CW LA 27 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Doolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Doolan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fray
vs
Doolan

178 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
146 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Fray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Doolan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fray closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doolan quickly recovers to half guard.
Doolan wants to get back to his feet.

Fray seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Doolan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jason Fray!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crash Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Another Specialist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Another Specialist 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!

Davis
vs
Specialist

178 cm
26
162 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

175 cm
19
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Another Specialist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davis drops Specialist with a left and a right! Oh, Specialist is hurt - Davis dives into side control looking to finish!

Specialist is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Specialist wants to get back to his feet.
Specialist is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?

Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Davis crashes against the mat.
Specialist seems to have recovered his senses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crash Davis!

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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 Jason Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Bok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Allen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Realest Sport. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Allen
vs
Bok

185 cm
30
178 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

180 cm
22
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Bok!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bok lands a right hook to the body.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.
Bok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allen slips under a jab.
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen moves out of range as Bok throws a body kick.
Bok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Bok. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
Bok looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bok circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok throws a lazy uppercut

and Allen moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bok.
Bok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Bok gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Allen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bok scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen avoids the body shot from Bok.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bok.
Bok throws a good cross that connects.
Bok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bok lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Allen feints and as Bok raises his hands in defense, Allen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen prevents Bok from getting back to his feet.
Allen trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allen throws a strike but Bok rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Allen is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jason Allen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Allen slips under a jab from Bok.
Bok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bok scores with a four punch combination!
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bok.
Jab, jab by Bok - just one landing.
Bok misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Bok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bok.
Bok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allen has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Bok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bok.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bok throws out the jab.
Steve Bok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen tries to clinch up but Bok circles away and keeps his distance.
Bok misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Bok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Allen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen looking to pass the guard.
Allen wants to stand but Bok has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Allen stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Bok dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A slow jab from Bok misses its intended target.

Bok takes the fight into the clinch.

Bok breaks the clinch.
Allen tries to clinch up but Bok circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Allen tries for a takedown but Bok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bok as he jumps to the side.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bok avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steve Bok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bok throws a good cross that connects.

Allen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bok manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Allen controlling from the top position.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bok tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bok misses with a leg kick
and Allen counters with a series of strikes. Bok will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bok misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a right hand to the body.
Bok cracks Allen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steve Bok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Bok.
Nice sprawl there from Bok as Allen shoots in.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok with a hook.
Bok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bok scores with a jab to the body.
Bok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Bok stuffs the takedown attempt from Allen. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
Bok leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Bok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bok lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bok misses with a looping right.
Bok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bok.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.

Bok has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Bok trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bok lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bok is defending well.
Bok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bok prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
Bok is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Bok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bok thows a body shot but no joy.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bok.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bok.
Bok takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Bok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bok defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen slips under a jab from Bok.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Bok misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bok. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen shoots and misses
and Bok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bok throws out a leg kick but Allen moves out of range and Bok only half commits.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt - Bok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bok jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Bok finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Bok coming out on top.
Bok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Bok misses with a left hand

so Allen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jason Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bok wants to get back to his feet but Allen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bok manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bok's head.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.

Bok clinches up against the cage.
Bok works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.

Bok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bok. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bok with a hook.
Steve Bok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok thows a body shot but no joy.

Allen moves into range and clinches up with Bok.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen tries to break the clinch but Bok is controlling the position.
Bok throws an elbow that misses.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jason Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bok lands with a right to the head.
Bok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen tries for a takedown but Bok manages to get underhooks.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Bok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bok winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Bok!
After the fight, Steve Bok was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Honovi Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Morbid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morbid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Duran Duran - Wild Boys. Doc Morbid struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Honovi Blackfoot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blackfoot
vs
Morbid

168 cm
24
142 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

169 cm
30
148 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Honovi Blackfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Doc Morbid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackfoot, as that shot connected.
Morbid 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackfoot misses the target.
Blackfoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Morbid.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morbid, right into the meat.
Blackfoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morbid was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morbid manages to avoid it.
Morbid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morbid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackfoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Morbid counters with a nice kick to the body.
Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackfoot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackfoot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Honovi Blackfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackfoot fails with the takedown
and Morbid counters with a low kick, right behind Blackfoot 's knee.
Morbid throws a head kick that misses.
Blackfoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morbid counters with a body kick that stops Blackfoot in his tracks momentarily.
Morbid gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot checks a low kick from Morbid.
Blackfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
Morbid walks into a straight right hand from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot throws the left hand but Morbid avoids the punch easily.
Morbid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackfoot misses with a hook.

