Bellum 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Twinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brahma Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brahma Bull is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Twinkle
vs
Bull

175 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Twinkle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bull to the mat! Bull manages to get full guard.
Twinkle wants to pass the guard but Bull is keeping the position.
Twinkle thows a big elbow that misses.
Twinkle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bull on the ground.
Twinkle throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Twinkle is working Bull over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bull working a defensive guard here.
Bull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Twinkle.
Twinkle connects with a couple of short punches.
Twinkle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bull looking to control.
Twinkle throws a big right hand that misses.
Twinkle thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twinkle landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twinkle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Twinkle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Twinkle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Twinkle throwing strikes but missing.
Twinkle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Twinkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Twinkle is working Bull over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Twinkle wants to pass the guard but Bull is keeping the position.
Twinkle trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twinkle stands up over Bull, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Twinkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bull is keeping the position for now.
Twinkle is in close to Bull's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Twinkle throws a strike but Bull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Twinkle is wriggling around but Bull manages to pass to half guard.
Twinkle tries to roll over but Bull keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twinkle is staying active underneath Bull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Twinkle is looking for a sweep. Bull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bull wants to take a breather but Twinkle is having none of it.
Bull looks gassed!
Twinkle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Twinkle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bull.
Twinkle is trying to stand back up but Bull is controlling him

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.

Bull seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Twinkle tries to kick Bull off but Bull keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Twinkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bull.
Twinkle preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bull controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bull fails with the takedown

and Twinkle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bull won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Bull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Twinkle working the ground and pound.
Twinkle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Twinkle is putting a hurting on Bull here, landing some big shots from side control.
Twinkle cracks Bull with a big elbow.
Bull takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twinkle scores with punches from side control.
Twinkle scoring with punches from side control.
Bull is breathing heavily.
Twinkle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bull is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twinkle cracks Bull with a big right hand but Bull just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Twinkle lands a few punches from side control.
Bull is working to avoid the ground and pound but Twinkle connects with a decent elbow.
Twinkle is putting a hurting on Bull here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bull takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Twinkle is working Bull over with some ground and pound from side control.
Twinkle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Twinkle looks up at the clock and then as Bull takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Twinkle smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twinkle lands an elbow.
Twinkle lands a few punches from side control.
Twinkle cracks Bull with a big right hand but Bull just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Twinkle working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twinkle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bull down.
Bull takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Twinkle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Twinkle cracks Bull with a big elbow.
Bull taking punishment in the form of punches.
Twinkle cracks Bull with a big right hand but Bull just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Twinkle looks up at the clock and then as Bull takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Twinkle smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Twinkle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bull can do to turn this around?
Twinkle wants to control but Bull is keeping him busy.
Twinkle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bull some visible discomfort.
Twinkle is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twinkle landing strikes.
Twinkle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Twinkle working away.
Twinkle lands a few punches from side control.
Twinkle landing a few strikes.
Twinkle lands a nice forearm strike.
Twinkle tries to stand but Bull is controlling his head.
Twinkle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Twinkle lands some shots froms side control.
Twinkle working the ground and pound.
Twinkle working the body and head with strikes.
Frank Twinkle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Twinkle looks up at the clock and then as Bull takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Twinkle smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Twinkle lands a nice forearm strike.
Twinkle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Twinkle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bull some visible discomfort.
Bull takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Twinkle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bull down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bull on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Twinkle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bull down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Twinkle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Twinkle.
Bull blocks a jab.

Twinkle gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bull takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Twinkle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bull can't do much from the bottom here.
Twinkle scores with punches from side control.
Twinkle working the head with strikes.
Bull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Twinkle scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twinkle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Twinkle working the body and head with strikes.
Twinkle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Twinkle working the head with strikes.
Twinkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bull keeps working.
Twinkle working the ground and pound from side control.
Twinkle is putting a hurting on Bull here, landing some big shots from side control.
Twinkle controlling from side mount.
Bull is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twinkle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Twinkle cracks Bull with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twinkle scoring with punches from side control.
Twinkle is putting a hurting on Bull here, landing some big shots from side control.
Twinkle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Twinkle landing a few strikes.
Twinkle working the ground and pound.
Twinkle landing a few strikes.
Bull on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Twinkle working the ground and pound from side control.

