Charlie Wang's FC 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagar Bolok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bolok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slayer - Dead Skin Mask. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bolok
vs
Duvalier

196 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

213 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hagar Bolok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francois Duvalier!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvalier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolok.
Bolok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolok could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Duvalier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolok.
Bolok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Bolok.
Bolok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duvalier throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bolok stumbling backwards into the cage! Bolok bounces back off the cage towards Duvalier, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Duvalier lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Duvalier celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francois Duvalier!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Hicks has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Peters
vs
Hicks

190 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Good elbows
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dale Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Hicks!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters with a poor takedown

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

Hicks 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.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hicks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peters defending well though.
Peters is trying to get back to full guard.
Peters is trying to stand up here but Hicks is controlling him well.
Peters taking some punishment here, with Hicks in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters wants to control but Hicks is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Hicks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hicks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hicks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peters is looking to improve his position.
Hicks not doing much here.
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hicks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

It looks like Dale Peters has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hicks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hicks in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hicks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peters sees it coming and defends easily.
Peters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hicks.

Hicks seems to be working for a kimura but Peters defends the submission attempt.
Hicks throwing shots but Peters is blocking nicely.
Hicks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hicks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peters hang on?

Dale Peters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dante Hicks!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zahir Nolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frye comes to the cage accompanied by The Bleeding - Five Finger Death Punch. Nolam has chosen Mo Money mo Problems as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Frye
vs
Nolam

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Frye!
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, Zahir Nolam!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye misses with the combination.
Nolam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frye swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nolam moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nolam.
Nolam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frye has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frye fails to pull guard.
Nolam with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nolam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frye is defending well for now.

Nolam is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Frye can't fight it off and eventually Nolam manages to take the fight to the floor. Frye looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frye utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nolam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frye wants to stand and escape but Nolam is having none of it.
Frye wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nolam is now in half guard.
Nolam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nolam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nolam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Nolam.
Nolam wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Frye uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Frye is trying to control the position but Nolam postures up.
Nolam stops Frye from standing up.
Nolam postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolam throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Don Frye.
Frye shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nolam pinned against the cage. Nolam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Frye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nolam stuffs the takedown attempt from Frye. Frye gets slowly back to his feet.

Frye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nolam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frye avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frye tries to pull guard but Nolam holds him up against the cage and eventually Frye drops back down to his feet.
Frye looking to throw knees to the head but Nolam is blocking nicely.
Nolam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frye's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zahir Nolam 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.

Frye closes the distance and clinches.
Frye wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nolam scores with a knee to the head.

Nolam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Frye is trying to keep an underhook but Nolam manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Frye wants to control but Nolam is keeping busy.
Nolam winds up and cracks Frye with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frye is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nolam stands up from half guard.
Frye throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nolam's waist but Nolam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frye off to one side.

Frye clinches up against the cage.
Frye wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nolam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frye avoids it.

Nolam has Frye pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nolam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Frye tumbling to the mat - Nolam dives into Frye's guard.
Nolam preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nolam.
Nolam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frye is looking to sweep but instead, Nolam has passed into half guard.
Nolam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nolam lands a nice short elbow.
Frye is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nolam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nolam's back!
Will Frye go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Zahir Nolam has got the better of the ground game so far.

Frye is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Frye thows a strike but Nolam uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Nolam as he ends up in Frye 's guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frye pulls Nolam in close to prevent any damage.
Frye is trying to keep Nolam in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Frye looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nolam passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frye is looking for a sweep. Nolam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zahir Nolam 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! This is the final round!

Frye closes the distance and pushes Nolam back into the cage.
Nolam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frye pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nolam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frye gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nolam missing with knees to the body.