Blackfoot scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morbid looks gassed!

Blackfoot 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.
Morbid tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Blackfoot tries for a kimura but Morbid is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morbid can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackfoot controlling from side mount.

Blackfoot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackfoot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Blackfoot decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That kick from Morbid tenderised Blackfoot's leg. Blackfoot is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morbid counters with an inside leg kick.
Doc Morbid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morbid.
Morbid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Blackfoot misses.
Blackfoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morbid sprawls well. Morbid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blackfoot gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honovi Blackfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackfoot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blackfoot misses the shot to the body.
Morbid lands a nice looking body kick.
Blackfoot jabs Morbid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morbid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackfoot.
Morbid throws a leg kick but Blackfoot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blackfoot lands a nice looking body shot.
Blackfoot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blackfoot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morbid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackfoot misses the target.
Blackfoot fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackfoot. Morbid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Morbid.
Morbid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Blackfoot misses its intended target.
Blackfoot misses with a wild body shot.
Morbid tries to clinch but Blackfoot moves away
letting Blackfoot counter with a right hand.
Blackfoot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morbid throws a low kick but Blackfoot moves out of range easily.
Morbid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morbid, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Blackfoot there.
Morbid thows a leg kick but Blackfoot checks it
and Blackfoot counters with a left to the body.
Morbid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Morbid has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morbid takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blackfoot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morbid walks away with a smile on his face. Blackfoot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blackfoot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morbid. That one must have hurt.
Blackfoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honovi Blackfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morbid lands a high kick!

It looks like Honovi Blackfoot has been cut.
Blackfoot fails with the takedown

and Morbid counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morbid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbid has Blackfoot pressed against the cage.

Blackfoot works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Morbid has momentary wrist control but Blackfoot slips an elbow through the middle.

Morbid is working an open guard so Blackfoot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blackfoot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morbid misses with a low kick as Blackfoot jumps back.
Blackfoot lands a slapping body shot.
Blackfoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morbid.
Blackfoot misses with a left hand

and Morbid counters by clinching up.
Blackfoot tries to pull guard but Morbid holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackfoot drops back down to his feet.
Blackfoot has Morbid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morbid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackfoot gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morbid regains guard.
Blackfoot looking to sit in guard and control but Morbid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Blackfoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morbid passes into side control.
Blackfoot is trying to work for a sweep but Morbid has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot tries to hold on but Morbid postures up.
Blackfoot is trying to escape the mount.
Blackfoot is working hard here to advance position.
Blackfoot tries to hold on but Morbid postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morbid controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Honovi Blackfoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Honovi Blackfoot'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. 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.

Blackfoot looks to land a right hand but Morbid moved out of range.
Blackfoot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morbid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Blackfoot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackfoot.
Morbid throws a nice head kick!
Morbid tries to clinch there but Blackfoot circles away.
Morbid misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Morbid.
Morbid walks into a left hand.
Blackfoot throws a body punch but Morbid moves out of range.
Blackfoot throws a shot from downtown. Morbid moves away and avoids it.
Blackfoot fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackfoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morbid but Morbid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honovi Blackfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morbid but Morbid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blackfoot misses the shot to the body.
Blackfoot swings widly with a right hand
and Morbid counters with a nice body kick.
Morbid scores with a kick to the body.
Blackfoot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morbid throws a leg kick which misses Blackfoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackfoot tries to avoid it.

Morbid drives through and clinches with Blackfoot against the cage.
Morbid slows down the pace here.
Blackfoot tries to pull guard but Morbid holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackfoot drops back down to his feet.
Morbid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Blackfoot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blackfoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morbid is one step ahead there.

Blackfoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honovi Blackfoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackfoot looking for a guillotine here but Morbid defends easily.

Blackfoot working for a triangle but Morbid defends it easily.
Honovi Blackfoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackfoot looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackfoot, not yet.

