CWFC 134 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Callahan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everybody Wants To Rule The World. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Callahan
vs
Rubio

175 cm
28
169 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

180 cm
28
165 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callahan. Rubio does a little dance to reset his feet.

Rubio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rubio showed some decent athleticism there.
Callahan tries to get to full guard but Rubio has control of the leg.
Rubio passes to side control.
Rubio is looking to take a break and control but Callahan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rubio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rubio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Callahan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rubio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Callahan has escaped the position, nice work there.

Rubio decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Rubio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Callahan gets back to full guard.

Callahan looking for a guillotine here but Rubio defends easily.
Rubio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Callahan's guard.

Rubio is looking for a kimura but Callahan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rubio to get the leverage.
Callahan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubio looking to pass the guard.

Callahan kicks Rubio off and gets to his feet.
Callahan misses with a head kick.
Rubio scores with a sloppy right hand. Callahan should have avoided that one.
Rubio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Callahan gets tackled into the cage by Rubio. Rubio maintains the clinch.
A short left from Rubio.
Callahan dodges an elbow strike from Rubio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Callahan tries to stall but Rubio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Callahan misses with a punch on the inside.
Callahan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Callahan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Callahan can't find room to land a body shot as Rubio controls the action.

Rubio has clasped his hands together around Callahan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Callahan can't do much from the bottom here.
Callahan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rubio's best efforts.

Rubio wants to work for an arm triangle but Callahan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Callahan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rubio advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubio trying to mount his opponent but Callahan defends it.
Rubio stops Callahan from getting back to his feet.
Callahan is looking for a sweep. Rubio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rubio is working for a kimura but Callahan is defending it quite comfortably.
Callahan is trying to control but Rubio passes into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubio passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Callahan!
Callahan tries to hold on but Rubio pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Rubio dominated that round.
That's time! Callahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Callahan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Callahan throws a right hand that Rubio ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubio also avoids with ease.
Rubio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rubio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Callahan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rubio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Callahan throws a solid leg kick but Rubio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Callahan.
Rubio misses with a takedown attempt - Callahan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Callahan moves into range and clinches up with Rubio.
Rubio wants to take the fight to the mat but Callahan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rubio has Callahan pressed against the cage, preventing Callahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Callahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Rubio pulls guard successfully.
Callahan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubio tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio keeping moving, preventing Callahan from controlling successfully.
Callahan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rubio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Callahan!

Rubio goes for an armbar but Callahan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Callahan.
Callahan postures up in Rubio's guard and throws a big left but Rubio blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rubio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rubio keeping moving, preventing Callahan from controlling successfully.
Rubio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Callahan.
Callahan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Callahan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rubio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan wants to pass the guard but Rubio is keeping the position.
Callahan throwing strikes from guard but Rubio blocks nicely.
Callahan throwing strikes but missing.
Rubio keeping moving, preventing Callahan from controlling successfully.
Callahan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rubio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Thomas Callahan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rubio looks to clinch

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan is trying to pull guard but Rubio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rubio throws a head punch that misses.
Rubio misses with a punch on the inside.
Callahan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thomas Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rubio.
Rubio has Callahan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Callahan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Callahan is working Rubio over against the cage.

Callahan pulls guard effortlessly.
Callahan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rubio!
Rubio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Callahan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Callahan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callahan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adam Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubio tries to clinch there but Callahan circles away.
Rubio tries to clinch up.
Callahan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Callahan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Callahan thumps Rubio with a low kick.
Rubio tries to clinch up.
Rubio is looking to clinch.

Rubio dives in and scores a takedown into Callahan's guard.

Callahan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rubio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Callahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rubio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rubio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rubio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Callahan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Callahan has escaped and now he's on top!
Callahan stopping the sweep attempt from Rubio.
Callahan trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Callahan throws a big elbow that misses.
Callahan won't allow Rubio to sweep him here.
Callahan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Callahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Callahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Callahan throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Callahan throwing strikes from guard but Rubio blocks nicely.
Callahan slips nicely into half guard.
Rubio moves into full guard.
Callahan wants to pass the guard but Rubio is keeping the position.
Callahan trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan won't allow Rubio to sweep him here.
Callahan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Callahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Callahan.
Rubio looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callahan throws an elbow that misses. Rubio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Callahan's guard. Nice move by Rubio!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Callahan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Callahan!
After winning the bout, Thomas Callahan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Alvarez
vs
Lieu

182 cm
26
183 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

180 cm
33
180 lbs
17 - 5 - 2

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Lieu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Paulo Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Lieu sprawls well.

Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Lieu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lieu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lieu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lieu is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez won't allow Lieu to sweep him here.
Alvarez stays in close to Lieu's body and controls the position.
Alvarez postures up in Lieu's guard and throws a big left but Lieu blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lieu looking for a sweep. Not yet Lieu, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Lieu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Lieu thows a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lieu.
Lieu leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Lieu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lieu counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lieu as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot lands for Lieu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lieu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Zane Lieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lieu digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Lieu thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Lieu.
Lieu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lieu.
Lieu with a jab.

Paulo Alvarez's cut is getting worse.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lieu cracks Alvarez with a big right hand and Alvarez goes down!

Alvarez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lieu throwing strikes but missing.
Lieu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lieu gets to his feet - Alvarez follows without any prompting.
Lieu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Paulo Alvarez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lieu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Lieu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lieu, as that shot connected.
Lieu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alvarez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lieu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a takedown

and Lieu lands a stunning uppercut that sends Alvarez to the mat!
Oh Alvarez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Paulo Alvarez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lieu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Lieu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lieu content to control rather than advance.
Lieu is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lieu prevents Alvarez from standing back up.

Zane Lieu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Lieu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Alvarez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Alvarez fails with the takedown
letting Lieu counter with a right hand.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Lieu misses with a straight right.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lieu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lieu as he avoids it easily.
Paulo Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lieu scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.

Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lieu manages to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lieu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Lieu dodges it nicely.
Lieu is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Lieu dodges it nicely.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alvarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvarez is nestled in close to Lieu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lieu gets full guard.
Lieu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lieu keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Lieu looking for a sweep. Not yet Lieu, not yet.
Lieu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lieu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alvarez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alvarez landing shots from mount.
Alvarez with shots to the head and body - Lieu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alvarez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lieu?
Lieu taking shots to the head.
Alvarez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Alvarez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Paulo Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Alvarez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lieu taking shots to the head.
Alvarez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Alvarez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alvarez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alvarez prevents Lieu from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the head.
Alvarez with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alvarez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alvarez with a couple of short strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lieu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alvarez unloading with bombs!
Alvarez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lieu is looking to escape.
Alvarez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez breaks from Lieu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lieu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lieu throws a shot to the body.

Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Lieu's guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Lieu keeps moving.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez cracks Lieu with a solid left hand.
Lieu wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lieu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lieu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Lieu.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Lieu keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lieu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lieu defending well though.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lieu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alvarez is looking to stall here but Lieu recovers full guard.
Alvarez passes Lieu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Alvarez there.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lieu's head.
Lieu looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez stalling.
Alvarez working over Lieu with some ground and pound. Lieu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lieu defending well though.
Lieu trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Lieu is working from the bottom.
Alvarez prevents Lieu from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez stalling.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lieu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lieu lands a right hook to the body.
Zane Lieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lieu scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lieu throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lieu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lieu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Alvarez!
Paulo Alvarez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Long has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Long
vs
Ortizz

190 cm
34
220 lbs
22 - 21 - 0

188 cm
34
220 lbs
18 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Ortizz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Long both land. Nice combination.
Long throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortizz connects with a jab.
Long fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortizz manages to avoid it.
Ortizz shoots in and drives through. Long sprawls well.
Ortizz shoots in but no luck this time.
Ortizz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Long counters with a straight right hand.
Alex Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortizz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Long misses.

Long rushes Ortizz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortizz is working for takedown but Long is calmly controlling the position for now.
Long prevents a takedown attempt there.
Long pushes Ortizz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ortizz lands an uppercut.

