Convicted 37: I Shot a Sheriff PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rice Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd has chosen California Waiting by Kings of Leon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boyd
vs
Floyd

170 cm
27
152 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

175 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Conviction

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rice Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd ducks right into an uppercut from Boyd.

Boyd gets a clinch.

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

Boyd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Floyd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boyd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boyd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Floyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boyd pulls his head out easily.
Floyd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Boyd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Floyd defends it well.
Boyd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boyd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Floyd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Floyd is trying to get back to full guard.

Boyd seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boyd is defended easily by Floyd.
Floyd with a poor takedown

and Boyd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Floyd keeping full guard, as Boyd tries to pass.
Boyd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boyd forces his way into half guard.
Boyd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Floyd is staying active underneath Boyd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Floyd trying to control from the bottom.
Floyd is looking for a sweep. Boyd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Boyd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Floyd defends it well.
Floyd wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boyd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boyd is breathing heavily.
Boyd controlling the pace.

Floyd actively working from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Floyd tries for a takedown but Boyd circles away easily
letting Boyd counter with a right hand.
Floyd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Boyd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rice Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Floyd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Floyd throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Floyd keeping moving, preventing Boyd from controlling successfully.
Floyd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Floyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Floyd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boyd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Floyd is looking for a sweep.
Floyd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boyd's best efforts.

Floyd looking for submissions off his back.

Boyd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Floyd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boyd scores with a couple of nice shots.

Boyd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Floyd sees it coming and defends easily.
Floyd is looking for a sweep. Boyd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boyd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Floyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boyd.
Boyd has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Floyd defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boyd.
Floyd tries to hold on but Boyd pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boyd has hold of Floyd's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Floyd manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The referee warns Floyd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Boyd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Floyd with a poor takedown

and Boyd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Floyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boyd pulls his head out easily.
Floyd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Floyd.
Boyd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Boyd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boyd wants to pass the guard but Floyd is keeping the position.

Floyd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Boyd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Floyd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Floyd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boyd trying to control but Floyd is working from the bottom.

Floyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boyd landing with the ground and pound.
Boyd stopping the sweep attempt from Floyd.
Floyd tries to strike from the bottom.
Boyd is pushing down on Floyd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Floyd is fighting to maintain full guard but Boyd has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rice Boyd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mc theus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane has chosen Blood Sugar - Pendulum as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Merrick Kane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

theus Silva
vs
Kane

210 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
290 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mc theus Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Merrick Kane!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Mc theus Silva has been cut.

Kane scores a takedown into full mount!
Kane with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.

Silva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Silva in real trouble here! The ref calls for Silva to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merrick Kane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Laruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Augusto
vs
Laruso

175 cm
26
139 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

176 cm
21
140 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Laruso !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laruso throws a sloppy head kick and Augusto moves out of range easily.
Laruso tries a head kick but it misses.
Augusto tries to clinch up but Laruso circles away and keeps his distance.
Augusto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Augusto dodges the punch combination from Laruso .
Horrible takedown by Augusto or perhaps it was just good defense by Laruso which made him look bad.
Augusto avoids the head kick by Laruso .
Augusto tries to clinch up but Laruso circles away and keeps his distance.
Laruso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Augusto avoids the head kick by Laruso .
Laruso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Augusto's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusto moves out of range of the body kick.
Laruso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augusto avoids the head kick by Laruso .
Laruso lands a head kick. Augusto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Laruso throws out a leg kick but Augusto moves out of range and Laruso only half commits.
Laruso throws a head kick that Augusto semi-blocks.

It looks like Douglas Augusto has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso throws a shot from downtown. Augusto moves away and avoids it.
Laruso stuffs the takedown attempt from Augusto. Augusto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Augusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laruso throws a sloppy head kick and Augusto moves out of range easily.
Augusto blocks a head kick by Laruso .

Augusto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Augusto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Laruso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Augusto stopping the sweep attempt from Laruso .

