HFC 159 Supernova PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watt comes to the cage accompanied by Edmund Fitzgerald. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Watt
vs
Ellis

185 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

185 cm
28
165 lbs
2 - 11 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt lands with a shot to the body.

Watt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellis, pushing him back against the cage.
Ellis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Watt.
Ellis missing with knees to the body.
Watt scores a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Watt pulls guard effortlessly.

Watt is working an open guard so Ellis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Watt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watt looks for a takedown but Ellis sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watt closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Ellis clinches with his opponent.
Watt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ellis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watt avoids it.
Ellis wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt lands a damaging elbow.
Watt stalling.
Ellis connects with a knee to the head.
Ellis misses with a knee to the head.

Watt has Ellis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Watt pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ellis tumbling to the mat - Watt dives into Ellis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watt trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Watt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ellis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Watt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ellis is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Scott Watt.
Ellis pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watt.
Ellis throws a big shot that misses.
Ellis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ellis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Watt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis shoots in but Watt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Watt clinches up against the cage.
Watt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ellis looks winded!
Watt lands a knee to the body.
Ellis avoiding damage as Watt throws knees to the body.

Watt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ellis uses from the top position.
Watt pulls Ellis in close to prevent any damage.
Ellis won't allow Watt to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Darius Ellis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Watt looks for a takedown but Ellis sprawls well.
Watt throws a front kick that sends Ellis stumbling back into the cage.
Ellis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Watt does no damage.
Ellis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Watt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ellis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Ellis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.

Ellis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watt defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis has a closed guard, preventing Watt from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watt stopping the sweep attempt from Ellis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Watt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Watt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Watt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Watt has taken the fight to the clinch.

Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watt avoids the head kick by Ellis.
Watt keeps the fight on the outside.

Watt clinches with his opponent.
Ellis avoiding damage as Watt throws knees to the body.
Watt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ellis walks away with a smile on his face. Watt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Watt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the head but Watt blocks with his arms.
Ellis controlling the action here for a moment.
Ellis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Watt's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt tries to throw a body punch but Ellis avoids it by throwing Watt back against the cage.
Watt lands an elbow inside.
Ellis blocks a body shot from Watt.
Watt tries a knee to the head but Ellis blocks it.
Ellis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Watt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ellis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ellis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ellis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Watt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott Watt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Watt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Watt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Watt controls his hands.
Watt trying to control the position but instead, Ellis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Watt into the cage.
Ellis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Watt's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watt.
Ellis tries to pull guard but Watt won't allow it.

Watt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ellis wants to clinch up but Watt keeps it at a distance.

Watt clinches 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watt.
Watt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ellis's face.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ellis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watt blocks it with crossed arms.
Watt scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Watt.
Ellis gets underhooks to prevent Watt's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Watt.

Watt pulls guard effortlessly.
Watt managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ellis won't allow Watt to get back to his feet.
Watt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellis is one step ahead there.

Scott Watt has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Watt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Watt has Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.

Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Watt rushes Ellis and presses him up against the cage.
Ellis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Watt is defending well.
Watt avoiding damage as Ellis throws knees to the body.
Watt connects with a knee to the head.
Watt gets underhooks to prevent Ellis's takedown attempt.
Watt cracks Ellis with a nice body shot.
Ellis wants to stall.
Watt scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watt trying to land knees to the body.
Watt misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Watt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Watt shoots for a takedown but Ellis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Watt clinches.
Watt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ellis.
Ellis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Watt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Watt avoids them all with ease.
Ellis doesn't manage to clinch there - Watt circles away.

Watt moves into the clinch.
Ellis tries to land knees in the clinch but Watt avoids the damage to the body.
Ellis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watt avoiding damage as Ellis throws knees to the body.

Watt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ellis avoids a kick to the body.

Ellis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Watt sprawls well initially but Ellis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt is looking to control Ellis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watt avoid being mounted?
Watt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Watt trying to control but Ellis postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Scott Watt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Watt shoots for a takedown but Ellis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown but Watt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott Watt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Ellis.

Watt rushes Ellis and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Watt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellis.

Watt manages to break the clinch.
Ellis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Watt has Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.
Watt lands a hook that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Watt trying to land knees to the body.
Watt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ellis avoids it.

Watt manages to break the clinch.
Ellis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watt manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watt.

Watt clinches up with Ellis and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Ellis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Watt uses from the top position.

