WOTLA 15 - LHW Title PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diaz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Calvin Harris - Feel So Close (Nero Remix). Dick Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Diaz
vs
Dirt

225 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Diaz!
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, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dirt stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirt leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dirt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Dirt with a poor takedown

and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Dirt fights it but they end up in guard.
Dirt is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dirt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dirt on his heels. He'll look to pass Dirt's guard now, I'm sure.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily.
Dirt controlling Diaz's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joe Dirt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Dirt tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Dirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dirt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dirt quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Dick Diaz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dirt but Dirt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz dives in and grabs Dirt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dirt pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dirt but Dirt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dirt tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dirt to the ground. Dirt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dirt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirt advances nicely into full mount.

Dirt is working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz frees his head quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirt unloads with some shots from mount but Diaz bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Diaz shoots in but Dirt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirt avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Dirt sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirt tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dirt did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Dirt trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Dick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirt.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dirt is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Dirt circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

Dirt wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dirt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dirt is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to hold on to Dirt's head to control him but Dirt postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dirt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dirt has Diaz in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dirt holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dirt on his heels. He'll look to pass Dirt's guard now, I'm sure.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Dick Diaz 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!

Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dirt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dick Diaz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dirt throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Dirt with a poor takedown

and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Dirt fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dirt.
Dirt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dirt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Diaz just wasn't active enough.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Dirt on that attempt.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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.

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

Dirt looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Dirt drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Dirt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Dick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joe Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Diaz!
Dick Diaz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Narcissus Unlimited for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena has chosen Booty Work as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Joseph
vs
Cena

185 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cena scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Joseph wants to improve his position but Cena is controlling well.
Well, if Cena 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.
Joseph wants to improve his position but Cena is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cena winds up and cracks Joseph with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Joseph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cena prevents Joseph from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Cena escapes and gets back to his feet.

Cena fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joseph sprawls well initially but Cena persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joseph is looking to control Cena's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joseph avoid being mounted?

Joseph looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cena pushes past his half guard into mount!
Joseph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena landing strikes from the mount.

Cena has control of Joseph's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Joseph regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph reaches up to try and control the position but Cena seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Joseph rolls and tries to escape and now Cena has his back!
Cena trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Joseph doesn't escape.
Cena keeps control of the position as Joseph tries to break free.
Joseph trying to control the hands but Cena won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tries to break free.
Joseph trying to control the hands but Cena won't let him.

Cena has got one arm under Joseph's chin. This could be trouble... Joseph trying to control the other hand but Cena gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Joseph has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Cena!
An out of breath John Cena thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Smeg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shamrock
vs
Smeg

187 cm
22
223 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernard Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Smeg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smeg takes one to the chin there.
Smeg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses

and Smeg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smeg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Smeg tries to pass.

Smeg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shamrock dives on top into guard.
Shamrock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Smeg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock looking to pass the guard.
Shamrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smeg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smeg goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shamrock is on top in guard.
Shamrock content to stall in guard here.

Smeg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shamrock defends it easily.
Shamrock slips nicely into half guard.
Shamrock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shamrock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smeg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Smeg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shamrock controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smeg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shamrock is working away from the top position though.
Shamrock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Smeg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Smeg actively working from the bottom here.
Shamrock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smeg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shamrock is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is taking a breather. Smeg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shamrock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shamrock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shamrock winds up and cracks Smeg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock is thwarting Smeg's attempts to control the position.
Shamrock slips a nice elbow through Smeg's hands, connecting with Smeg's forehead.
Shamrock winds up and cracks Smeg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Shamrock.
Smeg is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamrock is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smeg tries to roll over but Shamrock keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shamrock connects with a nice short shot to Smeg's temple.
Nice strikes from Shamrock there.
Shamrock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smeg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shamrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Smeg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shamrock scoring with some ground and pound.
Shamrock is stalling in the full guard.

Shamrock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smeg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shamrock has managed to get both his arms back between Smeg's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Shamrock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.

Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Smeg.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.