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Laruso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laruso is looking to stand back up but Augusto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Laruso .
Laruso is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Laruso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augusto pulls his head out easily.
Augusto is pressing down on Laruso 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laruso is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Laruso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Augusto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Laruso misses with a head kick.
Douglas Augusto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augusto blocks a head kick by Laruso .
Laruso throws a head kick but Augusto moves out of range.
Laruso stuffs the takedown.
Laruso lands with a kick to the temple. Augusto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Laruso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Augusto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Laruso misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Laruso .
Augusto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Laruso there.
Augusto avoids the head kick by Laruso .
Laruso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laruso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Augusto shoots in for a takedown but Laruso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Laruso .
Laruso is breathing heavily.
Laruso throws a head kick but Augusto moves out of range.
Laruso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Augusto tries to close the distance and clinch but Laruso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Augusto has Laruso up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Laruso 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Augusto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Augusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Laruso tries to keep at a distance but Augusto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Augusto goes for a takedown attempt but Laruso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Augusto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Augusto avoids the head kick by Laruso .
Augusto moves out of range of the body kick from Laruso .
Augusto shoots in for a double leg but Laruso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto tries to clinch up.
Laruso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laruso misses with a head kick.
Laruso tries a head kick but it misses.
Augusto shoots for a takedown but Laruso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laruso tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Augusto.
Laruso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laruso throws a sloppy head kick and Augusto moves out of range easily.
Laruso misses with a head kick.

Augusto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Laruso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laruso throws his legs up looking for a submission but Augusto uses it to pass to side control.
Laruso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Laruso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Douglas Augusto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Laruso misses with a head kick.
Laruso throws a head kick but Augusto moves out of range.
Laruso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Augusto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Laruso misses.
Laruso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Laruso .
Augusto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laruso tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laruso throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Augusto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Augusto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Laruso looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Augusto is defending well. Laruso quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Augusto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Laruso celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Laruso !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Thompson
vs
Leuk

190 cm
24
202 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
191 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myeloid Leuk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leuk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Leuk. Leuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Leuk shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myeloid Leuk.
Leuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leuk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.

Leuk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Leuk is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is doing well to control the position and prevent Leuk from advancing to side control.

Leuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leuk wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leuk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leuk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thompson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thompson!

Leuk looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.

Leuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leuk looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Leuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leuk dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Leuk's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Myeloid Leuk 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.

Leuk shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leuk shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Leuk shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myeloid Leuk.
Leuk shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.

Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Leuk in a clinch.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leuk is breathing heavily.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Leuk tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Leuk backwards.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Leuk shrugs off.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leuk tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Leuk is blocking nicely.
Leuk jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Leuk around his waist. Leuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leuk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Myeloid Leuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Leuk saw that one coming.
Leuk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leuk off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leuk's face.
Leuk can't get the takedown.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Leuk is blocking nicely.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leuk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leuk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Leuk shrugs off.
Thompson gets through Leuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leuk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Leuk pulls guard.

Leuk is looking for a triangle here but Thompson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Thompson stands up.
Leuk fails with a takedown attempt.

Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Thompson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Thompson looks for the body kick but Leuk saw that one coming.
Leuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leuk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leuk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Leuk persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myeloid Leuk.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leuk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to slow Leuk down with leg kicks.
Thompson wants to clinch.

Leuk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leuk won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Leuk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thompson dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Leuk looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thompson has picked Leuk up and slammed him! Leuk can't keep hold of the triangle and Thompson manages to pass to side control!

Thompson decides to stand back up. Thompson steps back and let's Leuk get back to his feet.
Thompson lunges at Leuk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leuk's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Leuk's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Leuk shoots in.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leuk takes one to the side of the head.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leuk.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Leuk circles away and keeps his distance.

Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Thompson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Leuk 's eye.
Thompson gets through Leuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Leuk blocks it.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Leuk.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Myeloid Leuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leuk tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Leuk blocks it.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Leuk's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hunter Thompson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hunter Thompson!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Hunter Thompson!

