SFC38: Lutsky VS Gump! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hamilton
vs
Jones

170 cm
27
145 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

165 cm
22
143 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a body kick.

Jones shoots in and bounces Hamilton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Hamilton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hamilton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hamilton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Hamilton in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Hamilton is proving a slippery customer.
Hamilton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hamilton defends well.

Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones leaning against his opponent.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hamilton's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hamilton is proving hard to escape from.
Jones postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ryan Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones dives in and grabs Hamilton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hamilton pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.

Jones gets a double leg takedown into Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Hamilton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones tries to move to mount but Hamilton blocks the move with his legs.

Jones has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hamilton is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jones yanks on the arm and Hamilton is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Jones!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Caps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doblez Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gary Caps has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gary Caps seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Caps
vs
Mundo

170 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Caps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doblez Mundo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mundo thuds his right hand into Caps's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mundo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Caps gets the takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mundo is trying to get back to half guard.
Caps wants to control but Mundo is keeping him busy.
Mundo is trying to get back to half guard.
Mundo is trying to control Caps's posture but Caps avoids it.
Mundo regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Caps is looking for a kimura but Mundo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caps to get the leverage.
Mundo wants to control but Caps is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mundo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caps landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mundo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Caps stacks Mundo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Caps!
Caps working the ground and pound from side control.
Caps throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Caps is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mundo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caps landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caps wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mundo looks gassed!

Caps looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mundo can't do much from the bottom here.

Caps working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mundo wants to control but Caps postures up.

Caps is trying to get an arm triangle but Mundo is defending well.
Caps working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mundo manages to get back to half guard.

Caps is looking for a kimura here.

Caps is working for a submission of some sort.

Caps is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mundo wants to control but Caps is keeping busy.

Caps is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mundo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Caps is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caps throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Caps moves out of range of the body kick from Mundo.

Caps shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Caps is thwarting Mundo's attempts to control the position.
Caps working Mundo over with strikes.
Mundo trying to control from the bottom.

Caps is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mundo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mundo is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caps works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mundo is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Caps cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Caps postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mundo looks a forlorn figure.

Caps has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mundo is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Caps!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aeron Scarret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aeron Scarret is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hill
vs
Scarret

179 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Experienced

Firebird Designs

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Hill!
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, Aeron Scarret!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill avoids the head kick by Scarret.
Scarret dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hill. That did some damage!
Scarret connects with a high kick.

Hill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scarret was covering up waiting for the punch and Hill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scarret keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Scarret is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarret utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scarret swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarret throws out the jab.

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.
A leg kick checked by Hill.

Scarret has Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
Hill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scarret walks away with a smile on his face. Hill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scarret lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scarret misses with a double jab.
A jab from Scarret misses.
Scarret turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Scarret gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarret has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Scarret doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarret can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scarret missing with knees to the body.
Scarret tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Scarret.
Scarret can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scarret.
Scarret lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill tries to work over Scarret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarret misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hill gets control of Scarret's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarret is looking to stand up but Hill won't let him.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hill isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Scarret stacks Hill on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Scarret!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aeron Scarret dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Scarret blocks a jab.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time.
Scarret throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scarret connects with a leg kick. Hill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hill dodges the punch combination from Scarret.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scarret. That's going to slow Hill down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Scarret shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarret connects with an inside leg kick.
Hill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scarret counters with a straight right hand.
Scarret changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scarret.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarret. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarret looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Scarret attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarret is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Scarret scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarret tries to clinch but Hill is having none of it.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
Scarret misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scarret does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Scarret plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Hill is rocked!
Scarret fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scarret's waist but Scarret gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hill off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scarret lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hill stalling in the clinch but Scarret improves position.
Scarret lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Scarret lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Scarret.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarret lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarret landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scarret lands a big knee to the head and Hill goes down! Scarret pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aeron Scarret!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kova Luu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luu has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buElOjx2T7w as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Liddell
vs
Luu

195 cm
28
267 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

190 cm
26
255 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kova Luu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Liddell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Luu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liddell is in Luu's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Luu wriggles free and stands up.
Jab by Liddell.