Frye drags the fight down to the ground.
Nolam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nolam postures up and lands a big shot to Frye's brow.
Frye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nolam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frye wants to stand but Nolam is controlling the position.
Nolam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frye working a defensive guard but Nolam passes into half guard.
Frye is looking for a sweep. Nolam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nolam is thwarting Frye's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Don Frye has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Frye misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frye has his takedown stuffed

and Nolam counters with a shoot takedown. Frye fights it but they end up in guard.
Nolam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nolam throwing strikes from guard but Frye blocks nicely.
Frye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nolam's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nolam wants to stand but Frye is controlling the position.
Nolam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye advances position into side control!
Frye laying and praying for a moment but Nolam takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nolam pushes Frye off looking to stand but Frye dives back in and keeps control.
Zahir Nolam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frye is looking to take a break and control but Nolam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frye misses with a head shot. Nolam uses the momentum to regain guard.
Don Frye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frye stands and throws Nolam's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahir Nolam!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Turd Fergisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Kama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Kama struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Dave Kama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fergisson
vs
Kama

150 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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, Turd Fergisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Kama!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fergisson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kama somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kama.
Turd Fergisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kama.

Fergisson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fergisson wants to pass to mount but Kama is defending the position.
Fergisson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Fergisson 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.

Kama looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fergisson pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fergisson stands up from mount. Strange move.

Fergisson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fergisson pulls his head out easily.
Kama looks gassed!
Fergisson working over Kama with some ground and pound. Kama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fergisson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fergisson passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Kama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kama is not content to let Fergisson control the position.

Fergisson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kama is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Fergisson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kama fails to land the takedown.

Fergisson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Fergisson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kama could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fergisson has cracked it and Kama is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fergisson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Turd Fergisson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Clarksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, To Be Loved-Papa Roach. Paulo Koshcheck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Koshcheck
vs
Clarksson

200 cm
25
177 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

188 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Clarksson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koshcheck closes the distance and pushes Clarksson back into the cage.
Clarksson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koshcheck misses with a body punch.
Koshcheck takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clarksson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koshcheck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Koshcheck displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clarksson up against the cage.
Koshcheck lands with a short shot to the head.
Koshcheck tries to score a body lock takedown but Clarksson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clarksson missing with knees to the body.
Koshcheck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koshcheck blocks the elbow strike.
Koshcheck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clarksson blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Clarksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koshcheck circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck misses with the combination.
Koshcheck shoots in for a takedown but Clarksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Koshcheck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clarksson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koshcheck's head.

It looks like Paulo Koshcheck has been cut.
Clarksson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koshcheck eats them both and turns towards Clarksson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clarksson wants to clinch but Koshcheck slips to the side

and Koshcheck counters with a shoot takedown. Clarksson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koshcheck tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarksson is retaining full guard.
Clarksson wants to get back to his feet but Koshcheck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koshcheck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koshcheck wants to control from the top but Clarksson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koshcheck sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because Paulo Koshcheck wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A nice combination there by Koshcheck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck tries a head kick but it misses.
Koshcheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clarksson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Koshcheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koshcheck circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koshcheck counters with a left and a right that stings Clarksson.

Clarksson closes the distance and clinches.
Clarksson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koshcheck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koshcheck misses with a punch on the inside.
Clarksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Koshcheck on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clarksson looking to throw knees to the head but Koshcheck is blocking nicely.
Koshcheck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koshcheck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clarksson trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarksson with a knee to the head.
Koshcheck is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clarksson throws an elbow that misses.

Koshcheck has clasped his hands together around Clarksson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koshcheck content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Koshcheck seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clarksson for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koshcheck trying to control the position but Clarksson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Koshcheck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Koshcheck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clarksson is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clarksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Koshcheck darts in and clinches Clarksson up against the cage.
Koshcheck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clarksson backwards.
Clarksson misses with an elbow strike.
Clarksson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Clarksson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koshcheck misses with a punch on the inside.

Clarksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clarksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koshcheck throws a sloppy head kick and Clarksson moves out of range easily.
Clarksson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clarksson wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarksson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Koshcheck moves into the clinch.
Clarksson lands a nice elbow.
Koshcheck blocks the elbow strike.
Clarksson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koshcheck tries a knee to the head but Clarksson blocks it.
Clarksson trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koshcheck.
Clarksson blocks an uppercut.
Clarksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Koshcheck avoids the damage to the body.
Koshcheck blocks the elbow strike.
Clarksson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ron Clarksson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clarksson blocks an elbow strike.
Clarksson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koshcheck blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clarksson throws an elbow but misses.
Clarksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clarksson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clarksson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Koshcheck.
Clarksson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koshcheck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clarksson working Koshcheck over with knees to the body.
Koshcheck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clarksson up against the cage.
Koshcheck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarksson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koshcheck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clarksson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clarksson tries a knee to the head but Koshcheck blocks it.
Clarksson missing with knees to the body.
Koshcheck trying to land knees to the body.
Clarksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koshcheck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Clarksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck managing to block the knees to the body from Clarksson.
Koshcheck dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koshcheck misses with a knee to the head.
Clarksson throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee calls for Koshcheck to work.
Clarksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koshcheck.
Koshcheck avoids a wild elbow strike from Clarksson.
A short left from Koshcheck.
Koshcheck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koshcheck scores with a shot to the side of Clarksson's head.
Clarksson blocking some punches.
Clarksson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koshcheck as Clarksson tries to tie him up.
Koshcheck can't find room to land a body shot as Clarksson controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koshcheck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clarksson's brow.
Koshcheck lands an elbow just above Clarksson 's eye.

It looks like Ron Clarksson has been cut.
Koshcheck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clarksson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clarksson is trying to stall.
Koshcheck misses with a punch to the body.
Koshcheck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koshcheck stalling in the clinch but Clarksson improves position.
Nice body punch from Koshcheck - that landed with a thud.
Clarksson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koshcheck is keeping busy.
Koshcheck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarksson throws an elbow that misses.
Koshcheck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clarksson up against the cage.
Koshcheck lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ron Clarksson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Koshcheck circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koshcheck counters with a one-two to the body.

Clarksson is rocked!
Koshcheck shoots in but no luck this time.
Clarksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Koshcheck finish him?
Clarksson wants to clinch.
Koshcheck throws a series of punches but Clarksson moves out of range.

Koshcheck moves into the clinch successfully.
Clarksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Clarksson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clarksson avoiding damage.
Clarksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koshcheck.
Koshcheck tries a knee to the head but Clarksson blocks it.
Clarksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koshcheck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koshcheck blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck lands with a short shot to the head.
Koshcheck is looking to control Clarksson's arms but Clarksson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koshcheck has his back to the cage.
Koshcheck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clarksson missing with knees to the body.

Koshcheck turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Koshcheck manages to end up in side control.
Koshcheck advances nicely into full mount.
Clarksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poor strikes thrown by Koshcheck there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Koshcheck controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarksson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Koshcheck content just to control the position here.
Clarksson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Koshcheck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarksson is trying desperately to improve position.
Koshcheck content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Paulo Koshcheck just wasn't active enough.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarksson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koshcheck avoids it.
Clarksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Koshcheck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koshcheck 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Koshcheck!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

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

Lam
vs
Hughes

190 cm
25
265 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

192 cm
26
275 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Lam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Lam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lam lands in his opponent's guard.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Lam controlling him for the moment.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes pulls Lam in close to prevent any damage.
Lam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lam scoring with some ground and pound.
Lam looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lam is looking to sweep but instead, Hughes has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes scoring with strikes but Lam is staying in there.
Lam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lam is trying to reverse the position but instead Hughes has taken his back - oops!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lam trying to control the position but Hughes manages to sink in the hooks.
Lam prevents Hughes from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes biding his time, controlling Lam.
Lam wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes controls the position.
Hughes tries to get the hooks in deep but Lam pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Lam right now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Raul Hughes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lam fails with the takedown

and Hughes counters with a nice right hand that sends Lam toppling to the canvas! Lam scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hughes finish him?!

It looks like John Lam has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hughes on his heels. He'll look to pass Hughes's guard now, I'm sure.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Lam trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes punching from the bottom - just letting Lam know he's still in a fight.
Lam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lam wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lam is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lam looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lam's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lam misses with a left hand
and Hughes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Lam on that attempt.