Ortizz has Long pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ortizz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Long tumbling to the mat - Ortizz dives into Long's guard.
Ortizz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Long's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Long pulls Ortizz in to control the position.
Long wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortizz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Long lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ortizz!
Ortizz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Long raining down shots from the mount!
Ortizz tries to lock up and control but Long gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long landing strikes from the mount and Ortizz is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortizz is in a horrible position here. Long smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ortizz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Long raining down shots from the mount!
Long has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Long with the ground and pound from mount.
Long working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ortizz wants to control but Long is having none of it.
Long content just to control the position here.
Ortizz working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long is trying to control. Ortizz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is pressing down on Ortizz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortizz is holding on for now.
Long is taking a breather. Ortizz 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.
Long sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortizz defending well though.
Ortizz taking some punishment here, with Long in his half guard.

Long wants to work for an arm triangle but Ortizz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ortizz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortizz tries to roll over but Long keeps him under control.
Long working the head and body with strikes.
Ortizz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortizz is pressing down on Long's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortizz has wrist control.
Long showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ortizz trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortizz keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ortizz with a poor takedown
and Long counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortizz.
Ortizz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Long tries to avoid it but Ortizz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Long to the ground. Long escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alex Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortizz.
Long will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ortizz shoots in but no luck this time.

Ortizz darts in and clinches Long up against the cage.
Long is pressed up against the cage. Ortizz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Long down to the mat. Long avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alex Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ortizz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortizz lands in his opponent's guard.
Long not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortizz won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Long has Ortizz pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Long controls Ortizz momentarily but Ortizz frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Long is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

We're going to have a standup here because Alex Long wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Long swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortizz shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Long takes a swing at Ortizz's ribcage but misses.
Long takes a swing at Ortizz's ribcage but misses.
Long looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortizz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ortizz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Long lands a lovely overhand right.
Long throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alex Long is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a right and a left that Ortizz avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Long misses

and Ortizz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Ortizz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortizz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortizz is looking to work some ground and pound but Long has wrist control.
Ortizz is looking to work some ground and pound but Long has wrist control.
Long wants to sweep here but Ortizz controlling him for the moment.
Ortizz throws a strike but Long rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ortizz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortizz, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Long's guard.
Ortizz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Long works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Long is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortizz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortizz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortizz is looking to work some ground and pound but Long has wrist control.
Ortizz landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortizz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortizz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Long's head.
Ortizz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long trying to control the position.
Ortizz landing some decent shots from guard.
Ortizz throws an elbow that misses. Long uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortizz's guard. Nice move by Long!
Ortizz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Long working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ortizz's head.
Ortizz trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Ortizz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ortizz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Long sprawls well. Long wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortizz gets slowly back to his feet.
Long avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Long fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortizz.
Long swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortizz misses with a takedown
and Long counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Long looks to land a combination but Ortizz avoids it well.
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortizz. Ortizz gets slowly back to his feet.
Alex Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortizz.
Long thows a body shot but no joy.

Long instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ortizz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Long regains guard.

Long escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortizz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortizz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Long working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortizz.
Ortizz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Long's head.
Long working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortizz.
Ortizz throwing strikes from guard but Long blocks nicely.
Ortizz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortizz working some strikes from top position.
Long utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortizz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Long looking for a sweep. Not yet Long, not yet.

Ortizz throws a sloppy strike and Long has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ortizz is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Long!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Long!
A victorious Alex Long thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Murth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Fonzarelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murth comes to the cage accompanied by Enemy. Fonzarelli has chosen Eminem - When I'm Gone as his entrance music. 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.

Murth
vs
Fonzarelli

180 cm
34
190 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

183 cm
28
193 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Murth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Fonzarelli!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fonzarelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Fonzarelli pulls guard.

Fonzarelli looking for a guillotine here but Murth defends easily.
Murth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fonzarelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murth stops Fonzarelli from standing up.

Murth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fonzarelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murth is one step ahead there.
Murth distracts Fonzarelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Murth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fonzarelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murth controls the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonzarelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murth is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murth lands a couple of elbows.
Murth distracts Fonzarelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

Fonzarelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murth stands up over Fonzarelli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murth forces his way into half guard.
Murth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fonzarelli missing with punches from the bottom.
Fonzarelli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murth.
Fonzarelli wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Murth throwing shots but Fonzarelli is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonzarelli moves into full guard.

Fonzarelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonzarelli trying to control the position.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Murth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonzarelli has momentary wrist control but Murth slips an elbow through the middle.
Fonzarelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murth is one step ahead there.

Fonzarelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murth landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli has momentary wrist control but Murth slips an elbow through the middle.

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

Murth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fonzarelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Fonzarelli, not yet.
Murth chips away with some ground and pound.
Murth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fonzarelli's head.
Murth is looking to work some ground and pound but Fonzarelli has wrist control.
Murth is working Fonzarelli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murth wants to control from the top but Fonzarelli keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fonzarelli has his foot on Murth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murth works his way back into a safe position though.
Murth is looking to work some ground and pound but Fonzarelli has wrist control.

Fonzarelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonzarelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murth landing with the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli strikes from his own guard.
Murth trying to control but Fonzarelli is working from the bottom.
Fonzarelli working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fonzarelli trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

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

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

Fonzarelli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Murth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fonzarelli is aware though and is defending well.
Fonzarelli stands up over Murth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fonzarelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Murth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fonzarelli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fonzarelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fonzarelli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Murth working for a triangle but Fonzarelli defends it easily.

Murth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fonzarelli defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fonzarelli is posturing up here but Murth has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fonzarelli tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fonzarelli has to tap! Slick submission there by Murth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Murth!
A very excited looking Adam Murth 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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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil DeBlunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snow Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBlunt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Westside Connection - Bow Down. Snow Crash acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

DeBlunt
vs
Crash

195 cm
32
280 lbs
22 - 21 - 0

205 cm
30
284 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% 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 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil DeBlunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Snow Crash!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBlunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeBlunt works over Crash's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBlunt. Crash does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeBlunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - DeBlunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeBlunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crash.
DeBlunt keeps the fight on the outside.
DeBlunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crash.
DeBlunt takes a swing at Crash's ribcage but misses.
Crash swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash shoots in but DeBlunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeBlunt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crash throws the kick towards the body but DeBlunt avoids it.
DeBlunt misses with a left hand

and Crash counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeBlunt wants to improve his position but Crash is controlling well.
Crash landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBlunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeBlunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crash.
DeBlunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crash wants to pass the guard but DeBlunt is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash wants to control from the top but DeBlunt keeps moving.
Crash throwing strikes but missing.
DeBlunt keeping full guard, as Crash tries to pass.
Crash chips away with some ground and pound.
Crash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeBlunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crash trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBlunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crash is in close to DeBlunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws a big elbow that misses.
Crash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DeBlunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crash is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBlunt controls Crash momentarily but Crash frees himself.
DeBlunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crash is one step ahead there.
Crash throwing strikes but missing.
DeBlunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash is trying to get back to full guard.
Crash won't allow DeBlunt to pass to mount.
Crash manages to get to full guard.
DeBlunt preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeBlunt wants to control from the top but Crash keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBlunt.
DeBlunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Crash defending well as DeBlunt loads up on a big left hand.
DeBlunt slips under a jab.
DeBlunt misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by DeBlunt as he connects with a hook.

Crash shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeBlunt's guard.
Crash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeBlunt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crash controls the pace.
Crash trying to control but DeBlunt is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crash wants to control from the top but DeBlunt keeps moving.
DeBlunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crash lands a couple of elbows.
Crash is in close to DeBlunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DeBlunt keeping full guard, as Crash tries to pass.
Crash trying to control but DeBlunt is working from the bottom.
Crash tries to free his leg and advance position but DeBlunt is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

DeBlunt working for a triangle but Crash defends it easily.
Crash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crash stopping the sweep attempt from DeBlunt.
Crash makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBlunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crash is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crash throwing strikes from guard but DeBlunt blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash working some strikes from top position.
Crash trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but DeBlunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Crash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeBlunt defends it easily.
Crash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeBlunt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crash's guard.
DeBlunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash is trying to keep DeBlunt in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crash is on top in guard.

DeBlunt is working an open guard so Crash takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Crash has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Crash slips a straight right by DeBlunt.
DeBlunt looks to land a right hand but Crash moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

DeBlunt tries to keep at a distance but Crash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crash tries a body shot but DeBlunt blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeBlunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crash manages to avoid it.
Crash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeBlunt as he jumps to the side.
DeBlunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crash takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from DeBlunt lands.
Crash looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBlunt is just out of range.
DeBlunt catches Crash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phil DeBlunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from DeBlunt misses the target.
Crash misses with an uppercut. DeBlunt saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlunt throws a hook but Crash avoids it easily.
Phil DeBlunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Crash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeBlunt on the side of the head.