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

Blackfoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morbid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blackfoot wants to sweep here but Morbid controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Blackfoot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morbid has picked Blackfoot up and slammed him! Blackfoot can't keep hold of the triangle and Morbid manages to pass to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doc Morbid.
I think Blackfoot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honovi Blackfoot!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willis Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshimo Hiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Hero kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Alves
vs
Hiro

165 cm
25
175 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

175 cm
30
183 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willis Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiroshimo Hiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiro.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Hiro misses with a wild body shot.
Hiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves scores with a body shot.
A big right from Alves misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hiro. Those never looked like landing.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Hiro moves away and avoids it.
Hiro avoids the body shot from Alves.
Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Alves. Those never looked like landing.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Alves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alves throws a hook but Hiro avoids it easily.
Alves misses with an uppercut. Hiro saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Alves.
Hiro throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiro on the side of the head.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Hiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Alves misses.
Hiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Hiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alves scores with a decent looking hook.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiro slips under a jab from Alves.
Alves lands a really nice looking cross but Hiro seems unphased.
Hiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alves looks to land a left hand but Hiro moved out of range nicely.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiro is just out of range.
Alves throws a hook but Hiro avoids it easily.
Hiro ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Hiro jabs at Alves's body.
Hiro takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Willis Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alves jabs at Hiro's body.
Hiro looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Hiro is rocked!
Alves lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hiro falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Willis Alves!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Custer comes into the arena with History´s Stranglers by The Bronx blaring out of the sound system. Experiment II has chosen Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Custer
vs
Experiment II

185 cm
25
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

185 cm
32
186 lbs
24 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

>>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $40)
>>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $40)

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 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment II takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Custer swings for the body but Experiment II moves out of range.
Custer cracks Experiment II with a good jab.
Custer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Experiment II checks it well.
Custer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment II.
Custer is looking to score with low kicks.
Custer throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment II counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Custer thinking.
Custer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jesse Custer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Custer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Experiment II on the side of the head.
Custer works Experiment II's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer with a nice cross.
Experiment II takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Custer lands a right hook to the body.
Experiment II throws out a loose jab but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Custer misses.
Experiment II throws a lazy uppercut
and Custer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Experiment II connects with a looping right hand.
Custer lands a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer lands a nice hook to Experiment II's body. Experiment II takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Custer scores with a sloppy right hand. Experiment II should have avoided that one.
Custer lands a nice hook to Experiment II's body. Experiment II takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment II displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Custer throws out the jab.
Custer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Experiment II on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Custer. Custer obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Custer. Experiment II does a little dance to reset his feet.
Custer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Custer is looking to wear down Experiment II with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Custer scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Custer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Custer takes a swing at Experiment II's ribcage but misses.
Custer scores with a shot to the body.
Custer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Custer jabs at Experiment II's body.
Experiment II takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
Experiment II throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment II is just out of range.
Custer tries to score with a low kick but Experiment II moves his leg out of the way.
Custer lands a head shot.
Experiment II ducks right into an uppercut from Custer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment II with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Custer to score with a decent uppercut.

Experiment II is rocked!
Custer misses with an uppercut. Experiment II saw that one coming.
Experiment II is still on wobbly legs! Can Custer finish him?
Experiment II bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Custer.
Experiment II looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Experiment II ducks into an uppercut from Custer and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Custer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jesse Custer thanked >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $40) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Goodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Khaled (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Khaled's choice of entrance music: DJ Khaled - Out Here Grindin'. Khaled Khaled has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Goodson
vs
Khaled

190 cm
25
212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Goodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khaled Khaled!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooh a lovely combination from Goodson sends Khaled down but not out. Goodson dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Khaled Khaled has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goodson cracks Khaled with a big elbow.
Khaled is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goodson off and has taken his back!
Khaled keeps control of the position as Goodson tries to break free.

Khaled is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Goodson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Khaled controls the action.

Khaled working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Goodson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Khaled gets his hands free as Goodson looks to control.
Khaled punches the canvas rather than the man.
Goodson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Khaled is not going to allow Goodson to sit and survive in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaled biding his time, looking for the opening.
Goodson prevents Khaled from getting a body triangle.
Khaled biding his time, controlling Goodson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khaled Khaled has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big right from Goodson misses.
Goodson throws a right hand that Khaled ducks under and follows up with a left that Khaled also avoids with ease.
Goodson tries to bum rush Khaled with a series of wild strikes but Khaled uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khaled connects with the punch.
Goodson misses the jab.
Goodson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Khaled's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khaled scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Khaled.
Khaled throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodson sizes up Khaled with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Khaled is rocked!
Khaled tries to clinch up.
Khaled is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodson finish him?
A jab from Goodson misses.
Goodson misses with a lunging right hand