Hughes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lam trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lam throws a strike but Hughes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hughes is pushing down on Lam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lam is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lam is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.
John Lam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hughes decides to stand and escape the position.
Lam misses with a takedown
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Hughes as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lam has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lam somewhat.
Lam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lam tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Lam to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Hughes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raul Hughes!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Hardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hardt
vs
Smith

193 cm
22
257 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gus Hardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Hardt.

Hardt moves into the clinch successfully.

Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Hardt is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Hardt wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hardt is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith passes to side control.
Hardt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardt is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Smith controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hardt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardt tries to get out of the position.

Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Hardt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Smith throws some wild stikes that Hardt manages to avoid easily.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Smith working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hardt looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Smith! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Freddy Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monika Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Szlesz
vs
Maia

164 cm
25
158 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
151 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

Das Labor
Das Labor

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monika Szlesz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Szlesz rushes Maia and presses him up against the cage.
Maia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Szlesz pulls his leg out and moves away.

Szlesz clinches up with Maia and pushes him back against the cage.

Maia drags the fight down to the ground.

Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Szlesz sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szlesz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szlesz is looking to stand up but Maia won't let him.
Szlesz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Maia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Szlesz defends it easily.
Szlesz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Szlesz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maia working a defensive guard here.
Szlesz controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Monika Szlesz.
Maia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szlesz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz avoids a punch combination nicely.

Szlesz moves into the clinch successfully.
Maia stalling in the clinch but Szlesz improves position.

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

Szlesz moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Szlesz.

It looks like Damian Maia has been cut.

Szlesz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szlesz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Szlesz trying to control the position but Maia is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia stops Szlesz from passing to mount.
Maia can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is trying to get back to his feet.
Maia is looking to regain half guard here but Szlesz keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Maia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maia is trying to escape the position but Szlesz is controlling the position.

Maia explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Szlesz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maia is not content to let Szlesz control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Szlesz's guard.
Szlesz has Maia pulled in close to control his posture.
Maia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Szlesz is proving hard to escape from.

Maia drops back looking for a leg! Szlesz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Szlesz manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Szlesz's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szlesz working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monika Szlesz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Maia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Maia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Szlesz's guard.
Szlesz keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Szlesz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Szlesz wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Szlesz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maia has a closed guard, preventing Szlesz from standing up.
Szlesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szlesz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maia is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Szlesz stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Szlesz counters with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Maia does no damage.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt

and Szlesz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Monika Szlesz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Maia.
Szlesz lands a nice uppercut.

Szlesz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maia fails to land with a series of punches.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Szlesz shows good takedown defense.
Maia is breathing heavily.

Szlesz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maia quickly recovers to half guard.
Szlesz prevents Maia from improving his position.
Szlesz is pressing down on Maia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maia is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Szlesz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maia is trying to escape the mount.
Maia wants to hold on but Szlesz pushes him away.
Monika Szlesz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Szlesz stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Szlesz has closed the distance and engaged Maia in a clinch.
Szlesz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Szlesz lands a knee to the head.
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 Monika Szlesz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Maia's cut.
That's time! Szlesz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Maia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Szlesz's guard.
Maia thows a big elbow that misses.
Szlesz keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Szlesz is adopting a defensive guard.
Maia pushing down on Szlesz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maia trying to pass the guard but Szlesz defending well.
Maia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Szlesz is defending well.
Maia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Szlesz reverses the position - he's now on top in Maia's guard.

Maia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Szlesz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maia.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Szlesz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maia can't do much from the bottom here.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking for a sweep.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Szlesz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Szlesz leaves Maia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maia misses with a takedown

and Szlesz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monika Szlesz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Maia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Szlesz gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Szlesz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Szlesz throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia dives in and grabs Szlesz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Szlesz pushes down on Maia's head and hops out.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Szlesz sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Szlesz gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Szlesz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Damian Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia avoids the head kick by Szlesz.