Bull is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twinkle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bull is still in real trouble! Can Twinkle finish him?
Twinkle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Twinkle cracks Bull with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Twinkle cracks Bull with a big elbow.
Twinkle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Twinkle is putting a hurting on Bull here, landing some big shots from side control.
Twinkle working the head and body with strikes.
Bull can't do much from the bottom here.
Bull seems to have recovered his senses.
Twinkle working the head with strikes.
Twinkle working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twinkle scoring with punches and elbows.
Twinkle working away.
Bull takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bull takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Twinkle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Twinkle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Twinkle is working Bull over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Twinkle working the ground and pound from side control.
Twinkle landing strikes.
Brahma Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Twinkle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Twinkle!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sai Haki (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!

Oliver
vs
Haki

176 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Max Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sai Haki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haki shoots in and bounces Oliver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haki looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Oliver pulls Haki in close to prevent any damage.
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliver is working hard here to advance position.
Haki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliver has Haki pulled in close to control his posture.

Max Oliver has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Haki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliver trying to control but Haki is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver stands and throws Haki's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Oliver has hold of Haki's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Haki seems comfortable defending it but Oliver has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Haki is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Haki is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Oliver couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Oliver!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Skyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skyler has chosen rum is for drinkin not for burning as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

James
vs
Skyler

194 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to clinch but Skyler moves out of range.
Skyler with a poor takedown

and James moves into the clinch.

James jumps into guard, dragging Skyler to the mat.
Skyler is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Skyler looking to pass the guard.
Skyler being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Liam James.
James with a poor takedown

and Skyler counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James is looking to reverse the position.
Skyler working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyler is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James is pushing Skyler's head away, looking to escape. Skyler manages to hold on to the position though.

James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Skyler looks gassed!
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Skyler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James wants to control but Skyler is keeping busy.
James keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skyler stands up from half guard.
James fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam James. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Skyler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

James stands and steps away. Skyler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
James working the ground and pound from side control.

James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skyler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skyler taking punishment in the form of punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skyler can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.

James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

James stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skyler to the mat! Skyler manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Skyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James with a poor takedown

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

James wriggles free and stands up.
Skyler stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt

and Skyler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James's face.
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skyler controlling from the full mount.
James tries to hold on but Skyler postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skyler avoids the attempt from James to control.

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.
James squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
James bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Liam James.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
James passes into side control, despite Skyler's attempt to control the position.

James stands up and beckons Skyler to his feet.
Skyler takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Skyler gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Skyler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James throws a right and a left that Skyler avoids nicely.

James tries to keep at a distance but Skyler has taken the fight into the clinch.

Skyler is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Skyler to the mat. Skyler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James trying to control but Skyler is working from the bottom.
James wants to get up but he can't break Skyler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Liam James will probably get the nod.
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!

James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skyler.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Skyler on that attempt.

James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. James connects with a nice short shot to Skyler's temple.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James sitting and controlling from the half guard.
James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James winds up and cracks Skyler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyler tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skyler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

James escapes and gets back to his feet.

James gets a clinch.
Skyler blocks an elbow strike from James.

James breaks from the clinch.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Skyler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
James manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James 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.
Skyler wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James trying to control but Skyler is working from the bottom.
James slips nicely into half guard.
Skyler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skyler trying to control but James postures up.
James passes into side control, despite Skyler's attempt to control the position.

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

James has hold of Skyler's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Skyler tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - James cranks the arm and Skyler screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Skyler, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Liam James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Escobar
vs
Hashimoto

179 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

169 cm
25
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar throws a combination that misses
and Hashimoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hashimoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar.
Hashimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hashimoto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Escobar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hashimoto's knee momentarily.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar throws a head kick but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto lands with a hook. Escobar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hashimoto!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar tries to clinch
and Hashimoto counters with a left and a right that stings Escobar.

Escobar is rocked!

