QFC Tournament 822 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Glitter (ranked 5979 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roided Horse (ranked 5347 p4p, 0 weight class). Roided Horse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Glitter
vs
Horse

190 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Glitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roided Horse!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Horse with that takedown attempt.
Glitter leaves Horse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glitter lands a nice shot to the body.
Horse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glitter tries to avoid it but Horse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glitter to the ground. Glitter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Horse looks to move away, Glitter throws a big counter combo but Horse just gets out of the way.
Gary Glitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roided Horse.
Horse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Glitter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Oooooh!!! Glitter has knocked Horse down with a huge combo! Glitter steps away and waves a wobbly Horse back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Horse is rocked!

It looks like Roided Horse has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glitter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horse is still on wobbly legs! Can Glitter finish him?
Horse with a poor takedown
and Glitter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glitter digs a good hook to Horse's body.
Horse tries for a takedown but Glitter circles away easily
and Glitter counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Glitter!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KJ Bold (ranked 6231 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atilio Vernacce (ranked 6096 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bold
vs
Vernacce

179 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KJ Bold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atilio Vernacce!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernacce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bold throws a hook but Vernacce avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bold.
Vernacce dives in for a single leg takedown but Bold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vernacce looks for a takedown but Bold sprawls well.
KJ Bold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atilio Vernacce.
Bold lands with a right hand.
Bold misses with a wild body shot.
Bold misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Vernacce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Bold drops Vernacce with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vernacce looks back up at him and smiles so Bold waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Vernacce is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vernacce is still on wobbly legs! Can Bold finish him?
Bold lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vernacce to his knees! Bold keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

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

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Cohen (ranked 5958 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Puuoja (ranked 6039 p4p, 424 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cohen
vs
Puuoja

190 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Puuoja!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen misses with a left hand
and Puuoja counters with a left and a right that stings Cohen.
Cohen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puuoja.
Puuoja fails to land with a series of punches.
Cohen throws a right hand that Puuoja ducks under and follows up with a left that Puuoja also avoids with ease.
Cohen throws a right hand that Puuoja ducks under and follows up with a left that Puuoja also avoids with ease.
Cohen leaves Puuoja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cohen misses with a hook. Puuoja ducked under it nicely.

Puuoja clinches with his opponent.

Cohen is trying to trip Puuoja. He has hold of a leg but Puuoja is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cohen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Puuoja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cohen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Puuoja has his foot on Cohen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cohen works his way back into a safe position though.
Puuoja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cohen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cohen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cohen lands a couple of elbows.
Cohen postures up and lands a big shot to Puuoja's brow.
Cohen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cohen 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.
Cohen landing some decent shots from guard.
Cohen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cohen passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen works his way into full mount!
Cohen with the ground and pound from mount.
Cohen is landing with some decent strikes but Puuoja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cohen lands a big shot there that rocks Puuoja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cohen controlling the position easily from mount.
Puuoja working to try and regain half guard.
Puuoja looks winded!
Cohen avoids the attempt from Puuoja to control.
Puuoja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cohen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen unloading with bombs!
Cohen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cohen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puuoja looks a forlorn figure.
Cohen controlling the position easily from mount.
Cohen is landing with some decent strikes but Puuoja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cohen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cohen working Puuoja over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Puuoja is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cohen dominating with strikes here.
Puuoja is still in real trouble! Can Cohen finish him?
Cohen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cohen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cohen lands a big shot to the head and Puuoja winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Phil Cohen!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Dezhda (ranked 6150 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Manning (ranked 6155 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dezhda
vs
Manning

184 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sasha Dezhda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Manning!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasha Dezhda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dezhda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manning punishes Dezhda's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Manning misses.
Dezhda lands a lovely overhand right.
Dezhda lands a jab.
Manning throws a hook but Dezhda blocks it.
Manning defending well as Dezhda loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Manning.
Nice jab there from Dezhda.
Manning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Dezhda clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Manning.
Manning blocking some punches.
Manning pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manning throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning lands a left hand.
Manning throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manning blocking some punches.

Dezhda manages to break the clinch.
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Dezhda is just out of range.
Donk. Dezhda catches Manning right on the button with a cross.
Dezhda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dezhda throws out a powerful jab.
Manning scores with a decent looking hook.
Manning looks to land a combination but Dezhda avoids it well.
Dezhda is looking to counter punch.
Dezhda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manning's hands.
Manning takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dezhda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manning.
Dezhda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dezhda is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Dezhda moves into the clinch.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dezhda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dezhda.