Smeg is rocked!
Shamrock dips a shoulder and cracks Smeg with a mighty uppercut! Smeg falls back against the cage and Shamrock unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smeg is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shamrock screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Shamrock!
During a confident post fight interview, Bernard Shamrock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Grey Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Middleton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Touch of Grey. The crowd seem to be enjoying Torres's choice of entrance music: Tom Erba - Bring it on. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Omar Torres was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Middleton
vs
Torres

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grey Middleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Middleton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Middleton circles away.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Middleton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Middleton misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Middleton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Torres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Middleton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torres checks it well.
Middleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Sloppy strikes from Middleton. Those never looked like landing.

Middleton clinches.
Middleton throws a head punch that misses.

Middleton manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Middleton.
Middleton throws a solid leg kick but Torres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Middleton.
Middleton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Middleton circles away.
Grey Middleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Torres.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Middleton.
Middleton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Middleton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Middleton motions for Torres to come forward. Middleton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Middleton.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Middleton is fending him off so far but Torres persists. Nope, Middleton circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Middleton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Torres counters with a shoot takedown. Middleton fights it but they end up in 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!
Middleton keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Middleton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Middleton keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Middleton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Middleton has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a couple of elbows.
Torres controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Middleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Middleton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Middleton has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Middleton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres is pulling down on Middleton's head. It's preventing any offense from Middleton, at least for the moment.
Middleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Torres dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Torres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Middleton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Middleton misses.

Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Torres moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Middleton has worked his arm free - good work by Middleton!
An elbow from Torres crashes against the mat.
Torres slows the pace down.
Torres throwing strikes but Middleton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Middleton scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Middleton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres is trying to stand.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torres can do anything to dispel that myth.
Middleton is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Middleton wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Middleton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torres trying to hold on to Middleton's head to control him but Middleton postures up.
Middleton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Torres to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torres closes the distance and clinches up with Middleton, looking for a takedown. Torres pushes Middleton against the cage but Middleton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Middleton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Middleton moves forwards but Torres connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Middleton.
Torres with a poor takedown
and Middleton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grey Middleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Torres.
Torres looks to land a combination but Middleton avoids it well.
Middleton misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Middleton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torres.
Middleton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Middleton fails to land with a series of punches.
Middleton lands a leg kick that knocks Torres off balance momentarily.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Middleton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Middleton tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
A combination from Middleton does no damage.
Middleton scores with a hook.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Middleton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Middleton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torres.
Torres shoots in looking for a takedown but Middleton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Torres's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Middleton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Middleton.
Middleton just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Middleton moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Torres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Middleton but Middleton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Middleton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torres checks it well.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Middleton.
Middleton throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
Middleton throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
Middleton fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres leaves Middleton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Middleton is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Middleton.
Middleton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Middleton throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Middleton dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Torres shoots in for a takedown but Middleton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Middleton misses.
Torres misses with a straight right.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Middleton ducks down to avoid it.
Grey Middleton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Torres tries to sprawl but Middleton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Torres is controlling Middleton's trapped leg to prevent Middleton from advancing to side control.
Middleton with the ground and pound but Torres uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Middleton trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep!
Middleton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Middleton trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Torres lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Middleton is keeping the position.
Middleton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres forces his way into half guard.
Omar Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Middleton's head.
Torres is looking to pass Middleton's guard but actually Middleton recovers to full guard.
Middleton keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Middleton wants to sweep but no luck.
Middleton trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control but Middleton is working from the bottom.
Middleton is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Middleton is defending well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Middleton dodges the ground and pound from Torres.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torres throws an elbow but Middleton slips to the side and avoids it well.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Torres!
Omar Torres made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This is very great victory for me...He is a very good and well-rounded fighter and it was really hard...I hope this win open my way for the title! Thank you! '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Operation Ivy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ring Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ring Kong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ivy
vs
Kong

150 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Operation Ivy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ring Kong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kong moves into range and clinches up with Ivy.
Ivy blocking some punches.
Ivy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivy is pressed up against the cage. Kong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivy down to the mat. Ivy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kong moves into the clinch.

