NFLA 4 Killer Instinct PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Laston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Next Episode- Snoop Dogg. Jake Laston looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Marquez
vs
Laston

220 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

LOD: Affordable Quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Marquez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Laston!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Laston circles away.
Marquez fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Marquez .
Laston misses with a few strikes there.
Laston looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
Laston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez .
Laston darts in looking for a takedown but Marquez gets double underhooks and turns Laston into the cage.

Marquez gets control of Laston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marquez is looking to stand up but Laston isn't so interested in that idea.
Laston wants to pass the guard but Marquez is keeping the position.
Laston looks winded!
Laston being controlled here momentarily.

Marquez is working an open guard so Laston takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez goes for a double leg but Laston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laston continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Marquez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez controlling the action here for a moment.

Marquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marquez counters with a nice leg kick.
Laston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laston misses with a jab, cross combination.

Marquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Marquez is trying to drag Laston to the mat but Laston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laston, pushing him back against the cage.
Marquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Marquez as the two fighters clinch.
Marquez wants a takedown but no success here.

Marquez pulls guard.
Laston wants to pass the guard but Marquez is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laston throwing strikes from guard but Marquez blocks nicely.
Laston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laston is looking to advance position but Marquez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Laston is controlling an arm, preventing Marquez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Poor strikes thrown by Marquez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marquez looking to finish with strikes here!

Laston bucks Marquez off and manages to get back to his feet!
A head kick from Marquez lands but Laston takes it in his stride.
Laston slaps away a takedown attempt from Marquez , before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Marquez with that takedown attempt.
Marquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marquez somewhat.
Laston throws a combination. Marquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Laston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laston wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laston misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Laston as Marquez shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laston!
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 Ryan Marquez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Marquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marquez lands with a nice combination. Laston backs away looking to recover.
Marquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laston is fending him off so far but Marquez persists. Nope, Laston circles away and we're back to standing.
Marquez lands a high kick!
Marquez tries to clinch but Laston is having none of it.
A punch combination from Laston misses.
Laston throws a series of punches but Marquez moves out of range.
Laston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marquez pinned against the cage. Marquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Marquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Marquez pulls guard successfully.
Laston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Laston postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laston is fighting to break Marquez 's control of his arms but Marquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Marquez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Laston.
Jake Laston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Marquez darts in and clinches Laston up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marquez .
Marquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Laston breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laston throws a combination that misses
and Marquez counters with a solid body kick.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Laston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Marquez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Laston.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Laston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laston misses with a two punch combination.

Marquez has closed the distance and engaged Laston in a clinch.
Laston wants to break free but Marquez has control.
Marquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laston smiles and moves away.
Marquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laston's waist but Laston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marquez off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laston duly obliges.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laston but Laston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan Marquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Laston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Laston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Marquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marquez presses Laston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marquez taking a breather.
Marquez trying to stall but Laston improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is pressed up against the cage. Laston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marquez down to the mat. Marquez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Marquez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laston quickly recovers to half guard.

Laston manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Marquez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Laston tries to pull guard but Marquez won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Marquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Laston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marquez .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marquez .
Laston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Marquez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Laston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marquez counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Marquez closes the distance and clinches.
Laston has had enough of the clinch but Marquez keeps him there for the moment.
Marquez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marquez keeps control of Laston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laston tries to score a body lock takedown but Marquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marquez is trying to pull guard but Laston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Marquez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Marquez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Laston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquez throws a body punch but Laston moves out of range.
Laston throws a right hand that Marquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Marquez also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marquez is defended easily by Laston.
Laston shoots in for a takedown but Marquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Laston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marquez on his heels. He'll look to pass Marquez 's guard now, I'm sure.
Laston works over Marquez with some ground and pound from guard.

Laston decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Laston looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Laston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Marquez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laston misses with a wild combination.
Marquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marquez somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Marquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Marquez keeps Laston at a distance using the push kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marquez .
Laston is trying to get back to his feet.
Marquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Laston controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Laston is trying to buck Marquez off.
Laston is looking to get back to his feet here but Marquez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Laston's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laston wants to get back to his feet.
Laston is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jake Laston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Laston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Even with his hooks in, Marquez manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
Marquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Marquez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Laston is defending well though. Marquez let's go of the attempt for now.
Ryan Marquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laston has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Marquez !
In defeat, Jake Laston stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know, people lose, but I am coming back after this loss.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akbar Muhamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Rapide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhamed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Led Zepplin:KASHMIR. Akbar Muhamed looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Muhamed
vs
Rapide

214 cm
20
288 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akbar Muhamed!
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, Wanderlei Rapide!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapide dives in for a single leg takedown but Muhamed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Muhamed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rapide.
Rapide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muhamed is defending well for now.
Muhamed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapide walks away with a smile on his face. Muhamed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rapide fails with the takedown.
Akbar Muhamed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rapide.
Rapide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapide fails with the takedown.
Rapide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhamed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Muhamed shoots in for a double leg but Rapide sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rapide blocks a head kick by Muhamed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhamed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rapide swivels and escapes.

