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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rihanna - So Hard. This should be fireworks!

Silvestre
vs
Adams

171 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chauncey Silvestre!
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, Tim Adams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silvestre gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams won't allow Silvestre to get back to his feet.
Silvestre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silvestre's head.
Silvestre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silvestre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Silvestre in his guard.
Adams is trying to keep Silvestre in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams is working an open guard so Silvestre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tim Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Silvestre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvestre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silvestre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Silvestre tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Silvestre.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Silvestre doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silvestre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams scores with a nice strike.

Silvestre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Adams jumps guard.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silvestre is one step ahead there.
Silvestre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silvestre is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.

Silvestre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Chauncey Silvestre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silvestre doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.

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.
Silvestre tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Silvestre moves away from the strike by Adams.
Silvestre wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.
Silvestre tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvestre.
Silvestre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvestre slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chauncey Silvestre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.
Silvestre throws a combination that misses
and Adams counters with a one-two to the body.
Adams looks gassed!
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silvestre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Silvestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams looks to land a combination but Silvestre avoids it well.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss

and Silvestre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adams avoids the elbow strike from Silvestre, against the cage.
Silvestre tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams avoiding damage as Silvestre throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Adams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good exchange - Adams coming out on top.
Silvestre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chauncey Silvestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvestre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Adams counters with a two punch combo.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Silvestre needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there.
Silvestre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Silvestre which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvestre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silvestre tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Adams moves into the clinch.
Silvestre pushes off an throws an elbow but Adams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silvestre stalls.
Adams is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvestre leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silvestre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvestre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Silvestre.
Silvestre misses with a knee strike.
Silvestre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Silvestre looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silvestre smiles and moves away.
Chauncey Silvestre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.
Silvestre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silvestre misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silvestre wants to clinch but Adams slips to the side
and Adams counters with a one-two to the body.
Silvestre lands a front kick.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Silvestre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams walks into a stiff left hand from Silvestre.
Silvestre wants to clinch
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Silvestre.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silvestre wants to clinch.

Adams gets a takedown into half guard.

Silvestre actively working from the bottom here.
Silvestre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silvestre tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throwing shots but Silvestre is blocking nicely.
Adams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silvestre defending well though.
Adams trying to control the action but Silvestre is working from the bottom.
Adams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adams wants to control but Silvestre is keeping him busy.
Silvestre is doing well to control the position and prevent Adams from advancing to side control.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A swing and a miss from Adams.

Adams rushes Silvestre and presses him up against the cage.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Silvestre misses with a knee to the head.
Silvestre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silvestre looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Silvestre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvestre stalling in the clinch.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Silvestre.
Silvestre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silvestre wants to stall.
Silvestre has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silvestre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Adams 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! This is the final round!

Silvestre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silvestre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silvestre wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.
Adams tries for a takedown but Silvestre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silvestre tries to clinch up.

Silvestre rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silvestre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adams avoiding damage as Silvestre throws knees to the body.
Silvestre tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Silvestre looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Silvestre.
Adams cracks Silvestre with a nice body shot.
Silvestre looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silvestre looking to slow down the pace here.
Silvestre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvestre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvestre prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
Adams goes for a takedown attempt but Silvestre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silvestre throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Adams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silvestre counters with a nice body kick.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silvestre tries to clinch up

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre is adopting a defensive guard.
Silvestre trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Silvestre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silvestre misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre controlling from the full mount.
Silvestre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adams is looking to escape.
Chauncey Silvestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silvestre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Silvestre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Adams is looking to improve his position but Silvestre isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Adams.
I've got Adams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Adams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Albertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vartan West Side (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vartan West Side has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Albert Albertson's chin.

Albertson
vs
West Side

178 cm
19
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Albertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vartan West Side!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by West Side or perhaps it was just good defense by Albertson which made him look bad.
West Side fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Albertson slaps away a takedown attempt from West Side, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Albert Albertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vartan West Side.

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

It looks like Vartan West Side has been cut.

