MFC LA 1: Creation PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between cain sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Vandrax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). sanchez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Op2YQ7yyU. Brandon Vandrax has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

sanchez
vs
Vandrax

187 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vandrax closes the distance and clinches.
Vandrax tries a knee to the head but sanchez blocks it.
sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.

sanchez drags the fight down to the ground.

sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vandrax wants to control from the top but sanchez keeps moving.
Vandrax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Vandrax working some strikes from top position.
sanchez pulls Vandrax in close to prevent any damage.
Vandrax won't allow sanchez to sweep him here.

sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Vandrax defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Vandrax working for a triangle but sanchez defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

sanchez gets to his feet. Vandrax looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

sanchez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vandrax does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sanchez is trying to control. Vandrax wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vandrax tries to roll over but sanchez keeps him under control.
sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vandrax looks like he's trying to stand up.
sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vandrax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vandrax sprawls well initially but sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vandrax looks gassed!
sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vandrax moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Vandrax gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vandrax wants to control from the top but sanchez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

cain sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

sanchez has managed to clinch.
Vandrax fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vandrax tries to break free but sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vandrax.
Vandrax misses with an elbow strike.
Vandrax tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
cain sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Vandrax.
Vandrax drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

sanchez gets control of Vandrax's arms and successfully pulls guard. sanchez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vandrax.
Vandrax tries to free his leg and advance position but sanchez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sanchez controlling the position.

sanchez has his foot on Vandrax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vandrax works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sanchez trying to strike off his back.
sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Vandrax drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vandrax jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vandrax tries to close the distance and clinch up but sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vandrax tries to clinch but fails miserably
and sanchez counters with a big head kick but Vandrax shrugs it off.

Vandrax closes the distance and clinches.
sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Vandrax.

sanchez tightens his grip and picks Vandrax up, before dumping him to the ground. Vandrax manages to land in guard.
sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

sanchez gets to his feet - Vandrax follows without any prompting.
Vandrax stuffs the takedown attempt from sanchez . sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vandrax.
Vandrax closes the distance and clinches up with sanchez , looking for a takedown. Vandrax pushes sanchez against the cage but sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

sanchez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Vandrax is defending against the submission attempts here by sanchez .
sanchez controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sanchez stalling away here and it's allowed Vandrax to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
sanchez wants to stand but Vandrax is controlling his posture from full guard.
cain sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
sanchez wants to get up but he can't break Vandrax's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

sanchez gets to his feet. Vandrax looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

cain sanchez 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!

Vandrax tries to clinch up.
Vandrax tries for a takedown but sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Vandrax closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Vandrax tries to stall but sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vandrax holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vandrax lands a knee to the body.

sanchez pulls Vandrax into guard.

sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vandrax defends well.
sanchez is trying to keep Vandrax in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sanchez is really struggling to control Vandrax but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vandrax throws a big right hand that misses.
sanchez striking from the bottom here.
Vandrax advances position into side control!
Vandrax fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Vandrax has hold of sanchez 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! sanchez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vandrax cranks the arm and sanchez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from sanchez , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brandon Vandrax!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terron Cabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Trapt--Sound Off. Brian Fantana told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Cabal
vs
Fantana

190 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Steve's Services - All of my services are free!

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, Terron Cabal!
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, Brian Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabal throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Brian Fantana has been cut.

Cabal clinches.
Cabal stalls.

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

Cabal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cabal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cabal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Cabal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantana really wants to buck Cabal off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantana is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantana is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cabal lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Fantana that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantana'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.
Fantana looks gassed!

Cabal looking for a guillotine from mount but Fantana is having none of it.
Cabal could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cabal controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cabal lands a heavy elbow.
Cabal wants to control the pace but Fantana is squirming around nicely.
Cabal controlling the pace for now.
Cabal lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabal wants to control but Fantana has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

Cabal is working for a kimura but Fantana is defending it quite comfortably.

Cabal decides to return to a standing position.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cabal darts in and clinches Fantana up against the cage.
Cabal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fantana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cabal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabal lands a good knee to the midsection. Fantana won't want to take too many of those.
Cabal trying to land knees to the body.
Fantana can't get the takedown.
Fantana tries for a takedown. No joy.

Cabal breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Cabal.

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

Cabal turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cabal manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cabal prevents Fantana from escaping the position.
Cabal happy to just control the position for now.
Cabal has knee on belly and moves into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantana wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terron Cabal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Fantana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cabal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantana with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cabal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fantana won't be happy with that.
Terron Cabal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantana dodges the ground and pound from Cabal.
Cabal in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cabal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fantana stops Cabal from passing to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantana is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cabal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fantana will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cabal stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cabal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabal dips to his left and cracks Fantana with an uppercut!

Cabal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantana looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cabal prevents Fantana from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabal trying to control the pace.

