CCF Midweek Mayhem 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tomisino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolf Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tomisino might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to St. Anger by Metallica. Randolf Vicious told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Tomisino
vs
Vicious

190 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Tomisino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randolf Vicious!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomisino shoots and misses
and Vicious counters with a nice uppercut.
Tomisino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vicious but Vicious pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vicious throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tomisino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tomisino fails with the takedown
and Tomisino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Tomisino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomisino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vicious manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Tomisino.
Vicious lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vicious throws an overhand right that lands on Tomisino's shoulder, as Tomisino tries to avoid the shot.
Tomisino tries to clinch there but Vicious circles away.
Tomisino wants to clinch.
Vicious leaves Tomisino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Vicious misses its intended target.
Tomisino shoots in for a takedown but Vicious shows good takedown defense.
Vicious swings for the body but Tomisino moves out of range.
Tomisino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vicious throws a lazy right hand but Tomisino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Vicious scores with a takedown into Tomisino's guard.
Tomisino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomisino is breathing heavily.
Vicious makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vicious connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicious with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicious missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vicious scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vicious throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vicious thows a big elbow that misses.
Vicious in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vicious thows a big elbow that misses.
Vicious lands a couple of elbows.
Vicious works over Tomisino with some ground and pound from guard.
Tomisino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicious with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vicious working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicious chips away with some ground and pound.
Vicious throws a big right hand that misses.
Vicious landing some decent shots from guard.
Vicious postures up and lands a big shot to Tomisino's brow.
Vicious throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomisino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicious lands a couple of digs.
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!
Vicious working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vicious lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tomisino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vicious works over Tomisino with some ground and pound from guard.
Vicious lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vicious cracks Tomisino with a solid left hand.
Vicious scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vicious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomisino.
Vicious throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomisino.
Vicious throws a hook but Tomisino blocks it.
Tomisino fails with the takedown
and Vicious counters with a nice uppercut.
Vicious circles away from the clinch attempt.

Vicious bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vicious landing a few strikes.
Vicious scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomisino taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vicious scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tomisino is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Vicious can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randolf Vicious!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Westcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Hoffman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hoffman
vs
Westcott

180 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
165 lbs
8 - 15 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Westcott!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westcott.
Westcott tries for a takedown but Hoffman circles away easily
and Hoffman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Westcott's knee momentarily.
Westcott tries to clinch
and Hoffman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Westcott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoffman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Westcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hoffman dives in and scores a takedown into Westcott's guard.
Hoffman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Westcott is keeping the position.
Hoffman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Westcott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is in close to Westcott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoffman landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westcott keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman distracts Westcott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoffman working some strikes from top position.
Hoffman throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman postures up and lands a big shot to Westcott's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Westcott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hoffman slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoffman moves into full mount! Westcott won't be happy about that!
A nice elbow there by Hoffman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Westcott looks a forlorn figure.
Hoffman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Westcott in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hoffman with the ground and pound from mount.

Westcott is rocked!
Hoffman looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Westcott covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hoffman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Deans
vs
Brewer

200 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Terrell Brewer has been cut.
Brewer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deans misses with the combination.

Brewer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deans quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Brewer is thwarting Deans's attempts to control the position.
Deans regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brewer manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deans trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Deans is pushing down on Brewer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brewer is fighting to maintain full guard but Deans has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deans wants to pass to mount but Brewer is defending the position.
Deans trying to control the action but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Deans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deans trying to mount his opponent but Brewer defends it.
Deans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brewer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brewer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deans has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Deans 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.
Brewer is looking to improve his position but Deans isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer tries to lock up and control but Deans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deans in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brewer really wants to buck Deans off and get back to his feet.
Brewer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brewer taking shots to the head.
Deans postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Brewer out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Deans goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Silco Deans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Kanakri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford has chosen Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kanakri
vs
Crawford

176 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

MadDogs

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Kanakri!
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, TJ Crawford!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanakri throws a combination that misses
and Crawford counters with a nice body kick.
Kanakri misses with a wild combination.
Kanakri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kanakri misses with a combination
and Crawford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kanakri throws a head kick that misses.
Kanakri swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Crawford tries to clinch but Kanakri is having none of it.
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanakri circles away.
Crawford looks to land a combination but Kanakri avoids it well.
Crawford is looking to clinch.
Dante Kanakri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanakri misses with a combination
and Crawford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kanakri misses.

