Gladitorius Maximus PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Beau (ranked 25333 p4p, 549 weight class) and Mac Sullivan (ranked 6164 p4p, 462 weight class). Joe Beau could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mac Sullivan's chin.

Beau
vs
Sullivan

190 cm
18
234 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Beau!
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, Mac Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sullivan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Sullivan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Beau is looking for a takedown.
Sullivan prevents the takedown attempt.

Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sullivan drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sullivan stands up and waves to Beau to follow him.

Beau clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sullivan has clasped his hands together around Beau's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sullivan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sullivan staying calm.
Beau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beau tries to get out of the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan just content to control the position.

Sullivan stands up.

Sullivan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sullivan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beau trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beau darts in looking for a takedown but Sullivan gets double underhooks and turns Beau into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Beau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beau counters with a nice uppercut.
Beau throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.

Sullivan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beau is breathing heavily.
Sullivan controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sullivan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mac Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sullivan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Beau to stand up.
Beau wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sullivan! But no joy.

Beau closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Sullivan sneaks out the side door and pushes Beau away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sullivan drives through with a takedown into Beau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sullivan is pulling down on Beau's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beau wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan trying to control the position here.
Beau tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Beau being controlled here momentarily.
Sullivan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Beau throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sullivan's body to avoid the submission. Sullivan has instead reached around Beau's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sullivan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mac Sullivan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Oriola (ranked 6315 p4p, 578 weight class) and Tyler Severn (ranked 6900 p4p, 602 weight class). Severn has chosen O Canada as his entrance music. Diego Oriola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Severn's chin.

Oriola
vs
Severn

174 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Oriola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Severn!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn lands a right hook to the body.
Oriola slaps away a takedown attempt from Severn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oriola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Severn.
Oriola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Severn avoids it well and moves away.
Severn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn sizes up Oriola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Severn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Severn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diego Oriola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Severn.
Severn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oriola sprawls well. Oriola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Severn gets slowly back to his feet.
Oriola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn fails to land with a series of punches.
Oriola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tyler Severn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severn is looking to clinch but Oriola is avoiding it.
Severn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Severn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oriola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Severn looks for a takedown but Oriola sprawls well.

That's two 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.
Severn looks to land a combination but Oriola avoids it well.
Severn misses with a takedown

and Oriola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Severn's guard.
Oriola tries to free his leg and advance position but Severn is retaining full guard.
Oriola throws a big elbow that misses.
Severn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oriola controls the pace.

Oriola drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oriola jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oriola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Severn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oriola is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Severn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oriola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Severn doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Oriola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Severn's guard.

Severn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn is trying to break the clinch but Oriola has him pressed against the cage.
Oriola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Severn jumps guard but Oriola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oriola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Severn prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters up against the cage, Severn throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyler Severn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Severn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oriola defends well and Severn ends up having to push Oriola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oriola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Severn sprawls and moves away.
Tyler Severn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oriola swats away the attempt to clinch by Severn.
Oriola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Severn moves in looking to clinch but Oriola pushes him off.
No luck for Severn with that takedown attempt.
Oriola feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Severn is quick to defend against it.
Severn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oriola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Severn tries to clinch but Oriola moves out of range.
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn tries to clinch but Oriola moves away

and Oriola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oriola.
Oriola tries to free his leg and advance position but Severn is retaining full guard.
Oriola won't allow Severn to get back to his feet.
Oriola content to stall in guard here.
Severn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oriola advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oriola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Severn is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Severn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oriola controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oriola trying to control the action but Severn is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Severn closes the distance and pushes Oriola back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oriola tries for a takedown. No joy.

Oriola has clasped his hands together around Severn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Severn is being controlled here.

Oriola is trying to get an arm triangle but Severn is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oriola controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Oriola dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Severn throws a left and a right that both miss

and Oriola counters with a single leg into guard. Severn didn't expect that.
Oriola wants to control from the top but Severn keeps moving.
Oriola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Severn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oriola prevents Severn from getting back to his feet.
Severn being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oriola trying to control the position from guard on top but Severn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Severn fails to land the takedown.
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oriola keeps the fight on the outside.
Severn is looking to clinch.
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oriola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn scores with a nice strike.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Severn enables Oriola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Severn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oriola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Severn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oriola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oriola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Severn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oriola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oriola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Severn looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oriola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Severn is looking to clinch.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Severn avoids it well and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Severn shoots for a takedown but Oriola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Severn avoids it well and moves away.
Severn wants to clinch

and Oriola counters with a single leg into guard. Severn didn't expect that.
Oriola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Oriola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oriola 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Oriola!
In defeat, Tyler Severn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry to all my fans. I've dissapointed you all. But don't worry I'll work harder and harder for my next fight.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wheeler (ranked 7599 p4p, 459 weight class) and Pat Michaels (ranked 6429 p4p, 422 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wheeler
vs
Michaels