Cabal stands up out of the half guard.

Cabal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cabal wants to control but Fantana is keeping him busy.
Fantana being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabal trying to control the position but Fantana is working away.

Cabal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fantana, who protects the arm well.
Fantana wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cabal trying to control the action but Fantana is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cabal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantana keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantana has his takedown stuffed

and Cabal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fantana won't be happy with that.

Cabal decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cabal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cabal wants to control from the top but Fantana keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terron Cabal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Fantana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

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

Cabal stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantana clinches but Cabal breaks the clinch

so Cabal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantana can't keep his opponent in guard - Cabal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cabal is looking to take a break and control but Fantana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantana is trying to stand back up but Cabal is controlling him
Cabal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabal is trying to control the action in half guard but Fantana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cabal stops Fantana from getting back to his feet.
Cabal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fantana keeps working.

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.

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

Fantana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fantana lands in his opponent's guard.
Cabal is trying to control the position but Fantana postures up.
Cabal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cabal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabal trying to control the position.
Fantana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantana throwing strikes but missing.
Fantana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fantana with a poor takedown

and Cabal counters with a takedown into side control.

Cabal decides to stand back up.
Fantana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabal.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cabal tries a head kick but it misses.

Cabal closes the distance and clinches.
Fantana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cabal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Terron Cabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Fantana goes for a takedown attempt but Cabal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cabal lands a front kick.
Fantana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cabal counters with a three punch combo that has Fantana backing up. Fantana nods at Cabal to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cabal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fantana's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cabal stays in close to Fantana's body and controls the position.

Fantana has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cabal off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Cabal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fantana, pushing him back against the cage.
Cabal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fantana can do to turn this around?
Cabal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cabal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabal is trying to break free.
Fantana looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fantana tries to score a body lock takedown but Cabal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantana can't get the takedown.
Brian Fantana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cabal tries to land a knee to the head but Fantana blocks with his arms.
Terron Cabal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fantana.
Cabal lands a hook that snaps the head of Fantana backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terron Cabal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terron Cabal!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mercury Monty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Monty
vs
Anderson

184 cm
23
266 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mercury Monty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monty manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has Monty in his guard.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Monty defends easily.

Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

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.
Monty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Monty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Anderson looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Monty.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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

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

Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monty sees it coming and defends easily.

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.

Anderson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Monty as he works his way to full guard.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monty tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monty has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Monty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Anderson gets to his feet. Monty looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mercury Monty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monty has his takedown stuffed

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Monty fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.

Anderson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Danny Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Monty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monty sees it coming and defends easily.

Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.

Monty is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Monty defends the submission attempt.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monty misses with the combination.
Monty doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mercury Monty. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Monty dives on top into guard.
Monty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Anderson 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!

Monty has his takedown stuffed

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

Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has Monty in his guard.

Monty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monty stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danny Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monty with a flurry of punches that miss.

Anderson working for a triangle but Monty defends it easily.
Monty tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kula has chosen back on my feet as his entrance music. John Duddy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Duddy
vs
Kula

182 cm
21
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Duddy!
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, Olle Kula!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duddy but Duddy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kula throws a head kick but Duddy moves out of range.

Duddy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kula to the mat! Kula manages to get full guard.
Duddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duddy forces his way into half guard.
Kula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duddy.

Duddy is trying to work for a kimura but Kula is defending well.
Kula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duddy.
Duddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kula keeps working.
Kula tries to kick Duddy off but Duddy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duddy at a distance.
Duddy misses with a takedown attempt
and Kula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duddy moves away.

Duddy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Duddy tries for a kimura but Kula is defending well.

Duddy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kula is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duddy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duddy is breathing heavily.
Kula prevents Duddy from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Duddy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Duddy working the ground and pound but Kula is defending the strikes.
Duddy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kula's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kula tries to escape but Duddy is in control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kula jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kula clobbers Duddy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Olle Kula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kula looks to land a combination but Duddy avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula throws out a leg kick but Duddy moves out of range and Kula only half commits.
Duddy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kula lands a body shot.
Kula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duddy checks a leg kick.
A big left from Kula misses.
Kula throws a nice looking combination but Duddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kula tries to clinch but Duddy moves out of range.
Duddy swinging wildly here.
Duddy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Duddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big right from Kula misses.

Duddy clinches up with Kula and pushes him back against the cage.
Duddy goes for a takedown attempt but Kula pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Duddy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kula is not content to let Duddy control the position.
Kula is trying to buck Duddy off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Duddy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Duddy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kula circles away quickly and effectively.
Duddy throws a combination that misses
and Kula counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duddy shoots in for a takedown but Kula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kula throws the kick towards the body but Duddy avoids it.
Duddy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Duddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kula is looking to clinch but Duddy is avoiding it.
Kula tries to clinch but Duddy moves away

and Duddy counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy wants to control from the top but Kula keeps moving.
Duddy prevents Kula from getting back to his feet.
Kula is breathing heavily.
Duddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duddy forces his way into half guard.

