CCF Midweek Mayhem 105 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arizona Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arizona Reed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reed
vs
Deans

183 cm
29
190 lbs
8 - 10 - 1

187 cm
24
172 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arizona Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Deans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed checks a low kick from Deans.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.

Deans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Deans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reed's head.
Deans throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Deans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reed is trying to hold Deans in close to prevent damage but Deans has managed to pass into half guard.
Nice strikes from Deans there.
Deans moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reed to see if he's OK.
Deans scoring with punches from side control.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deans scoring with punches from side control.
Deans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Deans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Check out the look on Deans's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reed some visible discomfort.
Deans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reed some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deans working the body and head with strikes.

Deans in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Reed is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Deans!
Luke Deans bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stallion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by skrillyx. Jason Miller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Stallion's chin.

Miller
vs
Stallion

185 cm
30
195 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

197 cm
27
188 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
Stallion throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Stallion keeps the fight on the outside.
Stallion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stallion moves out of range of the strikes.
Stallion throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stallion checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller slips a jab from Stallion.
Stallion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Stallion misses.
Stallion walks into a straight right hand from Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller scores with a takedown into Stallion's guard.

Stallion is rocked!
Miller is pushing down on Stallion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stallion is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stallion is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
Miller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stallion!
Stallion seems to have recovered his senses.
Stallion wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stallion looks winded!
Miller landing strikes from the mount and Stallion is in trouble!
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stallion tries to buck Miller off but he can't manage it.
Miller with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller connects with a bit shot that sees Stallion covering up! More strikes from Miller and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Miller is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Miller!
Jason Miller gave a mention to Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Blood of Heroes! as his entrance music. Craig Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dominic Dredd's chin.

Dredd
vs
Johnson

190 cm
23
217 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

168 cm
28
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Johnson cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dredd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dredd at a distance.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Dredd.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Dredd has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Dredd.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Craig Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Dredd slips the punch.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dredd at a distance.
Dredd scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Dredd motions for Johnson to come forward. Dredd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Johnson misses with a hook. Dredd ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson jabs at Dredd's body.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dredd throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dredd. Dredd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws a body punch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to bum rush Dredd with a series of wild strikes but Dredd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.

Johnson rushes Dredd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Dredd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dredd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dredd is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dredd has double underhooks.
Dredd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Dredd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Dredd looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dredd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dredd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dredd misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dredd avoids nicely.
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook

and Dredd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Dredd is controlling him well.
Dredd wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.

Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.

Dredd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Dredd eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Dredd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Dredd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dredd.

Dredd is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dredd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dominic Dredd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson's cut.
That's time! Dredd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dredd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson lands a jab to Dredd's midsection.
Dredd throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson tests Dredd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dredd lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Craig Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dredd.

Johnson drives through and clinches with Dredd against the cage.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dredd is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dredd keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to circle away but Dredd has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Dredd takes a shot to the head.
Dredd blocks the elbow strike.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Dredd misses with a straight left.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Dredd.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dredd avoids the body shot from Johnson.

Johnson clinches up with Dredd and pushes him back against the cage.
Dredd has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to circle away but Dredd has him pinned against the cage.
Dredd is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dredd goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Dredd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dredd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dredd's back!
Johnson controlling well, preventing Dredd from escaping the position.

Johnson working for a choke but Dredd is defending well.
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Johnson is trying to stick to Dredd's back but Dredd is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dredd.

Dredd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dredd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Dredd controlling him for the moment.
Dominic Dredd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Dredd tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Dredd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dredd passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Dredd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Dredd eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dredd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Dredd is proving a slippery customer.
Dredd slips nicely into half guard.
Dredd tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dredd.
Johnson is looking to control Dredd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dredd moves out of range.
Johnson cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Dredd finds it's target.
Dredd misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination. Dredd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dredd avoids them all with ease.
Dredd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Dredd settles back down.
A slow jab from Dredd misses its intended target.
A combination from Dredd does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dredd circles away quickly and effectively.
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dredd.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dredd.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Dredd's head but Dredd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Dredd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dredd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dredd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Dredd lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dredd. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dredd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Dredd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.