Watt stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Ellis gets tackled into the cage by Watt. Watt maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Watt.
Watt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Watt effectively controlling the action here.
Ellis prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Watt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ellis uses from the top position.
Ellis trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt wants to stand up but Ellis is controlling him.
Watt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis wants to pass the guard but Watt is keeping the position.
Darius Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Ellis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watt, up you get!
Scott Watt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Watt moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Watt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watt 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Watt!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Watt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Darius Ellis was interviewed post fight and said 'He is an excellent fighter and had a good gameplan. Nothing else to do now but get back in the gym'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Stoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Lion - Hollywood Undead. Stoke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tear the world down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Oliver Miller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Miller
vs
Stoke

195 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

175 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Union Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Stoke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoke connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Stoke.
Stoke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Stoke backs away looking to recover.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Stoke.
Stoke tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Jab by Miller.
Stoke doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
A slow jab from Stoke misses its intended target.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Stoke ducks down to avoid it.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoke.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Stoke ducks down to avoid it.
Stoke looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Stoke lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rob Stoke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoke tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoke cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Stoke sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stoke swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
No joy there for Stoke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Stoke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoke closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Stoke moves to clinch but Miller breaks away
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoke throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Stoke misses.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoke thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoke throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Stoke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stoke staying out of range there.
Stoke lands the left hand.
Stoke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoke.
Miller connects with a jab.
Stoke misses with a body punch

and Miller counters with a crisp one two that drops Stoke! Miller thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stoke to his feet! Stoke is in big trouble!

Stoke is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoke checks a low kick from Miller.
BOOM! Miller lands a beautiful left hook that drops Stoke. Stoke tries to recover but Miller is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Stoke lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Miller!
Oliver Miller took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tico Ponce De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kevin James was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ponce De Leon
vs
James

172 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
33
169 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tico Ponce De Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin James!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Tico Ponce De Leon has been cut.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ponce De Leon is out of range.
James throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ponce De Leon slips a jab from James.
Ponce De Leon throws a half hearted mid kick.
James slips under a jab from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Ponce De Leon is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Ponce De Leon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tico Ponce De Leon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponce De Leon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ponce De Leon's waist but Ponce De Leon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Nice shot lands for James.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ponce De Leon defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a strike but Ponce De Leon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ponce De Leon keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Ponce De Leon controlling James's posture.
James looking to pass the guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponce De Leon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponce De Leon looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ponce De Leon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ponce De Leon looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ponce De Leon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Ponce De Leon wants to control the action but instead James gets a body lock and reverses into Ponce De Leon's guard! Nice work!
Ponce De Leon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
James regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon is looking to pass James's guard but actually James recovers to full guard.
Ponce De Leon won't allow James to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ponce De Leon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James trying to control but Ponce De Leon is working from the bottom.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ponce De Leon's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tico Ponce De Leon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
James wants to take a breather but Ponce De Leon is having none of it.
Ponce De Leon looks like he's trying to stand up.
James throws a strike but Ponce De Leon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ponce De Leon wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon trying to control the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponce De Leon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Ponce De Leon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James tries to strike from the bottom.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Ponce De Leon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James keeping moving, preventing Ponce De Leon from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James postures up.
Ponce De Leon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James throwing strikes from guard but Ponce De Leon blocks nicely.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James trying to control but Ponce De Leon is working from the bottom.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ponce De Leon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control but Ponce De Leon is working from the bottom.
James wants to pass the guard but Ponce De Leon is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ponce De Leon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ponce De Leon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Ponce De Leon's head coaches at Spetznaz Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ponce De Leon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ponce De Leon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ponce De Leon ducks under a wild hook from James.
Ponce De Leon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James cracks Ponce De Leon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James throws out a leg kick but Ponce De Leon moves out of range and James only half commits.
Ponce De Leon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
A head kick misses from Ponce De Leon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ponce De Leon misses with a head kick.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ponce De Leon defends it nicely.
James tries to land a front kick but Ponce De Leon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tico Ponce De Leon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Ponce De Leon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ponce De Leon, as that shot connected.
Ponce De Leon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ponce De Leon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ponce De Leon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ponce De Leon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ponce De Leon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James works over Ponce De Leon's head and body with a nice combination.

James feints and as Ponce De Leon raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James looking to pass the guard.
Ponce De Leon wants to stand but James is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ponce De Leon controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ponce De Leon keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ponce De Leon connects with a solid leg kick.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Ponce De Leon off balance momentarily.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ponce De Leon slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James moves away from the strike by Ponce De Leon.
James jabs Ponce De Leon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ponce De Leon throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Ponce De Leon does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Ponce De Leon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ponce De Leon lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tico Ponce De Leon is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws out a loose jab but Ponce De Leon uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a big shot that misses.