and Khaled counters by clinching up.
Goodson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khaled unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goodson is breathing heavily.
Goodson wants to get back to striking at distance but Khaled won't allow it.
Khaled tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khaled tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goodson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khaled is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goodson wants to break free but Khaled has control.
Khaled seems to have recovered his senses.
Khaled avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaled tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khaled with a knee to the head.
Khaled landing knees to the head.
Khaled using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goodson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khaled with a knee to the head.
Khaled tries a knee to the head but Goodson blocks it.
Khaled throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goodson blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khaled misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodson.
Goodson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goodson is looking to break free of the clinch but Khaled has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Goodson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khaled Khaled's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Khaled uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodson.

Goodson drops Khaled with a big left hand and mounts him. Khaled is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodson lands a big elbow - Khaled is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Khaled is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bobby Goodson!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Riggins
vs
Green

188 cm
23
193 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

168 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Riggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taylor Green!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Riggins misses.

Riggins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Green manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Riggins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riggins wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green is adopting a defensive guard.
Green lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riggins!
Riggins flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Riggins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Riggins's face.
Riggins 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.
Riggins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Green with the ground and pound from mount.
Green throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Riggins because Green loaded up on that one.
Green unloading with bombs!
Riggins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Riggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riggins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Riggins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Green has his hands clasped together but Riggins extends an breaks Green's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Riggins.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Riggins!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank comes to the cage accompanied by Destiny. Virtanen has chosen Soomaaliyeey toosoo as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Tank has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Tank seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Tank
vs
Virtanen

225 cm
25
300 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

198 cm
32
265 lbs
26 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Tank!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdullah Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Tank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tank wants to clinch but Virtanen slips to the side
and Virtanen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frank Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen tries to move into range but Tank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Abdullah Virtanen has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Virtanen misses.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Virtanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Virtanen closes the distance looking to clinch

and Tank counters by clinching up.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tank avoids it.
Tank lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Virtanen throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a knee to the head.
Tank is struggling to control the position.
Tank avoids the elbow strike from Virtanen, against the cage.
Virtanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tank struggles to land a body shot inside as Virtanen controls his hands.
Virtanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Virtanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tank's face.

It looks like Frank Tank has been cut.

Tank breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Virtanen.
Frank Tank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tank checks a leg kick.
Tank fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank throws a wild body kick that Virtanen sees coming a mile off.
Tank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tank misses with a low kick as Virtanen jumps back.
A low kick from Tank misses

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

Virtanen breaks from the clinch.
Virtanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Virtanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Virtanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tank swings widly with a right hand

and Virtanen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tank has Virtanen pressed against the cage, preventing Virtanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Virtanen breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Tank
and Virtanen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Virtanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tank throws a leg kick
and Virtanen counters with an outside leg kick.
Tank tries to clinch

and Virtanen moves into the clinch.

Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tank throws a leg kick which misses Virtanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Virtanen tries to avoid it.
Tank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tank misses with a hook

and Virtanen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tank works on Virtanen's body with a couple of short punches.
Tank lands a shoulder strike.

Virtanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tank misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tank is predictable there
and Virtanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Tank saw that one coming.
Virtanen lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Virtanen counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdullah Virtanen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Virtanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Virtanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Virtanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tank throws a series of punches but Virtanen avoids them all with ease.
Virtanen tries to score with a low kick but Tank moves his leg out of the way.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
Tank swings widly with a right hand
and Virtanen counters with a low kick, right behind Tank 's knee.
Tank throws a body kick the misses
and Virtanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Virtanen moves out of range as Tank strikes.
Tank throws a sloppy body shot
and Virtanen counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tank gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Virtanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tank takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Virtanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Virtanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Virtanen with that takedown attempt.
Virtanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tank. That did some damage!
Virtanen blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Tank defending well as Virtanen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Virtanen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tank doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtanen circles away.
Tank feints and then cracks Virtanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Virtanen down.
Tank throws a leg kick
and Virtanen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tank's knee momentarily.
Tank throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tank throws a leg kick
and Virtanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank lands a glancing blow to the side of Virtanen's head.
Abdullah Virtanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tank misses with a body kick.
Tank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick by Tank misses
and Virtanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Virtanen checks a leg kick.
Tank scores with a kick to the midsection.
Virtanen ducks under a wild hook from Tank.
Virtanen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Virtanen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Virtanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Virtanen.
Virtanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tank blocks an elbow strike.
Tank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Virtanen misses with the head strike.

