Spirit FC-LA: Kings of War 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aron Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Serra
vs
Rogers

197 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
23
285 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Serra throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Serra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serra somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Serra or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers which made him look bad.
Josh Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Serra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rogers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Serra down.
Rogers advances nicely into full mount.
Rogers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogers lands a big elbow.
Serra in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rogers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rogers controlling from mount.
Rogers unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers controlling the position easily from mount.
Rogers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Serra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rogers.
Rogers lands a big elbow.
Rogers unloading with bombs!
Serra is breathing heavily.
The referee warns Serra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rogers landing strikes from the mount.
Rogers working the ground and pound effectively.
Serra taking shots to the head.
Rogers is landing with some decent strikes but Serra is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rogers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Serra hang on?
Rogers with shots to the head and body - Serra looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Rogers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Serra has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rogers lands a big shot there that rocks Serra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Serra is looking to escape.
Rogers with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Rogers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Serra has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Serra is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Serra hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Rogers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rogers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Serra did well to prevent Rogers getting side control.
Rogers is keen to just control but Serra is a slippery customer.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Serra pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rogers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aron Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers working Serra over with strikes.
Serra is trying to stand.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers lands a heavy elbow.
Rogers landing punches.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Serra is in a horrible position here. Rogers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rogers content just to control the position here.
Serra tries to hold on but Rogers postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rogers breaks from Serra's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rogers raining down shots from the mount!
Rogers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rogers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Rogers connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra taking shots to the head.
Rogers scoring with strikes but Serra is staying in there.
Rogers is landing with some decent strikes but Serra is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rogers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rogers unloading with bombs!
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Serra can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rogers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Serra sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Serra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Serra dodges it nicely.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers works his way into side control.
Rogers working the ground and pound.
Rogers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Serra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers tries to score with some ground and pound. Serra controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Serra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Serra won't be happy with that.
Serra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Serra to see if he's OK.
Serra wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Rogers trying to control the position but Serra is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serra tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Serra.
Rogers working the ground and pound.
Rogers has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rogers won't let Serra get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rogers looking to finish Serra with some ground and pound. This is bad for Serra!
Rogers dominating with strikes here.
Serra is squirming around, avoiding Rogers's attempts to control the action.
Rogers lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Rogers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Rogers landing punches.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the head.
Rogers landing strikes from the mount.
Serra tries to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Serra has left one of his arms exposed and Rogers doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Serra screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aron Rogers!

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 Thor Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Slayed as his entrance music. Thor Cosby could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blake Shamrock's chin.

Cosby
vs
Shamrock

200 cm
20
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
23
225 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cosby but Cosby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamrock takes one on the button.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shamrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cosby.
Shamrock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cosby swivels and escapes.
Thor Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Shamrock.
Cosby cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shamrock looks gassed!
Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown but Cosby sprawls well. He's pushed Shamrock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cosby lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Shamrock is looking to close the distance but Cosby sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Shamrock crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Shamrock is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Thor Cosby!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

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

Jones
vs
Velouria

190 cm
20
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gouge Velouria!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velouria leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Velouria.
Velouria happy to just control the position for now.
Velouria wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Velouria advances to mount.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Velouria looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Velouria's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Velouria lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Velouria controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Gouge Velouria just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Velouria closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
I looks like Velouria might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Velouria passes to side control.
Velouria trying to control the position but Jones is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velouria lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Velouria is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Velouria has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Velouria is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Gouge Velouria just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Velouria 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.
Let's hope that Velouria has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Velouria from controlling successfully.
Velouria stops Jones from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Velouria drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Velouria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Velouria is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Velouria trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand up but Velouria is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velouria stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Velouria from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velouria not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Velouria's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Velouria shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Velouria showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.
Velouria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velouria passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Velouria controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velouria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones holds on to Velouria as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Velouria takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Velouria maintains control.

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.
Velouria controlling from the full mount.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones tries to hold on but Velouria pushes him away.
Velouria trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones tries for a takedown but Velouria circles away easily

and Velouria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Gouge Velouria has got the better of the ground game so far.

Velouria decides to stand back up.

Velouria bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Velouria working away.
Jones tries to buck Velouria off but Velouria is having none of it.
Velouria trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Velouria is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Velouria postures up.
Jones is pushing Velouria's head away, looking to escape. Velouria manages to hold on to the position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones tries for a takedown but Velouria circles away easily

and Velouria counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Velouria's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Velouria any problems.
Velouria looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Velouria keeps moving.
Velouria is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Velouria prevents Jones from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Velouria not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gouge Velouria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velouria wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Velouria sits in half guard.

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.

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

Velouria shoots in and bounces Jones off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Velouria from controlling successfully.
Velouria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones wants to stand and escape but Velouria is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gouge Velouria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velouria 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 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gouge Velouria!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Carwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carwin
vs
Mode

188 cm
18
248 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
263 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carwin pushes Mode up against the ropes in a clinch.
Carwin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mode up against the ropes.
Mode managing to block the knees to the body from Carwin.

Carwin pulls guard.
Carwin has momentary wrist control but Mode slips an elbow through the middle.
Carwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Mode stands up and waves to Carwin to follow him.
Some wild striking there from Mode.
Mode tries to bum rush Carwin with a series of wild strikes but Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mode.
A leg kick checked by Carwin.