Albertson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albertson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
West Side is trying to stand up.
Albertson raining down shots from the mount!

Albertson has control of West Side's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and West Side regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Albertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West Side tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Albertson unloads with some shots from mount but West Side bucks and avoids them well.
West Side is desperately trying to improve his position but Albertson has a good base and remains in mount.
Albertson manages to capitalize on a mistake by West Side to take his back!
Albertson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of West Side's body.

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.

Albertson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, West Side has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Albertson throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertson misses with a punch to the head.
Albertson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Albertson landing with strikes.
Albertson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Good control from Albertson.

Albertson tightening his grip on West Side, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertson controls the action.
You can see the frustration on West Side's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Albertson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Albertson working for a choke but West Side is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Albertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vartan West Side's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Albertson moves into the clinch successfully.
West Side looking to throw knees to the head but Albertson is blocking nicely.

Albertson breaks from the clinch.
Albertson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
West Side wants to clinch
and Albertson counters with a two punch combo.
West Side misses with a body kick.

Albertson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Albertson working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albertson happy to just control the position for now.
West Side wants to get back to his feet but Albertson drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
West Side tries to bench press Albertson off him but Albertson keeps the position.
Albertson working the head with strikes.
West Side is looking for a sweep.
West Side wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
West Side is breathing heavily.

Albertson stands up.

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

Albertson feints and as West Side raises his hands in defense, Albertson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Albertson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
West Side manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Albertson manages to get himself to full guard.

Albertson wriggles free and stands up.
West Side clinches but Albertson breaks the clinch

and Albertson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Albertson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West Side misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albertson.

West Side breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Albertson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West Side avoids it really well and circles away.
Albert Albertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West Side misses with a jab, cross combination.

Albertson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West Side, pushing him back against the cage.
Albertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Albertson has picked West Side up - he's going for a ride! Albertson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Albertson trying to control the pace.

Albertson decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as West Side backs up against the cage.
Albertson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West Side.
Vartan West Side seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West Side fails to land the takedown.

Albertson instigates a clinch.

Albertson pulls guard effortlessly.
West Side wants to stand and escape but instead Albertson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Albertson stands and throws West Side's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albertson controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Albertson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vartan West Side's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

West Side shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Albertson as he jumps to the side.

Albertson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Albertson in particular looking to stall.
Albertson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Albertson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
West Side takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Albertson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West Side with a poor takedown
and Albertson counters with a two punch combo.
West Side avoids the head kick by Albertson.
West Side misses with a takedown

and Albertson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Albert Albertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vartan West Side.
Albertson moves nicely into side control.
Albertson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Albert Albertson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West Side takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Albertson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Albertson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
West Side is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Albertson is trying to get an arm triangle but West Side is defending well.
West Side tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Albertson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Albertson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertson lands a big shot there that rocks West Side but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Albertson lands a nice shot to the head.
Albertson controlling the pace for now.
Albertson unloading with bombs!
Vartan West Side has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertson avoids the attempt from West Side to control.
West Side is trying desperately to improve position.
Albertson controlling his opponent.
West Side throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Albertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Albertson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Albertson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Wesker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen has chosen Mann gegen Mann by Rammstein as his entrance music. Albert Wesker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wesker
vs
Allen

183 cm
23
187 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Wesker!
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, Jesse Allen!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen wants to clinch up but Wesker keeps it at a distance.
Allen stuffs the takedown attempt from Wesker. Wesker gets slowly back to his feet.
Wesker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Wesker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Allen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wesker just content to control the position.
Allen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wesker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Wesker stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wesker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wesker wants to free his trapped foot but Allen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Allen wants to improve his position but Wesker is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wesker is controlling the pace.
Allen wants to control but Wesker is keeping busy.
Allen looks gassed!
Wesker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allen wants to sweep but Wesker has passed to side control!

Wesker decides to stand back up. Wesker steps back and let's Allen get back to his feet.
Wesker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesker shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wesker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Wesker stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wesker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
Wesker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wesker misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Wesker on that attempt.

