EFI #4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Caplab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelso Porta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caplab comes to the cage accompanied by Krystian Pudzianowski. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Caplab
vs
Porta

174 cm
20
174 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

189 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcin Caplab!
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, Kelso Porta!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Porta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Caplab was covering up waiting for the punch and Porta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Porta connects with a couple of short punches.
Porta 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.
Porta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caplab being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Porta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Porta passes Caplab's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Porta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Porta has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Caplab defend it? Porta steps over the head and cranks it - Caplab is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Porta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kelso Porta!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nancy Pelosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Levin
vs
Pelosi

183 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Levin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nancy Pelosi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Levin. That snapped Pelosi's head back.
Levin avoids the head kick by Pelosi.
Levin scores with a three punch combo!
Levin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Levin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Levin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Levin blocks a head kick by Pelosi.
Levin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pelosi backs up against the cage.
Pelosi throws a head kick that misses.
Pelosi walks into a straight right hand from Levin.
Levin tests Pelosi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Levin lands a slapping body shot.
Pelosi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Pelosi.
Nancy Pelosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelosi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Levin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pelosi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levin lands with a nice combination. Pelosi backs away looking to recover.
Levin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pelosi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Levin to score with a decent uppercut.
Levin blocks a head kick by Pelosi.
Levin closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Nancy Pelosi has been cut.
Pelosi looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levin blocks a head kick by Pelosi.
Pelosi throws a head kick but Levin moves out of range.
Levin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Levin scores with a one two! Pelosi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Levin forces Pelosi back against the cage and clinches.

Levin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin throws a one two combo.
Levin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Levin.
Pelosi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Levin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pelosi throws a sloppy head kick and Levin moves out of range easily.
Levin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Levin.
Levin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pelosi. Pelosi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Pelosi is rocked!
Levin closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Pelosi out cold! Pelosi corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Levin!

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energy
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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 Chuck Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolo Pup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Wilson
vs
Pup

191 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolo Pup!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Pup misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chuck Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pup circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pup looks gassed!
Wilson wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson tries to bum rush Pup with a series of wild strikes but Pup uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Pup misses.
Wilson scores with a push kick.
Pup circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Pup is avoiding it.
Wilson tries to clinch but Pup is having none of it.
Wilson tries to bum rush Pup with a series of wild strikes but Pup uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wilson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson tries to clinch but Pup is having none of it.
Pup circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
Wilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pup circles away.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.

Wilson has Pup up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson pushes Pup back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.
Pup can't get the takedown.
Pup takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pup backwards.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pup backwards.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pup fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pup takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Wilson lands a right hand.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pup tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
Chuck Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolo Pup.
Wilson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Pup is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Pup circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pup moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pup's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Pup is avoiding it.
Wilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Pup.

Pup clinches with his opponent.
Pup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Pup has hold of one of Wilson's legs. Wilson is fighting the takedown attempt but Pup gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wilson wants to stand up but Pup is controlling him.

Pup 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.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pup on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pup decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wilson, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilson throws a push kick but Pup slaps the foot to one side.
Pup on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pup avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and Pup counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pup. That did some damage!
Pup throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pup ducks right into an uppercut from Wilson.
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there
and Pup counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Pup.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Pup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pup fails with the takedown.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.

Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Pup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Pup has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wilson regains guard immediately.

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

Pup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pup looking for a sweep. Not yet Pup, not yet.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pup's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pup has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Wilson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chuck Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson clinches but Pup breaks the clinch

and Pup counters by clinching up.

Pup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson throws a solid leg kick but Pup takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pup checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Pup.
Pup dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pup swinging wildly here.
Wilson wants to clinch but Pup slips to the side

and Pup counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.

Pup drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wilson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pup has Wilson in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pup can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilson controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolo Pup 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!

Pup doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Pup tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Pup circles away and keeps his distance.
Pup circles away from the clinch attempt

and Pup counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pup.

Pup decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wilson, up you get!
Chuck Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Pup checks it

and Pup counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wilson's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pup is looking to stand up but Wilson won't let him.

Pup drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wilson dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson wants to stand but Pup is controlling his posture from full guard.

Pup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Wilson gets to his feet - Pup follows without any prompting.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pup shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson wants to clinch but Pup slips to the side
and Pup counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pup counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wilson pushes Pup off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Wilson misses with a leg kick

and Pup counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.

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

Pup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Pup looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wilson passes into half guard.

Pup looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to stand but Pup has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pup is trying to stand up here but Wilson is controlling him well.