Mode changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carwin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carwin holding on.
Mode misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode lands a few punches from side control.
Mode prevents Carwin from escaping the position.
Carwin is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Carwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mode working the ground and pound.
Carwin is not content to let Mode control the position.
Carwin wants to control but Mode postures up.
Mode wants to stand but Carwin is controlling his arm.
Carwin is trying to control Mode's posture but Mode avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mode wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mode tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mode lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carwin down.
Mode lands a few punches from side control.

Mode decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carwin lands an overhand right.
Mode thows a body kick. Carwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt - Carwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mode keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mode with a hook.
Carwin misses with a combination
and Mode counters with a body kick.

Mode scores a takedown into full mount!
Mode controlling his opponent.
Mode lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carwin hang on?
Carwin taking shots to the head.
Carwin is trying desperately to improve position.
Carwin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mode.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is squirming around, avoiding Mode's attempts to control the action.
Mode putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carwin is trying desperately to improve position.
Mode looking to finish Carwin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carwin!
Carwin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carwin looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carwin tries to roll over but Mode keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mode scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beast Mode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carwin throws a head kick that misses.
Mode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carwin.
Carwin scores with a shot to the body.
Shane Carwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carwin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mode wants to clinch up but Carwin keeps it at a distance.
Mode takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin shoots for a takedown but Mode saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mode as he jumps to the side.
Mode will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Mode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mode looks for the body kick but Carwin saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin tries to bum rush Mode with a series of wild strikes but Mode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carwin moves in looking to clinch but Mode pushes him off.
Carwin throws a right and a left that Mode avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mode as he connects with a hook.
Mode throws a left and a right that both miss

and Carwin counters by moving into the clinch.

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

Carwin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mode's guard.
Mode keeping moving, preventing Carwin from controlling successfully.

Carwin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mode is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mode has escaped and now he's on top!
Carwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carwin tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mode accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carwin pushes Mode off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Mode moves out of range as Carwin throws a body kick.
Mode misses with the combination.
Carwin with a poor takedown
and Mode counters with a big head kick but Carwin shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Carwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carwin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mode tries to bum rush Carwin with a series of wild strikes but Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carwin.

Mode changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carwin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mode in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mode tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carwin's legs.
Mode tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mode wants to take a breather but Carwin is having none of it.
Carwin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Mode there.
Carwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mode's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mode's back!
Carwin doesn't have the hooks in and Mode manages to turn into his guard.
Carwin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mode has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mode is squirming around, avoiding Carwin's attempts to control the action.
Carwin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mode throwing hammer fists to the chest of Carwin. What's that going to do exactly?
Carwin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carwin working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Carwin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mode has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mode!
Mode wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mode trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carwin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Carwin dominated that second round.
That's time! Carwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Carwin connects with a body shot.
Mode misses with the combination.
Mode throws a hook to the side of Carwin's head but Carwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mode misses with a wild combination.
Carwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Mode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carwin tries to clinch but Mode is having none of it.
Mode fails with the takedown
and Carwin counters with a left and a right that stings Mode.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Carwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carwin working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mode is looking for a sweep.
Mode parries the strikes from Carwin easily there. Carwin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mode to escape.
Carwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mode keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carwin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mode is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carwin landing a few strikes.
Carwin scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carwin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carwin tries to score with some ground and pound. Mode controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mode keeps working.
Mode wants to control but Carwin postures up.
Carwin in side control, throwing shots but Mode defends.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carwin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Mode gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mode avoids a wild elbow strike from Carwin.

Carwin breaks from the clinch.
Mode swinging wilding here.
Carwin tests Mode's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carwin shoots in and drives through. Mode sprawls well.

Mode clinches with his opponent.
Mode prevents the takedown attempt.

Mode manages to break the clinch.
Carwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mode throws a series of punches but Carwin avoids them all with ease.
Carwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mode circles away quickly and effectively.
Mode scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carwin shoots in for a takedown but Mode shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Carwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carwin scores with a hook.

Mode darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carwin trying to hold on to Mode's head to control him but Mode postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mode missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carwin moves into full guard.
Mode throwing strikes but missing.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Mode from controlling successfully.
Carwin controls Mode momentarily but Mode frees himself.
Carwin wants to stand but Mode is controlling the position.
Mode stopping the sweep attempt from Carwin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Carwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carwin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Carwin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich von Zollern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and doro fen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Zollern kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is das Lied der Deutschen. doro fen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

von Zollern
vs
fen

180 cm
20
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Friedrich von Zollern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, doro fen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Zollern lunges at fen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by fen's hand.

It looks like doro fen has been cut.
von Zollern lands a with a good body shot.
fen looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
fen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as von Zollern sprawls well. von Zollern wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. fen gets slowly back to his feet.

von Zollern drops fen with a beautiful combination! fen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - von Zollern is looking for the KO!
von Zollern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but fen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
von Zollern connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt fen! He's out on his feet! von Zollern rushes in and drops fen with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Friedrich von Zollern!

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 Ted Cyanide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cyanide
vs
Powers

190 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Experienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Cyanide!
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, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyanide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powers's waist but Powers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cyanide off to one side.
Powers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Powers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cyanide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cyanide. Cyanide circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Powers looks to throw the jab but Cyanide is out of range.
Cyanide shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powers sprawls well. Powers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cyanide gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyanide defending well as Powers loads up on a big left hand.
Cyanide moves out of range as Powers strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyanide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powers with a lazy takedown attempt

so Cyanide counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Cyanide is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Powers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Powers has escaped and now he's on top!
Powers lands a couple of elbows.
Powers scoring with some ground and pound.
Cyanide wants to stand and escape but Powers is having none of it.