It looks like Phil DeBlunt has been cut.

Crash drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crash working the body and head with strikes.
Crash in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crash looks up at the clock and then as DeBlunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crash smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Crash tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crash has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeBlunt tries to bench press Crash off him but Crash keeps the position.
Snow Crash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crash has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Snow Crash has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee asks Crash politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crash prefers to stall for the moment though.
DeBlunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crash wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crash working the body and head with strikes.
Crash is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt DeBlunt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
DeBlunt wants to get back to his feet but Crash drags him back down.
Crash has knee on belly and moves into mount.
DeBlunt tries to hold on but Crash pushes him away.
Crash controlling his opponent.
Crash scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeBlunt is in a horrible position here. Crash smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crash landing strikes, looking to finish!
DeBlunt is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Crash takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crash working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash controlling the position easily from mount.
Phil DeBlunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeBlunt is trying desperately to improve position.
DeBlunt is working hard here to advance position.
DeBlunt is squirming around, avoiding Crash's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeBlunt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
DeBlunt is trying desperately to improve position.
Crash content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snow Crash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crash 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snow Crash!
Our winner, Snow Crash, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malurky comes to the cage accompanied by I'm On a Boat. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Manny Machado enters the cage!

Malurky
vs
Machado

175 cm
30
153 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

165 cm
23
142 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% 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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Malurky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malurky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Malurky fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Malurky.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Malurky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malurky misses the shot to the body.
Malurky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado jabs Malurky right on the nose. Malurky blinks but takes it well.
Machado darts in trying to clinch
and Malurky counters with a series of strikes. Machado will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Malurky. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malurky.
Machado lands with a hook. Malurky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malurky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malurky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Machado clinches up against the cage.

Machado breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Malurky is trying to break free.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado is trying to break free.

Malurky breaks from the clinch.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Malurky lands.
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malurky but Malurky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dan Malurky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malurky lands a nice shot that snaps Machado's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malurky lands a really nice looking cross but Machado seems unphased.
Machado takes one to the side of the head.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Malurky.
Machado walks into a stiff left hand from Malurky.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Malurky sprawls well.
Machado closes the distance but Malurky moves to the side
enabling Malurky to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Malurky circles away.

Machado moves into the clinch.
Malurky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Malurky just leaning against Machado, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Malurky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malurky tries to stall but Machado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malurky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malurky is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Malurky has Machado pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado stalling the fight.
Malurky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malurky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malurky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malurky lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Malurky avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Malurky is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malurky has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Malurky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malurky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Malurky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Machado pushes Malurky up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Machado landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Malurky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machado looks for a takedown but Malurky sprawls well.

Machado has closed the distance and engaged Malurky in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machado.
Machado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malurky avoids it.
Machado gets through Malurky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Malurky.
Machado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malurky prevents it.

Malurky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malurky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado tries to clinch up
and Malurky counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malurky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado wants to clinch.
Malurky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malurky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malurky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Malurky tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malurky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Malurky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Machado.
Machado slips a jab from Malurky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado darts in trying to clinch
and Malurky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Malurky pushes him off.
Malurky throws a leg kick that misses.
Dan Malurky is winning the standup battle so far.
Malurky lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado tries to clinch up
letting Malurky counter with a right hand.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malurky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malurky.
Malurky cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malurky scores with a shot to the body.
Malurky misses with a combination
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malurky thinking.
Machado moves out of range as Malurky strikes.
Malurky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
Malurky misses the shot to the body.
Malurky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malurky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malurky misses with a left hand

and Machado moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machado breaks the clinch.
Malurky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Machado closes the distance and pushes Malurky back into the cage.
Machado tries to work over Malurky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado misses with a knee to the head.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Malurky controls the action.
Malurky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.

