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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheer Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Black
vs
Bum

180 cm
18
164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
21
161 lbs
3 - 14 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheer Bum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bum is doing well to control the position and prevent Black from advancing to side control.
Bum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bum.
Black wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.
Black wants to get up but he can't break Bum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bum controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Bum is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bum is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bum avoid being mounted?
Black throws a strike but Bum avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Bum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bum trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bum walks into a left hand.

Bum gets caught napping as Black dives in and scores a takedown. Bum manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black stands and throws Bum's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bum sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Black lands a few punches from side control.
Bum is not content to let Black control the position.
Bum is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Black lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bum's face as Black controls the position.
Black trying to control the position but Bum is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum trying to control but Black flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Bum fending off the submission attempt from Black.

Bum preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Black.
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!
Bum rolls, trying to escape but Black keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bum.
Black scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Black 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.

Black gets the takedown into side control.
Black misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black wants to control but Bum is keeping him busy.
Brad Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Black winds up and cracks Bum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Black content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bum for as long as he can get away with.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bum is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bum avoid being mounted?
Bum has hold of Black's hands but Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bum wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Black is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bum is holding on to half guard well.
Bum is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black 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.
Bum is trying to control but can't.
Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Black not doing much here.
Black trying to control the action but Bum is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Black fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bum to the ground. Black is now in Bum's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Black has gone for a leg lock! Bum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black's guard.

Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bum is aware though and is defending well.
Bum wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position.
Bum trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black trying to control the position here.
Bum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sheer Bum has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Black is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bum's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Black dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Bum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Black wants to stand but Bum has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bum keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
Black throws an elbow that misses. Bum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Bum!
Bum wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black has Bum pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black is looking for a triangle but Bum pushes his legs off easily.
Black wants to stand and escape but Bum is having none of it.
Black keeping moving, preventing Bum from controlling successfully.
Black is looking to sweep but instead, Bum has passed into half guard.
Black is trying to stand up here but Bum is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Black is trying to stand back up but Bum is controlling him
Bum tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bum postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Black to stand up.
Bum throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.

Black clinches up against the cage.

Bum breaks the clinch.

Black is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bum's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black winds up and cracks Bum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Bum is looking to escape.
Bum is not content to let Black control the position.
Black slips a nice elbow through Bum's hands, connecting with Bum's forehead.
Still in half guard, Black seems content to control.
Bum is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bum has hold of Black's hands but Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bum avoid being mounted?
Bum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bum keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Bum throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bum wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black trying to control but Bum is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Black 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Black!
Brad Black bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

James
vs
House

185 cm
26
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

185 cm
26
179 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert House!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James ducks right into an uppercut from House.

House shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
House is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
House working some strikes from top position.

James looking for a guillotine here but House defends easily.

James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

House gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
House is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
House fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
House shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert House.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with House but House pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James fails with the takedown.
House shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James is breathing heavily.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and House counters with a straight right hand.
James misses with a double jab
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
House listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts House as he jumps to the side.

House looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!
House really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James taking a bit of punishment here - House scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
House lands some shots froms side control.
House moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
House is chipping away with strikes.
House in side control, throwing shots but James defends.

House decides to take the fight back to the feet.
House fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
House looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a double jab.
House lands a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for House on that attempt.
James swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from House is defended easily by James.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

James clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert House dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

James tries to clinch there but House circles away.
House shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.

James clinches up with House and pushes him back against the cage.

James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but House swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but House manages to avoid it.

James shoots in and bounces House off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
House pulls James in close to his closed guard and prevents James from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House looking for a sweep. Not yet House, not yet.
James is looking to stand up but House won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robert House has got the better of the ground game so far.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert House wasn't active enough on the ground.
House moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
House shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing House's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
House scores with a jab to the head.
House fails with a takedown attempt.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert House.
House is breathing heavily.
James moves in looking to clinch but House pushes him off.
Lebron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from House. No joy for James on that attempt.
Lebron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries for a takedown but House sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for House with that takedown attempt.
House connects with a looping right hand.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? House is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, House circles away and we're back to standing.
House smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from James as House shoots in.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James tries to move into range but House moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from House.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
House changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but House manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

James drives through with a takedown into House's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!

James drops back looking for a leg! House is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and House manages to kick James off! James jumps back into House's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if House can do anything to dispel that myth.

House has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lebron James will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

House misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
House connects with a single shot there.
James shoots in and drives through. House sprawls well.

James darts in and clinches House up against the cage.