Rapide drives through and clinches with Muhamed against the cage.

Rapide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rapide has taken the fight to the clinch.

Rapide pulls guard effortlessly.
Muhamed is fighting to break Rapide's control of his arms but Rapide is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Muhamed wants to stand but Rapide has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rapide is on top in guard.

Rapide gets to his feet. Muhamed looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapide tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhamed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rapide doesn't manage to clinch there - Muhamed circles away.
Rapide comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapide fails with a takedown attempt.
Rapide looks winded!
Muhamed moves in looking to clinch but Rapide pushes him off.
Muhamed shoots for a double leg takedown but Rapide sprawls well. He's pushed Muhamed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rapide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muhamed's waist but Muhamed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rapide off to one side.

Rapide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Muhamed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rapide is pressed up against the cage. Muhamed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rapide down to the mat. Rapide avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhamed shoots for a double leg takedown but Rapide sprawls well. He's pushed Muhamed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muhamed misses with a double jab.
Muhamed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rapide counters with an outside leg kick.
Muhamed tries to clinch there but Rapide circles away.
Rapide throws a sloppy head kick and Muhamed moves out of range easily.
Muhamed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Muhamed with that takedown attempt.
Muhamed punishes Rapide's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhamed shoots in for a double leg but Rapide sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muhamed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rapide's head.
Muhamed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rapide as he jumps to the side.
Muhamed darts in looking for a takedown but Rapide gets double underhooks and turns Muhamed into the cage.
Muhamed jumps guard but Rapide turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Rapide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Rapide clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muhamed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rapide is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Rapide jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Rapide dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rapide rushes Muhamed and presses him up against the cage.
Muhamed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Rapide.
Rapide is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muhamed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rapide tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhamed avoids the damage to the body.
Rapide tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muhamed smiles and moves away.

Rapide rushes Muhamed and presses him up against the cage.

Rapide breaks from the clinch.
Rapide fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akbar Muhamed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rapide.
Muhamed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rapide sprawls well. Rapide wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Muhamed gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhamed is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rapide has Muhamed up against the cage in a clinch.

Rapide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rapide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akbar Muhamed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muhamed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapide swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muhamed shoots for a double leg takedown but Rapide sprawls well. He's pushed Muhamed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muhamed is defended easily by Rapide.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapide blocks a head kick by Muhamed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rapide clinches with his opponent.
Muhamed misses with a hook to the ribs.

Rapide jumps guard and drags Muhamed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapide doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rapide manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muhamed manages to get himself to full guard.
Rapide is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muhamed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rapide on the ground.
Rapide working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rapide throwing strikes from guard but Muhamed blocks nicely.
Muhamed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muhamed lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

Muhamed is looking for a triangle but Rapide pushes his legs off easily.
Rapide is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rapide has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rapide advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhamed tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rapide presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rapide content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapide misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Rapide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rapide throws a nice looking combination but Muhamed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Rapide instigates a clinch.
Rapide tries a knee to the head but Muhamed blocks it.
Muhamed jumps guard but Rapide turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Muhamed gets underhooks to prevent Rapide's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Rapide.
Rapide's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Rapide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rapide throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muhamed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muhamed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapide throws a head kick that misses.
Muhamed tries to clinch up.
Rapide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhamed.
Muhamed tries to clinch there but Rapide circles away.
Muhamed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rapide takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rapide looks for a takedown but Muhamed sprawls well.
Akbar Muhamed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rapide.
Horrible takedown by Muhamed or perhaps it was just good defense by Rapide which made him look bad.
Rapide misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rapide attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhamed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rapide as he avoids it easily.
Muhamed tries to clinch up.
Rapide misses with a wild body shot.
Muhamed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rapide is fending him off so far but Muhamed persists. Nope, Rapide circles away and we're back to standing.
Rapide tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muhamed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rapide will feel that in the morning.
Muhamed wants to clinch.
Muhamed is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhamed throws a body punch but Rapide moves out of range.
Muhamed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rapide sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Rapide instigates a clinch.
Muhamed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rapide just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rapide manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rapide has Muhamed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muhamed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Rapide breaks the clinch.

Muhamed closes the distance and clinches.
Rapide wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhamed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rapide to keep the fight standing.
Muhamed tries to break the clinch but Rapide is controlling the position.
Muhamed tries to pull guard but Rapide won't allow it.