Cyanide is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.

Cyanide looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cyanide keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers landing some decent shots from guard.

Cyanide working for a triangle but Powers defends it easily.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Cyanide has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Powers is working Cyanide over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Powers chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cyanide has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between Cyanide's legs - danger averted.
Cyanide is breathing heavily.
Powers wants to control from the top but Cyanide keeps moving.
Cyanide not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers throws a big right hand that misses.
Powers throwing strikes but missing.
Powers connects with a couple of short punches.
Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powers cracks Cyanide with a solid left hand.
Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Cyanide is retaining full guard.

Cyanide looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Powers has picked Cyanide up and slammed him! Cyanide can't keep hold of the triangle and Powers manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Powers scores with punches from side control.
Cyanide takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cyanide gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cyanide is looking to improve his position.
Powers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powers lands a nice short elbow.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cyanide keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cyanide kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cyanide trying to control but Powers postures up.
Cyanide is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cyanide wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cyanide is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good exchange - Powers coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers lands with a hook. Cyanide tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Cyanide gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Powers misses with a wild body shot.
Powers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyanide walks into a stiff left hand from Powers.
Cyanide avoids the body shot from Powers.
Nice uppercut there from Powers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powers misses the jab.
Powers throws a jab when Cyanide was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Powers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powers with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cyanide counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powers won't be happy with that.

Cyanide tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.

Cyanide tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cyanide has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cyanide is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Cyanide thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to get back to his feet but Cyanide drags him back down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cyanide wants to stand but Powers has his arm trapped.
Powers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cyanide asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cyanide fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Cyanide tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cyanide has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powers is not content to let Cyanide control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers misses with a straight left.
Cyanide with a lazy takedown attempt
and Powers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 Ted Cyanide will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cyanide fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powers misses with a looping right.
Cyanide gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Cyanide counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Powers is looking to stand up but Cyanide isn't so interested in that idea.
Cyanide postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Cyanide drops back, looking for a kneebar! Powers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Powers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Powers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers wants to control but Cyanide is keeping him busy.
Cyanide tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cyanide manages to work his way to half guard, despite Powers's best efforts.
Powers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cyanide with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Powers working the head and body with strikes.
Cyanide is staying active underneath Powers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Cyanide is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
Cyanide missing with punches from the bottom.
Cyanide is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cyanide does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.
Cyanide taking some punishment here, with Powers in his half guard.
Powers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cyanide regains full guard. Nicely done.
Powers distracts Cyanide with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cyanide keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers works over Cyanide with some ground and pound from guard.
Powers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Cyanide is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Powers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cyanide looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenny Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control but Cyanide is working from the bottom.
Cyanide controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself.
Powers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Cyanide working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powers trying to control but Cyanide is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Powers thows a big elbow that misses.
Powers scoring with some ground and pound.
Powers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cyanide is trying to keep Powers in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cyanide is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Cyanide keeps moving.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Cyanide is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powers is aware though and is defending well.
Cyanide keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
Powers works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Cyanide actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Powers there.
Powers slips a nice elbow through Cyanide's hands, connecting with Cyanide's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powers 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Powers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hardaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuberculo Meningitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hardaway might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chino XL's Lyrical Messiah. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hardaway
vs
Meningitis

190 cm
21
221 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

200 cm
25
215 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Conviction

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 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hardaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuberculo Meningitis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardaway.
Meningitis lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Mike Hardaway has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meningitis is defended easily by Hardaway.
Hardaway throws a sloppy head kick and Meningitis moves out of range easily.
Hardaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Meningitis with that takedown attempt.
Meningitis tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Hardaway.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meningitis.
Mike Hardaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuberculo Meningitis.
Hardaway connects with a high kick.
Mike Hardaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Meningitis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meningitis stops Hardaway from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardaway wants to stand back up but Meningitis manages to pass into side control.

Meningitis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meningitis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hardaway wants to get back to his feet but Meningitis drags him back down.

Meningitis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardaway has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardaway pushes Meningitis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Meningitis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway is trying to get back to his feet.

Meningitis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardaway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardaway is looking for a sweep.
Hardaway wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hardaway is trying to buck Meningitis off.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hardaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meningitis blocks a head kick by Hardaway.
Hardaway moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardaway scores with a head kick.
Meningitis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardaway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meningitis somewhat.
Hardaway throws a series of punches but Meningitis avoids them all with ease.
Meningitis has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardaway throws a head kick but Meningitis moves out of range.
Hardaway scores with a jab.
Hardaway throws a series of punches but Meningitis avoids them all with ease.
Meningitis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardaway.
Hardaway throws a series of punches but Meningitis avoids them all with ease.
Hardaway throws a quick inside leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hardaway.

Hardaway decides to stand back up. Hardaway steps back and let's Meningitis get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardaway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hardaway misses with the combination.
Hardaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meningitis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hardaway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hardaway's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hardaway misses with a few strikes there.
Hardaway lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meningitis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardaway.
Hardaway lands with a nice combination. Meningitis backs away looking to recover.
Meningitis misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardaway counters with a left and a right that stings Meningitis.

Meningitis is rocked!
Hardaway scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardaway misses with a two punch combination.
Hardaway misses with a head kick.
Hardaway misses with a double jab

and Meningitis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardaway won't be happy with that.
Hardaway pushes Meningitis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Meningitis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Meningitis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Meningitis prevents Hardaway from escaping the position.
Meningitis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hardaway!
Hardaway tries to buck Meningitis off but he can't manage it.
Hardaway 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.