Malurky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malurky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Malurky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Malurky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado slips a jab from Malurky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Malurky dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Malurky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malurky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Machado pushes Malurky up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Malurky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malurky's efforts to push away.
Malurky is working for takedown but Machado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Malurky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malurky lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malurky.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Malurky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malurky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malurky counters with a nice uppercut.
Malurky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado tries to clinch up but Malurky circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malurky connects with a body shot.
Malurky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado wants to clinch up but Malurky keeps it at a distance.
Machado closes the distance but Malurky moves to the side
and Malurky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malurky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado wants to clinch.
Malurky swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a hook.
Malurky cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malurky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Malurky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malurky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.

Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malurky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malurky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado throwing strikes from guard but Malurky blocks nicely.
Malurky has his hands on Machado's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Malurky just wasn't active enough.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malurky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado misses with a hook to the body
enabling Malurky to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Malurky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malurky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Malurky!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Caerdinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caerdinn comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Feelgood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Caerdinn
vs
Kelly

190 cm
36
255 lbs
29 - 12 - 0

192 cm
31
277 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150
Hopkins Athletics

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 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Caerdinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kelly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Caerdinn's legs.

Kelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Caerdinn is defending well.
Caerdinn wants to control but Kelly postures up.
An elbow from Kelly crashes against the mat.
Kelly looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Caerdinn is avoiding damage well.
Caerdinn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Caerdinn trying to control from the bottom.
Caerdinn is trying to get back to full guard.
Kelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caerdinn is trying to get back to full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Caerdinn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Kelly there.
Kelly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kelly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caerdinn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kelly.
Kelly throws a big elbow that misses.
Caerdinn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelly throws a big elbow that misses.
Kelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses. Caerdinn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kelly's guard. Nice move by Caerdinn!
Caerdinn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kelly has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Caerdinn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kelly has tightened it up now! Caerdinn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesse Kelly!
Jesse Kelly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Hare kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight. Zaromskis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moment of Peace kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

O Hare
vs
Zaromskis

180 cm
29
185 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

183 cm
30
176 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Legion of Pain Nutrition

$10

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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie O Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from O Hare
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Hare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaromskis.
O Hare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Zaromskis.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaromskis.
O Hare bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaromskis checks a leg kick.

Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.

Zaromskis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaromskis misses the target.
O Hare throws a right and a left that Zaromskis avoids nicely.
Zaromskis swings for the body but O Hare moves out of range.
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!
O Hare moves away from the strike by Zaromskis.

O Hare gets a double leg takedown into Zaromskis's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

O Hare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zaromskis holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
O Hare makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
O Hare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaromskis wants to get back to his feet but O Hare is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zaromskis working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare throwing strikes from guard but Zaromskis blocks nicely.

O Hare drops back looking for a leg! Zaromskis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zaromskis manages to kick O Hare off! O Hare jumps back into Zaromskis's guard.
O Hare throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaromskis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaromskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaromskis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaromskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zaromskis working for a triangle but O Hare defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaromskis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Hare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaromskis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zaromskis working for a triangle but O Hare defends it easily.
O Hare pushing down on Zaromskis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from O Hare.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zaromskis wants to improve his position but O Hare is controlling well.
O Hare thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zaromskis is refusing to be controlled, as O Hare sits in half guard.
Zaromskis manages to get to full guard.
O Hare trying to control but Zaromskis is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis controls O Hare momentarily but O Hare frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eddie O Hare will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zaromskis throws a jab when O Hare was well out of range.
O Hare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaromskis.
O Hare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaromskis circles away.
Zaromskis throws a sloppy head kick and O Hare moves out of range easily.
O Hare throws a leg kick but Zaromskis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaromskis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Hare.
O Hare wants to slow Zaromskis down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaromskis swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaromskis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaromskis.
O Hare just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaromskis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Hare.
Zaromskis scores with the left hand. O Hare knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis moves out of range of the body kick from O Hare.
O Hare lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaromskis backs up against the cage.
Zaromskis scores with a hook to the body. O Hare takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaromskis connects with a high kick.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but O Hare is having none of it.
O Hare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaromskis's waist but Zaromskis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Hare off to one side.
Zaromskis connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaromskis avoids the body shot from O Hare.
O Hare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaromskis throws a hook but O Hare avoids it easily.
Zaromskis wants to clinch.
Eddie O Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis stuns O Hare with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Hare ducks right into an uppercut from Zaromskis.
O Hare jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Hare looks to land a body kick but Zaromskis moved away.
O Hare goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martin Zaromskis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Hare fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaromskis avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie O Hare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Hare will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaromskis throws a looping overhand right but O Hare ducks down to avoid it.
O Hare misses with a low kick.
O Hare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaromskis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Hare swings widly with a right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Hare takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Hare lands a leg kick that knocks Zaromskis off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaromskis's waist but Zaromskis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Hare off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaromskis tests O Hare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Hare throws an off balance right hand
enabling Zaromskis to counter with a crisp jab.
O Hare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis lands a glancing blow to the side of O Hare's head.
Zaromskis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Zaromskis moves into range and clinches up with O Hare.
Zaromskis struggles to land a body shot inside as O Hare controls his hands.
Zaromskis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zaromskis throws a punch but it's blocked by O Hare.
O Hare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O Hare tries to work over Zaromskis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaromskis lands an elbow inside that O Hare shrugs off.