Crawford instigates a clinch.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Kanakri blocks with his arms.
Kanakri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crawford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kanakri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Kanakri avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawford.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Crawford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanakri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanakri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crawford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kanakri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crawford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crawford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crawford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanakri's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Kanakri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kanakri stalling against the cage.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crawford throws an elbow but it misses.
Kanakri tries to circle away but Crawford has him pinned against the cage.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanakri avoids it.
Crawford keeps control of Kanakri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Crawford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanakri is looking to break free of the clinch but Crawford has double underhooks.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanakri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kanakri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crawford up against the cage.
Crawford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kanakri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kanakri swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Crawford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kanakri misses with a two punch combination.
Crawford scores with a jab. Kanakri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kanakri loads up on a big right hand but Crawford slips the punch.
Crawford tries to clinch but Kanakri is having none of it.
Crawford is looking to clinch.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanakri swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Crawford moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kanakri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kanakri is stalling here.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford has Kanakri pressed against the cage.
Kanakri tries to circle away but Crawford has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crawford pushes off an throws an elbow but Kanakri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kanakri avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
Come on Crawford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kanakri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crawford in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crawford stalls.
Crawford missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanakri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Kanakri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crawford with a knee to the head.
Kanakri avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawford.
Kanakri wants to get back to striking at distance but Crawford won't allow it.
Crawford is trying to maintain a safe position but Kanakri gets an underhook and turns Crawford into the cage.
Crawford stalling against the cage.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crawford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crawford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanakri's efforts to push away.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanakri avoids it.
Crawford tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanakri avoids the damage to the body.
Crawford keeps control of Kanakri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanakri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kanakri throws a head kick but Crawford moves out of range.
Kanakri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crawford counters with a head kick.
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanakri looks to land a combination but Crawford avoids it well.
Kanakri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanakri throws a combination that misses
and Crawford counters with a body kick that stops Kanakri in his tracks momentarily.
Crawford avoids a kick to the body.
Crawford tries to clinch there but Kanakri circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kanakri throws a head kick but Crawford moves out of range.
Kanakri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanakri misses with a combination

and Crawford counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Kanakri is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crawford.
A bit of stalling here from Crawford.
Kanakri is looking to break free of the clinch but Crawford has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanakri scores with a shot to the side of Crawford's head.
Crawford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanakri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Crawford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kanakri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kanakri managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.
Kanakri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanakri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crawford.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Kanakri blocks it.
Kanakri being controlled against the cage.
Crawford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanakri's efforts to push away.
Kanakri managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanakri managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.
Crawford misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanakri tries to break free but Crawford pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanakri avoids it.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford lands a good knee to the midsection. Kanakri won't want to take too many of those.
Crawford slowing the pace effectively.
Dante Kanakri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawford lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for TJ Crawford!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for TJ Crawford!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for TJ Crawford!

TJ Crawford wins by unanimous decision!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mcghee
vs
Williams

187 cm
25
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mcghee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mcghee is tightening it up a little... Williams has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Williams reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Williams taps out! nice BJJ there by Mcghee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mikey Mcghee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Angero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stewart
vs
Angero

178 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
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, Steven Angero!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Angero gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stewart to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Angero is keeping the position.
Angero 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.

Angero looking for a guillotine here but Stewart defends easily.
Angero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stewart controls the pace.
Angero trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stewart tries to move to mount but Angero blocks the move with his legs.
Stewart is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Angero's shoulder. That is not cool.

Stewart 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.

Stewart stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Angero moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Angero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stewart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Angero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stewart pinned against the cage. Stewart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stewart shoots and misses

and Angero counters with a shoot takedown. Stewart fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Angero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stewart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Angero has Stewart in his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Angero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Angero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angero keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Angero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Angero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stewart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Stewart 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.

Stewart fails with an attempt to clinch.

Stewart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stewart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angero.
Stewart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Angero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stewart is pressed up against the cage. Angero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stewart down to the mat. Stewart avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Angero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Angero has taken the fight to the clinch.

