Ascension Aggression Series 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fisher
vs
Khalidovv

180 cm
28
177 lbs
10 - 15 - 1

183 cm
30
181 lbs
8 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fisher is looking to chop away at Khalidovv's legs.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher tries a head kick but it misses.
Fisher looks to land a combination but Khalidovv avoids it well.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Khalidovv avoids them all with ease.
Khalidovv shoots in for a double leg but Fisher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khalidovv at a distance.
Khalidovv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fisher throws a right and a left that both miss.
A clash of legs there as Khalidovv blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Fisher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidovv.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidovv.

Khalidovv scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Khalidovv is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fisher has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fisher!
Fisher wants to control from the top but Khalidovv keeps moving.

Fisher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fisher sprawls well. Fisher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khalidovv gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher 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.
Fisher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fisher!

It looks like Mamed Khalidovv has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fisher stuns Khalidovv with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fisher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fisher looks to land a combination but Khalidovv avoids it well.
A punch combination from Fisher misses.
Sloppy strikes from Fisher. Those never looked like landing.
Fisher tries to land a leg kick but Khalidovv saw it coming and moves away.
Khalidovv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khalidovv has a takedown stuffed.
Fisher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fisher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khalidovv looks gassed!
Fisher lands a nice hook to Khalidovv's body. Khalidovv takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeps Khalidovv at a distance using the push kick.
Fisher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khalidovv under the eye.
Fisher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidovv slips a jab and a cross from Fisher.
Fisher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khalidovv's head.
Fisher feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Khalidovv crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Fisher!
A relieved looking John Fisher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brent Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aj Santos has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Carter
vs
Santos

168 cm
32
164 lbs
14 - 8 - 1

170 cm
25
166 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Powerful

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 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aj Santos!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Santos is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Carter still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Carter has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carter scores with punches from side control.
Santos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carter connects with a decent elbow.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.

Carter stands up.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a leg kick.
Carter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santos looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter scores with a three punch combo!

Carter bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Santos! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Santos is rocked!
Carter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Carter finish him?
Carter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carter postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brent Carter.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aj Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brent Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aj Santos.
Carter blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carter. Santos shrugs it off though.
Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Carter bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Santos! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brent Carter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Santos throws a head kick that misses
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter cracks Santos with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Santos tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Carter pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Santos is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Carter!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hanks
vs
Tutuola

188 cm
28
170 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odafin Tutuola!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tutuola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanks throws a lazy head kick

and Tutuola counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Hanks!

Hanks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hanks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tutuola escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tutuola!
Oh Hanks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tutuola trying to control the position but Hanks is working away.

Tutuola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanks seems to have got his legs back now.

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

Tutuola decides to stand back up.
Hanks misses with a body kick.
Hanks throws a chopping leg kick but Tutuola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Hanks gets caught napping as Tutuola dives in and scores a takedown. Hanks manages to retain guard.
Tutuola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tutuola is looking to stand up but Hanks won't let him.

Tutuola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola trying to control but Hanks is working from the bottom.

Hanks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tutuola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tutuola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Hanks looking for a guillotine here but Tutuola defends easily.

Hanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tutuola is aware though and is defending well.
Tutuola trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tutuola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Hanks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tutuola passes into side control.

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tutuola stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tutuola slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Tutuola moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Hanks! Tutuola continues to tee off on Hanks, landing with a left and a right! Tutuola connects with a right hand that leaves Hanks sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Tutuola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Odafin Tutuola!
Odafin Tutuola seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lae Praye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harper comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To Jamrock. Praye has chosen Carry That Weight as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ben Harper has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Harper
vs
Praye