175 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
148 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

RAGS of a RONIN

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Michaels!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheeler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a big head kick but Wheeler shrugs it off.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wheeler blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wheeler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michaels wants to clinch.
Wheeler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wheeler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wheeler misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels throws a body kick that misses

and Wheeler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Michaels!
Michaels is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler is staying tight to Michaels's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wheeler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wheeler content to control rather than advance.
Michaels wants to control but Wheeler is keeping busy.
Michaels taking some punishment here, with Wheeler in his half guard.
Wheeler is taking a breather. Michaels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Michaels is defending against the submission attempts here by Wheeler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Michaels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Michaels actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Wheeler seems content to control.
Michaels wants to control but Wheeler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wheeler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wheeler is thwarting Michaels's attempts to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Michaels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Wheeler moves out of range easily.
Wheeler looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
Wheeler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wheeler tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Michaels counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michaels looks to land a body kick but Wheeler moved away.
We've been informed that Michaels has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Michaels lands with a kick to the temple. Wheeler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Wheeler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Michaels on his heels. He'll look to pass Michaels's guard now, I'm sure.

Michaels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wheeler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wheeler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wheeler is in close to Michaels's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Michaels has his foot on Wheeler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wheeler works his way back into a safe position though.
Wheeler advances position into side control!
Wheeler trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels wants to control but Wheeler postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Wheeler 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.

Wheeler misses with a wild combination.
Wheeler darts in looking for a takedown but Michaels gets double underhooks and turns Wheeler into the cage.
Wheeler doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Michaels drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wheeler defends it well.
Michaels fakes the leg kick and cracks Wheeler in the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Michaels.
Michaels sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wheeler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wheeler is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler regains half guard there - taking advantage of Michaels's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nice strikes from Michaels there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wheeler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Michaels.
Michaels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Michaels is just content to waste time from the top position. Wheeler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wheeler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michaels trying to control but Wheeler is working from the bottom.
Michaels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but Wheeler is keeping the position.
Michaels keeps trying to improve his position.

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.
Michaels wanted to stand there but Wheeler had control of the position.
Wheeler trying to keep a closed guard but Michaels is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Michaels slips nicely into half guard.
Michaels working the head and body with strikes.
Michaels blocks the strikes from Wheeler.
Michaels is nestled in close to Wheeler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wheeler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Michaels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Michaels connects with a nice short shot to Wheeler's temple.
Wheeler is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Michaels lands a nice short elbow.
Wheeler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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

Michaels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Michaels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control the pace.
Michaels stalling away here and it's allowed Wheeler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wheeler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michaels trying to control but Wheeler is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheeler has momentary wrist control but Michaels slips an elbow through the middle.
Wheeler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Michaels is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wheeler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Michaels defends it nicely.
Michaels throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Wheeler counters by clinching up.
Michaels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michaels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels misses with a knee strike.
Wheeler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Michaels tries to clinch up but Wheeler circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Michaels gets tackled into the cage by Wheeler. Wheeler maintains the clinch.

Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler avoids a kick to the body.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense.
Michaels misses with an attempted mid kick.

Wheeler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Michaels's guard.
Wheeler controlling from the top position.

Wheeler is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Michaels has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wheeler is looking to defend but Michaels has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wheeler! Michaels pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wheeler taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pat Michaels!
Our winner, Pat Michaels, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marqos Brendao (ranked 6517 p4p, 255 weight class) and Brayden Point (ranked 5276 p4p, 232 weight class). Brendao comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Motherf***** - Machine Gun Kelly. This should be a great matchup!

Brendao
vs
Point

173 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marqos Brendao!
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, Brayden Point!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brendao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Point swats away the attempt to clinch by Brendao.
Brendao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Point as he jumps to the side.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point swings for the body but Brendao moves out of range.
Point is looking to score with low kicks.
Point throws a hook but Brendao avoids it easily.