Kula is defending against the submission attempts here by Duddy.
Duddy is looking to advance position but Kula won't allow it.
Duddy is thwarting Kula's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duddy wants to pass the guard but Kula is defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Kula. No joy for Duddy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Duddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duddy moves away.
Duddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kula counters with a nice body shot.
Kula tries to bum rush Duddy with a series of wild strikes but Duddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kula throws a sloppy head kick and Duddy moves out of range easily.
Duddy tries to bum rush Kula with a series of wild strikes but Kula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duddy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy thuds his right hand into Kula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kula scores with a shot to the body.
Kula misses with an uppercut.
Kula lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kula tries to clinch up.
Duddy throws a sloppy head kick and Kula moves out of range easily.
Kula tries to clinch there but Duddy circles away.
Duddy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duddy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kula counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duddy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duddy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kula.
Kula falls off balance throwing a combination

and Duddy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duddy keeps control of Kula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Duddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duddy throws a combination that misses
letting Kula counter with a right hand.
Duddy shoots in but no luck this time.
Kula stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kula wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olle Kula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duddy is defended easily by Kula.
Duddy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duddy shoots for a double leg takedown but Kula sprawls well. He's pushed Duddy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Duddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kula lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like John Duddy has been cut.
Kula darts in trying to clinch

and Duddy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Duddy.
Kula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kula wants to get back to his feet but Duddy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kula 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy looking to pass the guard.
Duddy thows a big elbow that misses.
Duddy forces his way into half guard.
Duddy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duddy controlling the action here.

Duddy is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duddy trying to control the action but Kula is working from the bottom.
Kula trying to hold on to Duddy's head to control him but Duddy postures up.

Duddy seems to be working for a kimura but Kula defends the submission attempt.
Duddy stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kula defending well though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kula tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Duddy counters with a single leg into guard. Kula didn't expect that.
Duddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duddy looking to sit in guard and control but Kula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy working a defensive guard here.
Kula is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kula wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.

Duddy is looking for a triangle but Kula pushes his legs off easily.

Kula decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Duddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duddy 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Duddy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CHUCK LIDDELL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Almeida
vs
LIDDELL

178 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Almeida!
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, CHUCK LIDDELL!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LIDDELL scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Almeida rushes LIDDELL and presses him up against the cage.
LIDDELL trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Almeida prevents LIDDELL from breaking the clinch.
LIDDELL wants to break the clinch but can't.
Almeida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LIDDELL has a couple of punches blocked by Almeida.
A nice right hand lands inside from Almeida.
LIDDELL working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Almeida.
Almeida lands a right hand.
LIDDELL is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Almeida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Almeida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LIDDELL has had enough of the clinch but Almeida keeps him there for the moment.
LIDDELL throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LIDDELL misses with a punch on the inside.
Almeida blocks the elbow strike.
Almeida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LIDDELL backwards.
Almeida is leaning against LIDDELL and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Almeida lands with a short shot to the head.
Almeida lands a nice shot to the body.
Almeida is trying to break the clinch but LIDDELL has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida lands with a right to the head.
Almeida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LIDDELL throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
LIDDELL pressing his opponent against the cage.

LIDDELL turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Almeida prevents LIDDELL from improving position.
Almeida is looking to get back to his feet here but LIDDELL is keeping cool and he's managed to take Almeida's back.
Almeida tries to roll but LIDDELL sticks to his back.

Almeida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from LIDDELL.
LIDDELL scores with strikes from the back.
Almeida rolls, trying to escape but LIDDELL keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LIDDELL working for the choke.
LIDDELL looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Almeida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Almeida needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
LIDDELL misses with an elbow to the head.
Almeida wants to escape the position.
Almeida rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Almeida tries to roll over but LIDDELL keeps him under control.
LIDDELL is keen to just control but Almeida is a slippery customer.
Almeida is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Almeida looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Almeida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LIDDELL closes the distance but Almeida moves to the side
and Almeida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Almeida catches LIDDELL right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Almeida.
LIDDELL needs to keep his hands up - Almeida had a free shot at his head there.
CHUCK LIDDELL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LIDDELL on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Almeida - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Almeida.
LIDDELL drops his hands momentarily and Almeida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

LIDDELL is rocked!
Almeida lands a jab.
LIDDELL is still on wobbly legs! Can Almeida finish him?

Almeida drops LIDDELL with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but LIDDELL looks back up at him and smiles so Almeida waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Almeida drops LIDDELL with a straight left! Oh this is bad for LIDDELL! Almeida dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Vitor Almeida!