The cut above Craig Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Dredd looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Craig Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dredd moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Dredd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dredd avoids nicely.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dredd throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Dredd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab from Dredd.
Good shot there by Dredd.
Dredd avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Dredd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Craig Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Johnson throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.

Dredd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.

Johnson has his foot on Dredd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dredd works his way back into a safe position though.
Dredd passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dredd moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Dredd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dominic Dredd!
Our winner, Dominic Dredd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conchito El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Guapo's entrance music is Bebot. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

El Guapo
vs
Akiyama

179 cm
34
253 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

198 cm
29
257 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conchito El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Guapo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akiyama tries to score a body lock takedown but El Guapo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akiyama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Conchito El Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Akiyama.
Akiyama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akiyama wants a takedown.
Akiyama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Guapo walks away with a smile on his face. Akiyama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akiyama looks to land a right hand but El Guapo moved out of range.
A combination from El Guapo does no damage.
Akiyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt El Guapo.

El Guapo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akiyama's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Guapo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Guapo is working Akiyama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
El Guapo with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Guapo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
El Guapo is looking to advance position but Akiyama won't allow it.
El Guapo thows a huge punch but Akiyama dodges it nicely.
Akiyama won't allow El Guapo to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Guapo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from El Guapo there.
El Guapo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Guapo 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.
Akiyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El Guapo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but El Guapo scores with a couple of nice shots.
El Guapo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
El Guapo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Guapo thows a huge punch but Akiyama dodges it nicely.
El Guapo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akiyama's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Guapo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
El Guapo working the head and body with strikes.
El Guapo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akiyama can do anything to dispel that myth.
El Guapo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama has hold of El Guapo's hands but El Guapo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Akiyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
El Guapo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
El Guapo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
El Guapo uses his free foot to push down on Akiyama's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akiyama.
El Guapo lands with some strikes.

It looks like Akira Akiyama has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Guapo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Akiyama looks a forlorn figure.
El Guapo 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo lands a big shot there that rocks Akiyama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
El Guapo with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Akiyama that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

The cut above Akira Akiyama's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Akiyama is bucking up trying to escape but El Guapo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Conchito El Guapo!
Conchito El Guapo took some time post fight to say the following; 'That fight is for all the fans out there who's always been there,to my coaches and training partners, to my wife and my daughter. I love you babe. Thank you UP there! who gives me strength. All things are possible men.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Syn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Truth by Alexander kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cheshire
vs
Syn

189 cm
26
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
212 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franky Syn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Syn moves into the clinch.
Syn working aggressively here.
Syn's coach down at All Around Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Syn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Syn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syn misses with the head strike.
Cheshire blocking some punches.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Syn in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syn.
Cheshire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Syn lands with a light punch inside.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
Syn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Syn.

Syn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Syn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Syn scores with a head kick. Cheshire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syn pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Syn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheshire.
Syn looks to land a body kick but Cheshire moved away.

Cheshire forces Syn back against the cage and clinches.

Syn manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Syn lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Syn keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheshire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Syn misses with a hook
and Cheshire counters with a left to the body.
Syn keeps the fight on the outside.
Syn throws a leg kick but Cheshire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cheshire misses with a body kick.
Cheshire slips a straight right by Syn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Syn is avoiding it.

Cheshire clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Syn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheshire just leaning against Syn, taking a breather.
Syn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Syn misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheshire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Syn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cheshire stalling the fight.
Syn blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheshire.
Cheshire lands a damaging elbow.
Syn lands a body shot.
Syn misses with some punches.