Brendao instigates a clinch.
Brendao taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendao fails to pull guard.
Brendao prevents a body shot from Point.
Brendao is trying to push Point away but Point has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brendao looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Point is stalling here.
Point misses with the head strike.
Point is struggling to control the position.
Brendao working hard to break the clinch.
Brendao trying to stall but Point improves his position.
Point is stalling here.
Brendao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Point fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marqos Brendao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brendao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brendao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Point counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Point throws a hook but Brendao blocks it.
Brendao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brendao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Point keeps the fight on the outside.
Brendao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Point tries to avoid it but Brendao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Point to the ground. Point escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point throws a hook but Brendao blocks it.
Point misses with an uppercut.
Point looks to land a left hand but Brendao moved out of range nicely.

Point looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Brendao looking for submissions off his back.
Point with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brendao trying to hold on to Point's head to control him but Point postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Point lands with a right hand.
Brendao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Point swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Point.

Brendao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brendao wants to pass the guard but Point is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brendao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Point wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Point can do anything to dispel that myth.
Point's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Point looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brendao stuffs the takedown attempt from Point. Point gets slowly back to his feet.

Point gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brendao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Point fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Point throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Brendao ducks down to avoid it.
Point tries to land a leg kick but Brendao saw it coming and moves away.
Brendao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brendao as he avoids it easily.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brendao is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brendao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Point sprawls and moves away.
Point connects with a crisp jab.
Point tries to work over Brendao's front leg with a kick but Brendao checks it.
Brendao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brendao slips a straight right by Point.
Point slaps away a takedown attempt from Brendao, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brendao moves away from the strike by Point.
Brendao tries to clinch there but Point circles away.

Point clinches with his opponent.
Point keeps control of Brendao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Point throws a head punch that misses.
Brendao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Point gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marqos Brendao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Point has Brendao pressed against the cage.
Point lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brendao backwards.
Point taking a breather.
Point tries to throw a body punch but Brendao avoids it by throwing Point back against the cage.
Brendao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Point is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Point leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brendao's elbow.
Point lands a nice uppercut.
Brendao is working for takedown but Point is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brendao jumps guard but Point turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Point holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Point lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Point fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brendao missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Point takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Point working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Point.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brendao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brendao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Point gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Point scores with a shoulder strike.

Brendao is rocked!
Point dips a shoulder and cracks Brendao with a mighty uppercut! Brendao falls back against the cage and Point unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brendao is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Point screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brayden Point!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moshe Rabenu (ranked 5478 p4p, 546 weight class) and John Miles (ranked 7373 p4p, 626 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rabenu
vs
Miles

187 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Moshe Rabenu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Miles !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Rabenu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Rabenu dives in and scores a takedown into Miles 's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rabenu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rabenu landing some decent shots from guard.
Rabenu cracks Miles with a solid left hand.
Miles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rabenu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miles 's head.
Rabenu throwing strikes from guard but Miles blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabenu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rabenu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rabenu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rabenu throws an elbow that misses. Miles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rabenu's guard. Nice move by Miles !

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabenu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rabenu wants to stand and escape but Miles is having none of it.
Rabenu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rabenu tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
Rabenu controlling the position well.
Rabenu is trying to maintain the position but Miles is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rabenu is controlling Miles 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rabenu wants to control but Miles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rabenu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rabenu tries to get out of the position.
Miles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabenu keeps working.
Rabenu is pressing down on Miles 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles won't allow Rabenu to sweep him here.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Miles . No joy for Rabenu on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miles ! But no joy.
Rabenu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miles defends it nicely.
Miles lands with a cross.
Rabenu fails with the takedown
and Miles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moshe Rabenu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miles .
Miles throws a right and a left that Rabenu avoids nicely.
John Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Miles .
We've been informed that Miles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Rabenu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Miles uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rabenu feints and as Miles raises his hands in defense, Rabenu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miles looks winded!
Rabenu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miles is keeping the position for now.
Miles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rabenu.
Miles keeping full guard, as Rabenu tries to pass.
Miles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rabenu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miles wants to stand and escape but Rabenu is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Miles dominated that round.
That's time! Rabenu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rabenu shoots in for a double leg but Miles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabenu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Rabenu scores with a takedown into Miles 's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rabenu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rabenu chips away with some ground and pound.
Rabenu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rabenu scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabenu throws a big elbow that misses.
Rabenu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rabenu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Miles is rocked!
Moshe Rabenu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabenu loads up on a big left hand. Miles felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rabenu looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Miles can't hide his disappointment, as Rabenu celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moshe Rabenu!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tricky The Kid (ranked 4570 p4p, 476 weight class) and CJ Johnson (ranked 6494 p4p, 596 weight class). The Kid's entrance music is All about the Benjamins. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

The Kid
vs
Johnson

178 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tricky The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

The Kid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson controlling The Kid's posture.
The Kid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Kid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Kid.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but The Kid is controlling him
The Kid is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The Kid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent The Kid from advancing to side control.