Kong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ivy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
Ivy is looking to control Kong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivy avoid being mounted?
Kong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivy is trying to get back to full guard.

Ivy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Ivy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivy is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ivy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
Ivy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ivy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ivy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivy wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
Kong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kong drops an elbow to the side of Ivy's head.
Kong prevents Ivy from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kong connects with a nice short shot to Ivy's temple.
Kong scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Ivy actively working from the bottom here.
Ivy is breathing heavily.
Kong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivy taking some punishment here, with Kong in his half guard.
Kong lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ivy quite badly. Ivy pulls Kong in close trying to recover. Kong postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ivy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ivy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ring Kong!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killin Spight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Moro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Spight
vs
Moro

175 cm
20
153 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killin Spight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zak Moro!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moro scores with a sloppy right hand. Spight should have avoided that one.
Spight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spight walks into a straight right hand from Moro.
Moro blocks a leg kick.
Spight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Moro jabs Spight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spight misses with a leg kick.
Moro wants to clinch up but Spight keeps it at a distance.
Spight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moro misses with a looping right.
Spight feints and then cracks Moro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moro down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spight throws a head kick that misses.
Moro misses with a looping left.
Moro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spight. That's going to slow Moro down.
Moro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Zak Moro has been cut.
Moro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spight circles away quickly and effectively.
Spight connects with a body shot that sends Moro's belly button to the back.
Spight throws a head kick that half lands.
Moro scores with a hook.
Moro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spight moves away.
Spight lands a leg kick that knocks Moro off balance momentarily.
Moro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Moro. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Spight misses.
A punch combination from Moro misses.
Spight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moro.
Spight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moro's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spight connects with a leg kick. Moro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spight keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spight. That's going to slow Moro down.
Moro scores with a jab to the body.
Spight works the jab nicely.
Moro loads up on a big right hand but Spight slips the punch.
Moro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spight.
Spight scores with a head kick.
That kick from Spight tenderised Moro's leg. Moro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moro looks gassed!
Spight bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spight. Moro does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spight manages to avoid it.
Moro throws a jab but it's blocked by Spight.
Spight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moro tries to clinch but Spight moves away
and Spight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moro tries to land a front kick but Spight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moro. That did some damage!
That kick from Spight tenderised Moro's leg. Moro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moro fails to land with a series of punches.
Moro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spight.
Moro throws a jab but it's blocked by Spight.
Good leg kick by Spight there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spight with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spight.
Spight scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Spight. That snapped Moro's head back.

Moro is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Spight. That's going to slow Moro down.
Moro is still on wobbly legs! Can Spight finish him?
Moro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spight.
Spight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spight drops Moro with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Moro! Spight dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killin Spight!
Killin Spight 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
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fort Minor - Remember The Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gaston
vs
Jones

193 cm
26
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
289 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Brute

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Gaston lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Nathan Jones has been cut.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Gaston.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gaston is keeping busy.
Gaston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gaston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Gaston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Gaston gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Nice elbow from Gaston.

That has opened up Nathan Jones's cut even more.
Gaston throws an elbow but it misses.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gaston forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gastons head.
Gaston misses with an elbow over the top.
Gaston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gaston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Jones breaks the clinch.

Gaston darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Gaston, against the cage.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Gaston misses with an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones trying to stall but Gaston improves his position.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gaston darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Gaston has him pressed against the cage.
Gaston looking to stall.
Gaston pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones is trying to stall.
Gaston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Nice elbow from Gaston.

The cut above Nathan Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaston throws an elbow but misses.
Gaston has Jones pushed against the cage.
Gaston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaston stalling in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.

Nathan Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Gaston!
A very excited looking Nick Gaston made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renato King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incan Bulb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into the arena with Supreme court hymn blaring out of the sound system. 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.

