CCF 144: Barakus vs. Griggs PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AnthonyH Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lewis
vs
Moreno

191 cm
25
189 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

190 cm
30
190 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AnthonyH Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moreno drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.
Lewis is stalling here.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like AnthonyH Moreno has been cut.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moreno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lewis walks away with a smile on his face. Moreno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moreno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lewis pinned against the cage. Lewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AnthonyH Moreno.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Moreno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreno wants to clinch but Lewis slips to the side
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Moreno misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moreno.
Moreno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis walks into a straight right hand from Moreno.
Moreno shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis sprawls well. He's pushed Moreno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riley Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno.
Moreno avoids the head kick by Lewis.
AnthonyH Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno tries to clinch up
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lewis counters with a head kick. That will keep Moreno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Moreno takes the fight into the clinch.
Lewis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moreno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Lewis.
Moreno tries to stall but Lewis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moreno throws an elbow but misses.

Moreno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis takes one to the chin there.
Moreno blocks a head kick by Lewis.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is pressed up against the cage. Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewis down to the mat. Lewis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to avoid it but Moreno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewis to the ground. Lewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moreno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lewis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Moreno.
Moreno looks for a takedown but Lewis sprawls well.
Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Moreno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Moreno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Moreno.
No luck for Moreno with that takedown attempt.
Moreno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreno misses with a few strikes there.

Moreno closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Moreno struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Lewis avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis looking to slow down the pace here.
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 Riley Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AnthonyH Moreno'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.

Moreno slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Moreno fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno.
Moreno scores with a push kick.
Moreno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Moreno clinches up against the cage.
Moreno is trying to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling him.
Moreno wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lewis.

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

Moreno has Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Lewis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Lewis has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Moreno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lewis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lewis lands a left hand.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lewis.
Moreno scores with a knee to the head.
Moreno lands a nice elbow.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Lewis has Moreno pressed against the cage.

Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreno darts in trying to clinch
and Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moreno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Moreno rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis is defending well for now.

Moreno manages to pull guard.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Lewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Riley Lewis just wasn't active enough.
Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.

Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Moreno dodges the punch combination from Lewis.
Horrible takedown by Moreno or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis which made him look bad.
Riley Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AnthonyH Moreno.
Lewis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Moreno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moreno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Moreno crashes against the mat.
Moreno tries to stand but Lewis is controlling his head.
Lewis regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moreno is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno throws a strike but Lewis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but AnthonyH Moreno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on AnthonyH Moreno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lewis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moreno tries to clinch up.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riley Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.

Moreno moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Moreno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moreno as Lewis tries to tie him up.
Lewis prevents Moreno from breaking the clinch.
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
Moreno taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to pull guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moreno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Lewis on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Moreno throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lewis is pressed up against the cage. Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewis down to the mat. Lewis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moreno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Moreno has taken the fight into the clinch.

Moreno has clasped his hands together around Lewis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno working away.
Lewis defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Moreno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lewis pushes Moreno away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moreno gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Moreno scores with a couple of short elbows.

Moreno stands up and beckons Lewis to his feet.
Lewis scores with a head kick.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Moreno connects with a solid leg kick.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AnthonyH Moreno.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moreno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreno somewhat.
A left and a right from Moreno both land. Nice combination.

Moreno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moreno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Moreno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moreno throws an elbow that misses. Lewis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moreno's guard. Nice move by Lewis!
Lewis sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wanted to stand there but Moreno had control of the position.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Riley Lewis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to AnthonyH Moreno.
I think Moreno 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for AnthonyH Moreno!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for AnthonyH Moreno!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight as a draw!

AnthonyH Moreno wins by majority decision!
AnthonyH Moreno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Colvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Griffin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Colvin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: niggas in paris. 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.