Syn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Syn circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franky Syn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cheshire. That did some damage!
Syn swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Cheshire counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Syn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Syn seems a little lost for a moment, as Cheshire dominates the positioning.
Syn is not content to let Cheshire control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syn trying to control but Cheshire flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheshire trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cheshire wants to control the position but Syn frees himself and scrambles - Cheshire manages to regain control in side control.
Cheshire takes a little break here. Syn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Syn is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franky Syn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cheshire throws a push kick but Syn slaps the foot to one side.
Syn scores with a leg kick.
Syn cracks Cheshire with an open hand slap.
Syn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Syn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Syn circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cheshire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cheshire fakes the leg kick and cracks Syn in the body.
Syn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but Syn circles away.
Syn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheshire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Syn finds it's way round the side to connect with Cheshire's head.
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!
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franky Syn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Syn swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Syn misses with a hook.
Syn misses with a right hand
and Cheshire counters with a body kick that stops Syn in his tracks momentarily.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Syn is having none of it.
Syn cracks the inside of Cheshire's front leg.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Syn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cheshire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Syn wants to clinch up but Cheshire keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Syn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syn wants to break free but Cheshire has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syn.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
Cheshire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cheshire lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Syn.
Syn tries to break free but Cheshire pushes him back against the cage.
Cheshire connects with a knee to the head.
Cheshire takes a shot to the head.
Syn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheshire backwards.
Syn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheshire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheshire looking to throw knees to the head but Syn is blocking nicely.
Syn has a couple of punches blocked by Cheshire.
Cheshire blocks a body shot from Syn.
Syn cracks Cheshire with a nice body shot.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Syn throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheshire.
Franky Syn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syn working aggressively here.
Syn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheshire blocks an uppercut.
Syn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cheshire blocking some punches.
Cheshire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Syn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Syn fails to land.
Cheshire misses with some punches.
Syn working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Syn wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheshire won't allow it.
Cheshire misses with a knee strike.
Cheshire trying to control the position but instead, Syn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheshire into the cage.
Cheshire wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cheshire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syn looking to slow down the pace here.
Syn cracks Cheshire with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syn stalling in the clinch.
Syn lands a nice uppercut.
Syn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Syn avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Syn.
Syn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syn misses with a punch to the body.
Cheshire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Syn backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Syn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cheshire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A looping hook to the body misses from Syn. Cheshire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Syn does no damage.
Franky Syn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Syn feints a jab promting Cheshire to slip. Syn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cheshire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Syn lands with a good body shot.
Cheshire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheshire blocks a jab.
Syn leaves Cheshire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Syn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cheshire's head.
Cheshire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Syn is able to avoid easily.

Cheshire fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Syn sprawls well initially but Cheshire persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheshire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syn is staying active underneath Cheshire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cheshire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syn is trying to maintain the position but Cheshire is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Benji Cheshire just wasn't active enough.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Syn, right into the meat.
Cheshire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cheshire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Syn keeps the fight on the outside.
Syn throws the kick towards the body but Cheshire avoids it.
Syn throws a right hand that Cheshire ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheshire also avoids with ease.
Syn moves in looking to clinch but Cheshire pushes him off.
Cheshire ducks under a wild hook from Syn.
Cheshire walks into a straight right hand from Syn.
Syn misses with a low kick as Cheshire jumps back.

Cheshire drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheshire stops Syn from standing up.
Cheshire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cheshire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Syn for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire passes Syn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Syn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cheshire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cheshire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Cheshire.
Syn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Syn lands a jab to the head.
Cheshire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Syn defends it nicely.
Cheshire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Syn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Syn closes the distance and clinches.
Syn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cheshire backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Benji Cheshire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cheshire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Syn takes a swing at Cheshire's ribcage but misses.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Syn moves out of range.
Syn misses with an uppercut. Cheshire saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Syn scores with a nice head shot.
Syn wants to clinch.
Syn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice inside leg kick there by Syn. That's going to slow Cheshire down.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syn paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cheshire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Syn quickly recovers to half guard.
Benji Cheshire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cheshire wants to take a breather but Syn is having none of it.
Cheshire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cheshire wants to control but Syn is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Benji Cheshire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cheshire moves to clinch but Syn breaks away
and Syn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Syn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cheshire's head.
Cheshire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Syn.
Cheshire delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheshire back to the cage. Syn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Syn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheshire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Syn misses with a hook. Cheshire ducked under it nicely.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Cheshire wants to clinch
and Syn counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Cheshire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Syn is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Syn shrugs off.
Cheshire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Syn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Syn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
Cheshire scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Cheshire to work.
Cheshire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cheshire tries for a takedown. No joy.