Wesker clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Wesker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wesker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Wesker pulls guard effortlessly.
Wesker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wesker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Wesker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wesker 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wesker fails with the takedown.
Wesker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen throws a combination that misses

and Wesker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wesker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Allen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wesker.

Wesker is working for a kimura but Allen is defending it quite comfortably.
Allen tries to roll over but Wesker keeps him under control.
Allen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesker controlling the action here.
Allen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wesker scores with a couple of nice shots.

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.
Wesker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wesker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wesker is taking a breather. Allen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wesker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wesker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allen tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Wesker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Allen's guard.
Wesker cracks Allen with a solid left hand.
Allen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wesker controls the pace.
Wesker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Albert Wesker just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wesker with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wesker pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Wesker controlling the action here for a moment.
Wesker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
Stalling in the clinch from Wesker.
Wesker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Wesker stalling the fight.

Wesker jumps guard and drags Allen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wesker is striking but Allen is not phased and passes to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesker is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesker is not content to let Allen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Wesker dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Allen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wesker.
Allen fails with the takedown

and Wesker counters with a single leg into guard. Allen didn't expect that.
Wesker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Allen wants to stand up but Wesker is controlling him.
Wesker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wesker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesker pushing down on Allen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Allen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wesker jumps into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Wesker is chipping away with strikes.
Wesker advances nicely into full mount.
Wesker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wesker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Wesker looking to secure an arm triangle but Allen defends it well.
Allen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wesker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wesker content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Wesker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is bucking up trying to escape but Wesker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wesker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Wesker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Allen is surviving well by controlling Wesker's body position as best he can.
Wesker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wesker lands with some strikes.
Wesker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wesker content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wesker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Allen is now in Wesker's guard. A big mistake from Wesker there, giving up the dominant position!
Jesse Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allen is fighting to break Wesker's control of his arms but Wesker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

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

Wesker gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Wesker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wesker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Wesker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Spaghetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Spaghetti
vs
Dos Santos

199 cm
18
244 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
238 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spaghetti avoids it really well and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Spaghetti jumps guard.
Spaghetti is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
Dos Santos tries to stand but Spaghetti is controlling from the bottom.

Dos Santos stands and steps away. Spaghetti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Spaghetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Spaghetti tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Spaghetti fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Spaghetti is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
Dos Santosis looking to pass into half guard but Spaghetti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Spaghetti is in guard.
Spaghetti wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spaghetti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spaghetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spaghetti moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Senior Dos Santos has been cut.
Spaghetti throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Spaghetti tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaghetti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spaghetti gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Spaghetti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spaghetti pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Spaghetti tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Spaghetti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spaghetti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spaghetti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spaghetti!
Spaghetti misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spaghetti decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Eddy Spaghetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Eddy Spaghetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senior Dos Santos.
Spaghetti throws a combination that misses

and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spaghetti!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dos Santos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Spaghetti is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Spaghetti and Dos Santos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spaghetti prevents Dos Santos from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Senior Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Senior Dos Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Spaghetti tried to score with a low kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Dos Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spaghetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Santos thinking.

Spaghetti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Spaghetti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Spaghetti lands a heavy elbow.
Spaghetti looking to finish Dos Santos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dos Santos!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spaghetti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dos Santos hang on?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spaghetti is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dos Santos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Spaghetti with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

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.
Spaghetti throwing strikes but Dos Santos bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Dos Santos controlling Spaghetti's posture.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spaghetti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spaghetti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spaghetti.

Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Spaghetti defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spaghetti wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spaghetti forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Spaghetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Senior Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Spaghetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Spaghetti connects with the punch.
Spaghetti dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick but Spaghetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dos Santos walks into a jab.

Dos Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spaghetti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dos Santos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spaghetti decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dos Santos, up you get!
Spaghetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Spaghetti counters with a two punch combo.
Spaghetti tries to land a leg kick but Dos Santos saw it coming and moves away.
Spaghetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dos Santos.
Spaghetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Spaghetti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dos Santos working a defensive guard but Spaghetti manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spaghetti's best efforts.

Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos is positioning himself well to prevent Spaghetti advancing to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spaghetti lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spaghetti prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Dos Santos trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spaghetti passes to side control.
Spaghetti trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos wants to control but Spaghetti postures up.

Spaghetti stands up and beckons Dos Santos to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dos Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Spaghetti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spaghetti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Spaghetti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros comes into the arena with Greek Gyros blaring out of the sound system. Dusty Dangerfield is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gyros
vs
Dangerfield

225 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dusty Dangerfield!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dangerfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dusty Dangerfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dangerfield throws a body punch but Gyros moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dangerfield.
Gyros motions for Dangerfield to come forward. Gyros throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gyros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dangerfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dangerfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Gyros avoids the damage to the body.
Dangerfield missing with knees to the body.
Dangerfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Greek Gyros has been cut.
Gyros blocks the elbow strike.
Dangerfield is looking to control Gyros's arms but Gyros gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dangerfield has his back to the cage.
Dangerfield misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gyros avoids it.
Dangerfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dangerfield prevents Gyros from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gyros is defending well for now.
Dangerfield missing with knees to the body.
Dangerfield tries to land a knee to the head but Gyros blocks with his arms.
Dangerfield misses with a knee strike.
Dangerfield looks gassed!
Dangerfield misses with a knee strike.
Gyros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dangerfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gyros tries to pull guard but Dangerfield won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gyros blocks it with crossed arms.
Dangerfield misses with a knee to the head.
Gyros tries to score a body lock takedown but Dangerfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gyros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Gyros gets control of Dangerfield's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gyros will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Gyros scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dangerfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dangerfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Gyros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gyros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dangerfield defends it nicely.
Dangerfield throws a head kick that half lands.

Dangerfield gets caught flat footed, as Gyros shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gyros is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Dangerfield pushes Gyros off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gyros tries to clinch but Dangerfield moves out of range.
Dangerfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Dangerfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gyros moves away.
Gyros doesn't manage to clinch there - Dangerfield circles away.
Gyros moves out of range of the strikes.
Dangerfield looks to land a right hand but Gyros moved out of range.
Dangerfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Gyros closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dangerfield is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gyros in particular looking to stall.
Dangerfield tries to get to full guard but Gyros has control of the leg.
Gyros winds up and cracks Dangerfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gyros slows the pace down in half guard.
Gyros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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.
Gyros stalling.
Dangerfield is trying to stand.
Gyros trying to control from half guard but Dangerfield is working away.
Gyros is controlling the pace.
Dangerfield is looking to control Gyros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dangerfield avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerfield tries to kick Gyros off but Gyros keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gyros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dangerfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greek Gyros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greek Gyros's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dangerfield throws a right and a left that Gyros avoids nicely.

Gyros scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dangerfield is trying to stand.
Gyros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dangerfield's head.
Well, if Gyros is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dangerfield pushes Gyros off looking to stand but Gyros dives back in and keeps control.
Gyros lands with a punch from half guard.
Gyros performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gyros seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dangerfield for as long as he can get away with.
Dangerfield is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros prevents Dangerfield from improving his position.
Gyros stalling.
Gyros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gyros is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dangerfield is trying to stand back up but Gyros is controlling him
Gyros stalling.
Dangerfield looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gyros trying to control the action but Dangerfield is working from the bottom.
Gyros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gyros drops an elbow to the side of Dangerfield's head.
Gyros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gyros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gyros is defended easily by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dangerfield but Dangerfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dangerfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Gyros. Gyros gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gyros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dangerfield is fending him off so far but Gyros persists. Nope, Dangerfield circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dangerfield throws a series of punches but Gyros avoids them all with ease.
Dangerfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dangerfield lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Dangerfield clinches up with Gyros and pushes him back against the cage.
Dangerfield lands an elbow that stopped Gyros in his tracks for a moment.
Dangerfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gyros takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dangerfield obliges.
Dangerfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gyros.
Dangerfield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gyros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dangerfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dangerfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gyros is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dangerfield leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dangerfield lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield with a knee to the head.
Gyros fails to pull guard.
Dangerfield lands a damaging elbow.
Dangerfield throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Gyros has picked Dangerfield up - he's going for a ride! Gyros dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gyros is looking to take a break and control but Dangerfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dangerfield preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gyros wants to take a breather but Dangerfield is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Dangerfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greek Gyros's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Dangerfield. That's going to slow Gyros down.