Griffin
vs
Colvin

195 cm
31
280 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

198 cm
30
300 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bunny Colvin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colvin was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
Colvin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffin counters with an inside leg kick.
Griffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Colvin. Colvin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Bunny Colvin has been cut.
Griffin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Colvin misses with a head kick.
Griffin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colvin.
Colvin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffin.
Griffin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin tries to move into range but Colvin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colvin thows a body shot but no joy.
Colvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colvin lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Colvin misses the target.
Colvin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Colvin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Colvin.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Colvin takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Colvin throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colvin scores with a hook to the body. Griffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colvin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colvin checks a leg kick.
Colvin throws an off balance right hand
and Griffin counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
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!
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Colvin scores with a shot to the body.
Bunny Colvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colvin throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Colvin misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Colvin thuds his right hand into Griffin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Colvin scores with a hook.
Colvin blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Colvin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colvin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Colvin throws a hook but Griffin avoids it easily.
Colvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Colvin doesn't seem bothered though.
Colvin loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Colvin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Colvin misses the target.
Colvin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Colvin throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
Colvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colvin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Colvin misses its intended target.
Colvin misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffin throws a solid leg kick but Colvin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colvin lands a nice hook to Griffin's body. Griffin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colvin throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colvin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Colvin throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Colvin.
Colvin misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Griffin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Colvin tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Colvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colvin.
Colvin checks the leg kick.
Colvin misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Colvin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Colvin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Griffin lands with a cross.
Colvin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Colvin misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colvin.
Colvin looks to land a left hand but Griffin moved out of range nicely.
Colvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin throws the kick towards the body but Colvin avoids it.
Colvin looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colvin.
Griffin throws a series of strikes that have Colvin backpedaling.
Colvin lands a really nice looking cross but Griffin seems unphased.
Colvin cracks Griffin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colvin thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colvin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffin in his tracks.
Colvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colvin misses with a wild body shot.
Colvin throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffin counters with a low kick, right behind Colvin 's knee.
Colvin throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Colvin.
Griffin scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Griffin moves out of range as Colvin strikes.
Nice cross by Griffin.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. Colvin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Colvin swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Colvin throws a lazy head kick
and Griffin counters with a three punch combo that has Colvin backing up. Colvin nods at Griffin to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colvin misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colvin.
Griffin lands a head kick. Colvin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Griffin 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.
Colvin throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffin counters with a low kick, right behind Colvin 's knee.
Griffin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Griffin.
Griffin moves out of range of the body kick from Colvin.
Colvin misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through Colvin's defenses.
Colvin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Colvin lands a jab to the nose.
Colvin misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Colvin doesn't seem bothered though.
Colvin thows a body shot but no joy.
Colvin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colvin on the side of the head.
Colvin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Griffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffin.
Colvin misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Griffin staying out of range there.
Griffin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Colvin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colvin is breathing heavily.
Colvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffin, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colvin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colvin connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Colvin.
Colvin throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffin counters with a two punch combo.

That has opened up Bunny Colvin's cut even more.
Colvin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Colvin. That did some damage!
Griffin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Colvin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Colvin throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colvin takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Colvin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colvin avoids the head kick by Griffin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Griffin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Colvin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Colvin swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin scores with a hook.
Colvin misses with a looping left.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffin lands with a nice combination. Colvin backs away looking to recover.
Colvin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Colvin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!
Griffin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colvin throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Nice body kick there by Colvin.
A slow jab from Colvin misses its intended target.
Colvin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colvin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
Shane Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Colvin's calf.
Colvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Colvin misses with a straight right.
Colvin throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Colvin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Griffin's head.
Colvin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
Griffin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Colvin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decent striking displayed by Griffin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin jabs at Colvin's body.
Colvin throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colvin throws the left hand but Griffin avoids the punch easily.
Colvin misses with a looping right.
Colvin ducks right into an uppercut from Griffin.
Colvin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Colvin checks it.
Colvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Griffin. Beautiful body shot.
Colvin misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Colvin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffin cracks the inside of Colvin's front leg.
Griffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Colvin throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin cracks the inside of Colvin's front leg.
Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colvin.
Colvin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Colvin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffin scores with a kick to the body.
Colvin thows a body shot but no joy.
Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Colvin momentarily.
Griffin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Colvin's calf.
Colvin's corner calls for a 1-2. Colvin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colvin misses with an uppercut
and Griffin counters with an outside leg kick.
Colvin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Colvin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

The cut above Bunny Colvin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffin.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffin. That snapped Colvin's head back.
Griffin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colvin misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin with a nice cross.
Colvin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Colvin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin jabs Colvin right on the nose. Colvin blinks but takes it well.
Colvin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunny Colvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Shane Griffin!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Shane Griffin!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Shane Griffin!

Shane Griffin wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Shane Griffin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Khasm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scorpio Scottt Rodquivez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasm's entrance music is Kickstart My Heart. A fine choice. Scorpio Scottt Rodquivez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Khasm
vs
Scottt Rodquivez

198 cm
32
270 lbs
22 - 22 - 0

225 cm
28
307 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Khasm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scorpio Scottt Rodquivez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khasm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodquivez defends it nicely.
Khasm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodquivez as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Khasm's head coaches at CCF's Flying Circus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Khasm drives through with a takedown into Rodquivez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Khasm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khasm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodquivez is pulling down on Khasm's head to control his posture.
Khasm throws a big elbow that misses.
Khasm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodquivez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khasm won't allow Rodquivez to get back to his feet.
Khasm is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodquivez has wrist control.
Rodquivez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodquivez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khasm is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasm works over Rodquivez with some ground and pound from guard.
Khasm prevents Rodquivez from getting back to his feet.
Rodquivez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Demon's Elite Gym (9 Elite). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodquivez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodquivez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khasm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khasm won't allow Rodquivez to sweep him here.
Khasm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khasm is pushing down on Rodquivez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodquivez is fighting to maintain full guard but Khasm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khasm thows a huge punch but Rodquivez dodges it nicely.
Khasm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodquivez wants to get back to full guard.
Khasm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khasm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodquivez's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodquivez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khasm.