James tries to keep at a distance but Ponce De Leon has taken the fight into the clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee to the head.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponce De Leon avoids the damage to the body.
Kevin James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.

James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tico Ponce De Leon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James stuns Ponce De Leon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James avoids the head kick by Ponce De Leon.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kevin James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponce De Leon misses with a wild body shot.
Ponce De Leon misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponce De Leon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Ponce De Leon throws an off balance right hand

and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tico Ponce De Leon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin James.
I've got James 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin James!
Kevin James 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
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie O Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGowen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Control - Kendrick Lamar. O Grady has chosen (no) Self Esteem as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

McGowen
vs
O Grady

218 cm
30
300 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

200 cm
34
290 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Fast

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel McGowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie O Grady!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by McGowen or perhaps it was just good defense by O Grady which made him look bad.
McGowen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Richie O Grady has been cut.
O Grady closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGowen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No joy there for McGowen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGowen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Grady.
McGowen shoots in looking for a takedown. O Grady tries to sprawl out of it but McGowen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Grady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGowen lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from McGowen finds it's target.
McGowen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGowen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
O Grady tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGowen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGowen misses with a shot to the body
and O Grady counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Grady tries to clinch up.
McGowen misses with a head kick.
O Grady tries to clinch but McGowen moves away
and McGowen counters with a good low kick that O Grady was not able to check.
McGowen thows a body shot but no joy.
McGowen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Murder Inc Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
O Grady closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling McGowen to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGowen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. O Grady manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
O Grady is looking to stand up but McGowen isn't so interested in that idea.
McGowen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Grady really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGowen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGowen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Grady is keeping the position for now.
O Grady wants to stand and escape but McGowen is having none of it.
McGowen looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen is standing up over O Grady. O Grady looks to escape but McGowen dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGowen prevents O Grady from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGowen controls the position from side control.
McGowen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

McGowen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Grady is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGowen works to advance to full mount. O Grady defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Grady is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns O Grady that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGowen with shots to the head and body - O Grady looks very uncomfortable down there.
McGowen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel McGowen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richie O Grady's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McGowen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Grady sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Grady tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and McGowen counters with an inside leg kick.
McGowen digs a good body shot into O Grady's ribs.
McGowen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Grady's head backwards.
Gabriel McGowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGowen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Grady as he jumps to the side.

O Grady moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen goes for a takedown attempt but O Grady pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

McGowen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging O Grady to the ground. McGowen is now in O Grady's guard.
O Grady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if O Grady can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGowen pushes down on O Grady's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGowen is looking to advance position but O Grady won't allow it.
McGowen is trying to control the action in half guard but O Grady is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGowen seems to be looking for submissions.
O Grady is trying to stand up here but McGowen is controlling him well.

McGowen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Grady is trying to stand back up but McGowen is controlling him
O Grady has hold of McGowen's hands but McGowen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!

McGowen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGowen prevents O Grady from standing back up.
McGowen trying to mount his opponent but O Grady defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen is trying to control the action in half guard but O Grady is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Grady is trying to stand up here but McGowen is controlling him well.

McGowen is working for a submission of some sort.
Gabriel McGowen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

McGowen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. O Grady is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gabriel McGowen!
Gabriel McGowen 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
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sol Ution (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ution's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, French Touch Puta Madre. Carl Johnson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ution
vs
Johnson

170 cm
29
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sol Ution!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a body punch but Ution moves out of range.
No luck for Ution with that takedown attempt.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Ution bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a left hand

and Ution counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ution is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ution has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Ution is controlling him well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ution wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Ution is controlling him
Ution throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ution. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ution sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Ution missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ution lands a nice short elbow.
Ution frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson really wants to buck Ution off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ution lands a nice shot to the head.
Ution pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ution unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ution punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ution landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!

Johnson is rocked!
Ution working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Ution finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Ution! Johnson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sol Ution!
Sol Ution seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Carl Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'I try to give my best i always fight 100 % but this time he was better than me may be next time i wll be better. Now i go back to rest a little bit and going back to the gym and come back more stronger. Thanks for all the support to all fans here appreciate it.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moxley comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Masquerade - Thousand Foot Krutch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moxley
vs
Todd

184 cm
26
179 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sex Panther!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Moxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Comanche Todd!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moxley under the eye.
Moxley shoots and misses
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moxley thinking.
Todd misses with a shot to the body

and Moxley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Todd!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Todd wants to control but Moxley postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Moxley tries for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
Moxley sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Todd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moxley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Moxley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Todd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moxley but great work by Todd.