It looks like Eddie O Hare has been cut.
O Hare avoids the elbow strike from Zaromskis, against the cage.
Zaromskis throws a punch but it's blocked by O Hare.
O Hare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Zaromskis.

Zaromskis breaks from the clinch.
O Hare lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Hare throws a right hand that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Zaromskis.
O Hare feints and then cracks Zaromskis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaromskis down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis scores with the left hand. O Hare knows he should have avoided that one.
O Hare is looking to chop away at Zaromskis's legs.
O Hare cracks the inside of Zaromskis's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Zaromskis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie O Hare's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

O Hare throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaromskis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

O Hare gets the takedown into side control.
Zaromskis is trying to control O Hare's posture but O Hare avoids it.
O Hare wants to take a breather but Zaromskis manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for O Hare.
O Hare tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaromskis is retaining full guard.
O Hare slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zaromskis has momentary wrist control but O Hare slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaromskis looking to control.
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaromskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis is controlling O Hare's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
O Hare prevents Zaromskis from getting back to his feet.
O Hare stands and throws Zaromskis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zaromskis is trying to work for a sweep but O Hare has mounted him!
O Hare raining down shots from the mount!
O Hare landing strikes, looking to finish!
Eddie O Hare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Hare wants to control the pace but Zaromskis is squirming around nicely.
Zaromskis is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare breaks from Zaromskis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Hare cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zaromskis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
O Hare with good strikes from the mount here!
O Hare wants to control the pace but Zaromskis is squirming around nicely.
Zaromskis tries to reverse the position but O Hare maintains control.

O Hare looking for a guillotine from mount but Zaromskis is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis can't escape the position.
O Hare can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaromskis is looking to escape.
O Hare looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
O Hare landing punches.
O Hare wants to control the pace but Zaromskis is squirming around nicely.
O Hare looking to finish Zaromskis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zaromskis!
O Hare with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Hare prevents Zaromskis from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
O Hare working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Zaromskis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
O Hare lands a big elbow.
O Hare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zaromskis regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis wants to control the action here but instead O Hare manages to pass to full mount!
Zaromskis is desperately trying to improve his position but O Hare has a good base and remains in mount.
O Hare looking to control but Zaromskis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie O Hare showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Hare has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Martin Zaromskis!
After winning the bout, Martin Zaromskis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dace Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killian comes to the cage accompanied by Bare & Mark Instinct - Murder Machine (ft. Dieselboy) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Killian
vs
Ivanovic

180 cm
29
203 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

192 cm
29
199 lbs
23 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dace Killian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic throws a combination that misses
and Killian counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivanovic swinging wildly here.

Killian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ivanovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Killian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Killian tries to pass.

Ivanovic has his foot on Killian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killian works his way back into a safe position though.
Killian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Killian postures up and lands a big shot to Ivanovic's brow.
Killian scoring with some ground and pound.
Killian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian chips away with some ground and pound.
Killian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killian is pushing down on Ivanovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivanovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Killian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ivanovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Killian is trying to control. Ivanovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Killian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Killian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ivanovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ivanovic wants to control but Killian is keeping busy.
Ivanovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Killian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Killian wants to free his trapped foot but Ivanovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Killian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
Killian lands strikes from half guard.
Ivanovic trying to control but Killian postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Killian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Killian slips a nice elbow through Ivanovic's hands, connecting with Ivanovic's forehead.