Angero breaks the clinch.
Angero tries to close the distance and clinch but Stewart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Stewart pushes Angero up against the cage in a clinch.

Angero successfully pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Stewart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stewart passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stewart prevents Angero from getting the reversal.
Angero regains half guard.
Angero is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stewart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Angero tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
Angero tries to kick Stewart off but Stewart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stewart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stewart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Angero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control the action but Angero is working from the bottom.
Stewart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stewart seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Angero is holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angero tries to improve his position but instead Stewart has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Stewart dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Angero's shoulder, as Angero tries to avoid the shot.

Stewart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Angero, pushing him back against the cage.
Angero goes for a takedown attempt but Stewart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stewart stuffs the takedown attempt from Angero. Angero gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown but Angero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stewart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Angero with that takedown attempt.
Paul Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Angero.
Angero tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a takedown

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

Stewart pushes Angero off and gets back to his feet.
Stewart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Angero tries to avoid it but Stewart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Angero to the ground. Angero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Angero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paul Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Angero rushes Stewart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Stewart pulls guard.

Angero gets to his feet. Stewart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angero tries to close the distance and clinch but Stewart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart stuffs the takedown attempt from Angero. Angero gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown but Angero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stewart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stewart is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Angero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stewart did well to prevent Angero getting side control.
Angero moves nicely into side control.
Stewart sneaks back into half guard.
Stewart wants to control but Angero is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Angero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stewart trying to control here.

Angero is trying to work for a kimura but Stewart is defending well.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Angero.
Well Stewart has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Steven Angero!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Paul Stewart!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Paul Stewart!

Paul Stewart wins by split decision!

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 Kido Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jia Le Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Moon
vs
Le Li

180 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kido Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jia Le Li!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Moon tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Li.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Moon darts in trying to clinch

and Li counters with a shoot takedown. Moon fights it but they end up in guard.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moon 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.
Moon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Li working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Li wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Moon working a defensive guard but Li passes into half guard.
Li moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Li.
Moon is not content to let Li control the position.
Li lands a nice forearm strike.
Li controlling the position.
Moon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li working the ground and pound.
Moon holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Moon wants to control but Li postures up.
Moon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li controlling the position.
Li in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Li working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Li misses with the ground and pound.
Moon is looking to regain half guard here but Li keeps moving and retains side control.
Moon is not content to let Li control the position.
Moon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Li trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moon tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Li tries for a kimura but Moon is defending well.
Li throws an elbow but Moon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Li works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Li lands a decent elbow from side control.
Li misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Li working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Li sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Moon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Li trying to control the position but Moon is working away.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Li tries to score with some ground and pound. Moon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Li working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Li wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon wants to control but Li postures up.
Li trying to control the position but Moon is working away.
Li is putting a hurting on Moon here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jia Le Li dominated that round.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Li lands a nice shot that snaps Moon's head back.
Moon tries to clinch
and Li counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Li darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moon closes the distance looking to clinch

and Li counters with a single leg into guard. Moon didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li passes into half guard.
Moon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moon is staying active underneath Li, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jia Le Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li winds up and cracks Moon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Li prevents Moon from improving his position.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moon wants to get back to full guard but Li has mounted him!
Li scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Li lands a big elbow.
Li controlling his opponent.
Li cracks Moon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Li pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Li lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moon is working to get back to half guard.
Li landing punches.
Li unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon is working to get back to half guard.
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moon is looking to escape.
Li landing strikes, looking to finish!
Li looking to finish Moon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moon!
Li landing strikes, looking to finish!

Li is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Moon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Moon shrugs it off.
A nice elbow there by Li.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Li lands a nice shot to the head.
Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moon is bucking up trying to escape but Li cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Moon is rocked!
Li landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Moon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moon tries to hold on but Li pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li controlling the position easily from mount.
Moon seems to have got his legs back now.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Li postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moon looks a forlorn figure.
Li looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li with shots to the head and body - Moon looks very uncomfortable down there.

Moon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Li.
Li putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Li putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Li fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Li lands a big elbow - Moon is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Moon is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jia Le Li!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Xyience Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xyience Jr has chosen Woke Up This Morning as his entrance music. Mack Xyience Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Svensen
vs
Xyience Jr

176 cm
19
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
255 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Xyience Jr!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xyience Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Svensen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Svensen jumps guard and drags Xyience Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Svensen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xyience Jr's guard.
Svensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Svensen advances to half guard.
Svensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xyience Jr defending well though.

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

Svensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xyience Jr's head.
Svensen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Svensen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xyience Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xyience Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Svensen.
Xyience Jr is trying to stand up here but Svensen is controlling him well.

Svensen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Svensen is working for a kimura but Xyience Jr is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensen stalling.
Svensen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Svensen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xyience Jr taking some punishment here, with Svensen in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xyience Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensen is keen to just control but Xyience Jr is a slippery customer.
Svensen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Svensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Svensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Svensen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Xyience Jr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Svensen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cruise Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Newton
vs
Cunnings

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cruise Newton!
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, Jojo Cunnings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton closes the distance looking to clinch

and Cunnings counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Cunnings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Cunnings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cunnings is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now.

Cunnings is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.

Cunnings is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunnings.
Newton is trying to stand back up but Cunnings is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cunnings is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.

Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cunnings is trying to control the action in half guard but Newton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Newton is defending against the submission attempts here by Cunnings.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cunnings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings moves into full mount! Newton won't be happy about that!
Newton is in all sorts of trouble here.

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

Cunnings is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Newton has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cunnings working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cunnings wants to control the action but instead Newton gets a body lock and reverses into Cunnings's guard! Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunnings keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Newton stuffs the takedown attempt from Cunnings. Cunnings gets slowly back to his feet.
Cunnings fails to land the takedown.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch but Cunnings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cunnings sprawls well. Cunnings wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newton swivels and escapes.
Cruise Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Cunnings.

Newton gets a double leg takedown into Cunnings's guard.
Cunnings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton trying to control but Cunnings is working from the bottom.
Newtonis looking to pass into half guard but Cunnings pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cunnings is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cunnings drops back looking for a leg! Newton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newton manages to kick Cunnings off! Cunnings jumps back into Newton's guard.
Cunnings advances to half guard.

Cunnings is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.

Cunnings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newton has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton moves into full guard.

Cunnings 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.

Cunnings 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.
Cunnings trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings slips nicely into half guard.

Cunnings decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cunnings.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jojo Cunnings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cunnings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Cunnings. No joy for Newton on that attempt.

Cunnings rushes Newton and presses him up against the cage.
Newton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Newton prevents the takedown attempt.
Newton gets underhooks to prevent Cunnings's takedown attempt.
Cruise Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Cunnings.
Newton is working for takedown but Cunnings is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings gets underhooks to prevent Newton's takedown attempt.
Cunnings tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cunnings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newton walks away with a smile on his face. Cunnings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Cunnings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cunnings as he avoids it easily.
Cunnings shoots in for a double leg but Newton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruise Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Cunnings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruise Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunnings circles away.
Newton tries for a takedown but Cunnings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunnings fails with the takedown.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newton as he jumps to the side.

Cunnings shoots in and gets a takedown into Newton's guard.

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

Cunnings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cunnings wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Cunnings postures up.
Cunnings trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Jojo Cunnings has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cunnings gets to his feet. Newton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cunnings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunnings wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cunnings counters with a shoot takedown. Newton fights it but they end up in guard.

Cunnings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cunnings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunnings trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jojo Cunnings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cunnings 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!

Jojo Cunnings wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanilla Ice Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Fedorov
vs
Ice Cold

168 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

169 cm
19
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vanilla Ice Cold!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fedorov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ice Cold napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fedorov working away.
Fedorov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ice Cold wants to control but Fedorov postures up.
Fedorov wants to control but Ice Cold is keeping him busy.
Fedorov just content to control the position.
Ice Cold tries to improve position but can't.
Fedorov controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ice Cold can do anything to dispel that myth.

We're going to have a standup here because Alexander Fedorov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fedorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ice Cold's waist but Ice Cold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fedorov off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fedorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedorov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fedorov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ice Cold lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ice Cold plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Alexander Fedorov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ice Cold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fedorov under the eye.

Fedorov is rocked!
Fedorov drops his hands for a split second and Ice Cold immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Fedorov face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ice Cold follows up with a right hand that knocks Fedorov into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vanilla Ice Cold!