It looks like Pablo Escobar has been cut.
Hashimoto lands with a good body shot.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hashimoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hashimoto is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Escobar hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kazuo Hashimoto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Scarlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Scarlet

190 cm
22
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scarlet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith trying to control the action but Scarlet is working from the bottom.
Scarlet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Scarlet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Scarlet in his half guard.
Smith tries to kick Scarlet off but Scarlet keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is staying active underneath Scarlet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith is controlling Scarlet's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.

Scarlet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Scarlet looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scarlet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarlet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Scarlet sits in half guard.
Scarlet throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith keeping hold of Scarlet's head, controlling as best he can.
Smith trying to control here.
Scarlet lands strikes from half guard.
Scarlet stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is breathing heavily.

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.
Scarlet is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scarlet wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.

Scarlet is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Scarlet eventually gives up the hold.
Smith wants to improve his position but Scarlet is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Scarlet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Scarlet walks into a left hand.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Scarlet has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scarlet has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Scarlet won't allow it.
Scarlet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Scarlet is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarlet prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Scarlet just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith tries to pull guard but Scarlet won't allow it.
Scarlet tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlet gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Scarlet jumps guard but Smith stands there with Scarlet around his waist. Scarlet gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jason Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Scarlet.
Scarlet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scarlet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scarlet is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scarlet has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Scarlet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Scarlet.

Scarlet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pushing Scarlet's head away, looking to escape. Scarlet manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Scarlet keeps moving and retains side control.
Scarlet working away.
Scarlet tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Scarlet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scarlet on the ground.
Scarlet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scarlet trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Scarlet works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlet landing punches.
Scarlet looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Scarlet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Scarlet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Scarlet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Smith swings widly with a right hand

and Scarlet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scarlet scoring with punches to the head and body.
Scarlet throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scarlet.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Scarlet has moved into half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scarlet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scarlet is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlet stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Scarlet is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Scarlet wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scarlet slips nicely into half guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scarlet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Scarlet is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Scarlet eventually gives up the hold.
Scarlet wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Scarlet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Will Scarlet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is looking to escape.
Scarlet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Scarlet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scarlet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scarlet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is not content to let Scarlet control the position.
Scarlet thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Will Scarlet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarlet stalling.
Jason Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Will Scarlet has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Scarlet closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Scarlet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scarlet 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Scarlet!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michel Russkof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Russkof
vs
McNamara

173 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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, Michel Russkof!
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, Mack McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russkof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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

McNamara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Russkof rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McNamara's guard! Nice work there by Russkof!

Russkof got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNamara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russkof has managed to get both his arms back between McNamara's legs - danger averted.
McNamara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Russkof from controlling successfully.
McNamara lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Russkof!
Russkof wants to hold on but McNamara pushes him away.
McNamara scoring with strikes but Russkof is staying in there.
McNamara landing shots from mount.

Russkof is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McNamara jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Russkof manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

McNamara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McNamara working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

McNamara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Russkof struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McNamara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russkof, who protects the arm well.
McNamara looks gassed!

McNamara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Russkof wants to control but McNamara postures up.
Russkof is looking to regain half guard here but McNamara keeps moving and retains side control.

McNamara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russkof tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McNamara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russkof is working hard here to advance position.

McNamara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russkof has escaped the position, nice work there.

McNamara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McNamara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Russkof regains half guard, as McNamara was trying to land strikes.
Russkof has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McNamara is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russkof manages to get to full guard.
Russkof is looking to stand up but McNamara isn't so interested in that idea.

McNamara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Russkof manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McNamara has Russkof in his guard.
Russkof cracks McNamara with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russkof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNamara is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack McNamara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

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

McNamara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McNamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russkof swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNamara preventing the sweep.
Russkof looking to control.
Russkof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russkof is trying to control the position but McNamara postures up.
Russkof keeping full guard, as McNamara tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

McNamara has gone for a leg lock! Russkof slips out almost immediately though and dives into McNamara's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara wants to sweep but no luck.
Russkof trying to control but McNamara is working from the bottom.

McNamara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McNamara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Russkof wants to pass the guard but McNamara is keeping the position.
Russkof wants to stand but McNamara is controlling his posture from full guard.

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.

McNamara has his feet on Russkof's thighs here. He's pushed Russkof off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Russkof screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mack McNamara!