Moxley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Moxley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moxley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd looks to land a combination but Moxley avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd throws a sloppy body shot

and Moxley counters with a takedown into side control.

Moxley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Todd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moxley's guard! Nice work there by Todd!
Moxley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Moxley wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley slips a jab and a cross from Todd.
Todd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Moxley is rocked!
Moxley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Oh Moxley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Todd grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Moxley takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Todd cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Comanche Todd!
A victorious Comanche Todd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Triston Rioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Casados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rioka comes into the arena with Life Is Beautiful blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Rioka
vs
Casados

164 cm
29
189 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

195 cm
28
193 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good knees
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Triston Rioka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Casados!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casados misses with a takedown

and Rioka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rioka works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rioka with the ground and pound from mount.

Rioka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Casados manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Casados is looking for a sweep.

Rioka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Casados has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Casados defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casados stops Rioka from passing to mount.
Casados is looking for a sweep.
Rioka prevents Casados from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casados tries to buck Rioka off but Rioka is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rioka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Casados's legs.
Rioka wants to control but Casados is keeping him busy.
Rioka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Casados is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Rioka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Casados is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rioka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rioka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Casados is looking for a sweep.
Casados keeps trying to improve his position.
Casados prevents Rioka from moving into mount.
Rioka trying to control the action but Casados is working from the bottom.
Casados is looking to regain half guard here but Rioka keeps moving and retains side control.

Rioka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casados is not content to let Rioka control the position.
Rioka cracks Casados with a big elbow.
Rioka working the ground and pound.
Rioka works to advance to full mount. Casados defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rioka cracks Casados with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Triston Rioka!
An intense looking Triston Rioka took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '13-1 looks pretty good eh? I can take down anybody, I can submit anybody, I want another great win streak and believe me, this is only the very beginning.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maricue Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Russel
vs
Wilhelm

190 cm
27
200 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

190 cm
40
188 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Wilhelm!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilhelm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russel dodges the punch combination from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm scores with a jab.
Wilhelm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russel.
Russel fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilhelm lands a nice looking body shot.
Russel fails to land with a series of punches.
Russel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wilhelm throws a combination that misses

and Russel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russel wants to control from the top but Wilhelm keeps moving.
Wilhelm trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm keeping full guard, as Russel tries to pass.
Wilhelm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Wilhelm wants to stand but Russel is controlling the position.
Russel throws an elbow that misses. Wilhelm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russel's guard. Nice move by Wilhelm!
Wilhelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Russel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilhelm gets to his feet - Russel follows without any prompting.
Wilhelm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilhelm throws a series of punches but Russel avoids them all with ease.
Russel misses with a straight right.
Russel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilhelm.
Victor Wilhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Russel closes the distance and pushes Wilhelm back into the cage.
Russel wants a takedown.
Russel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilhelm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maricue Russel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilhelm breaks from the clinch.
Wilhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Russel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Russel.
Russel is trying to pull guard but Wilhelm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Russel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wilhelm up against the cage.
Russel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilhelm is defending well.

Wilhelm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilhelm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilhelm misses with a double jab.
Wilhelm pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Russel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilhelm is trying to defend but Russel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Russel wants to take a breather but Wilhelm is having none of it.
Wilhelm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russel.
Russel is keen to just control but Wilhelm is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wilhelm has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Russel is on him like a limpet, forcing Wilhelm back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wilhelm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Russel closes the distance and pushes Wilhelm back into the cage.
Russel is pushing Wilhelm up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilhelm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Russel has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Russel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm gets underhooks to prevent Russel's takedown attempt.
Russel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilhelm.
Russel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilhelm smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maricue Russel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilhelm connects with a body shot.
Russel needs to keep his hands up - Wilhelm had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russel.
Good shot there by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilhelm throws a body kick that misses.
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!
Wilhelm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wilhelm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilhelm fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilhelm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilhelm misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russel.

Russel closes the distance and pushes Wilhelm back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm is trying to push Russel away but Russel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Russel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russel is struggling to control the position.
Russel jumps guard but Wilhelm stands there with Russel around his waist. Russel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilhelm wants to break free but Russel has control.
Wilhelm can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilhelm's efforts to push away.

Wilhelm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilhelm throws the kick towards the body but Russel avoids it.
Wilhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Russel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilhelm throws out the jab.
Wilhelm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Wilhelm. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Victor Wilhelm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russel avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Wilhelm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wilhelm misses with the combination.