That's two 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.

The Kid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Kid.
The Kid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The Kid is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson wants to control but The Kid is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but The Kid is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson misses with a double jab

and The Kid counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

The Kid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. The Kid eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson trying to hold on to The Kid's head to control him but The Kid postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson tries to roll over but The Kid keeps him under control.
Johnson is staying active underneath The Kid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The Kid is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Kid to get the leverage.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but The Kid has control of the leg.
The Kid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to get to full guard but The Kid has control of the leg.
The Kid sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tricky The Kid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Kid goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
The Kid looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson throws out a counter right but The Kid avoids it with no problem.
The Kid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from The Kid. The Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tricky The Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Kid is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but The Kid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Kid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Kid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Kid under the eye.

It looks like Tricky The Kid has been cut.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by The Kid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Johnson darts in and clinches The Kid up against the cage.
The Kid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson looks to land a combination but The Kid avoids it well.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Kid at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Kid walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Kid is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Kid has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through The Kid's defenses.
Jab from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
The Kid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Kid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson cracks the inside of The Kid's front leg.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
The Kid tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Kid after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of The Kid's head.
A short left from Johnson.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
The Kid on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson catches The Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but The Kid slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Kid postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Kid, into his guard.

The Kid has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.

Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
CJ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Kid's head backwards.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tricky The Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Kid goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
The Kid dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on The Kid's head and hops out.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but The Kid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of The Kid's side.
Johnson cracks The Kid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The Kid doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a head kick. The Kid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Kid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tricky The Kid'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson lands with a hook. The Kid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Kid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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

The Kid is rocked!
The Kid with a lazy takedown attempt

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oh The Kid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Kid.

The Kid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
The Kid seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

The Kid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid moves into full mount!
The Kid looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but The Kid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two 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.
The Kid lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnson regains half guard.

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

Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Kid keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The Kid tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tricky The Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Kid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
The Kid darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns The Kid into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Kid.

Johnson forces The Kid back against the cage and clinches.
The Kid looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Kid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Kid scrambles back to his feet.
The Kid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson tests The Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson with a hook.
The Kid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Kid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Kid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but The Kid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Kid at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Kid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Johnson tries to sprawl but The Kid drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Kid shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed The Kid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Kid is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks The Kid with an uppercut!
Johnson cracks The Kid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

The Kid gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.

Johnson pushes The Kid off and gets back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, CJ Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tricky The Kid stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey, it is what it is. Back to the gym tomorrow!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Daddy (ranked 3592 p4p, 365 weight class) and Mathias Wendel (ranked 5582 p4p, 486 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mathias Wendel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Daddy
vs
Wendel

165 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathias Wendel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wendel is looking for the big counter here.
Daddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daddy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daddy swings for the body but Wendel moves out of range.
Wendel stalks Daddy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daddy's face. Daddy staggers backwards, shaken.
Wendel needs to keep his hands up - Daddy had a free shot at his head there.
Wendel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daddy's head backwards.
Daddy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wendel tries to avoid it but Daddy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wendel to the ground. Wendel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Wendel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wendel connects with a body shot that sends Daddy's belly button to the back.
Wendel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wendel avoids the body shot from Daddy.
We've been informed that Wendel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Daddy is looking to clinch but Wendel is avoiding it.
Daddy misses with a kick to the body.
Wendel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wendel staying out of range there.
Wendel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wendel duly obliges.

It looks like Joe Daddy has been cut.
Daddy looks to land a body kick but Wendel moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daddy looks for a takedown but Wendel sprawls well.
Wendel scores with a hook to the body. Daddy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daddy is breathing heavily.
Wendel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Daddy is rocked!
Daddy leaves his chin hanging out and Wendel seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Daddy crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mathias Wendel!