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

Meningitis has control of Hardaway's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hardaway regains control of the situation pretty easily.

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.

Meningitis working for a guillotine from mount but Hardaway is in no mood to give up.
Hardaway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardaway wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meningitis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Hardaway somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Meningitis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardaway counters with an inside leg kick.
Hardaway tries to bum rush Meningitis with a series of wild strikes but Meningitis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meningitis misses with a combination
and Hardaway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardaway lands a slapping body shot.
Meningitis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardaway.
Meningitis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardaway.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway lands a body shot.
Hardaway misses with a head kick.

Hardaway changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meningitis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hardaway throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Meningitis is looking to reverse the position.
Hardaway lands some shots froms side control.

Hardaway decides to stand up, so the ref orders Meningitis to his feet.
Hardaway looks to land a combination but Meningitis avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardaway misses with a combination

and Meningitis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hardaway's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meningitis 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.

Mike Hardaway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hardaway's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A good leg kick by Hardaway.
Hardaway misses with a few strikes there.
Hardaway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meningitis tries to clinch but Hardaway moves away
and Hardaway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Meningitis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardaway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Meningitis advances to full mount.

Meningitis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hardaway is on top in guard.
Hardaway scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardaway wants to control from the top but Meningitis keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Meningitis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardaway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tuberculo Meningitis has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hardaway stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardaway misses with the combination.
Meningitis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardaway.
Hardaway misses with a head kick.

Hardaway closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardaway wants to control but Meningitis is keeping him busy.
Meningitis is looking for a sweep.

Hardaway has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Meningitis slips a jab and a cross from Hardaway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway is looking to slow Meningitis down with leg kicks.
Hardaway tries to bum rush Meningitis with a series of wild strikes but Meningitis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardaway.
Hardaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meningitis.
Meningitis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardaway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick from Hardaway lands but Meningitis takes it in his stride.
Hardaway throws a push kick but Meningitis slaps the foot to one side.
Meningitis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardaway.
A combination from Meningitis does no damage.
Meningitis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardaway.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardaway. That's going to slow Meningitis down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway swinging wilding here.
Meningitis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardaway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Hardaway misses
and Meningitis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Hardaway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardaway.
Meningitis tries to clinch but Hardaway moves away
and Hardaway counters with a nice leg kick.
Hardaway is looking to slow Meningitis down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardaway, right into the meat.
Hardaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardaway throws a head kick that Meningitis semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardaway.
Hardaway connects with a high kick.
Hardaway lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway throws a series of strikes that have Meningitis backpedaling.
Hardaway lands with a shot to the body.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses.
Hardaway misses with a head kick.
Hardaway misses with a two punch combination.
Hardaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meningitis.
Hardaway throws a right hand that Meningitis ducks under and follows up with a left that Meningitis also avoids with ease.
Meningitis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardaway counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meningitis closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hardaway counters with a takedown into side control.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hardaway!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skip McMann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Sartell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sartell has chosen Nightmare as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McMann
vs
Sartell

186 cm
21
266 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

197 cm
20
281 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skip McMann!
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, Will Sartell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sartell wants to clinch.
McMann slips a straight right by Sartell.
A bone on bone clash there as Sartell blocks the leg kick.
McMann circles away from the clinch attempt.
McMann misses with a hook. Sartell ducked under it nicely.
Sartell fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Sartell misses
and McMann counters with a leg kick.
McMann misses with a body kick.
Sartell dives in and grabs McMann's left leg, looking for a takedown. McMann pushes down on Sartell's head and hops out.
Sartell circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sartell tries to clinch
and McMann counters with an outside leg kick.
Sartell looks gassed!
Sartell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sartell throws a sloppy head kick
and McMann counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMann misses with a head kick.

McMann has taken the fight to the clinch.
McMann lands a left hand.
McMann is leaning against Sartell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sartell or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMann.
McMann landing knees to the body.
McMann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sartell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McMann trying to control the position but instead, Sartell has worked for underhooks and has pushed McMann into the ropes.
McMann crunches a lovely knee into Sartell's ribcage.
McMann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McMann looking to slow down the pace here.
Sartell managing to block the knees to the body from McMann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sartell.
McMann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sartell throws an elbow but misses.
McMann looking to stall.
McMann lands a body punch in the clinch.
McMann lands a nice uppercut.
McMann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sartell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sartell.
Sartell managing to block the knees to the body from McMann.
McMann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sartell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McMann scores with a hook to the body.
McMann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sartell avoids it.
Sartell misses with an elbow strike.
McMann avoids the elbow strike from Sartell, against the ropes.
Sartell tries to land knees in the clinch but McMann avoids the damage to the body.
Sartell avoiding damage as McMann throws knees to the body.
McMann swings wildly with an uppercut but Sartell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sartell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sartell avoids it.
McMann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sartell is defending well for now.
Sartell lands an elbow inside that McMann shrugs off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sartell lands an elbow that stopped McMann in his tracks for a moment.
Sartell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sartell throws an elbow that misses.
McMann lands a damaging elbow.
McMann cracks Sartell with a nice body shot.
McMann gets underhooks to prevent Sartell's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from McMann.
Nice body punch from McMann - that landed with a thud.
McMann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McMann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMann tries to land knees in the clinch but Sartell avoids the damage to the body.
McMann looking to throw knees to the head but Sartell is blocking nicely.
McMann trying to land knees to the body.
Sartell lands an elbow inside that McMann shrugs off.
Sartell trying to land knees to the body.
Sartell looking for a takedown.
Skip McMann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Sartell.
McMann looking to throw knees to the head but Sartell is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sartell.
McMann missing with knees to the body.
McMann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sartell goes for a takedown attempt but McMann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McMann throws a leg kick