175 cm
28
158 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

157 cm
32
163 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lae Praye!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praye throws a jab but it's blocked by Harper.
Harper tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Praye counters with a shoot takedown. Harper fights it but they end up in guard.
Harper is adopting a defensive guard.
Praye content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Praye trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Praye postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Praye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Praye looking to sit in guard and control but Harper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Praye tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Praye lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harper!
Praye throwing strikes here but Harper is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Praye lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Harper bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Harper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Praye.
Harper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Praye is trying to keep Harper in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Praye.
Harper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Praye swats away the attempt to clinch by Harper.
Praye swings for the body but Harper moves out of range.
Harper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Praye counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Nice defenses there by Harper.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Praye swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Praye.
Praye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Harper has managed to clinch.
Harper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harper with a knee to the head.
Praye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harper's elbow.
Harper tries a knee to the head but Praye blocks it.
Harper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Praye tries to work over Harper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Praye.
Praye content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Praye struggles to land a body shot inside as Harper controls his hands.
Harper landing knees to the head.
Harper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harper tries a knee to the head but Praye blocks it.
Harper scores with a knee to the head.
Praye tries to stall but Harper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands an elbow inside that Praye shrugs off.
Harper landing knees to the head.
Harper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harper tries to land a knee to the head but Praye blocks with his arms.
Harper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Praye's face.
Harper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Praye has clasped his hands together around Harper's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Harper defending against the ground and pound.
Praye fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Praye is looking to take a break and control but Harper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Praye throws an elbow but Harper slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Praye swats away the attempt to clinch by Harper.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but Praye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ben Harper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Harper gets caught napping as Praye dives in and scores a takedown. Harper manages to retain guard.
Praye throwing strikes but missing.
Praye is looking to work some ground and pound but Harper has wrist control.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Praye from controlling successfully.
Praye looking to sit in guard and control but Harper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Praye is controlling Harper's posture.
Harper looking to pass the guard.
Praye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harper wants to control from the top but Praye keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Ben Harper wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Praye throws a nice looking combination but Harper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Praye throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praye shoots in but Harper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harper wants to clinch but Praye slips to the side
and Praye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ben Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Praye but Praye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Praye tries to score with a low kick but Harper moves his leg out of the way.
Harper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Praye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Praye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper doesn't manage to clinch there - Praye circles away.
Harper scores with a push kick.
Praye throws a looping overhand right but Harper ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye lands with a good body shot.

Harper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Praye, pushing him back against the cage.
Praye is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Praye blocks it with crossed arms.
Harper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Praye's brow.
Praye tries a body shot but Harper blocks it.
Harper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Praye blocks it with crossed arms.
Praye scores with a hook to the body.
Harper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harper landing knees to the body.
Harper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Praye is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Praye's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Praye's brow.
Harper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Praye's face.
Harper looking to throw knees to the head but Praye is blocking nicely.
Praye taking a breather.
Praye goes for a takedown attempt but Harper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Praye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Praye lands with a hook. Harper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Praye scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harper doesn't seem bothered though.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch but Praye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lae Praye will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Praye circles away from the clinch attempt

and Praye counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harper!
Praye working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Praye looking to finish Harper with some ground and pound. This is bad for Harper!

Harper is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Praye connects with a bit shot that sees Harper covering up! More strikes from Praye and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Praye is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lae Praye!
A less than humble Lae Praye misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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C
B

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 Travis Faure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunt has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Travis Faure has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Travis Faure seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Faure
vs
Blunt

192 cm
26
198 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

188 cm
27
198 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Faure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Faure.
Blunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faure ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Faure moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blunt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faure counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faure.

Blunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faure blocks it with crossed arms.
Blunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faure's defenses.
Faure avoids the elbow strike from Blunt, against the cage.
Blunt misses with a knee strike.
Blunt working Faure over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blunt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blunt lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faure blocks it with crossed arms.
Blunt wants to stall.
Blunt working aggressively here.

Faure gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Faure throws a strike but Blunt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Blunt working for a triangle but Faure defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faure looking to sit in guard and control but Blunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Faure 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Faure has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blunt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faure will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faure lands with a hook. Blunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Faure closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faure manages to avoid it.
Faure fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Faure throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blunt, right into the meat.
Travis Faure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faure throws a hook but Blunt avoids it easily.
Faure looks to land a combination but Blunt avoids it well.
Faure misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faure keeps the fight on the outside.
Faure rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Faure takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blunt throws a looping overhand right but Faure ducks down to avoid it.
Blunt is looking to clinch but Faure is avoiding it.
Blunt throws a head kick that Faure semi-blocks.
Blunt tries to clinch but Faure moves out of range.
Blunt misses with a low kick.
Faure takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Faure as he checks the leg kick.
Faure checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blunt misses with a hook.
Faure dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Faure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Faure closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blunt to the mat! Blunt manages to get full guard.
Faure throwing strikes from guard but Blunt blocks nicely.
Blunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faure throwing strikes from guard but Blunt blocks nicely.
Faure 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.

Blunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blunt wants to get back to his feet but Faure is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faure throws a big elbow that misses.
Faure lands a couple of elbows.
Faure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Travis Faure will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Faure misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blunt throws a right hand that Faure ducks under and follows up with a left that Faure also avoids with ease.

Faure dives in and scores a takedown into Blunt's guard.
Faure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Blunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Faure scoring with some ground and pound.
Blunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faure.
Faure is looking to work some ground and pound but Blunt has wrist control.
Faure throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Blunt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Faure!
Faure holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Blunt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blunt moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Faure has worked his arm free - good work by Faure!
Blunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faure keeps working.
Faure manages to get back to half guard.
Faure is staying active underneath Blunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Faure wants to get back to full guard.

Blunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Faure is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Faure does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blunt is just content to waste time from the top position. Faure takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blunt looking to pass the guard.

Blunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Faure trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faure wants to get back to his feet but Blunt passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Faure is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blunt moves into full mount! Faure won't be happy about that!
Blunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Faure working to try and regain half guard.
Faure slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Faure is looking to improve his position.
Faure moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Faure had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blunt defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faure 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.
Blunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blunt wants to control from the top but Faure keeps moving.
Faure tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Faure is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blunt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Faure in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blunt working Faure over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Faure will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Blunt. That's going to slow Faure down.
Faure checks a low kick from Blunt.
Blunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Faure closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Faure connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Faure fails to land with a series of punches.
Faure takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Blunt.
Faure tests Blunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faure throws out the jab.
Blunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Faure shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blunt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Faure tries for a kimura but Blunt is defending well.
Blunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Blunt trying to hold on to Faure's head to control him but Faure postures up.

Blunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Faure is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Faure.
Blunt is trying to maintain the position but Faure is very close to passing his half guard.
Blunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blunt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faure postures up in Blunt's guard and throws a big left but Blunt blocks it.

Blunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Faure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blunt trying to control the position.
Faure postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Blunt, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Faure 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.

Blunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faure is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faure is aware though and is defending well.
Blunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faure.
Faure postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Faure throws a big right hand that misses.
Travis Faure is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faure controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faure.
Blunt keeping moving, preventing Faure from controlling successfully.
Faure is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Travis Faure just wasn't active enough.
Faure dips to his left and cracks Blunt with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Faure.
Faure trying to control the action but Blunt is working from the bottom.
Bob Blunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blunt struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faure trying to control the action but Blunt is working from the bottom.
Blunt is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Blunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faure trying to control the action but Blunt is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blunt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Faure showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Faure, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Faure!
Travis Faure seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

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

Zorrander
vs
Sendoh

194 cm
19
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
230 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeus Zorrander!
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, Akira Sendoh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sendoh throws a big shot that misses.
Sendoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zorrander misses with a series of wild punches.
Zorrander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sendoh moves away.
Sendoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sendoh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Zeus Zorrander has been cut.
Sendoh cracks Zorrander with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zorrander falls to his knees and Sendoh doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sendoh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris McPheters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McPheters
vs
Christiansen

173 cm
27
155 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

175 cm
28
166 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Good elbows
Heavy handed

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris McPheters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Christiansen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiansen misses with a looping right.
Jab by Christiansen.
Lars Christiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiansen tries to bum rush McPheters with a series of wild strikes but McPheters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McPheters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christiansen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McPheters circles away quickly and effectively.
Christiansen throws a big shot that misses.
Christiansen lands with a right hand.
Christiansen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christiansen scores with a decent looking hook.
McPheters shoots in but no luck this time.
McPheters moves forwards but Christiansen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christiansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christiansen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McPheters on the side of the head.
Christiansen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McPheters.
McPheters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christiansen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPheters somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McPheters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christiansen misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen scores with a one two! McPheters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McPheters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Christiansen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Christiansen duly obliges.

McPheters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Christiansen quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Christiansen is trying to get back to full guard.
McPheters working Christiansen over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPheters working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christiansen taking some punishment here, with McPheters in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McPheters tries to pass to full mount but Christiansen defends it.
Christiansen tries to roll over but McPheters keeps him under control.
Christiansen punching from the bottom.
McPheters prevents Christiansen from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from McPheters there.
Christiansen gets back to full guard.
Christiansen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McPheters!
McPheters is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Christiansen misses with a head shot.
Christiansen trying to control but McPheters is having none of it.
McPheters is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen punching from mount but McPheters doing a good job of avoiding damage.
A nice elbow there by Christiansen.
Christiansen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Christiansen looking to ground and pound but McPheters is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Christiansen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Christiansen controlling the pace for now.
Christiansen won't let McPheters get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen controlling from mount.
Christiansen is trying to control here but McPheters has managed to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPheters is trying to stand up here but Christiansen is controlling him well.
Christiansen looks to land a strike but McPheters avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christiansen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McPheters's guard.
Christiansen trying to mount his opponent but McPheters defends it.
Christiansen content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Christiansen dominated that round.
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.