Hunter Thompson wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch's entrance music is Red in Dem Eyes by Sean Paul. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Lynch
vs
St Pierre

190 cm
20
201 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
192 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Conviction

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Josh St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Lynch sprawls well.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch throws a good cross that connects.
St Pierre wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Lynch leaves St Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynch as he jumps to the side.
Peter Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh St Pierre.
St Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lynch is fending him off so far but St Pierre persists. Nope, Lynch circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lynch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St Pierre is looking to clinch but Lynch is avoiding it.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynch lands a head kick!

That has opened up Josh St Pierre's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peter Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch lands a head kick. St Pierre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

St Pierre is rocked!
Lynch thows a body kick. St Pierre tries to catch it but that hurt him.
St Pierre looks gassed!
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands an overhand right.

The cut above Josh St Pierre's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lynch throws a head kick but St Pierre moves out of range.
Lynch lands with a shot to the body.
Lynch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by St Pierre.
Lynch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Josh St Pierre's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Pierre misses with a body shot
and Lynch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Lynch lands a big head kick that sends St Pierre to the canvas! Lynch follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Lynch!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Petzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kruk Ma Kali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petzel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is New York. Ma Kali has chosen ONLY FEAR OF DEATH as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kruk Ma Kali enters the cage!

Petzel
vs
Ma Kali

200 cm
26
215 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

187 cm
26
213 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Petzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kruk Ma Kali!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ma Kali lands a nice hook to Petzel's body. Petzel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petzel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ma Kali's waist but Ma Kali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petzel off to one side.
Ma Kali lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petzel.
Petzel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petzel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ma Kali circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Petzel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ma Kali gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petzel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Petzel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petzel is looking to advance position but Ma Kali has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ma Kali content just to control the position here.
Petzel is looking to improve his position but Ma Kali isn't that keen on the idea.
Ma Kali content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petzel is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ma Kali wants to control the pace but Petzel is squirming around nicely.
Petzel can't escape the position.
Ma Kali controlling from mount.
Petzel can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ma Kali tries to control but Petzel wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petzel working to try and regain half guard.
Petzel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ma Kali wants to stand up but Petzel is controlling the position.
Petzel is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petzel manages to get to full guard.
Petzel has a closed guard, preventing Ma Kali from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ma Kali misses the jab.
Petzel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ma Kali.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petzel slips under a jab from Ma Kali.
Ma Kali throws a body punch but Petzel moves out of range.
Petzel has a takedown stuffed.
Ma Kali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ma Kali clobbers Petzel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ma Kali just misses with a punch to the body.
Petzel avoids the body shot from Ma Kali.
Ma Kali misses with a hook.
Ma Kali misses with a wild combination.
Ma Kali misses with a series of wild punches.
Ma Kali swinging wildly here.
Ma Kali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruk Ma Kali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ma Kali slaps away a takedown attempt from Petzel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ma Kali lands with a good body shot.
Ma Kali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ma Kali misses with a straight left.

Petzel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ma Kali blocking the ground and pound.
Petzel scoring with strikes but Ma Kali is staying in there.

Petzel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ma Kali has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ma Kali!
Petzel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Petzel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ma Kali is desperately trying to improve his position but Petzel has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petzel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ma Kali is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ma Kali and Petzel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Petzel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Petzel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petzel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ma Kali gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Petzel is working for a kimura but Ma Kali is defending it quite comfortably.
Petzel with the ground and pound but Ma Kali uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petzel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petzel wants to pass the guard but Ma Kali is keeping the position.
Ma Kali wants to stand up but Petzel is controlling him.
Ma Kali is adopting a defensive guard.