and Sartell counters by clinching up.
McMann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMann dodges an elbow strike from Sartell.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sartell avoids it.
Sartell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sartell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMann.
McMann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sartell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMann trying to land knees to the body.
Sartell tries to work over McMann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McMann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMann throws a knee to the head but misses.
McMann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sartell is trying to maintain a safe position but McMann gets an underhook and turns Sartell into the ropes.
McMann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sartell avoids it.
Sartell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McMann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sartell is defending well for now.
McMann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sartell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sartell lands an elbow just above McMann 's eye.
Sartell blocks a body shot from McMann.
Sartell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMann is defending well for now.
McMann missing with knees to the body.
Sartell tries to land knees in the clinch but McMann avoids the damage to the body.
Sartell is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McMann tries to score with a low kick but Sartell moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Sartell.
Sartell throws a head kick that half lands.
McMann on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sartell throws a sloppy head kick
and McMann counters with a slapping leg kick.
McMann throws a leg kick which misses Sartell's front leg but catches the back leg as Sartell tries to avoid it.
McMann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sartell. That did some damage!
McMann misses with a kick to the body
and Sartell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sartell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMann connects with a right hand. Sartell shakes it off.
Sartell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sartell checks a leg kick.
Sartell clinches but McMann breaks the clinch
and McMann counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by McMann.
McMann swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McMann rushes Sartell and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McMann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sartell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from McMann.
McMann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sartell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sartell dodges an elbow strike from McMann.
Sartell avoiding damage as McMann throws knees to the body.
McMann looking to slow down the pace here.
McMann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sartell is defending well for now.
Sartell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMann is defending well for now.
McMann lands a damaging elbow.
Skip McMann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McMann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McMann missing with knees to the body.
Sartell managing to block the knees to the body from McMann.
McMann lands a damaging elbow.
Sartell swings wildly with an uppercut but McMann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sartell tries to land knees in the clinch but McMann avoids the damage to the body.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sartell avoids it.
Sartell trying to stall but McMann improves his position.
McMann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sartell managing to block the knees to the body from McMann.
Sartell tries a body shot but McMann blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMann looking to stall.
McMann blocks an elbow strike from Sartell.
McMann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McMann lands a good knee to the midsection. Sartell won't want to take too many of those.
McMann throws a punch but it's blocked by Sartell.
McMann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Sartell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McMann regains guard.
Sartell wants to pass the guard but McMann is keeping the position.
Sartell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McMann is proving hard to escape from.
Sartell throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sartell is controlling him.
Sartell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sartell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McMann wants to control but Sartell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skip McMann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A kick lands to the mid section there for Sartell.

McMann moves into the clinch.
Sartell looking to slow down the pace here.
McMann lands a nice knee to the body.
Sartell wants a takedown.
McMann will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sartell up against the ropes.
McMann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from McMann - that landed with a thud.
McMann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McMann lands a good knee to the midsection. Sartell won't want to take too many of those.
McMann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McMann lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMann working Sartell over with knees to the body.
McMann landing knees to the body.
Sartell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McMann lands with a light punch inside.
Sartell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMann trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sartell avoids it.
McMann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMann blocks the elbow strike.

Sartell is trying to trip McMann. He has hold of a leg but McMann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sartell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McMann 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.
McMann is adopting a defensive guard.
Sartell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McMann is looking to stand up but Sartell isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sartell wants to control from the top but McMann keeps moving.
Sartell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sartell throwing strikes but missing.
Sartell wants to control from the top but McMann keeps moving.
Skip McMann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sartell throws and elbow that misses. McMann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sartell's guard. Nice move by McMann!
McMann lands a couple of elbows.
McMann passes Sartell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McMann is keen to just control but Sartell is a slippery customer.

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.
Sartell regains full guard. Nicely done.
McMann wants to control from the top but Sartell keeps moving.
McMann is looking to stand up but Sartell won't let him.
Will Sartell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMann 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sartell striking off his back but it's not causing McMann any problems.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skip McMann!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krayzie Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes into the arena with Thuggish Ruggish Bone blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bone
vs
Bell

191 cm
24
206 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Conviction
Conviction

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krayzie Bone!
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, Russell Bell!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone connects with the punch.
Russell Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bone.
Bell tries to bum rush Bone with a series of wild strikes but Bone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bell motions for Bone to come forward. Bell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Bone is out of range.
Bone throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell throws a combination that misses
letting Bone counter with a right hand.
Bone swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Bell motions for Bone to come forward. Bell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bone counters with a three punch combo that has Bell backing up. Bell nods at Bone to acknowledge the strikes.

Bone lands a left and a right that send Bell crashing to the mat, dazed. Bone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Bell is rocked!