Killian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Killian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Killian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is pulling down on Killian's head. It's preventing any offense from Killian, at least for the moment.
Killian wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Killian forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic wants to control but Killian is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ivanovic looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killian is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ivanovic is looking to clinch.
Ivanovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Ivanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivanovic is pushing Killian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ivanovic trying to stall but Killian improves his position.
Killian wants a takedown.
Killian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ivanovic lands a right hand.
Killian can't get the takedown.
Ivanovic lands a shot to the body.
Ivanovic tries to throw a body punch but Killian avoids it by throwing Ivanovic back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanovic is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dace Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivanovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Killian is working for takedown but Ivanovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivanovic landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killian is looking for a takedown.
Ivanovic tries a knee to the head but Killian blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Ivanovic.
A shot in the inside from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic pushes Killian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killian managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic tries to work over Killian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killian's elbow.
Knees to the body from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic slowing the pace effectively.
Ivanovic misses with a knee strike.
Killian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ivanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Killian has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ivanovic is trying to keep an underhook but Killian manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Killian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanovic keeps working.
Ivanovic trying to hold on to Killian's head to control him but Killian postures up.
Ivanovic gets full guard.
Killian throws a strike but Ivanovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ivanovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Killian has wrist control.
Ivanovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Killian tries to get to full guard but Ivanovic has control of the leg.
Ivanovic with the ground and pound but Killian uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Killian is looking to stand up but Ivanovic isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Killian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanovic wants to stand and escape but instead Killian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Killian tries to pass.
Killian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ivanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Ivanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Ivanovic tries to clinch but Killian moves out of range.
Ivanovic cracks a nice hook into Killian's ribs.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic is looking to clinch.
Ivanovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanovic throws a shot from downtown. Killian moves away and avoids it.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Killian moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Killian misses its intended target.

Ivanovic clinches up against the cage.
Ivanovic prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dace Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ivanovic misses with a knee strike.
Killian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ivanovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick from Ivanovic lands but Killian takes it in his stride.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killian tries for a takedown but Ivanovic circles away easily
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanovic misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Killian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to control Killian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovic avoid being mounted?
Ivanovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Killian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Killian wants to take a breather but Ivanovic is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killian seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanovic defends the submission attempt.
Killian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Killian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ivanovic is staying active underneath Killian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ivanovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian won't allow Ivanovic to sweep him here.
Killian landing some decent shots from guard.
Ivanovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Killian from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Killian controlling him for the moment.
Ivanovic is trying to keep Killian in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killian landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boris Ivanovic.
I think Ivanovic 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Ivanovic!
Boris Ivanovic 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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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogg Nogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant's entrance music is Killing in the name. A fine choice. Nogg has chosen Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bryant
vs
Nogg

167 cm
27
140 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

169 cm
31
135 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Brute

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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ogg Nogg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Nogg's head but Nogg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Bryant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant catches Nogg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nogg walks into a stiff left hand from Bryant.
Nogg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryant. Bryant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bryant catches Nogg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogg walks into a jab.
Nogg throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant lands a leg kick that knocks Nogg off balance momentarily.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant throws a poor cross that misses
and Nogg counters with a left to the body.
Nogg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nogg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Nogg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Nogg.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nogg thows a body shot but no joy.
Bryant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bryant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nogg connects with a leg kick. Bryant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nogg moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant checks a low kick from Nogg.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Bryant scores with a jab. Nogg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nogg throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Nogg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nogg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bryant finds it's way round the side to connect with Nogg's head.
Nogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Nogg misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Nogg misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Nogg throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bryant checks a leg kick.
Bryant swings for the body but Nogg moves out of range.
Nogg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Nogg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nogg showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nogg trying to pass the guard but Bryant defending well.
Nogg thows a huge punch but Bryant dodges it nicely.
Nogg misses with a head shot. Bryant uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nogg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bryant looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nogg is defending well. Bryant quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nogg has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bryant celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Bryant!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Bryant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A | B

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A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

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