Christiansen misses with a wild combination.
Christiansen misses with a hook

and McPheters counters with a single leg into guard. Christiansen didn't expect that.
McPheters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christiansen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McPheters looking to sit in guard and control but Christiansen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Christiansen prevents McPheters from getting back to his feet.
Christiansen trying to control the position from guard on top but McPheters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christiansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McPheters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christiansen trying to control but McPheters is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPheters keeping moving, preventing Christiansen from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Christiansen is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lars Christiansen.
Christiansen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiansen misses with a left hand

and McPheters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McPheters throws a strike but Christiansen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McPheters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christiansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McPheters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christiansen postures up in McPheters's guard and throws a big left but McPheters blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiansen stops McPheters from standing up.
Christiansen wants to pass the guard but McPheters is keeping the position.
Christiansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McPheters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen trying to control but McPheters is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Christiansen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Christiansen wants to control from the top but McPheters keeps moving.
Christiansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McPheters is keeping the position for now.
Christiansen stands and throws McPheters's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
McPheters stops Christiansen from passing to mount.
Christiansen misses with the ground and pound.
McPheters is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Christiansen is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christiansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McPheters keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lars Christiansen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McPheters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McPheters showed some decent athleticism there.
Christiansen taking some punishment here, with McPheters in his half guard.
Christiansen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McPheters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McPheters's back!
Christiansen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften McPheters up.
Christiansen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Christiansen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Christiansen tries to keep control of the position but McPheters is staying busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiansen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Christiansen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
McPheters is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Christiansen.
McPheters looking very determined here, making life difficult for Christiansen.
Christiansen wants to control but McPheters manages to buck him off and is now in Christiansen's guard! Nice work there by McPheters!
Christiansen wants to sweep but no luck.
Christiansen keeping moving, preventing McPheters from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McPheters's guard.
Christiansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McPheters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christiansen tries to free his leg and advance position but McPheters is retaining full guard.
Christiansen trying to move into half guard but instead McPheters has managed to sweep!
Christiansen wants to sweep but no luck.
Christiansen striking from the bottom here.
McPheters with a nice head shot there.
Christiansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Christiansen, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Christiansen is looking for a triangle but McPheters pushes his legs off easily.
McPheters stands up over Christiansen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McPheters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christiansen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McPheters!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPheters is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Christiansen unloads with some shots from mount but McPheters bucks and avoids them well.
Christiansen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Christiansen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Christiansen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Christiansen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McPheters hang on?
Christiansen raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
McPheters avoids a series of strikes thrown by Christiansen.
Lars Christiansen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lars Christiansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Christiansen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Christiansen controlling the pace for now.
McPheters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christiansen looking to control but McPheters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Christiansen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dresden Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar has chosen Dr. Kitch as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carmichael
vs
Escobar

170 cm
26
168 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
159 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Convicted Trap House

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dresden Carmichael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar throws a one two combo.
Escobar punishes Carmichael's body with a nice straight punch.

Carmichael manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Escobar on his heels. He'll look to pass Escobar's guard now, I'm sure.
Carmichael preventing the sweep.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmichael trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carmichael passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Escobar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Carmichael is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Escobar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Escobar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carmichael wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Escobar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carmichael is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Escobar!
Escobar is desperately trying to improve his position but Carmichael has a good base and remains in mount.

Carmichael jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Escobar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Escobar and Carmichael has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Escobar struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael controlling from side mount.
Escobar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Escobar gets back to half guard.
Carmichael works his foot free and advances to mount.
Carmichael controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael tries to control but Escobar wriggling away.
Carmichael controlling the position easily from mount.
Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Carmichael's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carmichael sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dresden Carmichael dominated that round.
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.

Carmichael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carmichael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Carmichael shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Escobar is pressing down on Carmichael's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael preventing the sweep.
Dresden Carmichael overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Carmichael from controlling successfully.

Carmichael stands up and waves to Escobar to follow him.

Carmichael scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carmichael looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Carmichael tries to stand but can't do so whilst Escobar controls his leg.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is refusing to be controlled, as Carmichael sits in half guard.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Carmichael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carmichael perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

We're going to have a standup here because Dresden Carmichael wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carmichael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.

Carmichael shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Escobar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Carmichael has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Carmichael drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carmichael slips nicely into half guard.
Carmichael wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
Carmichael working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Escobar's thigh. Escobar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carmichael manages to get himself to full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control but Carmichael is working from the bottom.
Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carmichael manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar keeping full guard, as Carmichael tries to pass.
Carmichael wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.

Carmichael stands up from Escobar's guard - Carmichael perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Carmichael scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dresden Carmichael dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Carmichael takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Carmichael looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Escobar!
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escobar tries to reverse the position but Carmichael maintains control.