Dezhda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manning, pushing him back against the cage.
Dezhda tries to work over Manning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manning is working Dezhda over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manning.
Manning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manning.
Manning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Dezhda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dezhda moves out of range as Manning strikes.
Manning scores with a nice right hand.
Dezhda lands with a hook. Manning tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dezhda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dezhda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manning. Manning circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manning moves out of range as Dezhda strikes.
Dezhda scores with a jab to the body.
Dezhda scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dezhda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manning moves out of range of the strikes.
Manning is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dezhda ducks under a wild hook from Manning.
Dezhda misses with a hook.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dezhda moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Dezhda misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Manning.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dezhda.
Manning throws a hook but Dezhda avoids it easily.
Dezhda throws a lazy right hand but Manning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manning throws a hook to the side of Dezhda's head but Dezhda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dezhda misses with a straight left.
Dezhda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manning has time to react.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dezhda.
Manning missing with a left hand there. Dezhda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manning throws the left hand but Dezhda avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dezhda throws a right hand that misses
and Manning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manning throws a jab but it's blocked by Dezhda.
Manning loads up on a big right hand but Dezhda slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dezhda throws a body shot but no joy.
Manning wants to counter the offense by Dezhda and move into the clinch position.
Dezhda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dezhda misses with an uppercut
and Manning counters with a left to the body.

Dezhda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manning, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dezhda fails to land.
Dezhda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dezhda working hard to break the clinch.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dezhda misses with the head strike.
Dezhda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dezhda misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezhda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sasha Dezhda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dezhda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dezhda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manning wants to counter with a clinch but Dezhda pushes him away.
Manning defending well as Dezhda loads up on a big left hand.
Dezhda blocks a jab.
Manning works Dezhda's body with a nice hook.
Manning misses with a hook.
Dezhda is looking to counter punch.
Dezhda misses with a body shot.
A cross from Dezhda lands.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dezhda was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Dezhda throwing a counter right hand but Manning manages to avoid it.
Manning takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manning defending well as Dezhda loads up on a big left hand.

Dezhda rushes Manning and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning has Dezhda pressed against the cage, preventing Dezhda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dezhda misses with a punch on the inside.
Manning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manning has Dezhda pressed against the cage.
Dezhda can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning misses with a punch on the inside.

Dezhda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dezhda misses the jab.
A jab from Dezhda finds it's way through Manning's defenses.
Dezhda scores with a nice right hand.
Dezhda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Dezhda's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Dezhda coming out on top.
Dezhda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dezhda lands a slapping body shot.

Dezhda forces Manning back against the cage and clinches.
Manning keeps control of Dezhda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dezhda backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dezhda here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezhda misses with a punch to the body.
Dezhda has a couple of punches blocked by Manning.
A short right from Manning.
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dezhda tries to work over Manning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dezhda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dezhda has had enough of the clinch but Manning keeps him there for the moment.
Dezhda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manning lands with a right to the head.
Eli Manning seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dezhda.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manning.
Manning blocks a body shot from Dezhda.
Manning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manning can't find room to land a body shot as Dezhda controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Manning lands an uppercut.
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manning lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dezhda backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dezhda as the two fighters clinch.
Manning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manning pushes Dezhda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Manning.
Manning gets through Dezhda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dezhda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dezhda misses with the head strike.
Manning stalling against the cage.

Dezhda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dezhda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manning has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dezhda lands a right hook to the body.
Manning throws a lazy right hand but Dezhda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Dezhda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manning ducks under a wild hook from Dezhda.
Dezhda throws an overhand right that lands on Manning's shoulder, as Manning tries to avoid the shot.
Dezhda takes a swing at Manning's ribcage but misses.
Dezhda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manning cracks Dezhda with an open hand slap.
Manning throws a body punch but Dezhda moves out of range.
Manning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dezhda.
Dezhda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manning! But no joy.
Manning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Dezhda 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!

Dezhda just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dezhda.
Manning avoids the body shot from Dezhda.
Dezhda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning misses with an uppercut. Dezhda saw that one coming.
Dezhda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Manning.
Dezhda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sasha Dezhda is winning the standup battle so far.

Dezhda has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dezhda fails to land.
Manning scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Dezhda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dezhda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dezhda throws a punch but it's blocked by Manning.
Manning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manning misses with a body punch.
Dezhda is trying to push Manning away but Manning has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dezhda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Manning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dezhda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dezhda blocking some punches.
Manning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manning scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Dezhda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dezhda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manning is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Dezhda fails to land.
Manning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Dezhda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Dezhda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dezhda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dezhda.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dezhda misses with a hook. Manning ducked under it nicely.
Manning misses with a two punch combination.
Manning takes a swing at Dezhda's ribcage but misses.