Khasm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodquivez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khasm.

Khasm is trying to work for a kimura but Rodquivez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khasm prevents Rodquivez from improving his position.
Khasm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khasm thows a huge punch but Rodquivez dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khasm is pressing down on Rodquivez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodquivez is holding on for now.
Rodquivez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khasm 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.
Ground and pound from Khasm.

Khasm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khasm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Khasm seems to be working for a kimura but Rodquivez defends the submission attempt.

Khasm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Khasm stands up and beckons Rodquivez to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khasm fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Khasm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodquivez swings for the body but Khasm moves out of range.
Rodquivez lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodquivez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khasm's head.
Khasm shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodquivez tries to sprawl out of it but Khasm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodquivez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khasm has a takedown stuffed.
Rodquivez throws a right hand that Khasm ducks under and follows up with a left that Khasm also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodquivez misses with an uppercut. Khasm saw that one coming.
Rodquivez throws a series of punches but Khasm avoids them all with ease.
Khasm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodquivez throws a series of strikes that have Khasm backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Khasm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Khasm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kevin Khasm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khasm shoots in for a takedown but Rodquivez shows good takedown defense.
Rodquivez slaps away a takedown attempt from Khasm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Khasm with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Khasm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khasm misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodquivez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Kevin Khasm has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Khasm or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodquivez which made him look bad.
Khasm tries for a takedown but Rodquivez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodquivez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rodquivez stuffs the takedown attempt from Khasm. Khasm gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodquivez throws a right hand that Khasm ducks under and follows up with a left that Khasm also avoids with ease.
Rodquivez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khasm tries for a takedown but Rodquivez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khasm fails to land the takedown.
Khasm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodquivez but Rodquivez pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodquivez scores with a nice strike.
Rodquivez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khasm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodquivez.
Rodquivez throws out a powerful jab.
Rodquivez scores with a decent looking hook.
Khasm shoots in for a takedown but Rodquivez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khasm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khasm tries for a takedown but Rodquivez circles away easily

and Rodquivez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodquivez.
Rodquivez tries to throw a body punch but Khasm avoids it by throwing Rodquivez back against the cage.
Rodquivez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodquivez cracks Khasm with a nice body shot.
Rodquivez gets through Khasm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodquivez digs a right hand underneath Khasm's ribcage. Khasm let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodquivez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khasm.
Rodquivez pushes Khasm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodquivez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodquivez misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Rodquivez.
Rodquivez lands a left hand.
Rodquivez lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodquivez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khasm or not.
Rodquivez cracks Khasm with a nice body shot.
Rodquivez lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodquivez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodquivez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodquivez cracks Khasm with a nice body shot.
Rodquivez pushes Khasm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Rodquivez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodquivez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kevin Khasm's cut is getting worse.
Rodquivez presses Khasm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Rodquivez.
Khasm blocks a body shot from Rodquivez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Rodquivez.
A short body shot lands from Rodquivez as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rodquivez as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodquivez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodquivez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodquivez lands with a light punch inside.
Rodquivez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodquivez tries to throw a body punch but Khasm avoids it by throwing Rodquivez back against the cage.
Rodquivez can't find room to land a body shot as Khasm controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodquivez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodquivez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khasm blocks a body shot from Rodquivez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodquivez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khasm backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodquivez.
Rodquivez misses with a body punch.
Rodquivez tries to work over Khasm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpio Scottt Rodquivez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rodquivez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodquivez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khasm backwards.

Khasm is rocked!

Rodquivez drops Khasm onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Khasm is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Khasm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kevin Khasm's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rodquivez creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Khasm drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scorpio Scottt Rodquivez!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conchito El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Guapo comes to the cage accompanied by Bebot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

El Guapo
vs
Ives

179 cm
34
253 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

190 cm
23
250 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 13 - 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Ives!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ives moves into range and clinches up with El Guapo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ives.
Ives misses with some punches.

Ives's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ives has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
El Guapo dodges the punch combination from Ives.
El Guapo misses with a two punch combination.