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

Petzel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Petzel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ma Kali struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petzel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petzel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petzel throws a strike aimed at the side of Ma Kali's head but Ma Kali avoids it well.
Ma Kali stops Petzel from passing to mount.
Ma Kali wants to control but Petzel postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Petzel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ma Kali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ma Kali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ma Kali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petzel.
Ma Kali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ma Kali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petzel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ma Kali pinned against the cage. Ma Kali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ma Kali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petzel on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Petzel has closed the distance and engaged Ma Kali in a clinch.
Petzel goes for a takedown attempt but Ma Kali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ma Kali looks to land a right hand but Petzel moved out of range.
Petzel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ma Kali if he has to take too many more of those.
Ma Kali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ma Kali swings for the body but Petzel moves out of range.
Alexander Petzel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petzel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Petzel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ma Kali misses with a looping right.
A big right from Ma Kali misses.
Ma Kali leaves Petzel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petzel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ma Kali, pushing him back against the cage.
Ma Kali is trying to break the clinch but Petzel has him pressed against the cage.
Ma Kali is trying to break free.

Ma Kali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petzel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ma Kali swivels and escapes.
Ma Kali works over Petzel's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ma Kali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ma Kali lands a nice shot that snaps Petzel's head back.
A left lands for Ma Kali.

Petzel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ma Kali, pushing him back against the cage.
Petzel tries to pull guard but Ma Kali holds him up against the cage and eventually Petzel drops back down to his feet.
Ma Kali working hard to break the clinch.
Ma Kali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petzel fails to pull guard.

Petzel has hold of one of Ma Kali's legs. Ma Kali is fighting the takedown attempt but Petzel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Petzel throws a big right hand that misses.

Petzel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ma Kali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petzel has Ma Kali in his guard.
Petzel looking for a sweep. Not yet Petzel, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ma Kali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ma Kali scores with a jab. Petzel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petzel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petzel looks for a takedown but Ma Kali sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petzel moves forwards but Ma Kali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ma Kali lands with a cross.
Ma Kali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ma Kali wants it to stay on the feet.
Petzel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ma Kali's waist but Ma Kali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petzel off to one side.
Ma Kali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petzel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali throws a shot to the body.
Ma Kali lands with a straight right. Petzel didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ma Kali.
Petzel ducks right into an uppercut from Ma Kali.
Petzel takes one to the side of the head.
Ma Kali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruk Ma Kali!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lu Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kellen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Turn My Swag On as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Yu
vs
Smith

185 cm
25
260 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

200 cm
25
284 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

MFS Voodoo Labs > 159 Energy
MFS Voodoo Labs > 159 Energy

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lu Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kellen Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Kellen Smith has been cut.
Smith avoids the body shot from Yu.
Kellen Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yu scores with a nice strike.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That has opened up Kellen Smith's cut even more.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Yu.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Yu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yu ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yu lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Yu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

The cut above Kellen Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Yu.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yu.
Yu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Yu lands with a big right hook that stumbles Smith - he's out on his feet here! Yu follows up with another monster hook that separates Smith from consciousness! Smith falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Yu stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lu Yu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by The Pilgrim by Iron Maiden. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Smith
vs
Maia

180 cm
21
200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
188 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Conviction
Conviction

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maia throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with a low kick as Maia jumps back.
Maia moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maia throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Maia was well out of range.
Maia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Maia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smith striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Maia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Maia controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Maia controls the position.
Maia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Maia controlling from the full mount.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.

Despite being in the dominant position, Daniel Maia just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Maia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Maia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Maia.
Smith takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.
Maia shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Maia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
Maia stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Maia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maia misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Smith.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Maia throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Maia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Maia stands up from Smith's guard - Maia perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Maia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Maia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Nice cross by Maia.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Maia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Maia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maia.
Maia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith trying to hold on to Maia's head to control him but Maia postures up.
Maia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maia trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maia stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Maia slips under a jab from Smith.
Maia thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
A big right from Smith misses.
Maia moves away from the strike by Smith.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maia. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Maia scores with a hook.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Maia shoots in.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Maia.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maia doesn't seem phased though.
Maia lands with a nice body punch.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Maia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses the jab.
Smith misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Maia feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Maia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pulls Maia in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Maia fails to land the takedown.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
Maia lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maia misses with a double jab.
A shot to the body from Maia misses
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Maia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Maia getting side control.
Maia controlling the action here.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maia gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
A head kick by Smith misses

and Maia counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith wants to control but Maia passes easily into half guard.
Daniel Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia moves to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Maia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Maia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maia 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Daniel Maia!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Daniel Maia!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Daniel Maia!

