs the takedown attempt from The Brat. The Brat gets slowly back to his feet.
The Brat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Brat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jayjay's waist but Jayjay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Brat off to one side.
Bee Jayjay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad The Brat.
Jayjay looks to score with a jab to the body but The Brat is just out of range.

Jayjay clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jayjay breaks from the clinch.

Jayjay gets a clinch.
Jayjay is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jayjay prevents the takedown attempt.
Jayjay prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Brat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jayjay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Brat is breathing heavily.
Jayjay slaps away a takedown attempt from The Brat, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Jayjay clinches with his opponent.

That's two 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.
Jayjay wants to break the clinch but can't.

Jayjay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Brat.
Jayjay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Brat.
Jayjay misses with a wild body shot.
Brad The Brat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Brat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jayjay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jayjay swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Brat shoots in but Jayjay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Brat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jayjay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Brat.
Jayjay leaves The Brat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jayjay misses with a wild body shot.
Jayjay thows a body shot but no joy.

Jayjay shoots in and bounces The Brat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jayjay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Jayjay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jayjay scoring with some ground and pound.

Jayjay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jayjay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jayjay passes The Brat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Jayjay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Brat with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jayjay counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Brat won't be happy with that.

Jayjay is trying to get an arm triangle but The Brat is defending well.
Bee Jayjay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jayjay scoring with punches from side control.
The Brat struggling a bit here.

Jayjay swings around for an armbar but The Brat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jayjay's guard.
Jayjay is trying to keep The Brat in close.

Jayjay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Brat pushes down on Jayjay's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay wants to improve his position but The Brat is controlling well.
The Brat blocks the strikes from Jayjay.
The Brat wants to take a breather but Jayjay is having none of it.

Jayjay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jayjay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jayjay trying to control here.

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.
The Brat controlling the action here.

Jayjay is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but The Brat pulls his head out easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Brat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jayjay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

The Brat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jayjay is trying to get back to full guard.
Jayjay is trying to maintain the position but The Brat is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Brat seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jayjay scores with a few weak punches.
Jayjay blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Brat.
The Brat wants to control but Jayjay is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jayjay is positioning himself well to prevent The Brat advancing to mount.

Jayjay actively working from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Brat is defended easily by Jayjay.
Bee Jayjay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad The Brat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Brat fails with a takedown attempt.
The Brat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jayjay counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Brat's guard now.

Jayjay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Brat keeping moving, preventing Jayjay from controlling successfully.
Jayjay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Brat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bee Jayjay clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jayjay misses the shot to the body.
The Brat misses with a takedown attempt

and Jayjay counters with a single leg into guard. The Brat didn't expect that.
Jayjay with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jayjay drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Brat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Brat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Brat!
Jayjay tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jayjay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jayjay trying to control the action but The Brat is working from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Brat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Brat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay tries to free his leg and advance position but The Brat is retaining full guard.
Jayjay postures up in The Brat's guard and throws a big left but The Brat blocks it.
The Brat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Brat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jayjay.

Jayjay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jayjay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Brat is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

and Jayjay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Brat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jayjay smiles and moves away.
Bee Jayjay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad The Brat.

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.
Jayjay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Brat has his takedown stuffed

and Jayjay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Brat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jayjay is one step ahead there.
Jayjay throwing strikes from guard but The Brat blocks nicely.
Jayjay trying to control the position from guard on top but The Brat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay content to stall in guard here.
The Brat keeping moving, preventing Jayjay from controlling successfully.

Jayjay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jayjay trying to control but The Brat is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Brat is adopting a defensive guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Brat with a poor takedown

and Jayjay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Brat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Brat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jayjay looking to pass the guard.
Jayjay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jayjay trying to control but The Brat is working from the bottom.
The Brat is looking to stand up but Jayjay isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bee Jayjay had his way with Brad The Brat in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jayjay misses the shot to the body.
The Brat with a poor takedown

and Jayjay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jayjay.
Jayjay with a nice head shot there.

Jayjay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jayjay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Brat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jayjay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jayjay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jayjay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jayjay wants to control from the top but The Brat keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Brat clinches but Jayjay breaks the clinch

and Jayjay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jayjay.
Jayjay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Brat is keeping the position for now.
Jayjay postures up in The Brat's guard and throws a big left but The Brat blocks it.
Jayjay wants to control from the top but The Brat keeps moving.
The Brat working a defensive guard here.
Jayjay throwing strikes but missing.
Brad The Brat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Brat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jayjay trying to control the position from guard on top but The Brat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jayjay is looking to work some ground and pound but The Brat has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Brat has his takedown stuffed
and Jayjay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Brat tries for a takedown but Jayjay circles away easily

and Jayjay counters with a single leg into guard. The Brat didn't expect that.
Bee Jayjay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad The Brat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Brat keeping full guard, as Jayjay tries to pass.
Jayjay wants to control from the top but The Brat keeps moving.

The Brat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jayjay forces his way into half guard.
The Brat is trying to get back to full guard.
Jayjay is trying to control. The Brat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jayjay 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.

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.

Jayjay wants to work for an arm triangle but The Brat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jayjay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Brat's head.
Jayjay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Brat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Jayjay drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Brat dives on top into guard.
Bee Jayjay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jayjay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jayjay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bee Jayjay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jayjay 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bee Jayjay!
Bee Jayjay retains his heavyweight title!