It looks like Russell Bell has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Bone engages and cracks Bell with a massive lead left hook - Bell tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Bone is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krayzie Bone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gryphon Andersoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asim Ferhatovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Andersoon
vs
Ferhatovic

185 cm
25
250 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gryphon Andersoon!
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, Asim Ferhatovic!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersoon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andersoon feints and then cracks Ferhatovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferhatovic down.
Andersoon throws a sloppy head kick and Ferhatovic moves out of range easily.
Ferhatovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferhatovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferhatovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferhatovic looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferhatovic throws a right hand that Andersoon ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersoon also avoids with ease.

Andersoon rushes Ferhatovic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Andersoon scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Asim Ferhatovic has been cut.
Andersoon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferhatovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andersoon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andersoon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andersoon obliges.
Andersoon connects with a knee to the head.
Andersoon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersoon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferhatovic's efforts to push away.
Andersoon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferhatovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Andersoon lands a knee to the head.
Andersoon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferhatovic's face.
Andersoon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferhatovic's face.
Andersoon connects with a knee to the head.
Andersoon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferhatovic.
Andersoon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersoon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andersoon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferhatovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Andersoon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andersoon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferhatovic is defending well for now.
Ferhatovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferhatovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferhatovic is trying to force a seperation but Andersoon has the dominant position.
Ferhatovic tries to circle away but Andersoon has him pinned against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Andersoon.
Ferhatovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersoon lands an elbow inside that Ferhatovic shrugs off.
Andersoon lands a knee to the body.
Andersoon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Ferhatovic manages to break the clinch.
Ferhatovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ferhatovic misses with the combination.
Ferhatovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andersoon. Andersoon obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Andersoon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andersoon clinches up with Ferhatovic and pushes him back against the ropes.
Andersoon scores with a knee to the head.
Andersoon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferhatovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferhatovic managing to block the knees to the body from Andersoon.

Ferhatovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferhatovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferhatovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andersoon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferhatovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Andersoon.
Some wild striking there from Ferhatovic.
Andersoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersoon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferhatovic's head.
Asim Ferhatovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Andersoon closes the distance and pushes Ferhatovic back into the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferhatovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Ferhatovic.
Andersoon wants to clinch.
Andersoon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andersoon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersoon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Andersoon.
Ferhatovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferhatovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferhatovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferhatovic thows a leg kick but Andersoon checks it

and Andersoon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferhatovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersoon misses with a knee strike.
Andersoon misses with a knee to the head.
Andersoon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferhatovic tries to break the clinch but Andersoon is controlling the position.
Ferhatovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andersoon trying to land knees to the body.

Ferhatovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersoon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersoon cracks the inside of Ferhatovic's front leg.
Ferhatovic throws a body punch but Andersoon moves out of range.
Ferhatovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andersoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Andersoon closes the distance and pushes Ferhatovic back into the ropes.
Andersoon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Andersoon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andersoon misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gryphon Andersoon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asim Ferhatovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ferhatovic avoids the head kick by Andersoon.
Ferhatovic lands a head shot.
Ferhatovic blocks a head kick by Andersoon.
Andersoon avoids a kick to the body.
Andersoon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andersoon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferhatovic throws a chopping leg kick but Andersoon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferhatovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andersoon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferhatovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferhatovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Gryphon Andersoon has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferhatovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferhatovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferhatovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersoon momentarily.
Ferhatovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersoon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersoon throws a head kick but Ferhatovic moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferhatovic throws a combination. Andersoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferhatovic looks to land a body kick but Andersoon moved away.
A head kick misses from Ferhatovic.
Andersoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andersoon tries to clinch but Ferhatovic is having none of it.
Andersoon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ferhatovic.
Asim Ferhatovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferhatovic lands a head kick!
Ferhatovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ferhatovic falls off balance throwing a combination

and Andersoon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andersoon.
Ferhatovic throws an elbow that misses.
Ferhatovic is trying to force a seperation but Andersoon has the dominant position.
Andersoon has Ferhatovic pressed against the ropes, preventing Ferhatovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersoon lands an elbow inside.
Gryphon Andersoon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andersoon lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferhatovic won't want to take too many of those.
Andersoon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ferhatovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andersoon.
Ferhatovic tries to break the clinch but Andersoon is controlling the position.
Andersoon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ferhatovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ferhatovic has had enough of the clinch but Andersoon keeps him there for the moment.
Ferhatovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersoon missing with knees to the body.
Andersoon missing with knees to the body.
Ferhatovic tries to circle away but Andersoon has him pinned against the ropes.
Ferhatovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersoon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferhatovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Ferhatovic breaks the clinch.
Ferhatovic misses with a wild combination.
Ferhatovic throws a head kick that Andersoon semi-blocks.
Ferhatovic blocks a head kick by Andersoon.
Ferhatovic throws a body punch but Andersoon moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersoon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferhatovic blocks a head kick by Andersoon.
Andersoon throws a sloppy head kick and Ferhatovic moves out of range easily.
Andersoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic misses with a hook.
Andersoon throws a head kick that misses.
Ferhatovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andersoon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ferhatovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asim Ferhatovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferhatovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andersoon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Andersoon moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferhatovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferhatovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersoon crunches a lovely knee into Ferhatovic's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferhatovic can't break the clinch.
Andersoon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andersoon lands a knee to the body.
Andersoon trying to land knees to the body.
Andersoon crunches a lovely knee into Ferhatovic's ribcage.
Ferhatovic managing to block the knees to the body from Andersoon.
Andersoon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic tries to break the clinch but Andersoon is controlling the position.
Andersoon tries to land a knee to the head but Ferhatovic blocks with his arms.
Ferhatovic stalls.
Ferhatovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersoon has double underhooks.
Andersoon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andersoon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferhatovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andersoon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferhatovic avoids it.
Ferhatovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersoon managing to block the knees to the body from Ferhatovic.
Andersoon misses with a knee to the head.
Andersoon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferhatovic's efforts to push away.
Andersoon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferhatovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asim Ferhatovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Andersoon throws a sloppy head kick and Ferhatovic moves out of range easily.
Andersoon is looking to clinch but Ferhatovic is avoiding it.
Ferhatovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferhatovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andersoon feints and then cracks Ferhatovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferhatovic down.