Russel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Russel showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Russel.
Wilhelm is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Russel connects with a nice short shot to Wilhelm's temple.
Russel 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.

Russel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilhelm defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Russel is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilhelm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Wilhelm kicks off Russel and gets to his feet.
Wilhelm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wilhelm blocks a head kick by Russel.
Wilhelm avoids the body shot from Russel.
Wilhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Russel counters with a left to the body.
Wilhelm misses with a series of wild punches.
Maricue Russel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilhelm throws a nice looking combination but Russel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Wilhelm. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Russel.
Wilhelm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilhelm misses with a body shot.
Wilhelm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilhelm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilhelm throws a looping overhand right but Russel ducks down to avoid it.
Russel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilhelm swinging wildly here.
Russel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maricue Russel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilhelm misses with a combination

and Russel moves into the clinch.

Wilhelm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilhelm tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Russel to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Wilhelm does it's job there.
Wilhelm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russel circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilhelm tries to bum rush Russel with a series of wild strikes but Russel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilhelm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilhelm as he connects with a hook.
Wilhelm tries to bum rush Russel with a series of wild strikes but Russel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilhelm scores with the left hand. Russel knows he should have avoided that one.
Victor Wilhelm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilhelm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maricue Russel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilhelm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilhelm tries to bum rush Russel with a series of wild strikes but Russel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Russel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russel passes the guard and advances to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maricue Russel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilhelm 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maricue Russel!
A very excited looking Maricue Russel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idi Amin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amin comes to the cage accompanied by Dangerous by Michael Jackson. Hammet has chosen Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical as his entrance music. Idi Amin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Amin
vs
Hammet

220 cm
29
300 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

200 cm
30
299 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idi Amin!
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, Gordon Hammet!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amin misses with a head kick.
Hammet shoots for a double leg takedown but Amin sprawls well. He's pushed Hammet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amin counters with a nice leg kick.
Hammet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amin swivels and escapes.
Idi Amin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Hammet.
Hammet swings for the body but Amin moves out of range.
Amin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammet misses with a combination
and Amin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammet looks winded!
Hammet tries to move into range but Amin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammet blocks a head kick by Amin.
Amin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammet misses with a double jab
and Amin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amin lands a jab to the nose.
Hammet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hammet throws a left and a right that both miss

and Amin counters by clinching up.
Hammet avoids the elbow strike from Amin, against the cage.

Hammet wants the takedown. Amin is fighting it off but Hammet persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Amin's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammet looking to pass the guard.
Hammet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammet looking to pass the guard.
Hammet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amin wants to stand and escape but Hammet is having none of it.

Hammet is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Amin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Amin has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amin wants to control from the top but Hammet keeps moving.
Amin wants to stand but Hammet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Idi Amin.
Hammet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amin is fending him off so far but Hammet persists. Nope, Amin circles away and we're back to standing.
Amin cracks Hammet with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hammet misses with a takedown attempt - Amin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amin is out of range.
Hammet misses with a double jab
and Amin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amin lands a jab to Hammet's midsection.

Amin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammet sprawls well initially but Amin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Amin lands with a shot to the body.
Hammet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammet throws an off balance right hand

and Amin counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hammet has his foot on Amin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amin works his way back into a safe position though.
Amin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammet on the ground.
Amin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Amin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Idi Amin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Amin wants to clinch up but Hammet keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amin dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammet wants to take the fight to the mat but Amin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Amin lands a shoulder strike.
Amin landing knees to the body.
Hammet is breathing heavily.
Amin is trying to maintain a safe position but Hammet gets an underhook and turns Amin into the cage.
Amin stalling.
Amin stalling in the clinch but Hammet improves position.
A body shot lands from Amin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amin tries a knee to the head but Hammet blocks it.
Amin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Amin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Amin is pressed up against the cage. Hammet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amin down to the mat. Amin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Amin lands a left and a right that send Hammet crashing to the mat, dazed. Amin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Gordon Hammet has been cut.
Amin throws a quick head kick that knocks Hammet silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Amin is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Idi Amin!
A very excited looking Idi Amin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ici La Bas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

La Bas
vs
Tree Knee Dad

170 cm
32
160 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

170 cm
24
152 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ici La Bas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between La Bas's hands.
La Bas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad cracks a nice hook into La Bas's ribs.

La Bas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for La Bas!

Tree Knee Dad is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! La Bas is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Venum Tree Knee Dad! Venum Tree Knee Dad retains his lightweight title!
Venum Tree Knee Dad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview.