ASY 5:LAND OF THE GODS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between carlos Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolland Regnilsnug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Regnilsnug

185 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, carlos Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolland Regnilsnug!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regnilsnug tries a head kick but it misses.
Regnilsnug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regnilsnug.
Regnilsnug throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Regnilsnug.
Regnilsnug misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Regnilsnug checks a leg kick.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Regnilsnug regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Regnilsnug wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Regnilsnug is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Regnilsnug looks gassed!
Jones advances to half guard.
Regnilsnug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Regnilsnug with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Regnilsnug's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Regnilsnug.
Regnilsnug is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Regnilsnug's face.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Regnilsnug is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Regnilsnug avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones misses with a head shot.
Regnilsnug is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Regnilsnug blocking the ground and pound.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Regnilsnug wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Regnilsnug is trying to stand up.
Regnilsnug takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Regnilsnug is trying to stand.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Regnilsnug really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Regnilsnug holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones misses with some ground and pound and Regnilsnug recovers position to half guard.
Regnilsnug looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Regnilsnug tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Regnilsnug's head.
Jones 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.
Jones working over Regnilsnug with some ground and pound. Regnilsnug looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Regnilsnug's head.
Regnilsnug pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Regnilsnug's hands, connecting with Regnilsnug's forehead.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Regnilsnug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Regnilsnug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rolland Regnilsnug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regnilsnug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Regnilsnug looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
A punch combination from Regnilsnug misses.
Regnilsnug looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Regnilsnug avoids a punch combination nicely.
Regnilsnug throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Regnilsnug's head.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones moves into full mount! Regnilsnug won't be happy about that!
Regnilsnug tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regnilsnug taking shots to the head.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Regnilsnug manages to avoid easily.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Regnilsnug wants to get back to his feet.
Jones breaks from Regnilsnug's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Regnilsnug is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jones misses with a head shot.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!

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.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones looking to ground and pound but Regnilsnug is blocking nicely.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
You get the feeling that Regnilsnug really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Regnilsnug's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jones cracks Regnilsnug with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
You get the feeling that Regnilsnug really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones looking to finish Regnilsnug with some ground and pound. This is bad for Regnilsnug!
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Regnilsnug is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Regnilsnug is in trouble!
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Regnilsnug can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Regnilsnug is trying to stand.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones working Regnilsnug over with strikes here.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Regnilsnug but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones cracks Regnilsnug with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Regnilsnug in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Regnilsnug trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jones breaks from Regnilsnug's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regnilsnug is trying to stand up.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones scoring with strikes but Regnilsnug is staying in there.
Regnilsnug is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Regnilsnug wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Regnilsnug hang on?
Regnilsnug is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

carlos Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Regnilsnug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Regnilsnug circles away.
Regnilsnug misses with a series of wild punches.

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones thows a huge punch but Regnilsnug dodges it nicely.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones throwing shots but Regnilsnug is blocking nicely.
Regnilsnug regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Regnilsnug is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones throws a strike but Regnilsnug rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regnilsnug trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Regnilsnug is aware though and is defending well.
Regnilsnug would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones wants to stand up but Regnilsnug is controlling him.
Regnilsnug wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regnilsnug wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rolland Regnilsnug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regnilsnug postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Regnilsnug throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A right-left combo lands from Regnilsnug.
Regnilsnug misses with a two punch combination.
Regnilsnug moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Regnilsnug cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Regnilsnug throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Regnilsnug didn't expect that.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
carlos Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
carlos Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... carlos Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donkey Donkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donkman's entrance music is Donkey Song. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Donkman
vs
Lawson

189 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donkey Donkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Lawson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Donkman lands a shot to the body.
Lawson can't get the takedown.
Lawson is trying to force a seperation but Donkman has the dominant position.

Donkman lands a takedown into guard.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
Donkman throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donkman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
Donkman is working hard here to advance position.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donkman is one step ahead there.
Donkman is in close to Lawson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Donkman tries to pass.
Donkman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lawson pulls Donkman in close to his closed guard and prevents Donkman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Donkman passes Lawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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.
Donkman tries to pass to full mount but Lawson defends it.
Donkman is looking to pass Lawson's guard but actually Lawson recovers to full guard.
Lawson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Donkman!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donkman is working to get back to half guard.
Lawson punching from mount but Donkman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Donkman wants to hold on but Lawson pushes him away.
Donkman is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Donkman is trying to escape the mount.
Lawson punching from mount but Donkman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Donkman is desperately trying to improve his position but Lawson has a good base and remains in mount.
Lawson thowing shots but they're missing.
Lawson landing shots from mount.
Lawson scoring with strikes but Donkman is staying in there.
Lawson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lawson tries to push Donkman's head away but Donkman is holding on tight.
Lawson wants to control but Donkman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson throwing shots but Donkman is blocking nicely.
Donkman is looking to improve his position.
Lawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Donkman kicks off Lawson and gets to his feet.
Matt Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lawson closes the distance and clinches.
Lawson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lawson goes for a takedown attempt but Donkman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donkey Donkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lawson.
Lawson moves in looking to clinch but Donkman pushes him off.
Donkman scores with the left hand. Lawson knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lawson throws out a loose jab but Donkman uses good head movement to avoid it.

Donkman clinches up with Lawson and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lawson can't get the takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Donkman.
Donkman digs a right hand into Lawson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lawson's gas tank.
Lawson tries to work over Donkman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Donkman won't allow it.
Donkman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Donkman tries for a takedown but Lawson manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Donkman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lawson is working for takedown but Donkman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Donkey Donkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lawson.
Donkman gets underhooks to prevent Lawson's takedown attempt.
Lawson wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Donkman gets underhooks to prevent Lawson's takedown attempt.

Donkman has Lawson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Donkman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lawson tumbling to the mat - Donkman dives into Lawson's guard.
Donkman postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it.
Donkman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donkman looking to pass the guard.
Donkman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkman wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
Lawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donkman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donkman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donkman advances position into side control!
Lawson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lawson dodges the ground and pound from Donkman.
Donkman wants to control but Lawson is keeping him busy.
Lawson tries to bench press Donkman off him but Donkman keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Donkman taking a break here but Lawson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Donkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawson keeps working.
Lawson is in trouble now - Donkman has advanced to mount!
Donkman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Donkman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donkman with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lawson is trying to escape the mount.
Lawson is squirming around, avoiding Donkman's attempts to control the action.
Donkman landing strikes from the mount.
Donkman lands a heavy elbow.
Donkman raining down shots from the mount!

Lawson is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donkman working Lawson over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donkey Donkman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Donkman lunges at Lawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawson's hand.
Donkman slips a jab from Lawson.

Donkman cracks Lawson with a big right hand and Lawson goes down!
Lawson is still in real trouble! Can Donkman finish him?
Donkman controlling from the top position.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donkman is one step ahead there.
Lawson seems to have recovered his senses.
Donkman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawson is looking for a sweep. Donkman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donkman is keen to just control but Lawson is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donkman uses his free foot to push down on Lawson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lawson.
Donkman with a couple of short strikes.
Donkman cracks Lawson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Donkman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lawson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lawson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Donkman looking to control but Lawson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donkman working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donkman postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Lawson is out cold - huge knockout for Donkman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donkey Donkman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lawal's choice of entrance music: Chocolate Salty Balls. Jon Lawal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marsh
vs
Lawal

187 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
201 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Lawal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marsh moves into range and clinches up with Lawal.

Marsh pulls guard.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawal throws and elbow that misses. Marsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lawal's guard. Nice move by Marsh!
Marsh connects with a couple of short punches.

It looks like Jon Lawal has been cut.
Marsh prevents Lawal from getting back to his feet.
Marsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marsh postures up and lands a big shot to Lawal's brow.
Marsh chips away with some ground and pound.

That has opened up Jon Lawal's cut even more.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marsh with a nice head shot there.

The cut above Jon Lawal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawal wants to stand up but Marsh is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marsh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawal keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
Marsh landing with the ground and pound.

Jon Lawal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jon Lawal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stan Marsh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Burner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lytle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is misery business. Chris Lytle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lytle
vs
Burner

180 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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, Chris Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Burner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lytle wants it to stay on the feet.
Burner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lytle swinging wildly here.
Lytle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burner.
Burner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lytle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lytle scores with a jab.
Lytle has his takedown stuffed

and Burner counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Burner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lytle has escaped the position, nice work there.

Burner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle is looking for a sweep.
Lytle gets back to half guard.
Burner throwing shots but Lytle is blocking nicely.
Lytle is trying to control but can't.
Lytle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Burner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lytle sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lytle misses with a double jab.

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.
Lytle misses with a low kick.
Burner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lytle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chris Lytle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Burner.
Lytle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burner circles away quickly and effectively.
Lytle throws a head kick that misses

and Burner counters with a takedown into side control.
Burner scoring with punches from side control.
Burner trying to control the action but Lytle is working from the bottom.

Burner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lytle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle tries to improve position but can't.

Burner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lytle can't do much from the bottom here.
Burner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lytle keeps working.