James breaks the clinch.
House throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
House scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
House fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert House.
House shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James connects with a leg kick. House looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but House moves away.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from House. No joy for James on that attempt.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by House.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
House is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. House manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James connects with a high kick.
House fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
House fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James swings for the body but House moves out of range.
House stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
House looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but House persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
House changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but House manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robert House seems to be getting the better of the standup.
House looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but House persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
House might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by House.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
House fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.

James has closed the distance and engaged House in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on House's face as he tries to break the clinch.

James breaks the clinch.
House circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by House.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert House.
I think House 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert House!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Dupri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alvarez
vs
Dupri

171 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

166 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Dupri!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Dupri tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dupri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at Dupri's knee but Dupri avoids it well.
Dupri looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.

Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Dupri stalling in the clinch but Alvarez improves position.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dupri looking to slow down the pace here.
Dupri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dupri tries to stall but Alvarez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.

Alvarez lands a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupri has wrist control.

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

Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dupri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dupri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dupri!
Alvarez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dupri has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez is not content to let Dupri control the position.
Dupri controls the position from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dupri 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.
Alvarez is trying to buck Dupri off.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez looks to move to half guard but instead Dupri has passed into mount! Damn!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupri trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Dupri is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alvarez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dupri controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dupri working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dupri wants to finish this one by submission but Alvarez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dupri.

Dupri has hold of Alvarez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alvarez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dupri looking to secure an arm triangle but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dupri.
Dupri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dupri tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Dupri's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alvarez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jermaine Dupri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dupri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Dupri scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dupri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Dupri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez.
Dupri fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez slips a jab from Dupri.

Dupri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Dupri is now in Alvarez's guard.

Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Dupri controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupri throwing strikes but missing.

Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dupri is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dupri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Dupri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dupri looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Alvarez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dupri dives on top into guard.
Jermaine Dupri has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Dupri wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Dupri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dupri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dupri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Dupri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupri throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.

Dupri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dupri works his way into full mount!
Dupri tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.

Dupri swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alvarez is now in Dupri's guard. A big mistake from Dupri there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dupri looking to control.
Dupri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez won't allow Dupri to sweep him here.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Dupri blocks nicely.
Dupri working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez trying to control but Dupri is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dupri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jermaine Dupri wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dupri shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dupri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Dupri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dupri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Dupri.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dupri.
Dupri just misses with a punch to the body.
Dupri misses with a looping left.
Dupri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dupri throws out the jab.
Dupri throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dupri looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alvarez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dupri - the referee stops the clock and Alvarez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dupri. Alvarez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupri tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Dupri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Dupri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antonio Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Dupri.
Dupri misses with a combination

and Alvarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dupri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dupri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Dupri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Dupri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jermaine Dupri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez defending well as Dupri loads up on a big left hand.
Dupri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Dupri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Dupri wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Dupri slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jermaine Dupri has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Alvarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dupri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dupri is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dupri avoid being mounted?

Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
Dupri is trying to stand up here but Alvarez is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupri keeping hold of Alvarez's head, controlling as best he can.

Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupri is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupri defending well though.
Dupri is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back!
Dupri struggling to keep hold of the position.
Antonio Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dupri is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alvarez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alvarez for a finish.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Dupri!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teto Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Benton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Benton
vs
Ortiz

180 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teto Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Benton.
Ortiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benton lands with an overhand left.
Good standup being displayed there by Benton as he connects with a hook.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Benton lands a big right hand that sends Ortiz crashing to the mat! Benton stays standing though and waves Ortiz back to his feet!

Ortiz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benton counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Benton!
A very excited looking Grant Benton 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Duhrover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vahid Sagyndykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vahid Sagyndykov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Duhrover
vs
Sagyndykov

173 cm
20
182 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Duhrover!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahid Sagyndykov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagyndykov avoids the body shot from Duhrover.
Sagyndykov shoots in for a takedown but Duhrover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duhrover jabs at Sagyndykov's body.
Nice shot by Duhrover.
Sagyndykov doesn't manage to clinch there - Duhrover circles away.
Sagyndykov fails with the takedown
letting Duhrover counter with a right hand.
Duhrover misses with a wild body shot.
Duhrover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sagyndykov shoots and misses

and Duhrover decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sagyndykov's guard.
Ben Duhrover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vahid Sagyndykov.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duhrover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Duhrover looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover trying to control but Sagyndykov is working from the bottom.
Duhrover controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Duhrover just wasn't active enough.
Sagyndykov tries for a takedown but Duhrover circles away easily
and Duhrover counters with a right hand to the body.