Virtanen breaks the clinch.
Tank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tank wants to clinch up but Virtanen keeps it at a distance.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Virtanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Virtanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tank keeps Virtanen at a distance using the push kick.
Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Virtanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tank wants to clinch
and Virtanen counters with a leg kick.
Tank blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Virtanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tank. That did some damage!
Tank throws a leg kick but Virtanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Tank is predictable there
and Virtanen counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Virtanen moves into the clinch.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tank avoids it.
Virtanen misses with a knee strike.
Tank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen misses with a body punch.
Virtanen misses with an elbow strike.
Virtanen misses with a knee strike.

Virtanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Virtanen blocks the leg kick.
Virtanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tank momentarily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virtanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Virtanen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tank's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Virtanen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virtanen trying to control but Tank is working from the bottom.
Tank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Virtanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Virtanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen trying to control but Tank is working from the bottom.

Abdullah Virtanen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tank tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Virtanen at a distance.
Virtanen thuds his right hand into Tank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tank throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Virtanen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Virtanen is looking to clinch but Tank is avoiding it.

Tank has closed the distance and engaged Virtanen in a clinch.
Virtanen looking to slow down the pace here.
Virtanen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Virtanen really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Virtanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tank throws a push kick but Virtanen slaps the foot to one side.
Virtanen scores with a head kick. Tank tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Virtanen's hands.
Tank scores with a leg kick.
Tank throws a sloppy head kick
and Virtanen counters with a leg kick.
Tank misses with an uppercut.
Virtanen shoots in and drives through. Tank sprawls well.
Tank misses with a straight left.
Tank throws a looping overhand right but Virtanen ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Tank throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Virtanen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tank lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Frank Tank!
Frank Tank retains his super heavyweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen Rock You Like A Hurricane as his entrance music. Zacharia Steele will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Melendez
vs
Steele

188 cm
26
179 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

176 cm
31
182 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zacharia Steele!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Melendez shoots in and gets a takedown into Steele's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Melendez trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Steele is retaining full guard.
Steele looking to control.
Steele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Melendez 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.

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

Melendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steele has control of Melendez's left arm, preventing Melendez from doing any damage.

Melendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Melendez manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Melendez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Melendez looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melendez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Steele 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.

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

Melendez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steele passes into half guard.
Melendez trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melendez is breathing heavily.

Melendez actively working from the bottom here.
Steele controlling the action here.
Melendez pushes Steele off looking to stand but Steele dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Steele is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Steele prevents Melendez from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melendez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melendez tries to get to full guard but Steele has control of the leg.
Steele is controlling the pace.
Melendez tries to get to full guard but Steele has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele works his foot free and advances to mount.
Steele manages to capitalize on a mistake by Melendez to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Melendez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Melendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steele's waist but Steele gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melendez off to one side.

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

Melendez looking for submissions off his back.

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

Melendez looking for submissions off his back.
Steele passes to full mount!
Steele looking to control but Melendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melendez regains half guard.
Steele trying to mount his opponent but Melendez defends it.

Steele is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Melendez gets full guard.

Melendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Melendez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlando Melendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Melendez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steele uses it to pass to side control.
Melendez is looking to reverse the position.
Melendez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Steele is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melendez is just riding it out for now. Steele eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Melendez!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele scoring with strikes but Melendez is staying in there.
Melendez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Steele looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Melendez is working to get back to half guard.
Melendez tries to hold on but Steele postures up.
Steele looking to ground and pound but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Steele avoids the attempt from Melendez to control.
Melendez is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steele wants to finish this one by submission but Melendez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steele.
Steele trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melendez is working to get back to half guard.
Melendez wants to control but Steele is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melendez tries to hold on but Steele postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zacharia Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Steele looks for the body kick but Melendez saw that one coming.
Steele lands with a slapping head kick.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Melendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Steele throws a body kick that misses.
Zacharia Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Steele gets a double leg takedown into Melendez's guard.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melendez wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment.

Steele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melendez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steele has managed to get both his arms back between Melendez's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Melendez is looking for a triangle but Steele pushes his legs off easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Orlando Melendez!