Syn breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Syn circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Syn moves out of range.
Syn throws an overhand right that lands on Cheshire's shoulder, as Cheshire tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheshire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syn misses with a double jab.
Syn looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheshire is just out of range.
Cheshire defending well as Syn loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Syn lands.

Cheshire rushes Syn and presses him up against the cage.
Syn wants to stall.
Syn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
Cheshire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheshire is pushing Syn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheshire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Franky Syn has been cut.
A short uppercut from Syn.
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!
Syn misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Benji Cheshire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Syn'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. 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.

Cheshire darts in looking for a takedown but Syn gets double underhooks and turns Cheshire into the cage.
Syn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Syn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheshire backwards.
Syn throws a head punch that misses.
Syn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cheshire scores with a shoulder strike.

Cheshire works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cheshire is stalling in the full guard.
Cheshire wants to control from the top but Syn keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cheshire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Cheshire.
Syn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Syn as Cheshire shoots in.
Syn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cheshire's calf.
Syn throws out a powerful jab.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Syn circles away and keeps his distance.
Syn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Syn throws a front kick aimed at Cheshire's knee but Cheshire avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Cheshire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cheshire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Syn as he avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Syn coming out on top.
Cheshire shoots in but no luck this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Syn thuds his right hand into Cheshire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Syn, right into the meat.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Syn circles away.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
A jab from Syn does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Syn is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheshire has a takedown stuffed.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Syn circles away.
Syn wants to slow Cheshire down by chopping away at his legs.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Syn circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Syn pushes him off.
A lazy body kick from Cheshire
and Syn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syn connects with a solid leg kick.
Syn throws a good cross that connects.
Cheshire circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syn swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheshire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Syn.
An inside leg kick lands from Syn.
Danga de danga de dang - Syn scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cheshire has Syn up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syn lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheshire.
Cheshire controlling the action here for a moment.
Syn swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheshire uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Syn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Syn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Franky Syn!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Franky Syn!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Franky Syn!

Franky Syn wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Franky Syn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fertus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers has chosen Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Fertus
vs
Chambers

189 cm
26
230 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

190 cm
29
251 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

LOD: Affordable Quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Fertus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jovon Chambers!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers fails with the takedown
and Fertus counters with a low kick, right behind Chambers 's knee.
A jab lands there for Chambers.
Chambers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fertus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fertus throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Chambers blocks the low kick.
Chambers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fertus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mike Fertus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovon Chambers.
Chambers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fertus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fertus is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Fertus circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Fertus misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chambers has a takedown stuffed.
Fertus misses with a series of wild punches.

Chambers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fertus's legs.
Chambers trying to control the action but Fertus is working from the bottom.

Chambers is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fertus is trying to escape and Chambers transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fertus is forced to tap! Nice work there by Chambers! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovon Chambers!
Jovon Chambers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Redyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Redyan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fresh
vs
Redyan

185 cm
30
215 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

184 cm
27
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Fresh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Redyan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Fresh.
Redyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fresh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Red Redyan has been cut.
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!

Fresh drops Redyan with a beautiful combination! Redyan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fresh is looking for the KO!
Fresh misses the jab.

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

Redyan is rocked!
Redyan walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fresh swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vlad Fresh!
A very excited looking Vlad Fresh 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Johan Machado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machado
vs
Peters

185 cm
24
240 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
33
255 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Peters!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Peters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Peters moves away and avoids it.
Machado tries to bum rush Peters with a series of wild strikes but Peters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Peters saw that one coming.

Machado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Peters was covering up waiting for the punch and Machado finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Machado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peters dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Machado looking for a triangle here. Peters is fighting it but it looks tight! Machado pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Peters is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johan Machado!
Our winner, Johan Machado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bracks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Miseria Cantare - The Beginning. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bracks
vs
Taylor

187 cm
27
205 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

188 cm
34
215 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bracks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bracks misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor clobbers Bracks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Bracks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bracks slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Taylor misses.
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Bracks's defenses.
Bracks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Bracks's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Bracks avoids it well.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracks walks into a left hand.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bracks manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Bracks.
Bracks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bracks walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Bracks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bracks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Bracks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bracks walks straight into a right hand from Taylor - that's dropped him! Taylor jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bracks from any more punishment! Bracks complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Taylor!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama Shinichi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shinichi
vs
Malapitan

155 cm
31
145 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

168 cm
33
130 lbs
9 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akiyama Shinichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinichi moves to clinch but Malapitan breaks away
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
Shinichi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malapitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinichi moves away.
Malapitan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shinichi. Shinichi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shinichi fails with a takedown attempt.
Malapitan scores with a jab.
Shinichi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malapitan.
Malapitan digs a good body shot into Shinichi's ribs.
Shinichi dives in and grabs Malapitan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes down on Shinichi's head and hops out.

Shinichi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shinichi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A control attempt from Malapitan but he's now mounted!

Shinichi looking for a guillotine from mount but Malapitan is having none of it.
Shinichi controlling the pace for now.
Shinichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Shinichi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shinichi tries to control but Malapitan wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shinichi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Malapitan manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Malapitan's legs.
Malapitan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shinichi staying calm.
Shinichi wants to control but Malapitan is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi advances nicely into full mount.

Shinichi working for a submission but Malapitan is keeping him at bay.
Shinichi looking to control but Malapitan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akiyama Shinichi 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.

Malapitan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shinichi.
Malapitan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shinichi's head backwards.
Malapitan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shinichi slips under a jab from Malapitan.
Shinichi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shinichi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malapitan defends it nicely.
Malapitan lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Malapitan. No joy for Shinichi on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiyama Shinichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinichi misses with a takedown attempt
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shinichi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Shinichi.
Malapitan loads up on a big right hand but Shinichi slips the punch.
Malapitan misses with an uppercut. Shinichi saw that one coming.
Akiyama Shinichi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malapitan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shinichi.
Shinichi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malapitan is fending him off so far but Shinichi persists. Nope, Malapitan circles away and we're back to standing.
Malapitan throws a big shot that misses.

Shinichi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shinichi tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking to reverse the position.
Shinichi is looking to take a break and control but Malapitan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinichi advances to mount.
Malapitan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinichi stalling.
Akiyama Shinichi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malapitan is staying active underneath Shinichi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Malapitan!
Shinichi looking to control but Malapitan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shinichi content just to control the position here.
Shinichi tries to control but Malapitan wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi is trying to control here but Malapitan has managed to regain half guard.
Malapitan won't allow Shinichi to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Shinichi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shinichi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malapitan sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malapitan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shinichi controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akiyama Shinichi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Malapitan throws a hook but Shinichi blocks it.
Malapitan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malapitan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shinichi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shinichi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malapitan sprawls well. Malapitan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shinichi gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinichi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malapitan is fending him off so far but Shinichi persists. Nope, Malapitan circles away and we're back to standing.

Shinichi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi controlling the action here.
Shinichi prevents Malapitan from improving his position.
Malapitan wants to control but Shinichi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shinichi wants to pass the guard but Malapitan is defending well.
Malapitan manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi passes Malapitan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Malapitan trying to hold on to Shinichi's head to control him but Shinichi postures up.
Malapitan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shinichi is pressing down on Malapitan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malapitan is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shinichi is looking for a kimura but Malapitan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shinichi to get the leverage.
Malapitan is looking to improve his position.
Shinichi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Malapitan!
Malapitan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi controlling from mount.

Shinichi is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Malapitan is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akiyama Shinichi!
Akiyama Shinichi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.