Dangerfield moves into the clinch.
Gyros takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dangerfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dangerfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dangerfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gyros is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dangerfield lands an elbow just above Gyros 's eye.
Dangerfield scores a nice knee to the body.
Dangerfield scores with a knee to the head.
Dangerfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dangerfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gyros lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dangerfield tries to land a knee to the head but Gyros blocks with his arms.
Dangerfield missing with knees to the body.
Dangerfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dangerfield stops a takedown attempt from Gyros.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gyros wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangerfield looking to throw knees to the head but Gyros is blocking nicely.
Dangerfield tries to land a knee to the head but Gyros blocks with his arms.
Dangerfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Gyros has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dangerfield uses from the top position.
Gyros looking to control.
Gyros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dangerfield's guard.
Gyros wants to control from the top but Dangerfield keeps moving.
Dangerfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gyros is fighting to break Dangerfield's control of his arms but Dangerfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dangerfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Gyros postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gyros won't allow Dangerfield to get back to his feet.
Gyros is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dangerfield is trying to keep Gyros in close.
Gyros sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield is looking to stand up but Gyros isn't so interested in that idea.
Gyros controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dangerfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dangerfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Dangerfield misses with a head kick.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dangerfield sprawls well. Dangerfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gyros gets slowly back to his feet.
Gyros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Greek Gyros's cut is getting worse.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dangerfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dusty Dangerfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dangerfield tries to clinch up.

Gyros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dangerfield trying to control from the bottom.
Gyros stops Dangerfield from getting back to his feet.
Gyros tries to pass to full mount but Dangerfield defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dangerfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gyros in particular looking to stall.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Dangerfield!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maka comes to the cage accompanied by Island Music. Frank Dukes has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Maka
vs
Dukes

180 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
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, Frank Dukes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maka tries to avoid it but Dukes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maka to the ground. Maka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maka scores with a jab to the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Maka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Maka.

Dukes scores with a takedown into Maka's guard.
Maka keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.

Maka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dukes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dukes thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes stopping the sweep attempt from Maka.
Maka is looking to stand up but Dukes isn't so interested in that idea.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Maka keeps moving.
Dukes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Maka is looking for a triangle but Dukes pushes his legs off easily.
Maka keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Maka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukes with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

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

Dukes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maka is pressing down on Dukes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dukes throws and elbow that misses. Maka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dukes's guard. Nice move by Maka!
Maka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dukes is proving hard to escape from.

Maka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maka circles away from the clinch attempt

and Maka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dukes looking to control.
Maka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maka works over Dukes with some ground and pound from guard.
Dukes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dukes with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Maka can't handle though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maka defends well.
Dukes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Maka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dukes looks gassed!

Dukes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dukes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maka chips away with some ground and pound.

Dukes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Haka Maka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Maka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dukes to the mat! Dukes manages to get full guard.
Maka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Maka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dukes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maka has Dukes in his guard.
Dukes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maka keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Dukes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maka wants to stand and escape but Dukes is having none of it.

Maka wriggles free and stands up.

Dukes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dukes connects with a nice short shot to Maka's temple.

Maka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dukes is looking to pass Maka's guard but actually Maka recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes wants to stand but Maka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dukes throwing strikes but missing.

Dukes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maka has escaped and now he's on top!
Dukes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maka manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dukes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maka has momentary wrist control but Dukes slips an elbow through the middle.
Maka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maka advances nicely into full mount.
Dukes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dukes is working to get back to half guard.
Dukes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Maka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dukes is trying to escape the mount.

Maka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dukes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dukes shrugs it off.
Dukes throwing hammer fists to the chest of Maka. What's that going to do exactly?
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 Haka Maka 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!

