GFC 9: Lennox vs. Warmaster PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tre Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lee Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott has chosen http://youtu.be/WM8bTdBs-cw as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Monroe
vs
Lee Abbott

193 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Brute

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tre Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Lee Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe leaves Abbott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monroe lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like David Lee Abbott has been cut.
Abbott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monroe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Monroe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe sizes up Abbott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Monroe drops Abbott with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abbott looks back up at him and smiles so Monroe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Abbott is rocked!
Monroe motions for Abbott to come forward. Monroe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abbott is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?
Crack! Monroe connects with the perfect overhand right and Abbott falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Monroe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tre Monroe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tre Monroe waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER's logo in front of the cameras.

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chase DeLong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://youtu.be/tAGnKpE4NCI kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nate Diaz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

DeLong
vs
Diaz

165 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase DeLong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeLong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by DeLong.
Diaz is trying to control DeLong's posture but DeLong avoids it.

DeLong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeLong swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into DeLong's guard.
DeLong is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but DeLong is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeLong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diaz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLong trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
DeLong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLong wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
DeLong misses with the ground and pound.
DeLong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
DeLong throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Diaz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
DeLong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

DeLong is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diaz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diaz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
DeLong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DeLong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeLong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase DeLong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

DeLong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
DeLong stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
DeLong trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep!

DeLong working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.

Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DeLong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard.
DeLong tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeLong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeLong, into his guard.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DeLong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DeLong has escaped and now he's on top!
DeLong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to keep DeLong in close.

DeLong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
DeLong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DeLong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DeLong has escaped and now he's on top!
DeLong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
DeLong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeLong is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeLong wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing DeLong from controlling successfully.
DeLong throws a big elbow that misses.
DeLong throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase DeLong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

DeLong tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
DeLong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeLong gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz looks for a takedown but DeLong sprawls well.
Chase DeLong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeLong's waist but DeLong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
DeLong shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

DeLong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
DeLong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeLong working the head and body with strikes.

DeLong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeLong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeLong lands with a punch from half guard.
DeLong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
DeLong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

DeLong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeLong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by DeLong.
DeLong moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
DeLong lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
DeLong dominating with strikes here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase DeLong!

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RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arkady Rossovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar comes to the cage accompanied by Flo Rida- 54321. Rossovich has chosen By Your Side as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Edgar
vs
Rossovich

167 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
19
137 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Edgar!
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, Arkady Rossovich!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossovich.
Edgar ducks under a wild hook from Rossovich.
Rossovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossovich as he jumps to the side.
Edgar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossovich throws a big shot that misses.
Rossovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edgar 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.
Rossovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossovich dips to his left and cracks Edgar with an uppercut!
Edgar doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossovich circles away.
Rossovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossovich defends it nicely.
Edgar doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossovich circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rossovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Edgar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rossovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edgar somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar walks into a jab.
Rossovich looks to throw the jab but Edgar is out of range.
Edgar moves away from the strike by Rossovich.
Edgar misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arkady Rossovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rossovich's waist but Rossovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edgar off to one side.
Good exchange - Rossovich coming out on top.
Edgar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossovich. Rossovich obviously looking to wear him down.

Edgar moves into the clinch successfully.
Edgar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rossovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossovich.
Edgar has had enough of the clinch but Rossovich keeps him there for the moment.
Edgar tries to circle away but Rossovich has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to break the clinch but Rossovich is controlling the position.
Edgar wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Edgar throws an elbow but misses.
Rossovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rossovich.

It looks like Jake Edgar has been cut.
Rossovich trying to land knees to the body.
Rossovich lands an elbow inside that Edgar shrugs off.
Rossovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossovich gets through Edgar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edgar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rossovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossovich digs a right hand into Edgar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edgar's gas tank.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rossovich obliges.
Rossovich scores with a shot to the side of Edgar's head.
A short right from Rossovich.
Rossovich lands with a left to the head.
Edgar avoiding damage as Rossovich throws knees to the body.
Rossovich lands an elbow inside.
Rossovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edgar taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edgar backwards.
Rossovich gets through Edgar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossovich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edgar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Edgar takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Edgar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rossovich lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rossovich obliges.
Edgar takes an elbow to the temple.

Jake Edgar's cut is getting worse.
Rossovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossovich lands a right hand.
Rossovich lands with a left to the head.
Rossovich digs a right hand into Edgar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edgar's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossovich is leaning against Edgar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rossovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edgar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rossovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossovich pushes Edgar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossovich lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Rossovich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossovich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Edgar is rocked!
Rossovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edgar backwards.
Oh Edgar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rossovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Rossovich.
Rossovich digs a right hand underneath Edgar's ribcage. Edgar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rossovich.
Edgar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossovich dips a shoulder and cracks Edgar with a mighty uppercut! Edgar falls back against the cage and Rossovich unloads with a barrage of strikes! Edgar 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 - Rossovich screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arkady Rossovich!

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FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayden Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lennox
vs
Warmaster

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Lennox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rayden Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Warmaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Lennox. Lennox gets slowly back to his feet.

Warmaster moves into the clinch.
Warmaster prevents Lennox from breaking the clinch.
Lennox tries to pull guard but Warmaster won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Lennox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warmaster looking for a takedown.
Warmaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warmaster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lennox prevents it.
Lennox fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Warmaster has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lennox uses from the top position.
Warmaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lennox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warmaster working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox landing some decent shots from guard.
Warmaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lennox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lennox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Warmaster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lennox defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Warmaster is looking for a triangle but Lennox pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox throws an elbow that misses. Warmaster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lennox's guard. Nice move by Warmaster!
Warmaster has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lennox is proving hard to escape from.
Lennox looking to control.

Lennox looking for subs off his back but Warmaster has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lennox is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warmaster is trying to work for a kimura but Lennox is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lennox tries to roll over but Warmaster keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Warmaster.
Lennox is looking to get back to full guard here but Warmaster has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lennox is looking to reverse the position.

Warmaster stands up and beckons Lennox to his feet.
Warmaster lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Warmaster with that takedown attempt.
Warmaster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lennox defends it nicely.
Lennox shoots in but Warmaster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warmaster wants to clinch.
Warmaster shoots for a takedown but Lennox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lennox tries for a takedown but Warmaster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lennox fails with a takedown attempt.
Warmaster wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lennox.

Lennox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Warmaster trying to control but Lennox postures up.
Warmaster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warmaster.
Warmaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Lennox throws his legs up looking for a submission but Warmaster uses it to pass to side control.
Lennox is trying to get back to half guard.
Rayden Warmaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lennox is working hard here to advance position.
Warmaster cracks Lennox with a big right hand but Lennox just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Warmaster advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster wants to control the pace but Lennox is squirming around nicely.
Warmaster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

It looks like Leonard Lennox has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster lands a nice shot to the head.

Lennox is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Warmaster.
Oh Lennox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warmaster controlling from the full mount.
Warmaster takes Lennox's back.
Warmaster lands a massive shot to the side of Lennox 's head and he's out cold! Warmaster jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rayden Warmaster!
Rayden Warmaster is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Rayden Warmaster 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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A | B

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A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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