Rapide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhamed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rapide wants to clinch up but Muhamed keeps it at a distance.
Akbar Muhamed is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhamed moves to clinch but Rapide breaks away
and Rapide counters with a nice low kick that buckles Muhamed's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhamed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rapide as he avoids it easily.
Akbar Muhamed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wanderlei Rapide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rapide blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akbar Muhamed.
I think Rapide has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Rapide!
The defeated Akbar Muhamed had this to say: 'كنت قد فاز هذا الوقت ولكن في المرة القادمة سوف يفوز'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Punch Davenport Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen fighter as his entrance music. Anthony Anderson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Anthony Anderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Punch Davenport Jr's chin.

Davenport Jr
vs
Anderson

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Punch Davenport Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davenport Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Davenport Jr moved away.

Davenport Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Davenport Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anthony Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson looks winded!

Davenport Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davenport Jr smiles and moves away.
Davenport Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Davenport Jr persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch Davenport Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davenport Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davenport Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Davenport Jr on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Davenport Jr avoids it well.
Davenport Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davenport Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Davenport Jr blocks the leg kick.

Davenport Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.

Davenport Jr stands up from Anderson's guard - Davenport Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Davenport Jr shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Davenport Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Davenport Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davenport Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Davenport Jr clinches with his opponent.

Davenport Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Davenport Jr won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davenport Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davenport Jr.
Davenport Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Davenport Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davenport Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Davenport Jr.
No luck for Davenport Jr with that takedown attempt.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Davenport Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davenport Jr lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davenport Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Davenport Jr looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Davenport Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Davenport Jr ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davenport Jr is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Davenport Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davenport Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson can't get the takedown.

Davenport Jr manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch Davenport Jr 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.

Davenport Jr scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Davenport Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davenport Jr looking to pass the guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson is working an open guard so Davenport Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Davenport Jr rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Davenport Jr manages to break the clinch.
Davenport Jr fails to land the takedown.

Davenport Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Davenport Jr is now in Anderson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Davenport Jr has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Davenport Jr stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Anderson to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson leaves Davenport Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davenport Jr is defended easily by Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch Davenport Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Davenport Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Davenport Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Davenport Jr persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Davenport Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Davenport Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson misses with the ground and pound.
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Anderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davenport Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Davenport Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Davenport Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to clinch but Davenport Jr moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Davenport Jr shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davenport Jr shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Davenport Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson shoots in but Davenport Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davenport Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Davenport Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davenport Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Davenport Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch Davenport Jr dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Davenport Jr clinches up against the cage.

Davenport Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Anderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Davenport Jr is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson trying to control but Davenport Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davenport Jr is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Davenport Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punch Davenport Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davenport Jr is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Anderson.
Danga de danga de dang - Davenport Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Davenport Jr connects with a high kick.

Davenport Jr feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Davenport Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Davenport Jr tries to pass.
Davenport Jr trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Davenport Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davenport Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Punch Davenport Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Davenport Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Davenport Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Davenport Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davenport Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davenport Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Davenport Jr. Davenport Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch Davenport Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davenport Jr misses with a head kick.
Davenport Jr cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Davenport Jr shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Davenport Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davenport Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Davenport Jr ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Davenport Jr breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Punch Davenport Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Davenport Jr with that takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Davenport Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davenport Jr.
Davenport Jr lands a head kick!
Anderson swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davenport Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punch Davenport Jr!
Anthony Anderson spoke after the fight, saying 'It was tough but it's a lesson to learn. Let's just make it next time'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean comes to the cage accompanied by Will Smith-Geting Jiggy with it. Mike Dean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dean
vs
Jay

189 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Jay!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Dean drops Jay with a left right combo! Dean follows him down to the ground into side control.

Jay is rocked!

It looks like Jay Jay has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dean stands up.
Jay is still on wobbly legs! Can Dean finish him?
Dean plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Jay swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Jay face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Dean!

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 Aderbal Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teodor Grzmot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maia
vs
Grzmot

180 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Heisenberg

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aderbal Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teodor Grzmot!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grzmot forces Maia back against the cage and clinches.

Grzmot has hold of one of Maia's legs. Maia is fighting the takedown attempt but Grzmot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grzmot tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grzmot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grzmot wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aderbal Maia!
After the big win, Aderbal Maia made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Heisenberg and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Beauregard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Meyner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Luc Beauregard
vs
Meyner

162 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beauregard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meyner taking a bit of punishment here - Beauregard scoring with strikes.
Beauregard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Beauregard tries to move to mount but Meyner blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauregard tries to advance position but instead Meyner slips a leg back in to half guard.
Meyner taking some punishment here, with Beauregard in his half guard.

Meyner looking for submissions off his back.
Beauregard trying to pass the guard but Meyner defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beauregard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyner wants to get back to his feet.
Beauregard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Beauregard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Beauregard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Meyner looks a forlorn figure.
Meyner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beauregard loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Meyner scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Beauregard land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Beauregard stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Beauregard!