Maka misses with a wild body shot.
Maka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dukes.
Dukes tries to clinch there but Maka circles away.
Dukes throws a hook to the side of Maka's head but Maka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maka counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes looks to land a combination but Maka avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maka misses with a double jab.
Dukes with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Maka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes with a poor takedown

and Maka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haka Maka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dukes.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Maka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maka wants to stand up but Dukes is controlling the position.
Haka Maka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dukes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukes trying to control here.

Dukes looking for submissions off his back.
Maka passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dukes, who protects the arm well.
Dukes isn't going anywhere.
Dukes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maka connects with a decent elbow.
Dukes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maka uses his free foot to push down on Dukes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dukes.
Maka prevents Dukes from getting the reversal.

Maka is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dukes has his takedown stuffed

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Maka is posturing up here but Dukes has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Maka tries to roll out but it's too tight and Maka has to tap! Slick submission there by Dukes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Dukes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by McGee. George has chosen Killing In the Name Of as his entrance music. Randy George is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mcgee
vs
George

187 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy George!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

George has closed the distance and engaged Mcgee in a clinch.
Mcgee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgee looking to stall.
George tries for a takedown. No joy.
George prevents a takedown attempt there.
George prevents the takedown attempt.

George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee checks a low kick from George.
George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says George as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgee throws a nice outside leg kick.
George stuffs the takedown.
George wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

George closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - George lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcgee looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
George thows a big elbow that misses.
George has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Mcgee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
George missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
George throwing strikes but missing.

Mcgee kicks George off and gets to his feet.
Nice shot lands for George.
Timothy Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee has his takedown stuffed

and George counters with a shoot takedown. Mcgee fights it but they end up in guard.
George stands up over Mcgee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mcgee gets a takedown into half guard.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.

Mcgee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, George has managed to free his arm - good work.
George is trying to control but can't.
George is pressing down on Mcgee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Mcgee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! George is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! George has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Mcgee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mcgee misses with a takedown

and George counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcgee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. George gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

George breaks from the clinch.
Mcgee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and George counters by clinching up.
Mcgee struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
George drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcgee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
George can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee looking for a takedown.
George has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcgee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
George is pressed up against the cage. Mcgee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag George down to the mat. George avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcgee doesn't succeed with the takedown

and George counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mcgee's guard now.
George thows a big elbow that misses.
George controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
George trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George throws and elbow that misses. Mcgee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in George's guard. Nice move by Mcgee!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcgee shoots in and bounces George off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
George looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcgee is looking to stand up but George won't let him.
Mcgee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcgee looking to sit in guard and control but George gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcgee looking to control.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
George is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcgee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
George trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
George loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcgee is looking to stand up but George isn't so interested in that idea.
George postures up and lands a big shot to Mcgee's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from George.

Mcgee has his foot on George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. George works his way back into a safe position though.
George trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Mcgee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst George is controlling him.

George drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcgee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now George has Mcgee in his guard.
George is breathing heavily.
Mcgee is looking to work some ground and pound but George has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee looking to sit in guard and control but George gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as George accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
George lands a couple of elbows.

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.

Mcgee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
George moves in looking to clinch but Mcgee pushes him off.
Mcgee misses with a takedown attempt

and George counters with a single leg into guard. Mcgee didn't expect that.
Mcgee is looking to stand up but George isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcgee tries to strike from the bottom.

George thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
George won't allow Mcgee to get back to his feet.
George working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
George throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

George feints and then cracks Mcgee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcgee down.
Mcgee with a poor takedown
and George counters with a body kick.

George gets the takedown into side control.

George tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcgee tries to buck George off but George is having none of it.

George wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcgee, who protects the arm well.
Mcgee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
George thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgee's head.
George not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcgee gets back to full guard.

Mcgee is looking to sinch up a triangle. George throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mcgee's body to avoid the submission. Mcgee has instead reached around George's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mcgee arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Timothy Mcgee!
Timothy Mcgee is the new light heavyweight champion!