Szlesz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szlesz wants to take a breather but Maia is having none of it.
Monika Szlesz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monika Szlesz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Szlesz 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monika Szlesz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylen Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens has chosen GangstaGrass - Long Hard Times To Come as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Chad Silver has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chad Silver seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Silver
vs
Givens

185 cm
23
170 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raylen Givens!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Silver closes the distance and clinches.
Givens is trying to maintain a safe position but Silver gets an underhook and turns Givens into the cage.
Silver taking a breather.
Givens stalling.
Givens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silver looking for a takedown.
Givens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver letting Givens take a breather here.
Givens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silver.
Givens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Givens misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silver tries to score a body lock takedown but Givens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Givens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver has Givens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Givens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silver blocks a body shot from Givens.
Givens gets underhooks to prevent Silver's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Givens.
Givens lands a shot to the body.
Givens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silver.
A left hand lands to the body for Givens.
Silver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Givens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Givens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Givens scores with a shoulder strike.
Givens tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Givens wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Givens.
Silver lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Givens is working for takedown but Silver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Givens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Givens tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Givens stops a takedown attempt from Silver.
Givens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Givens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Givens leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Givens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Givens blocking some punches.
Silver scores with a shoulder strike.

Silver has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Givens is trying to keep an underhook but Silver manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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.
Silver trying to mount his opponent but Givens defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Givens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Givens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Givens scores with a nice right hand.
Givens looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Givens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens misses with a looping left.
Givens keeps the fight on the outside.
Givens stuns Silver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Givens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Givens finds it's target.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Givens.
Silver has a takedown stuffed.
Silver misses with a takedown attempt
and Givens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silver tries to clinch but Givens moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silver circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver is looking to clinch but Givens is avoiding it.
Givens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylen Givens dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Silver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Givens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Raylen Givens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Givens scores with a nice strike.
Chad Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Givens finds it's way through Silver's defenses.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
Silver wants to clinch up but Givens keeps it at a distance.
Givens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silver.
Givens might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Givens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Givens is looking to clinch but Silver is avoiding it.
Givens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Givens is looking to slow Silver down with leg kicks.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Givens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Givens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Givens has managed to clinch.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silver digs a right hand underneath Givens's ribcage. Givens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Givens stops a takedown attempt from Silver.
Givens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver is working for takedown but Givens is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Givens.
Givens tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Givens tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Givens back against the cage.
Givens lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver has Givens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Givens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Givens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Givens blocking some punches.
Silver misses with some punches.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Givens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silver is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raylen Givens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Givens misses with a punch to the body.
Givens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver blocks a body shot from Givens.
Givens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silver looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Silver.
Givens lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Givens is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silver is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Givens to the mat. Givens regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Givens wants to stand but Silver is controlling the position.
Silver controls from within his opponent's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silver shoots in but Givens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Givens lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silver misses with a takedown attempt
and Givens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver dives in and grabs Givens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Givens pushes down on Silver's head and hops out.
Givens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silver momentarily.
Givens blocks a low kick nicely.
Givens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Givens does no damage.
Givens slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Givens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
Givens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Givens.
Givens lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylen Givens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Silver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Givens, pushing him back against the cage.
Givens struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Givens.
Silver wants a takedown but no success here.
Givens pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Givens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Givens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Givens.
Silver lands with a light punch inside.
Givens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Givens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silver wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Givens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Givens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Givens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Givens has Silver pushed against the cage.
Givens can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Givens.
Silver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Givens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Givens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
Silver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Givens but Givens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Givens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Silver.
Silver tries to clinch but Givens moves out of range.
Givens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Givens looks for the body kick but Silver saw that one coming.
Silver tries to clinch up but Givens circles away and keeps his distance.
Givens misses with a wild body shot.
Raylen Givens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver tries to clinch but Givens moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Givens drives through and clinches with Silver against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Givens.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silver is working for takedown but Givens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Givens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silver.
Silver looking for a takedown.
Silver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Givens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Givens does no damage.
Silver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Givens jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Givens catches Silver with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Givens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens tries to close the distance and clinch but Silver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Givens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silver throws a wild body kick that Givens sees coming a mile off.
Silver misses with a takedown attempt - Givens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Givens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Givens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silver on the side of the head.
Givens misses the shot to the body.
Chad Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Givens lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silver is defended easily by Givens.
Raylen Givens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Givens works Silver's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raylen Givens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Givens 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylen Givens!