Burner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lytle, who protects the arm well.
Burner looks gassed!
Lytle can't do much from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lytle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lytle misses with a double jab.
Burner has a takedown stuffed.
Lytle throws a head kick but Burner moves out of range.
Lytle lands with a nice combination. Burner backs away looking to recover.
Lytle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lytle tries to bum rush Burner with a series of wild strikes but Burner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lytle throws a series of punches but Burner moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Burner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lytle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lytle slaps away a takedown attempt from Burner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lytle lands with a nice combination. Burner backs away looking to recover.
Lytle looks to land a combination. Burner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the body from Lytle misses

and Burner counters with a shoot takedown. Lytle fights it but they end up in guard.
Burner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lytle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Burner has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lytle to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Burner is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lytle pulls down on the head and he's put Burner to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Lytle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Godfryd Taran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chosen One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chosen One is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Taran
vs
One

201 cm
23
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Godfryd Taran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chosen One!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taran moves away.
Taran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taran tries to land a body kick
and One counters with a good low kick that Taran was not able to check.
Taran is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
One moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
One keeps Taran at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by One.
One misses with a head kick.
One throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
One swings for the body but Taran moves out of range.

One lands a big head kick that sends Taran tumbling to the mat! One takes a step backwards and waves Taran back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Taran is rocked!

It looks like Godfryd Taran has been cut.
One lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by One.
One lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Taran falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chosen One!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Yves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Nelson
vs
Yves

180 cm
25
182 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

180 cm
19
179 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Yves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Yves keeps moving.
Nelson won't allow Yves to sweep him here.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson 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.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Yves has wrist control.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yves is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yves's guard.
Yves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Yves is defending the position.

Nelson stands up out of the half guard.

Nelson rushes Yves and presses him up against the cage.

Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yves blocks a head kick by Nelson.

Yves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yves lands in his opponent's guard.
Yves trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yves circles away from the clinch attempt.

Yves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Yves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yves prevents Nelson from getting back to his feet.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Yves isn't so interested in that idea.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Yves trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yves is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yves defends well.
Yves scoring with some ground and pound.

Nelson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yves shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Nelson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Yves saw that one coming.
Yves tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Yves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Yves on that attempt.
DJ Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Yves.
Nelson jabs Yves right on the nose. Yves blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nelson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nelson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nelson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nelson landing shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Yves slips the punch.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yves.
Yves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yves with a poor takedown

and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Yves's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yves there as he acknowledges the shot.

Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nelson throws some wild stikes that Yves manages to avoid easily.
Nelson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yves can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is landing with some decent strikes but Yves is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yves holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nelson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yves is working to get back to half guard.
Yves taking shots to the head.
Nelson with good strikes from the mount here!
Nelson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nelson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Yves! More shots from Nelson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Nelson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LA gooner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight for your Right to Party. Frank Anderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Anderson
vs
gooner

190 cm
23
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Dirt Poor Drugs($5 Recovery)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LA gooner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Frank Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
gooner moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from gooner.
gooner dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
gooner tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
gooner tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by gooner.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gooner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
gooner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
gooner tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
gooner tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
gooner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson throws a series of punches but gooner avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - gooner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gooner throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a body shot

and gooner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
gooner is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag gooner down to the mat. gooner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
gooner wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
gooner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson misses with a combination
and gooner counters with a nice kick to the body.
Anderson is breathing heavily.

gooner moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gooner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

gooner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
gooner wants to clinch.
Anderson misses with a combination
and gooner counters with a nice body kick.
gooner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson thows a leg kick but gooner checks it
and gooner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anderson really felt that one!
gooner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Frank Anderson has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
gooner is looking to clinch.
gooner tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
gooner tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
gooner tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and gooner counters with a one-two to the body.
gooner tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
gooner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LA gooner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

gooner wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and gooner counters by clinching up.
gooner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but gooner has the dominant position.
Anderson tries for a takedown but gooner manages to get underhooks.

gooner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
gooner tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
gooner scores with a shot to the body.
gooner tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by gooner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses the body punch
enabling gooner to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and gooner counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
gooner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
gooner is looking to clinch.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
gooner tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gooner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson swings for the body but gooner moves out of range.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and gooner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
gooner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
LA gooner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and gooner counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but gooner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LA gooner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson takes a swing at gooner's ribcage but misses.
gooner moves out of range of the strikes.

Anderson closes the distance and pushes gooner back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson jumps guard but gooner stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson distracts gooner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
gooner keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but gooner is retaining full guard.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but gooner has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Anderson forces gooner back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson tries to pull guard but gooner won't allow it.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Anderson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. gooner can't fight it off and eventually Anderson manages to take the fight to the floor. gooner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
gooner can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
gooner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gooner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on gooner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for gooner.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as gooner is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
gooner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Anderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of gooner's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anderson looking to finish gooner with some ground and pound. This is bad for gooner!

gooner is rocked!
Anderson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt gooner! Anderson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless gooner and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Anderson!
Frank Anderson retains his heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Notch Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnson
vs
Drago

189 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Notch Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago misses with a head kick.
Drago tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drago stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drago tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drago won't be happy with that.
Johnson is working Drago over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Drago is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Drago regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Drago takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Drago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Drago has wrist control.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drago on the ground.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson stands and throws Drago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Drago is rocked!
Johnson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Drago is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Johnson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Notch Johnson!
Notch Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!