Carmichael looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Carmichael is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carmichael manages to avoid it.
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Carmichael drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar has Carmichael pulled in close to control his posture.
Carmichael trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Carmichael content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dresden Carmichael.

Carmichael looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Escobar working a defensive guard but Carmichael manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael moves into full mount!
Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Carmichael's attempts to control the action.
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carmichael controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carmichael trying to control but he's not successful this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Escobar gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Carmichael is controlling well.

We're going to have a standup here because Dresden Carmichael wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Carmichael throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carmichael is in Escobar's guard.
Carmichael being controlled here momentarily.

Carmichael gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar misses the shot to the body.

Carmichael fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Escobar to the ground. Carmichael is now in Escobar's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard.
Dresden Carmichael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escobar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escobar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dresden Carmichael showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carmichael, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dresden Carmichael!
Dresden Carmichael thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ac Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Osbourne
vs
Barca

180 cm
31
197 lbs
24 - 14 - 2

187 cm
24
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Osbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ac Barca!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
Osbourne throws a shot to the body.
Osbourne defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand.
Barca misses with a looping right.
Barca misses with a hook.
Osbourne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barca throws a looping overhand right but Osbourne ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Osbourne.
Osbourne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barca.
Nice shot by Barca.
Osbourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Osbourne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Osbourne.
Osbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Osbourne slips a straight right by Barca.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barca connects with a nice looking jab.
Osbourne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barca.
Osbourne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barca.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barca blocks a jab.
Barca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barca lands a nice hook to Osbourne's body. Osbourne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Osbourne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Osbourne showed some decent athleticism there.
Barca is holding on to half guard well.
Barca wants to get back to full guard.
Osbourne trying to control the action but Barca is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Oleg Osbourne just wasn't active enough.

Osbourne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barca manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barca is keeping the position for now.
Barca manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Osbourne is working to get back to half guard.

Barca stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Barca misses with an uppercut. Osbourne saw that one coming.
Barca tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca misses with a looping left.
Barca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Osbourne moves out of range of the strikes.
Barca throws an off balance right hand

and Osbourne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Osbourne is looking for a kimura but Barca is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Osbourne to get the leverage.
Barca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Osbourne is thwarting Barca's attempts to control the position.
Osbourne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Osbourne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barca is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osbourne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osbourne throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Osbourne wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Osbourne trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Osbourne working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barca wants to hold on but Osbourne pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Osbourne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Barca there.

Barca drives through and clinches with Osbourne against the cage.
Osbourne struggles to land a body shot inside as Barca controls his hands.
Osbourne misses with a body punch.
Barca landing knees to the head.

It looks like Oleg Osbourne has been cut.
Barca scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Osbourne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Osbourne lands an uppercut.
Osbourne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Osbourne presses Barca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Osbourne - that landed with a thud.
Osbourne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Osbourne missing with knees to the body.
Osbourne scores with a shot to the side of Barca's head.
Barca trying to land knees to the body.
Osbourne struggles to land a body shot inside as Barca controls his hands.
Barca takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barca is breathing heavily.
Osbourne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barca throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca missing with knees to the body.
Osbourne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barcas head.
Osbourne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Osbourne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barca looking to throw knees to the head but Osbourne is blocking nicely.
Osbourne lands an uppercut.
Osbourne lands with a light punch inside.
Osbourne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Osbourne.
Osbourne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Osbourne - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Osbourne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Osbourne can't find room to land a body shot as Barca controls the action.
Barca prevents a body shot from Osbourne.
Barca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Osbourne.
Osbourne pushes Barca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osbourne lands with a left to the head.

Barca is rocked!
Oleg Osbourne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Osbourne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Osbourne is leaning against Barca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barca avoids the elbow strike from Osbourne, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Osbourne.
Osbourne trying to land knees to the body.
Osbourne presses Barca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osbourne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barca is still on wobbly legs! Can Osbourne finish him?
Osbourne pushes Barca against the cage. Osbourne is working some dirty boxing. Osbourne pushes off with a quick right hook! Barca goes down! Barca tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Osbourne moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Osbourne!
Oleg Osbourne gave a mention to Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q+Laundry! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ettore Masiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Morgan
vs
Masiero

188 cm
29
210 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

200 cm
25
215 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ettore Masiero!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masiero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Masiero.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masiero doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Ettore Masiero has been cut.
Morgan is pawing at Masiero, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Masiero's nose. Masiero is badly hurt! Morgan pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Masiero tries desperately to hold on but Morgan is relentless in his assault! As Masiero receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Morgan away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Morgan!
Scott Morgan very nearly forgot to thank Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.