Daniel Maia wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Penderas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guillermo Penderas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Strife
vs
Penderas

180 cm
26
165 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
164 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Conviction

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guillermo Penderas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife misses with an uppercut. Penderas saw that one coming.
Penderas lands a slapping body shot.
Strife ducks under a wild hook from Penderas.
Penderas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like John Strife has been cut.
The fighters circling - Penderas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strife lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penderas's sensitive parts.
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!
Strife ducks under a wild hook from Penderas.
Penderas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strife has time to react.

Strife is rocked!
Penderas lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guillermo Penderas!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robot Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Belkofer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robot Joe's chin.

Belkofer
vs
Joe

180 cm
26
175 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Belkofer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robot Joe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe blocks a leg kick.
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belkofer defends it nicely.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belkofer sprawls well. Belkofer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joe gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robot Joe.
Belkofer is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belkofer - that will leave a mark!
Belkofer looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Belkofer wants to clinch up but Joe keeps it at a distance.
Belkofer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
Belkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belkofer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belkofer scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Belkofer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belkofer looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Belkofer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Robot Joe has been cut.
Belkofer is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
Belkofer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belkofer scoring well with a low kick there.
Belkofer lands a nice looking body shot.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belkofer.
Belkofer lunges at Joe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joe's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe.
David Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Belkofer throws a front kick that sends Joe stumbling back into the cage.
Belkofer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Belkofer lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Belkofer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
David Belkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belkofer lands a jab to Joe's midsection.
A punch combination from Belkofer misses.
Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belkofer thuds his shin into the meat of Joe's side.
A good leg kick by Belkofer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer thuds his shin into the meat of Joe's side.
Joe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belkofer.
A bone on bone clash there as Joe blocks the leg kick.
Belkofer misses with a body kick.
Belkofer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belkofer fails to land with a series of punches.
Belkofer tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Joe blocks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Belkofer as he connects with a hook.
Belkofer is looking to clinch.
Joe throws a hook but Belkofer blocks it.
Belkofer throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Belkofer misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Joe moves out of range of the body kick.
Belkofer swinging wildly here.
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belkofer pinned against the cage. Belkofer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joe is trying desperately to land a takedown but Belkofer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Joe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belkofer throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belkofer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Belkofer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Belkofer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robot Joe'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.

Nice shot by Belkofer.
A punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Belkofer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belkofer throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
David Belkofer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belkofer slaps away a takedown attempt from Joe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belkofer tries to land a body kick

and Joe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belkofer won't be happy with that.
Belkofer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joe's best efforts.
Belkofer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.
Belkofer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belkofer tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer wants to control but Joe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Joe goes for an armbar but Belkofer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Belkofer.
Belkofer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joe working a defensive guard here.
Belkofer is stalling in the full guard.
Joe trying to control the position.
Belkofer trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer tries to stand but Joe is controlling from the bottom.
Joe is trying to keep Belkofer in close.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but Belkofer shows good takedown defense.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robot Joe.
Belkofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joe's sensitive parts.
Belkofer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belkofer throws out the jab.
Belkofer scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belkofer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Belkofer clobbers Joe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belkofer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belkofer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belkofer throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belkofer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joe. Joe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Belkofer.
Belkofer misses with a body kick.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but Belkofer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belkofer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belkofer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joe if he has to take too many more of those.
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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belkofer tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Belkofer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robot Joe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Belkofer throws a low kick, looking for Joe's leg but Joe calmly moves out of range.
Belkofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Joe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belkofer. Belkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Belkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belkofer throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belkofer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belkofer looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Joe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe looks for a takedown but Belkofer sprawls well.
Joe blocks the body kick.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belkofer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belkofer feints and then cracks Joe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joe down.
David Belkofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Joe moves out of range of the body kick.
Belkofer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joe moves out of range as Belkofer throws a body kick.
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belkofer.
Belkofer is looking to score with low kicks.
A cross from Belkofer lands.
Belkofer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Belkofer misses with a leg kick