Ives pushes El Guapo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ives wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ives tries to work over El Guapo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ives has El Guapo pressed against the cage.
Ives cracks El Guapo with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ives.
Ives is pressed up against the cage. El Guapo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ives down to the mat. Ives avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Guapo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ives swivels and escapes.
El Guapo has been working on his balance at Full Affliction Fight Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ives.
Ives looks to land a combination. El Guapo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
El Guapo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conchito El Guapo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Guapo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ives.
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Guapo moves away.
El Guapo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ives avoids the head kick by El Guapo.
Ives throws a hook but El Guapo blocks it.
El Guapo throws a series of punches but Ives moves out of range.
Ives misses with a looping right.
El Guapo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ives counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Conchito El Guapo has been cut.
El Guapo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ives scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ives scores with the left hand. El Guapo knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ives rushes El Guapo and presses him up against the cage.
El Guapo tries to score a body lock takedown but Ives shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
El Guapo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ives fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ives. El Guapo does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Guapo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ives cracks El Guapo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ives lands a nice shot to the body.
Ives tries for a takedown but El Guapo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Guapo shoots for a takedown but Ives saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ives!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives scores with a jab. El Guapo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from El Guapo misses.

El Guapo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ives did well to prevent El Guapo getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ives trying to control here.
Ives works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ives is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! El Guapo has his hands clasped together but Ives extends and breaks El Guapo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ives.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Ives!
An out of breath and clearly excited Russell Ives thanked Hellraiser FightGear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liha Rekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boa
vs
Rekka

190 cm
23
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

202 cm
26
220 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Constrictor Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liha Rekka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekka misses the shot to the body.
Boa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Boa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rekka to the ground. Boa is now in Rekka's guard.
Boa chips away with some ground and pound.
Rekka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rekka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa.
Boa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rekka wants to sweep here but Boa controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boa wants to control from the top but Rekka keeps moving.
Rekka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boa is looking to get to half guard.
Rekka avoids the attempt from Boa to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Boa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rekka trying to control the action but Boa is working from the bottom.

Boa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boa works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Boa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rekka stacks Boa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rekka!
Boa is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa is working hard here to advance position.
Boa struggling a bit here.
Boa 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.
Rekka wants to control but Boa is keeping him busy.
Rekka staying calm.
Rekka is looking to take a break and control but Boa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rekka working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Rekka stalls from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Liha Rekka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Boa blocks a jab.

Boa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rekka to the mat! Rekka manages to get full guard.
Boa stands up over Rekka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rekka wants to stand but Boa is controlling the position.
Boa postures up in Rekka's guard and throws a big left but Rekka blocks it.
Rekka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boa is controlling him.
Boa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boa advances to half guard.
Rekka is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boa working the head and body with strikes.
Boa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Boa is working for a submission of some sort.

Boa is looking for a kimura but Rekka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boa to get the leverage.

Rekka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rekka tries to avoid it but Boa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rekka to the ground. Rekka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rekka scoring well with a low kick there.

Rekka rushes Boa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rekka connects with an inside leg kick.
Rekka wants to clinch up but Boa keeps it at a distance.
Boa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rekka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rekka but Rekka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rekka can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rekka!
Constrictor Boa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rekka thuds his right hand into Boa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rekka misses with a low kick.

Boa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rekka is trying to stand up here but Boa is controlling him well.
Boa is thwarting Rekka's attempts to control the position.
Constrictor Boa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boa is controlling the pace.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa misses with a head shot. Rekka uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've been hearing that Boa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boa advances to half guard.
Boa slips a nice elbow through Rekka's hands, connecting with Rekka's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rekka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boa with a flurry of punches that miss.

Boa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rekka dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Boa is looking for a triangle but Rekka pushes his legs off easily.
Rekka wants to control from the top but Boa keeps moving.

Boa looking for a guillotine here but Rekka defends easily.
Rekka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rekka postures up in Boa's guard and throws a big left but Boa blocks it.
Rekka wants to stand but Boa is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rekka trying to control but Boa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Liha Rekka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rekka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rekka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rekka swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Rekka.
Rekka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rekka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boa avoids the head kick by Rekka.
Boa checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rekka.
Rekka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rekka misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boa.
Boa fails with a takedown attempt.