Dezhda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manning misses with a body punch.
Dezhda cracks Manning with a nice body shot.
Manning tries to work over Dezhda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
Manning tries to work over Dezhda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manning.
Dezhda misses with a punch on the inside.
Manning is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning struggles to land a body shot inside as Dezhda controls his hands.
Dezhda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
Manning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda misses with a punch on the inside.
Eli Manning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manning swings wildly with an uppercut but Dezhda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manning is trying to stall.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Manning.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Manning lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dezhda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda throws a punch but it's blocked by Manning.
Manning misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezhda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manning's elbow.
Dezhda blocks an uppercut.
Manning cracks Dezhda with a nice body shot.
Dezhda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manning.
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manning misses with some punches.
Dezhda throws a head punch that misses.
Manning misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dezhda swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!

Sasha Dezhda wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mu Name Jeff (ranked 6147 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Bernando (ranked 5918 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Name Jeff
vs
Bernando

175 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mu Name Jeff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory Bernando!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bernando shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jeff as he jumps to the side.
Bernando tries to clinch there but Jeff circles away.
Bernando looks for a takedown but Jeff sprawls well.
Jeff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bernando shoots in but no luck this time.
Jeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Mu Name Jeff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Bernando.
Bernando fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeff shoots in for a takedown but Bernando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernando dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jeff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bernando shoots for a takedown but Jeff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeff shoots in looking for a takedown. Bernando tries to sprawl out of it but Jeff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bernando manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bernando throws a body kick that misses
and Jeff counters with a body kick that stops Bernando in his tracks momentarily.
Jeff scores with a nice body kick.
Bernando looks winded!

Jeff has Bernando up against the cage in a clinch.

Jeff jumps guard.
Jeff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bernando's guard.

Bernando being controlled here, momentarily.
Jeff is working Bernando over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernando working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeff.
Jeff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jeff works over Bernando with some ground and pound from guard.
Jeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jeff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Jeff stands up from Bernando's guard - Jeff perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jeff looks to land a combination but Bernando avoids it well.
Jeff backing away here, and Bernando unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jeff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernando is looking to clinch but Jeff is avoiding it.
Bernando wants to land a leg kick but Jeff is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeff lands with a nice body kick.
Jeff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeff circles away.

Jeff moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Jeff gets a clinch.

Jeff gets control of Bernando's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jeff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Bernando has gone for a leg lock! Jeff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bernando's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jeff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jeff tries for a takedown but Bernando sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mu Name Jeff is winning the standup battle so far.
Jeff shoots in for a takedown but Bernando shows good takedown defense.
Jeff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bernando rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Jeff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernando, pushing him back against the cage.
Bernando misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeff.

Jeff pulls Bernando into guard.
Jeff wants to sweep but no luck.

Jeff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernando defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernando preventing the sweep.
Bernando must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernando is looking to work some ground and pound but Jeff has wrist control.
Bernando trying to control but Jeff is working from the bottom.
Jeff 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.

Jeff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernando defends it easily.
Bernando wants to get up but he can't break Jeff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bernando looks to land a combination. Jeff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Jeff rushes Bernando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jeff drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeff is pulling down on Bernando's head to control his posture.
Bernando wants to stand but Jeff has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jeff controlling the position.

Bernando stands up and waves to Jeff to follow him.
Bernando has a takedown stuffed.

Bernando is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jeff's half guard.

Jeff has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bernando is on him like a limpet, forcing Jeff back against the cage.
Bernando is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernando wants to take the fight to the mat but Jeff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jeff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bernando pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mu Name Jeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bernando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jeff somewhat.
Jeff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jeff sets himself, and Bernando steps forward looking for the clinch! Jeff avoids it this time.

Jeff pushes Bernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Jeff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernando can do to turn this around?
Jeff effectively controlling the action here.
Jeff is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernando is trying to force a seperation but Jeff has the dominant position.

Jeff breaks the clinch.

Jeff closes the distance and clinches.

Jeff jumps guard and drags Bernando to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Jeff is looking for a triangle but Bernando pushes his legs off easily.
Bernando trying to control but Jeff is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jeff scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mu Name Jeff 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. 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.

Bernando has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick by Bernando misses

and Jeff counters by moving into the clinch.
Come on Jeff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Jeff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeff throws a sloppy head kick and Bernando moves out of range easily.
Bernando tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bernando somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernando closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jeff circles away.
Jeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Mu Name Jeff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Bernando.
Bernando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jeff shoots in for a takedown but Bernando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mu Name Jeff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeff leaves Bernando with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bernando shoots in but Jeff avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Jeff rushes Bernando and presses him up against the cage.

Jeff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bernando as Jeff shoots in.
Bernando stuffs the takedown attempt from Jeff. Jeff gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeff shoots for a takedown but Bernando saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bernando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeff misses with a takedown
and Bernando counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bernando is defended easily by Jeff.
A combination from Bernando does no damage.
Jeff throws a big counter combination but Bernando scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bernando shoots and misses
and Jeff counters with a straight right hand.