and Joe counters with a single leg into guard. Belkofer didn't expect that.
Joe wants to control from the top but Belkofer keeps moving.
Belkofer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe postures up.
Belkofer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belkofer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Joe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer pulls Joe in close to prevent any damage.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Belkofer is keeping the position.
Joe trying to control but Belkofer is working from the bottom.
Belkofer wants to stand up but Joe is controlling him.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crunch! Belkofer slams his shin into Joe's torso.
Belkofer leaves Joe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belkofer to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joe.
Belkofer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belkofer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Belkofer does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Belkofer. No joy for Joe on that attempt.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robot Joe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belkofer scoring well with a low kick there.
Belkofer throws a one two combo.
Belkofer pushes Joe away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Belkofer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Robot Joe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Belkofer looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe throws a sloppy head kick and Belkofer moves out of range easily.
Belkofer throws a front kick that sends Joe stumbling back into the cage.
Joe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Belkofer moves into range and clinches up with Joe.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Joe managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belkofer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belkofer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belkofer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Belkofer digs a right hand underneath Joe's ribcage. Joe let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Belkofer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belkofer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Belkofer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Joe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belkofer throws out the jab.
Belkofer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
A jab from Belkofer does it's job there.
Joe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belkofer swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.

Belkofer clinches with his opponent.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belkofer lands a damaging elbow.

Belkofer manages to break the clinch.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.
Belkofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joe.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belkofer!
Belkofer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belkofer doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
Belkofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joe. That did some damage!
Belkofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joe. That did some damage!
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Belkofer throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer tries to clinch up

and Joe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Belkofer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Belkofer wants to get back to full guard.

Joe seems to be working for a kimura but Belkofer defends the submission attempt.

Joe is working for a kimura but Belkofer is defending it quite comfortably.
Belkofer controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belkofer is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Joe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Belkofer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joe if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Belkofer had his way with Robot Joe in that round.
The cut man is working on Robot Joe'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. 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.

An inside leg kick lands from Belkofer.
Belkofer is looking to land body kicks.
Belkofer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Belkofer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Belkofer thows a body shot but no joy.
Belkofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joe avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Belkofer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe throws a head kick but Belkofer moves out of range.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Joe avoids the head kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer misses with a straight right.
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belkofer.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belkofer throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe blocks the body kick.
Belkofer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belkofer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Belkofer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joe fails to land the takedown.
Belkofer with a hook.
Belkofer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Belkofer throws a leg kick but Joe moved away.
Belkofer scores with a leg kick.
David Belkofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Belkofer.
Joe has a takedown stuffed.
Belkofer is looking to land body kicks.
Belkofer throws the kick towards the body but Joe avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belkofer.
Belkofer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belkofer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belkofer tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
Joe shoots for a takedown but Belkofer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robot Joe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Belkofer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Belkofer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Belkofer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joe is defended easily by Belkofer.
Belkofer cracks the inside of Joe's front leg.
Belkofer throws a right hand that Joe ducks under and follows up with a left that Joe also avoids with ease.
Joe moves out of range as Belkofer throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belkofer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joe.
Belkofer throws an overhand right that lands on Joe's shoulder, as Joe tries to avoid the shot.
Belkofer checks a low kick from Joe.
Belkofer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joe if he has to take too many more of those.
Joe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belkofer avoids it really well and circles away.
Joe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belkofer throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.
Belkofer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belkofer scores with a hook.
Robot Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belkofer cracks Joe with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Belkofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belkofer, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for David Belkofer!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for David Belkofer!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for David Belkofer!

David Belkofer wins by unanimous decision!
David Belkofer retains his welterweight title!

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