Luu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liddell walks away with a smile on his face. Luu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liddell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liddell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liddell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luu throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Luu stuffs the takedown attempt from Liddell. Liddell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Liddell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Luu's guard.
Liddell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luu is pulling down on Liddell's head. It's preventing any offense from Liddell, at least for the moment.
Luu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Luu scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Liddell.
Liddell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luu.
Luu slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Luu tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luu digs a good body shot into Liddell's ribs.
Liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Liddell.
Liddell scores with a kick to the body.
Luu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liddell shoots in looking for a takedown but Luu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liddell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luu looks to land a combination but Liddell avoids it well.
Liddell throws a body kick that misses.
Liddell looks for a takedown but Luu sprawls well.
Liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Liddell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luu counters with a nice leg kick.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Liddell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luu.

Luu takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luu fails to pull 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!
Luu wants to get back to striking at distance but Liddell won't allow it.
Luu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liddell walks away with a smile on his face. Luu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Liddell with that takedown attempt.
Liddell tries to clinch there but Luu circles away.
Liddell tries to land a leg kick but Luu saw it coming and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Liddell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luu is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Liddell lands with a hook. Luu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liddell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liddell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luu.
Liddell tries for a takedown but Luu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Shane Liddell has been cut.
Liddell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luu defends it nicely.
Luu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddell circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddell stuffs the takedown.
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!
Liddell fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luu misses the shot to the body.

Liddell scores with a takedown into Luu's guard.
Liddell throws a big right hand that misses.
Luu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luu trying to control but Liddell is having none of it.

Luu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luu is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound.
Liddell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Liddell tries to hold on but Luu postures up.
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!

Luu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Liddell is surviving well by controlling Luu's body position as best he can.
Luu trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luu looking to finish with strikes here!
Liddell tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Luu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luu on the ground.
Liddell is desperately trying to improve his position but Luu has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Luu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Liddell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Liddell shrugs it off.
Luu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liddell is looking to escape.
Liddell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Liddell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Luu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luu prevents Liddell from getting the reversal.
Liddell tries to hold on but Luu pushes him away.

Luu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kova Luu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Liddell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Luu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shane Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Liddell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Liddell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Luu won't let him.
Luu trying to control the position here.
Luu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liddell.
Luu controls Liddell momentarily but Liddell frees himself.
Kova Luu has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luu is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Luu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luu tries to free his leg and advance position but Liddell is retaining full guard.
Liddell wants to sweep but no luck.
Luu trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kova Luu.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liddell throws a right hand that Luu ducks under and follows up with a left that Luu also avoids with ease.
Liddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liddell looks to land a combination but Luu avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell dodges the punch combination from Luu.
Liddell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luu cracks Liddell with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luu defends it nicely.
Luu moves in looking to clinch but Liddell pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

Luu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Liddell ducks under a wild hook from Luu.
Luu scores with a nice right hand.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luu as he avoids it easily.
Liddell thows a leg kick but Luu checks it
and Luu counters with a three punch combo that has Liddell backing up. Liddell nods at Luu to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luu dodges the punch combination from Liddell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luu misses with an uppercut.
Liddell tried to score with a low kick but Luu checks it.
A slow jab from Liddell misses its intended target.

Luu dives in and scores a takedown into Liddell's guard.

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

Luu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luu thows a big elbow that misses.
Liddell being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kova Luu!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Latrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbin Latrell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Latrell
vs
Suzuki

166 cm
26
137 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

170 cm
27
147 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corbin Latrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Latrell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Suzuki tries to roll over but Latrell keeps him under control.

Latrell is looking for a kimura here.

Suzuki makes his way to full guard, as Latrell worked for a kimura.

Suzuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Latrell is aware though and is defending well.
Latrell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suzuki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Latrell throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latrell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suzuki is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suzuki is on top in guard.
Latrell has a closed guard, preventing Suzuki from standing up.

Latrell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suzuki defends well.
Suzuki won't allow Latrell to sweep him here.

Latrell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Latrell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suzuki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latrell looking to control.

Suzuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Latrell keeps moving.

Latrell has his foot on Suzuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suzuki works his way back into a safe position though.
Latrell is breathing heavily.

Suzuki drops back looking for a leg! Latrell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Latrell manages to kick Suzuki off! Suzuki jumps back into Latrell's guard.
Latrell is looking to sweep but instead, Suzuki has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latrell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suzuki throws a big right hand that misses.
Suzuki wants to pass the guard but Latrell is keeping the position.

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

Latrell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suzuki defends well.
Suzuki passes into half guard.
Suzuki trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latrell is refusing to be controlled, as Suzuki sits in half guard.

Latrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suzuki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suzuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Latrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suzuki works his way into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Suzuki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Latrell moves out of range as Suzuki throws a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suzuki is defended easily by Latrell.

Latrell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Suzuki was covering up waiting for the punch and Latrell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Suzuki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Latrell.

Suzuki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Latrell stacks Suzuki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Latrell!
Latrell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Suzuki is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latrell wants to control but Suzuki is keeping him busy.
Suzuki manages to get back to half guard.
Suzuki is refusing to be controlled, as Latrell sits in half guard.
Suzuki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Latrell is working away from the top position though.
Latrell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Latrell wants to take a breather but Suzuki is having none of it.

Latrell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suzuki is just riding it out for now. Latrell eventually gives up the hold.

Latrell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suzuki defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latrell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Latrell prevents Suzuki from improving his position.
Latrell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suzuki is concentrating on defense, preventing Latrell from advancing position.
Suzuki gets full guard.
Suzuki working a defensive guard here.
Latrell with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Latrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Suzuki is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Latrell wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Latrell looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki controls Latrell momentarily but Latrell frees himself.
Latrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Latrell shoots in and bounces Suzuki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Latrell postures up.
Latrell slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suzuki is defending against the submission attempts here by Latrell.
Suzuki throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Suzuki is trying to maintain the position but Latrell is very close to passing his half guard.
Suzuki tries to kick Latrell off but Latrell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latrell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suzuki wants to control but Latrell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suzuki is pressing down on Latrell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Latrell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Suzuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Latrell.
Suzuki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Suzuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corbin Latrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki is looking to clinch.
Latrell with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Suzuki tries to clinch up but Latrell circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Latrell. No joy for Suzuki on that attempt.
Latrell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suzuki.
Suzuki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Latrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Latrell shoots for a double leg takedown but Suzuki sprawls well. He's pushed Latrell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Latrell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Corbin Latrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Suzuki.
Latrell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latrell shoots in for a double leg but Suzuki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Latrell as he avoids it easily.
Suzuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Latrell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suzuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Latrell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suzuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Suzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Latrell is retaining full guard.

Latrell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suzuki stacks Latrell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Suzuki!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Latrell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Suzuki gets to mount! Latrell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suzuki landing strikes from the mount.
Suzuki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Latrell hang on?
Suzuki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Latrell is squirming around, avoiding Suzuki's attempts to control the action.
Suzuki is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Latrell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Latrell is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki with good strikes from the mount here!
Latrell is looking to get to half guard.
Suzuki with a couple of short strikes.
Latrell is looking to improve his position but Suzuki isn't that keen on the idea.
Suzuki tries to control but Latrell wriggling away.
Latrell tries to hold on but Suzuki postures up.
Suzuki tries to control but Latrell wriggling away.
Latrell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Latrell looking for submissions off his back.
Suzuki tries to stand and escape but Latrell is controlling the position.
Suzuki working over Latrell with some ground and pound. Latrell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Suzuki is looking to take a break and control but Latrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suzuki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Suzuki is working for a kimura but Latrell is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Suzuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Latrell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Latrell!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Via Dios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dios comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Via Dios has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dios
vs
Gonzales

185 cm
31
141 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Via Dios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dios walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzales.
Dios throws a combination. Gonzales tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gonzales defending well as Dios loads up on a big left hand.
Dios moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Gonzales.
Dios scores with a body shot.
Via Dios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dios lands an overhand right.
Dios cracks Gonzales with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonzales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dios circles away quickly and effectively.

Dios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dios lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dios preventing the sweep.

Dios has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gonzales to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dios is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gonzales pulls down on the head and he's put Dios to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugo Gonzales!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump has chosen Louie Armstrong - What a Wonderful World as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lutsky
vs
Gump

188 cm
24
200 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
196 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Gump finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab from Gump.
Gump swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Lutsky to counter with a crisp jab.