Wilson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pup to stand up.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pup fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolo Pup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pup 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolo Pup!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Sneeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Danger Man- Gangsta For Life. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Rodriguez
vs
Sneeze

175 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

162 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drew Sneeze!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez looks to land a combination. Sneeze sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sneeze misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a nice combination. Sneeze backs away looking to recover.
Sneeze moves out of range of the strikes.
Sneeze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sneeze throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sneeze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
Sneeze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez cracks Sneeze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sneeze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneeze throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Sneeze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneeze. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sneeze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sneeze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Sneeze will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sneeze throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sneeze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sneeze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodriguez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sneeze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sneeze swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sneeze works over Rodriguez's head and body with a nice combination.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sneeze at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sneeze misses with a body punch
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sneeze looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
Sneeze avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Sneeze throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Sneeze ducks under and follows up with a left that Sneeze also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Sneeze.
Rodriguez lands a jab to Sneeze's midsection.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Sneeze throws a body kick the misses
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sneeze thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination!
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drew Sneeze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneeze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sneeze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sneeze loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodriguez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drew Sneeze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez wants to land a leg kick but Sneeze is out of range.
Sneeze staying out of range there.
Sneeze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Sneeze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sneeze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Sneeze.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Sneeze with a series of wild strikes but Sneeze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sneeze throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Sneeze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sneeze pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Sneeze looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sneeze misses with a double jab
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Sneeze will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sneeze lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sneeze throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sneeze.
Rodriguez cracks Sneeze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sneeze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez tries to clinch up
and Sneeze counters with a left to the body.
Rodriguez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sneeze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Sneeze blocks it.
Sneeze misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneeze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Sneeze swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a left and a right that stings Sneeze.
Sneeze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sneeze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sneeze misses the shot to the body.
Sneeze tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sneeze misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Sneeze slips a jab from Rodriguez.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sneeze throws a low kick, looking for Rodriguez's leg but Rodriguez calmly moves out of range.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Sneeze.
Sneeze throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sneeze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodriguez.
Sneeze works Rodriguez's body with a nice hook.
Sneeze just misses with a punch to the body.
Sneeze throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Sneeze connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Rodriguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sneeze to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Sneeze.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sneeze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sneeze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sneeze swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneeze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick from Rodriguez misses.
Roberto Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sneeze throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sneeze circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Sneeze counters with a right hand to the body.
Sneeze misses with a body punch
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sneeze scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Sneeze. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
Sneeze digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Sneeze wants to land a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
Sneeze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Sneeze does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sneeze misses the target.
Rodriguez walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sneeze thows a body shot but no joy.
Sneeze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sneeze connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sneeze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sneeze loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Sneeze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sneeze with a nice cross.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.

Sneeze drops Rodriguez with a beautiful combination! Rodriguez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sneeze is looking for the KO!

Rodriguez is rocked!
Sneeze thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sneeze connects with a stiff jab that staggers Rodriguez - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drew Sneeze!

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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Templeton has chosen Mudvayne-Scream With Me as his entrance music. Levi Templeton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Silva
vs
Templeton

198 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

186 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Determined

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Templeton.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Templeton backpedaling.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Templeton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Templeton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Levi Templeton has been cut.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Hickson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Templeton. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva throws a series of punches but Templeton moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
Templeton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Templeton tries to clinch up.
Silva throws a series of punches but Templeton avoids them all with ease.

Templeton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Templeton lands in his opponent's guard.
Templeton wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva has his foot on Templeton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Templeton works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Templeton works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Templeton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Templeton trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Templeton prevents Silva from improving his position.
Templeton wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Templeton uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Templeton scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Templeton's attempts to control the action.

Templeton is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Templeton.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Templeton moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Templeton.
Templeton landing knees to the head.
Templeton lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Templeton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Templeton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Templeton with a knee to the head.

Templeton has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Templeton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Templeton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Templeton has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Templeton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Templeton isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Templeton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levi Templeton's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Templeton.
Silva throws a series of punches but Templeton avoids them all with ease.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Templeton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Templeton is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Templeton counters with a big head kick but Silva shrugs it off.
Templeton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hickson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Templeton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Templeton throws a head kick that half lands.
Templeton misses with a double jab.

Templeton scores a takedown into full mount!

Templeton looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Templeton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Templeton looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Templeton trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Templeton trying to control but Silva is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Templeton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Templeton looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Templeton.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Templeton wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Templeton isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton content just to control the position here.

Templeton working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Templeton tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.

Templeton wants to finish this one by submission but Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Templeton.
Templeton looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Templeton tries to control but Silva wriggling away.

Templeton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling Templeton's body position as best he can.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Templeton isn't that keen on the idea.
Templeton tries to control but Silva wriggling away.

Templeton looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Templeton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Levi Templeton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Templeton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Silva throws a head kick but Templeton moves out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab

so Templeton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Templeton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Templeton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Templeton trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Templeton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Templeton trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva is in trouble now - Templeton has advanced to mount!

Templeton stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Templeton scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Templeton from controlling successfully.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Templeton defends well.
Levi Templeton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva keeping full guard, as Templeton tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Templeton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Templeton trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Templeton in particular looking to stall.
Templeton wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Templeton controlling the pace.
Templeton trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.

Silva has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Templeton escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Templeton!
Silva is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Templeton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Templeton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Templeton is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Templeton tries to stand and escape but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva manages to get to full guard.

Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Templeton looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Templeton stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Hickson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levi Templeton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Templeton stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Templeton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Templeton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Templeton 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Templeton!