Boa shoots in and bounces Rekka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rekka is trying to control the position but Boa postures up.
Boa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rekka wants to stand but Boa is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boa shoots in for a double leg but Rekka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boa circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rekka clinches with his opponent.
Rekka trying to land knees to the body.
Rekka scores with a knee to the head.
Rekka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rekka to keep the fight standing.
Rekka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rekka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rekka slows down the pace here.
Boa blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rekka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but Boa blocks it.
Rekka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Rekka.
Rekka misses with a knee to the head.
Boa jumps guard but Rekka stands there with Boa around his waist. Boa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boa is trying to pull guard but Rekka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rekka with a knee to the head.
Rekka missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rekka misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa is trying to pull guard but Rekka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boa as Rekka tries to tie him up.
Rekka lands a knee to the head.
Boa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rekka walks away with a smile on his face. Boa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rekka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rekka wants it to stay on the feet.
Boa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boa dodges the punch combination from Rekka.
Rekka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Boa.
Rekka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rekka is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekka is trying to control Boa's posture but Boa avoids it.
Boa throws an elbow but Rekka slips to the side and avoids it well.

Boa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rekka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rekka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boa working the ground and pound but Rekka is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boa has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Boa has hold of Rekka's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rekka tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Boa cranks the arm and Rekka screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rekka, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Constrictor Boa!
After the fight, Constrictor Boa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille Oneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varg Veide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veide is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oneal
vs
Veide

213 cm
26
277 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

195 cm
22
255 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaquille Oneal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varg Veide!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneal scores with a body shot.
Veide lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Shaquille Oneal has been cut.
Veide misses with a low kick.

Oneal gets a double leg takedown into Veide's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oneal trying to control but Veide is working from the bottom.
Oneal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oneal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oneal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Veide has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Veide keeping moving, preventing Oneal from controlling successfully.
Oneal preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veide seems keen to control Oneal's posture.
Veide tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Varg Veide has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Oneal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veide.
Oneal thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Veide misses.
Sloppy strikes from Oneal. Those never looked like landing.
Veide scores with the left hand. Oneal knows he should have avoided that one.
Oneal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veide.
Veide thows a body shot but no joy.
Veide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oneal.
Veide explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Veide scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Veide. Oneal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oneal takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneal shoots in for a takedown but Veide shows good takedown defense.
Veide looks to throw the jab but Oneal is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oneal.
We've been informed that Veide has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Veide lands a hook that stumbles Oneal back into the cage. Veide follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Oneal to the canvas! Veide pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Oneal has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Varg Veide!
Varg Veide decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradford Whitley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradford Whitley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Shinichi
vs
Whitley

155 cm
32
145 lbs
14 - 8 - 1

173 cm
23
145 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradford Whitley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinichi throws a solid leg kick but Whitley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shinichi.

Whitley gets caught napping as Shinichi dives in and scores a takedown. Whitley manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinichi tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitley is retaining full guard.
Shinichi is working hard here to advance position.
Shinichi is pushing down on Whitley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whitley is fighting to maintain full guard but Shinichi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shinichi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shinichi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Whitley is doing well to control the position and prevent Shinichi from advancing to side control.
Whitley is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whitley is defending against the submission attempts here by Shinichi.

Whitley is defending against the submission attempts here by Shinichi.
Shinichi trying to mount his opponent but Whitley defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitley trying to control here.
Whitley is staying active underneath Shinichi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shinichi prevents Whitley from standing back up.
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.
Shinichi trying to mount his opponent but Whitley defends it.
Whitley wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitley is staying active underneath Shinichi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

Shinichi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Whitley was covering up waiting for the punch and Shinichi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Whitley can't keep his opponent in guard - Shinichi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shinichi is pressing down on Whitley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whitley is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitley is not content to let Shinichi control the position.
Whitley won't allow Shinichi to pass to mount.
Whitley tries to kick Shinichi off but Shinichi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shinichi trying to control the action but Whitley is working from the bottom.
Whitley won't allow Shinichi to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinichi trying to control from half guard but Whitley is working away.
Shinichi wants to pass the guard but Whitley is defending well.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Whitley has managed to clinch.

Shinichi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shinichi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitley is keeping the position for now.
Shinichi trying to control but Whitley is working from the bottom.
Shinichi pushes down on Whitley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whitley is trying to maintain the position but Shinichi is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whitley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shinichi tries to pass to full mount but Whitley defends it.
Akiyama Shinichi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Whitley is looking to escape.
Whitley is refusing to be controlled, as Shinichi sits in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Whitley clinches up against the cage.
Shinichi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whitley fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Whitley has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitley works on Shinichi's body with a couple of short punches.
Shinichi has Whitley pressed against the cage, preventing Whitley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shinichi.
Whitley working aggressively here.
Whitley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shinichi blocks it with crossed arms.
Whitley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whitley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shinichis head.
Shinichi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whitley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whitley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shinichi up against the cage.
Whitley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shinichi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiyama Shinichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitley trying to stall but Shinichi improves his position.
Shinichi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whitley pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shinichi pulls guard effortlessly.
Shinichi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitley is one step ahead there.
Whitley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shinichi is on top in guard.
Shinichi is looking to advance position but Whitley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shinichi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Whitley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Whitley wants to control the pace but Shinichi is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
My spies in HILITE Fighting Club inform me that Whitley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shinichi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Whitley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shinichi wants to control but Whitley is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinichi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akiyama Shinichi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Whitley clinches up against the cage.
Whitley lands a shoulder strike.
Whitley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shinichi's elbow.
Whitley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Whitley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shinichi wants to take the fight to the mat but Whitley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shinichi'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.
Shinichi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whitley gets underhooks though and prevents the 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 jumps into guard, dragging Whitley to the mat.
Whitley trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shinichi pulls Whitley in close to his closed guard and prevents Whitley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shinichi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Whitley gets a clinch.
Whitley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shinichi blocks a body shot from Whitley.
Shinichi jumps guard but Whitley stands there with Shinichi around his waist. Shinichi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Whitley has Shinichi pushed against the cage.
Shinichi looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitley after a bit of a struggle.
Shinichi is trying to pull guard but Whitley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Whitley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shinichi backwards.
Whitley lands with a light punch inside.

Whitley manages to break the clinch.

Whitley looking to score a takedown here. Shinichi is defending well but Whitley drives through and ends up in Shinichi'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!
Shinichi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shinichi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Whitley is trying to stand back up but Shinichi is controlling him
Shinichi not doing much here.
Whitley is not content to let Shinichi control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Whitley!
Shinichi controlling from the full mount.
Shinichi trying to control but Whitley is having none of it.
Shinichi controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Akiyama Shinichi just wasn't active enough.

Shinichi tries to keep at a distance but Whitley has taken the fight into the clinch.

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 Akiyama Shinichi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shinichi, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Akiyama Shinichi!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Akiyama Shinichi!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Akiyama Shinichi!

Akiyama Shinichi wins by unanimous decision!
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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Te Huna's choice of entrance music: Chevelle-Jars. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aarons
vs
Te Huna

199 cm
28
205 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

188 cm
30
219 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Elite Canadian Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Aarons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Huna misses with a two punch combination.
Aarons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites in the buildup to the fight.
Te Huna throws a combination that misses
and Aarons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Te Huna.
Te Huna misses with an uppercut
and Aarons counters with a one-two to the body.
Te Huna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aarons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Te Huna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aarons. Aarons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aarons tries to clinch but Te Huna is having none of it.
Te Huna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aarons.
Aarons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Te Huna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aarons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Te Huna has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Te Huna loads up on a big right hand but Aarons slips the punch.
Aarons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Te Huna.
Te Huna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aarons.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aarons.
A swing and a miss from Aarons.
Te Huna connects with a body shot that sends Aarons's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Aarons.
James Te Huna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aarons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Te Huna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aarons prevents it.

Aarons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aarons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Te Huna connects with the punch.
Te Huna looks to land a combination. Aarons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Brett Aarons has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aarons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Te Huna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Te Huna thows a left - swing and a miss!

Aarons gets a clinch.

Te Huna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aarons misses with a hook. Te Huna ducked under it nicely.
Te Huna misses with a double jab.
Te Huna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aarons scores with a jab.
Te Huna keeps the fight on the outside.
Te Huna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aarons has time to react.
Te Huna swings for the body but Aarons moves out of range.
Aarons thows a body shot but no joy.

Te Huna looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons is looking to stand up but Te Huna isn't so interested in that idea.
Aarons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aarons wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Te Huna manages to pass to side control.
Te Huna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aarons is trying to stand up here but Te Huna is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

James Te Huna has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Aarons misses with an uppercut. Te Huna saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Te Huna misses with a right hand
enabling Aarons to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Aarons both land. Nice combination.

It looks like James Te Huna has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Te Huna looks to land a right hand but Aarons moved out of range.
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 Brett Aarons will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Aarons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Te Huna misses with a series of wild punches.
Brett Aarons is winning the standup battle so far.
Te Huna tries to bum rush Aarons with a series of wild strikes but Aarons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Te Huna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Te Huna misses with a series of wild punches.
Te Huna slips under a jab from Aarons.
Te Huna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aarons fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Aarons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Te Huna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aarons's waist but Aarons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Te Huna off to one side.
Aarons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Te Huna backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna misses with a combination
and Aarons counters with a series of strikes. Te Huna will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Te Huna.
Brett Aarons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Te Huna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aarons circles away quickly and effectively.
Te Huna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aarons is fending him off so far but Te Huna persists. Nope, Aarons circles away and we're back to standing.
Aarons slips a jab and a cross from Te Huna.
Te Huna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aarons throws a series of strikes that have Te Huna backpedaling.
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!
Te Huna misses with a double jab
and Aarons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aarons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Te Huna is rocked!
Aarons drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Te Huna right on the button. Te Huna goes down! Aarons follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Aarons gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Aarons!
Brett Aarons decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alighieri comes to the cage accompanied by Mosquito Song by Queens Of The Stone Age. This should be fireworks!

Alighieri
vs
Howard

185 cm
28
245 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

211 cm
25
265 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Alighieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Howard!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Howard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Howard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howard throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard throws a leg kick that misses.
Alighieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Howard throws a predictable looking body shot

and Alighieri counters with a takedown into side control.
Howard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've been hearing that Alighieri has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alighieri lands a nice forearm strike.
Howard pushes Alighieri away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alighieri gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri tries to advance to mount but can't.
Howard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alighieri asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Howard explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Howard misses with a shot to the body

and Alighieri counters with a series of strikes that sends Howard to the canvas! Alighieri follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alighieri tries to free his leg and advance position but Howard is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard wants to stand but Alighieri is controlling the position.
Howard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alighieri won't allow Howard to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alighieri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Howard wants to stand but Alighieri is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri lands a couple of elbows.
Howard is trying to control the position but Alighieri postures up.

Howard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alighieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alighieri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alighieri misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alighieri.
Alighieri lands with a right to the head.
Howard blocks a body shot from Alighieri.
Howard lands a hook that snaps the head of Alighieri backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard tries to land knees in the clinch but Alighieri avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alighieri as Howard tries to tie him up.
Howard lands a left hand.
Howard blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alighieri.
Howard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Howard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alighieri takes a shot to the head.
Howard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dwight Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard throws a jab when Alighieri was well out of range.
Howard thows a body shot but no joy.
Alighieri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Howard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alighieri manages to avoid it.
Howard looks for the body kick but Alighieri saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard misses with a leg kick.
Howard misses with a wild body shot.
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 Tristan Alighieri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Howard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dwight Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alighieri on the side of the head.
Howard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Howard tries to work over Alighieri's front leg with a kick but Alighieri checks it.
Howard is looking to score with low kicks.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Howard.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard lands with a kick to the temple. Alighieri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Howard. No joy for Alighieri on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard throws a body punch but Alighieri moves out of range.
Dwight Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Howard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alighieri will feel that in the morning.
Howard connects with a body shot.
Howard lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Howard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alighieri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Howard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alighieri rather than just go for the knockout.
Alighieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howard.
Howard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Howard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alighieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Howard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard scores with a kick to the body.
Howard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Howard throws a nice head kick!
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Howard.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Alighieri avoids the body shot from Howard.

Howard darts in and clinches Alighieri up against the cage.
Alighieri misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alighieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Howard.
Howard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alighieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Alighieri wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Alighieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard blocks an uppercut.
Howard looking to slow down the pace here.
Alighieri throws a head punch that misses.
Howard scores with a shot to the side of Alighieri's head.
A short left from Alighieri.
Howard blocking some punches.
Howard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alighieri misses with some punches.
Howard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alighieris head.
Howard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alighieri avoids it.
Alighieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alighieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howard throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Howard lands but Alighieri takes it in his stride.
Howard punishes Alighieri's body with a nice straight punch.
Howard misses with a body kick.
Howard looks to throw the jab but Alighieri is out of range.
Howard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick

and Alighieri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard pushes Alighieri off looking to stand but Alighieri dives back in and keeps control.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alighieri lands with a punch from half guard.

Alighieri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Howard defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri slips a nice elbow through Howard's hands, connecting with Howard's forehead.
Alighieri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Howard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alighieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away.
Howard throws a leg kick but Alighieri checks it.
Howard connects with a high kick.
Howard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alighieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howard loads up on a big right hand but Alighieri slips the punch.
Tristan Alighieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alighieri.
Howard lands a leg kick that knocks Alighieri off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Howard, as that shot connected.
Alighieri avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alighieri's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a looping overhand right but Alighieri ducks down to avoid it.
Howard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howard. Alighieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick from Howard lands but Alighieri takes it in his stride.
Howard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Howard
and Alighieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howard checks a leg kick.
Alighieri avoids the head kick by Howard.
The fighters circling - Howard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri blocks a head kick by Howard.
Alighieri walks into a left hand.
Alighieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howard.
Alighieri scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Howard.
Howard takes a swing at Alighieri's ribcage but misses.
Howard looks to score with a jab to the body but Alighieri is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard tries to clinch
and Alighieri counters with a thumping low kick.
Dwight Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howard misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Dwight Howard!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Dwight Howard!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Dwight Howard!