Gump shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lutsky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lutsky dodges the ground and pound from Gump.
Gump landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump tries to advance to mount but Lutsky denies him.
Lutsky is not content to let Gump control the position.
Lutsky regains half guard, as Gump was trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky is looking to escape.
Lutsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gump on the ground.
Gump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lutsky tries to roll over but Gump keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lutsky won't allow Gump to pass to mount.
Gump works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gump punching from mount but Lutsky doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lutsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gump throwing strikes here but Lutsky is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gump raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gump throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gump thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lutsky holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gump tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gump looking to ground and pound but Lutsky is blocking nicely.
Gump with shots to the head and body - Lutsky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gump wants to control the pace but Lutsky is squirming around nicely.
Gump thowing shots but they're missing.
Gump throws some wild stikes that Lutsky manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lutsky because Gump loaded up on that one.
Gump unloads with some shots from mount but Lutsky bucks and avoids them well.
Lutsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gump dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gump wants to control the pace but Lutsky is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Gump.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lutsky hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonel Lutsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Lutsky does no damage.
Gump connects with a high kick.
Lutsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Lutsky is rocked!
Gump throws a head kick that misses.
Lutsky avoids the body shot from Gump.

Lutsky gets caught napping as Gump dives in and scores a takedown. Lutsky manages to retain guard.
Lutsky keeping full guard, as Gump tries to pass.
Gump throws a big right hand that misses.
Gump trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lutsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gump is aware though and is defending well.
Lutsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gump pushing down on Lutsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gump looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gump looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lutsky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Lutsky has one foot on Gump's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gump tries for a takedown but Lutsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gump.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutsky misses with a body shot.
Leonel Lutsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gump moves out of range of the body kick.
Gump connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gump scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gump. Lutsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutsky.
Gump throws a series of punches but Lutsky moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gump moves out of range of the body kick from Lutsky.
Lutsky scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Lutsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gump throws a leg kick but Lutsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Gump. That snapped Lutsky's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Lutsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutsky.
Lutsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Lutsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutsky drops his hands momentarily and Gump takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gump throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Lutsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsky blocks a head kick by Gump.
A combination from Lutsky does no damage.
Gump throws a hook but Lutsky avoids it easily.
Lutsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Lutsky.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lutsky.
Forrest Gump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lutsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Gump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gump plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lutsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gump manages to avoid it.
Gump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gump avoids the body shot from Lutsky.
Lutsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lutsky stuffs the takedown.
Lutsky lands a body shot.
Gump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutsky misses with a right hand
and Gump counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lutsky's knee momentarily.
Gump connects with a high kick.
Gump misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump tries a head kick but it misses.

Lutsky rushes Gump and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gump prevents a body shot from Lutsky.
Gump tries to break free but Lutsky pushes him back against the cage.
Gump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gump holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gump misses with a body punch.
Lutsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gump has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lutsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gump.
Gump lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
Gump takes a shot to the head.
Gump is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lutsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lutsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gump digs a right hand into Lutsky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutsky's gas tank.

Gump breaks the clinch.
Lutsky blocks a head kick by Gump.
Lutsky walks into a straight right hand from Gump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutsky swings for the body but Gump moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lutsky missing with a left hand there. Gump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Gump with that takedown attempt.
Gump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gump throws a head kick that misses.
Gump lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gump lunges at Lutsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lutsky's hand.
Lutsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lutsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gump misses with a right hand
and Lutsky counters with a nice body shot.
Gump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gump with a jab.
Gump scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gump shoots in and drives through. Lutsky sprawls well.
Leonel Lutsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Gump.
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!
Lutsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Gump as he connects with a hook.
Lutsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump staying out of range there.
Gump avoids the body shot from Lutsky.
Gump misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Gump really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
That's time! Lutsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lutsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gump uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lutsky has time to react.
Gump lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gump with a nice cross.
Gump walks into a stiff left hand from Lutsky.
Gump bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lutsky's head backwards.
Gump lands a glancing blow to the side of Lutsky's head.
Lutsky wants to clinch up but Gump keeps it at a distance.
Lutsky throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lutsky throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gump misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lutsky.
Lutsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lutsky swings widly with a right hand
and Gump counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lutsky moves forwards but Gump connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Gump.
Lutsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutsky looks to land a body kick but Gump moved away.
Lutsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gump to score with a decent uppercut.
Gump misses with a head kick.
Lutsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump wants to control but Lutsky is keeping him busy.
Gump is trying to ground and pound but Lutsky uses the momentary lack of control by Gump to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gump lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gump throws some wild stikes that Lutsky manages to avoid easily.
Gump connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Lutsky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gump lands a nice shot to the head.
Gump lands a big shot to the head and Lutsky winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Forrest Gump!
Forrest Gump is the new middleweight champion!