King
vs
Bulb

185 cm
19
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

172 cm
20
153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Incan Bulb!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulb scores with a decent looking hook.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King shoots in and drives through. Bulb sprawls well.
King ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulb.
King slips a jab from Bulb.
King digs a good hook to Bulb's body.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulb manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bulb.
King throws out a loose jab but Bulb uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King throws the left hand but Bulb avoids the punch easily.
Bulb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Bulb misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulb tries a head kick but it misses.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
Bulb tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bulb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Bulb.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulb was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Bulb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King tries for a takedown but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato King. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King slips a jab and a cross from Bulb.
Bulb misses the jab.
Bulb throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Bulb connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bulb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King shoots in for a takedown but Bulb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulb.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Bulb throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bulb's hands.
King swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range.
Bulb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulb feints a jab promting King to slip. Bulb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bulb slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Bulb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bulb can pounce on him.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Incan Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulb 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Bulb.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bulb is trying to stand up here but King is controlling him well.

King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bulb is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Incan Bulb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bulb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
Bulb lands a jab-cross combination.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bulb tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bulb to the ground. Bulb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bulb. Bulb obviously looking to wear him down.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Incan Bulb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Bulb does a little dance to reset his feet.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
King tries for a takedown but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bulb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries for a takedown but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulb throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King checks the leg kick.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Bulb connects with a jab.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by King.
Bulb throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Bulb throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
Bulb 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.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King shoots in for a double leg but Bulb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bulb connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bulb's waist but Bulb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Bulb.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bulb misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bulb connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Bulb is looking to score with low kicks.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
King looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Bulb wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulb.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Bulb tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bulb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bulb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bulb's waist but Bulb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bulb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bulb's waist but Bulb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Bulb misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Bulb finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Incan Bulb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

King misses with a looping right.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Bulb.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bulb jabs at King's body.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bulb circles away.
Bulb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulb scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bulb.
An inside leg kick lands from Bulb.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bulb!
Bulb lands with a slapping head kick.
Bulb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from King.

King shoots in and bounces Bulb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard.

King looking for a guillotine here but Bulb defends easily.
Bulb is looking to stand up but King won't let him.

King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bulb defends it easily.

Bulb gets to his feet. King looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bulb lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bulb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
Bulb jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King avoids the head kick by Bulb.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bulb sprawls well. Bulb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Incan Bulb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bulb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bulb takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
Bulb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King blocks a jab.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulb was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Bulb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bulb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Bulb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
King fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato King. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bulb gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulb trying to control the position here.
Bulb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Incan Bulb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bulb 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 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... Incan Bulb!
Incan Bulb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liha Rekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes into the arena with KRS-One Step into a World blaring out of the sound system. Rashad Evans had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Evans
vs
Rekka

183 cm
27
222 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

202 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liha Rekka!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Rekka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Rekka rushes Evans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rekka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rekka landing knees to the head.

It looks like Rashad Evans has been cut.
Rekka avoiding damage.
Rekka with a knee to the head.

Evans manages to break the clinch.

Rekka closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rekka blocks a jab.

Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rekka misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rekka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rekka connects with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rekka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rekka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Rekka is controlling him.

Rekka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rekka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rekka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rekka scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekka scores with a nice body kick.
Liha Rekka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans looks to throw the jab but Rekka is out of range.
Rekka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rekka's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rekka.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Rekka lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Rekka lands but Evans takes it in his stride.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Rekka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rekka scores with a head kick. Evans tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rekka.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rekka. That's going to slow Evans down.

Rekka lands a big head kick that sends Evans tumbling to the mat! Rekka takes a step backwards and waves Evans back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Evans is rocked!
Rekka connects with a leg kick. Evans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rekka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rekka. Rekka obviously looking to wear him down.
Evans seems to have got his legs back now.
Rekka throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rekka lands a nice shot to the body.
Rekka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rekka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Rekka lands a big head kick that sends Evans tumbling to the mat! Rekka takes a step backwards and waves Evans back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rekka closes the distance and clinches.
Rekka has Evans pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Evans is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rekka - that's hurt Evans badly! Oh, another knee lands and Evans is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Evans doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Liha Rekka!
Liha Rekka is the new light heavyweight champion!