Andersoon has closed the distance and engaged Ferhatovic in a clinch.
Andersoon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andersoon lands an elbow just above Ferhatovic 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andersoon obliges.
Andersoon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andersoon lands an elbow that stopped Ferhatovic in his tracks for a moment.
Andersoon lands a damaging elbow.
Andersoon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferhatovic is defending well for now.
Andersoon dodges an elbow strike from Ferhatovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferhatovic tries to circle away but Andersoon has him pinned against the ropes.

Ferhatovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersoon throws a head kick that misses.
Ferhatovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andersoon throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferhatovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersoon misses with a head kick.
Ferhatovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferhatovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andersoon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferhatovic's calf.
Good leg kick by Andersoon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferhatovic throws a lazy head kick
and Andersoon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andersoon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andersoon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferhatovic tries to land a body kick

and Andersoon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andersoon.
A knee to the head by Andersoon.
Andersoon with a knee to the head.
Andersoon landing knees to the head.
Ferhatovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferhatovic tries to break free but Andersoon pushes him back against the ropes.
Ferhatovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersoon won't allow it.
Andersoon landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Andersoon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferhatovic's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferhatovic tries to circle away but Andersoon has him pinned against the ropes.
Andersoon with a knee to the head.
Ferhatovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersoon won't allow it.
Andersoon lands a nice elbow.
Andersoon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferhatovic's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Andersoon.
Ferhatovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersoon tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferhatovic avoids the damage to the body.

Ferhatovic breaks from the clinch.
Ferhatovic scores with a one two! Andersoon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ferhatovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andersoon.
Ferhatovic throws a lazy head kick
and Andersoon counters with an outside leg kick.
Andersoon scores with a leg kick.
Andersoon throws a nice head kick!
Ferhatovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferhatovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andersoon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferhatovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andersoon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferhatovic lands a right hook to the body.
Andersoon blocks a head kick by Ferhatovic.
Andersoon is looking to score with low kicks.
Ferhatovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersoon manages to avoid it.
Ferhatovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andersoon rather than just go for the knockout.
Andersoon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andersoon throws a sloppy head kick and Ferhatovic moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferhatovic.
Andersoon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ferhatovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Ferhatovic lands but Andersoon takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andersoon.
A punch combination from Ferhatovic misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferhatovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andersoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferhatovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by Ferhatovic misses

and Andersoon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andersoon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferhatovic avoids it.
Andersoon lands a knee to the head.
Andersoon trying to land knees to the body.

Ferhatovic breaks the clinch.

Andersoon rushes Ferhatovic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Andersoon lands a knee to the head.
Ferhatovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferhatovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andersoon is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersoon trying to land knees to the body.
Andersoon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferhatovic's defenses.

Ferhatovic manages to break the clinch.
Ferhatovic tests Andersoon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferhatovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferhatovic throws a series of punches but Andersoon moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gryphon Andersoon clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Andersoon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferhatovic misses with a kick to the body
and Andersoon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andersoon throws a leg kick but Ferhatovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferhatovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Andersoon moves into the clinch.
Ferhatovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Andersoon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Andersoon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferhatovic's face.
Andersoon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andersoon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andersoon with a knee to the head.
Andersoon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andersoon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andersoon misses with a knee to the head.
Andersoon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferhatovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andersoon looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Ferhatovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferhatovic pushes Andersoon away with a front kick.
Ferhatovic throws a series of punches but Andersoon avoids them all with ease.
Andersoon throws a lazy head kick
and Ferhatovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andersoon. That's going to slow Ferhatovic down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferhatovic throws a series of punches but Andersoon moves out of range.
Andersoon throws a leg kick
and Ferhatovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andersoon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Andersoon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ferhatovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferhatovic blocks a head kick by Andersoon.
Ferhatovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferhatovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Andersoon takes a step back to recover.
Ferhatovic throws a push kick but Andersoon slaps the foot to one side.
Ferhatovic checks a leg kick.
Ferhatovic throws a combination that misses

and Andersoon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andersoon lands an elbow just above Ferhatovic 's eye.
Ferhatovic avoiding damage as Andersoon throws knees to the body.
Andersoon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersoon lands a knee to the body.
Andersoon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andersoon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersoon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferhatovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andersoon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersoon tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferhatovic avoids the damage to the body.
Ferhatovic tries to break the clinch but Andersoon is controlling the position.
Ferhatovic wants to break free but Andersoon has control.
Ferhatovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Andersoon.
Andersoon lands a knee to the head.

Ferhatovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersoon blocks the body kick.
Ferhatovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Andersoon closes the distance and clinches.
Andersoon crunches a lovely knee into Ferhatovic's ribcage.
Ferhatovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andersoon lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferhatovic won't want to take too many of those.
Ferhatovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andersoon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andersoon lands an elbow just above Ferhatovic 's eye.
Ferhatovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferhatovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersoon has double underhooks.
Andersoon with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferhatovic has had enough of the clinch but Andersoon keeps him there for the moment.
Ferhatovic is trying to break the clinch but Andersoon is controlling him.
Andersoon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferhatovic is trying to break the clinch but Andersoon is controlling him.
Andersoon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andersoon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferhatovic avoids it.
Andersoon misses with an elbow strike.

Ferhatovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferhatovic looks to land a body kick but Andersoon moved away.
Andersoon blocks a head kick by Ferhatovic.

Andersoon has managed to clinch.
Ferhatovic takes an elbow to the temple.
Andersoon has Ferhatovic pressed against the ropes, preventing Ferhatovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferhatovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferhatovic working hard to break the clinch.
Andersoon looking to throw knees to the head but Ferhatovic is blocking nicely.
Andersoon tries a knee to the head but Ferhatovic blocks it.
Andersoon has Ferhatovic pressed against the ropes, preventing Ferhatovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Ferhatovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Ferhatovic is predictable there

and Andersoon moves into the clinch.
Andersoon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ferhatovic working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersoon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferhatovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andersoon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferhatovic wants to break free but Andersoon has control.
Ferhatovic avoiding damage as Andersoon throws knees to the body.
Andersoon misses with a knee to the head.
Ferhatovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferhatovic tries to circle away but Andersoon has him pinned against the ropes.
Andersoon scores with a knee to the head.
Andersoon misses with a knee strike.

Ferhatovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersoon blocks a head kick by Ferhatovic.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andersoon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferhatovic is trying to break the clinch but Andersoon is controlling him.
Andersoon misses with a knee strike.
Ferhatovic wants to break free but Andersoon has control.
Andersoon scores with a knee to the head.

Ferhatovic breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andersoon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ferhatovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ferhatovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferhatovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gryphon Andersoon had his way with Asim Ferhatovic in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

Ferhatovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Andersoon moves into the clinch successfully.
Andersoon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferhatovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferhatovic managing to block the knees to the body from Andersoon.

Ferhatovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersoon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferhatovic throws a sloppy head kick

and Andersoon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andersoon.
Andersoon prevents Ferhatovic from breaking the clinch.
Andersoon lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferhatovic won't want to take too many of those.
Andersoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andersoon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersoon trying to land knees to the body.
Ferhatovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferhatovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Andersoon keeps control of Ferhatovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersoon prevents Ferhatovic from breaking the clinch.
Andersoon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andersoon keeps control of Ferhatovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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.
Andersoon crunches a lovely knee into Ferhatovic's ribcage.
Andersoon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andersoon missing with knees to the body.

Ferhatovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersoon throws a head kick that misses
letting Ferhatovic counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Andersoon is predictable there
and Ferhatovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferhatovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersoon is just out of range.
Ferhatovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersoon throws a head kick that misses.
Ferhatovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andersoon backs up against the ropes.
Andersoon throws a lazy head kick
and Ferhatovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferhatovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Andersoon closes the distance and clinches.
Andersoon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andersoon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Ferhatovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferhatovic throws a lazy head kick
and Andersoon counters with a low kick, right behind Ferhatovic 's knee.
Andersoon blocks a head kick by Ferhatovic.
Andersoon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferhatovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gryphon Andersoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferhatovic misses with a leg kick

and Andersoon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andersoon.
Andersoon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Andersoon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferhatovic is defending well for now.
Andersoon keeps control of Ferhatovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferhatovic can't break the clinch.
Ferhatovic is trying to force a seperation but Andersoon has the dominant position.
Ferhatovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersoon has double underhooks.
Andersoon trying to land knees to the body.
Andersoon prevents Ferhatovic from breaking the clinch.
Andersoon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferhatovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Ferhatovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferhatovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andersoon counters with a head kick. That will keep Ferhatovic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferhatovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Andersoon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andersoon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferhatovic avoids it.
Andersoon lands an elbow inside.
Andersoon lands an elbow inside that Ferhatovic shrugs off.
Andersoon with a knee to the head.
Andersoon crunches a lovely knee into Ferhatovic's ribcage.
Andersoon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andersoon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andersoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andersoon misses with a knee strike.
Andersoon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andersoon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferhatovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Andersoon tries a knee to the head but Ferhatovic blocks it.
Ferhatovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andersoon with a knee to the head.
Andersoon landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersoon landing knees to the head.
Andersoon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andersoon misses with a knee to the head.
Ferhatovic is trying to break the clinch but Andersoon has him pressed against the ropes.
Ferhatovic tries to break the clinch but Andersoon is controlling the position.
Ferhatovic missing with knees to the body.
Andersoon landing knees to the head.
Andersoon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferhatovic is trying to break free.
Ferhatovic working hard to break the clinch.
Ferhatovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Andersoon.
Andersoon tries to land a knee to the head but Ferhatovic blocks with his arms.
Andersoon landing knees to the body.
Asim Ferhatovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersoon crunches a lovely knee into Ferhatovic's ribcage.
Andersoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferhatovic can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferhatovic misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gryphon Andersoon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andersoon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gryphon Andersoon!
Gryphon Andersoon retains his heavyweight title!