Duhrover closes the distance and pushes Sagyndykov back into the cage.
Duhrover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duhrover is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sagyndykov can't fight it off and eventually Duhrover manages to take the fight to the floor. Sagyndykov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duhrover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duhrover controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sagyndykov keeping moving, preventing Duhrover from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagyndykov wants to sweep here but Duhrover controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover wants to control from the top but Sagyndykov keeps moving.

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

Duhrover darts in and clinches Sagyndykov up against the cage.
Sagyndykov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sagyndykov is looking to take this one to the mat.

Duhrover tightens his grip and picks Sagyndykov up, before dumping him to the ground. Sagyndykov manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duhrover wants to control from the top but Sagyndykov keeps moving.
Duhrover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duhrover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duhrover 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.
Duhrover controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sagyndykov has momentary wrist control but Duhrover slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duhrover preventing the sweep.
Duhrover is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagyndykov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sagyndykov shoots and misses
and Duhrover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Duhrover misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Duhrover.
Duhrover cracks Sagyndykov with a big elbow.
Duhrover landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sagyndykov tries to buck Duhrover off but Duhrover is having none of it.
Sagyndykov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duhrover connects with a decent elbow.
Ben Duhrover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagyndykov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sagyndykov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Duhrover's thigh. Duhrover counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Duhrover is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duhrover looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagyndykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Duhrover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagyndykov tries to free his leg and advance position but Duhrover is retaining full guard.

Sagyndykov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Duhrover is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Duhrover has escaped and now he's on top!
Duhrover postures up and lands a big shot to Sagyndykov's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover is pushing down on Sagyndykov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sagyndykov is fighting to maintain full guard but Duhrover has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duhrover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sagyndykov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duhrover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duhrover slows the pace down in half guard.
Sagyndykov is refusing to be controlled, as Duhrover sits in half guard.
Duhrover 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.
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!
Sagyndykov is not content to let Duhrover control the position.
Duhrover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duhrover tries to pass to full mount but Sagyndykov defends it.
Duhrover is stalling here. Sagyndykov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Duhrover seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sagyndykov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Duhrover struggling a bit here.

Sagyndykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Duhrover is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sagyndykov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagyndykov looking to finish with strikes here!
Duhrover stops Sagyndykov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Duhrover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagyndykov can do to turn this around?
Duhrover tries to reverse the position but Sagyndykov maintains control.
Duhrover manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duhrover is not content to let Sagyndykov control the position.
Sagyndykov trying to advance position but Duhrover counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sagyndykov tries to clinch up

and Duhrover counters by moving into the clinch.
Duhrover leaning against his opponent.

Duhrover wants the takedown. Sagyndykov is fighting it off but Duhrover persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sagyndykov's guard against the cage.
Duhrover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sagyndykov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duhrover's guard.
Duhrover keeping moving, preventing Sagyndykov from controlling successfully.
Sagyndykov passes Duhrover's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Sagyndykov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duhrover is just riding it out for now. Sagyndykov eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sagyndykov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sagyndykov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Duhrover misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sagyndykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sagyndykov prevents Duhrover from improving his position.
Sagyndykov wants to control but Duhrover is keeping him busy.

Sagyndykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Duhrover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Duhrover looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover wants to improve his position but Sagyndykov is controlling well.
Duhrover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sagyndykov wants to control from the top but Duhrover keeps moving.

Duhrover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagyndykov defends it easily.
Duhrover striking off his back, scoring a few points.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover is trying to keep Sagyndykov in close.
Duhrover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sagyndykov manages to get himself to full guard.
Duhrover looking to pass the guard.
Duhrover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Duhrover clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Duhrover misses with a body kick.
Duhrover takes a swing at Sagyndykov's ribcage but misses.
Duhrover misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Duhrover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duhrover.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sagyndykov being controlled against the cage.

Duhrover has Sagyndykov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Duhrover pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sagyndykov tumbling to the mat - Duhrover dives into Sagyndykov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sagyndykov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Duhrover puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Duhrover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sagyndykov tries to kick Duhrover off in order to stand up. Duhrover Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Duhrover scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sagyndykov to see if he's OK.
Duhrover is looking to take a break and control but Sagyndykov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duhrover is trying to get an arm triangle but Sagyndykov is defending well.
Duhrover gets to mount! Sagyndykov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Duhrover landing punches.

Sagyndykov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duhrover drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sagyndykov! More shots from Duhrover and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Duhrover!
Ben Duhrover retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ben Duhrover thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.