Dwight Howard wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Dwight Howard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chad Griggs enters the cage!

Barakus
vs
Griggs

183 cm
30
200 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

190 cm
29
209 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Kj Barakus has been cut.
Griggs connects with a single shot there.
Barakus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griggs as he avoids it easily.
Barakus stuffs the takedown attempt from Griggs. Griggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown but Barakus shows good takedown defense.

Griggs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barakus sprawls well initially but Griggs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barakus is staying active underneath Griggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Griggs is looking to stall here but Barakus recovers full guard.
Griggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barakus is keeping the position for now.
Griggs lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus keeping moving, preventing Griggs from controlling successfully.
Griggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griggs preventing the sweep.
Griggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barakus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barakus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griggs.
Barakus has Griggs pulled in close to control his posture.
Griggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Barakus is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barakus is keeping the position for now.
Griggs is fighting to break Barakus's control of his arms but Barakus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Griggs throwing strikes but missing.
Griggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griggs throwing strikes but missing.
Griggs is pushing down on Barakus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barakus is fighting to maintain full guard but Griggs has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Griggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barakus's head.
Griggs trying to control from half guard but Barakus is working away.
Barakus trying to control here.
Griggs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barakus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wants to pass the guard but Barakus is defending well.
Griggs is looking to take a break and control but Barakus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barakus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CCF's Flying Circus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barakus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Griggs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Griggs wants to free his trapped foot but Barakus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Barakus tries to get to full guard but Griggs has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Griggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kj Barakus'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.

Griggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barakus under the eye.
Griggs misses the shot to the body.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Griggs has a takedown stuffed.
That kick from Barakus tenderised Griggs's leg. Griggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barakus shoots in but no luck this time.
Chad Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barakus sprawls well. Barakus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barakus but Barakus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kj Barakus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Griggs.
Griggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barakus tries to avoid it but Griggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barakus to the ground. Barakus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakus manages to avoid it.
Griggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kj Barakus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barakus walks into a straight right hand from Griggs.
Barakus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barakus.

Griggs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griggs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakus trying to keep a closed guard but Griggs is proving a slippery customer.
Griggs trying to control but Barakus is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakus wants to sweep but no luck.
Barakus keeping moving, preventing Griggs from controlling successfully.
Griggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barakus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barakus has momentary wrist control but Griggs slips an elbow through the middle.
Griggs throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griggs throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs trying to control but Barakus is working from the bottom.
Chad Griggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barakus keeping full guard, as Griggs tries to pass.
Barakus is trying to control the position but Griggs postures up.
Griggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Barakus is retaining full guard.
Griggs preventing the sweep.
Griggs wants to control from the top but Barakus keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barakus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Kj Barakus's cut is getting worse.
Barakus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griggs scores with a nice right hand.
Griggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barakus pinned against the cage. Barakus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barakus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griggs sprawls well. Griggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barakus gets slowly back to his feet.
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chad Griggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griggs.
Barakus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Griggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kj Barakus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Griggs lands a slapping body shot.
Griggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barakus's waist but Barakus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griggs off to one side.
Barakus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Griggs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Griggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barakus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barakus trying to control the position.
Griggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barakus keeping full guard, as Griggs tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kj Barakus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Barakus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Barakus moves into the clinch successfully.
Griggs is looking for a takedown.

Barakus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Griggs regains guard immediately.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barakus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barakus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barakus won't allow Griggs to sweep him here.
Griggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs pulls Barakus in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barakus tries to free his leg and advance position but Griggs is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chad Griggs.
Griggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barakus keeps the fight on the outside.

Barakus scores with a takedown into Griggs's guard.
Griggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griggs looking to control.
Barakus preventing the sweep.
Barakus throwing strikes from guard but Griggs blocks nicely.
Barakus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Griggs, not yet.
Griggs has his hands on Barakus's head, controlling the position.
Barakus preventing the sweep.
Griggs keeps trying to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Barakus scores with a takedown into Griggs's guard.
Griggs is pulling down on Barakus's head. It's preventing any offense from Barakus, at least for the moment.
Barakus trying to control but Griggs is working from the bottom.

Barakus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barakus wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
Barakus throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griggs is on top in guard.
Griggs wants to control from the top but Barakus keeps moving.
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!
Griggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kj Barakus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Griggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barakus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Griggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griggs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Chad Griggs!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Chad Griggs!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Chad Griggs!

Chad Griggs wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Chad Griggs 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.
Kj Barakus was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to Griggs, he was the better man tonight, Im nearing the end of my career, so ill fight in till Cornell wants me. Thank you to all my fans supporting me. God bless.'.