Jeff moves into the clinch successfully.
Jeff digs a right hand into Bernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bernando's gas tank.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jeff.
Bernando connects with a high kick.
Jeff fails with a takedown attempt.
Good work by Jeff as he checks the leg kick.
Bernando closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jeff circles away.

Jeff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bernando tries for a takedown but Jeff manages to get underhooks.
Jeff lands with a left to the head.

Jeff manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jeff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernando, pushing him back against the cage.

Jeff jumps into guard, dragging Bernando to the mat.
Bernando being controlled here momentarily.
Jeff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernando manages to get himself to full guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeff controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mu Name Jeff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jeff 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mu Name Jeff!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mu Name Jeff!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mu Name Jeff!

Mu Name Jeff wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Rivero (ranked 6091 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avery Lobrutto (ranked 5879 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rivero
vs
Lobrutto

183 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Rivero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avery Lobrutto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lobrutto darts in and clinches Rivero up against the cage.
Rivero tries to break the clinch but Lobrutto is controlling the position.
Lobrutto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivero avoids it.
Lobrutto is trying to pull guard but Rivero has him pressed against the cage.
Rivero being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rivero throws a head punch that misses.
Rivero tries a knee to the head but Lobrutto blocks it.
Rivero is trying to push Lobrutto away but Lobrutto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lobrutto has him pressed against the cage.

Rivero breaks the clinch.
Rivero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lobrutto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobrutto blocks a jab.
Lobrutto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rivero moves in looking to clinch but Lobrutto pushes him off.

Lobrutto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Lobrutto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rivero on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lobrutto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivero wants to get back to his feet but Lobrutto drags him back down.
Lobrutto cracks Rivero with a big elbow.
Rivero is pushing Lobrutto's head away, looking to escape. Lobrutto manages to hold on to the position though.
Rivero tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lobrutto controlling the positon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivero trying to get back to his feet but Lobrutto is in full control for now.
Lobrutto should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Lobrutto looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivero is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lobrutto is riding his opponent, not letting Rivero buck him off.
Rivero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Lobrutto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rivero has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivero staying busy and making it hard for Lobrutto to control.
Lobrutto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rivero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lobrutto controls the position.
Lobrutto trying to control.

Rivero manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivero. Lobrutto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobrutto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivero circles away.
A punch combination from Rivero misses.
Rivero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobrutto manages to avoid it.
Rivero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lobrutto.
Lobrutto tries to counter with a clinch but Rivero shakes him off and moves away.
Rivero throws a series of punches but Lobrutto avoids them all with ease.

Rivero tries to sprawl but Lobrutto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivero is trying to control but can't.

Lobrutto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rivero is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Avery Lobrutto will probably get the nod.
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.

A looping hook to the body misses from Rivero. Lobrutto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivero moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rivero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivero throws a series of punches but Lobrutto avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Rivero does no damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lobrutto controlling the action here for a moment.
Lobrutto has Rivero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lobrutto's elbow.
Rivero has had enough of the clinch but Lobrutto keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivero is looking to break free of the clinch but Lobrutto has double underhooks.

Lobrutto manages to break the clinch.
Lobrutto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivero.

Lobrutto is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lobrutto is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivero finish him?
Rivero pushes Lobrutto against the cage. Rivero is working some dirty boxing. Rivero pushes off with a quick right hook! Lobrutto goes down! Lobrutto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rivero moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Rivero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris White (ranked 6233 p4p, 628 weight class) and Miscal Volen (ranked 6047 p4p, 620 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

White
vs
Volen

195 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miscal Volen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a takedown attempt - Volen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Volen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volen.
Chris White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White is looking to clinch but Volen is avoiding it.
Volen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good exchange - Volen coming out on top.

White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
White prevents Volen from getting back to his feet.

Volen is working an open guard so White takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volen.
Volen lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
White shoots in but Volen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White closes the distance looking to clinch
and Volen counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volen cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
White tries to clinch but Volen moves out of range.
Volen is looking for the big counter here.
White throws a head kick but Volen moves out of range.
Volen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
White throws a sloppy head kick
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volen connects with a jab.
Volen throws out a powerful jab.
Volen misses with a double jab.
White is looking for a counter combo.
White takes one to the side of the head.
White tries to clinch
enabling Volen to counter with a crisp jab.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White with a poor takedown
and Volen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White with a poor takedown
and Volen counters with a nice uppercut.
White is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Volen there.
Volen tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.

White is rocked!
Volen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops White to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! White looks to clinch but Volen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! White taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Miscal Volen!