EFI 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Danner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bato
vs
Danner

176 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Totoy Bato!
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, Hugo Danner!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bato gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bato tries to move into full mount but can't pass Danner's legs.
Danner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bato.
Danner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bato has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Bato stands up and beckons Danner to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Danner. Beautiful body shot.

Bato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Danner to the mat! Danner manages to get full guard.
Bato looking to sit in guard and control but Danner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Danner trying to control but Bato is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato trying to keep a closed guard but Danner is proving a slippery customer.
Danner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danner controlling from the top position.
Danner tries to free his leg and advance position but Bato is retaining full guard.
Bato is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Danner is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bato is breathing heavily.
Bato tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Danner scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Totoy Bato has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bato drops his hands momentarily and Danner needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Bato just on the top of the head. Bato drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Bato - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Danner!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny THA VAPOUR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinny THA VAPOUR has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aaron Boone's chin.

Boone
vs
THA VAPOUR

176 cm
18
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

:: Happy Pills ::

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinny THA VAPOUR!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
THA VAPOUR lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boone takes a step back to recover.
Boone takes a kick to the side of the head.
THA VAPOUR is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
THA VAPOUR pulls out of a head kick attempt.
THA VAPOUR looks for the body kick but Boone saw that one coming.
Boone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but THA VAPOUR moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crunch! THA VAPOUR slams his shin into Boone's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR throws a nice head kick!
THA VAPOUR looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boone throws a right hand that THA VAPOUR ducks under and follows up with a left that THA VAPOUR also avoids with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from THA VAPOUR - the referee stops the clock and Boone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says THA VAPOUR. Boone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Boone.
THA VAPOUR misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that Boone semi-blocks.
THA VAPOUR bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
THA VAPOUR throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
THA VAPOUR goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
THA VAPOUR lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking body kick lands there for THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
THA VAPOUR avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
THA VAPOUR lands with a kick to the temple. Boone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boone!

It looks like Vinny THA VAPOUR has been cut.
Boone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick there by THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boone is breathing heavily.
THA VAPOUR connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but THA VAPOUR moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
THA VAPOUR lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boone throws a series of punches but THA VAPOUR avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boone's head.
Boone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters circling a little - THA VAPOUR finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! THA VAPOUR slams his shin into Boone's torso.
THA VAPOUR throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
THA VAPOUR keeps Boone at a distance using the push kick.
THA VAPOUR lands a front kick.
THA VAPOUR lands a high kick!
THA VAPOUR throws a nice head kick!
THA VAPOUR lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick from THA VAPOUR lands but Boone takes it in his stride.
Vinny THA VAPOUR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
THA VAPOUR lands with a kick to the temple. Boone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boone takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR lands a high kick!
THA VAPOUR goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
THA VAPOUR lands with a slapping head kick.
THA VAPOUR bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that Boone semi-blocks.
Boone wants to land a leg kick but THA VAPOUR is out of range.
Boone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
THA VAPOUR lands with a nice body kick.
THA VAPOUR lands with a kick to the temple. Boone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
THA VAPOUR lands a head kick!
THA VAPOUR lands with a kick to the temple. Boone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
THA VAPOUR connects with a high kick.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that Boone semi-blocks.
THA VAPOUR is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
THA VAPOUR moves out of range as Boone strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boone walks forward, straight into a front kick from THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that half lands.
Crunch! THA VAPOUR slams his shin into Boone's torso.
THA VAPOUR lands with a slapping head kick.
THA VAPOUR lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boone takes a step back to recover.
Boone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from THA VAPOUR. That one must have hurt.
THA VAPOUR thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boone if he has to take too many more of those.
THA VAPOUR lands with a nice body kick.
Boone looks to land a combination but THA VAPOUR avoids it well.
THA VAPOUR lands a nice looking body kick.
THA VAPOUR scores with a nice body kick.
THA VAPOUR goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boone takes a kick to the side of the head.
THA VAPOUR goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick from THA VAPOUR lands but Boone takes it in his stride.
THA VAPOUR dodges the punch combination from Boone.
THA VAPOUR lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
THA VAPOUR thows a body kick. Boone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
THA VAPOUR lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR scores with a nice body kick.
THA VAPOUR scores with a kick to the body.
Boone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
THA VAPOUR throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boone's head.
THA VAPOUR lands a high kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by THA VAPOUR!
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Boone walks forward, straight into a front kick from THA VAPOUR.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boone takes a kick to the side of the head.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
THA VAPOUR avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crunch! THA VAPOUR slams his shin into Boone's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny THA VAPOUR dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny THA VAPOUR's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

THA VAPOUR scores with a head kick.
THA VAPOUR lands a front kick.
THA VAPOUR lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boone will feel that in the morning.
Boone moves out of range of the body kick.
Vinny THA VAPOUR seems to be getting the better of the standup.
THA VAPOUR slips a jab and a cross from Boone.
THA VAPOUR thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boone if he has to take too many more of those.
Boone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
THA VAPOUR thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boone if he has to take too many more of those.
Boone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters circling a little - THA VAPOUR finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
THA VAPOUR lands a nice looking body kick.
Boone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
THA VAPOUR goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
THA VAPOUR lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boone will feel that in the morning.
THA VAPOUR lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
THA VAPOUR throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boone.
Crunch! THA VAPOUR slams his shin into Boone's torso.
THA VAPOUR connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR throws a front kick that sends Boone stumbling back into the cage.
THA VAPOUR lands a head kick!
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
THA VAPOUR delivers a nice body kick.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that Boone semi-blocks.
THA VAPOUR throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
THA VAPOUR throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boone.
THA VAPOUR throws a nice head kick!
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that half lands.
THA VAPOUR tries a head kick but it misses.
THA VAPOUR thuds his shin into the meat of Boone's side.
Boone walks forward, straight into a front kick from THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR thows a body kick. Boone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
THA VAPOUR avoids a punch combination nicely.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that misses.
Boone fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Boone.
THA VAPOUR lands with a kick to the temple. Boone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR scores with a spinning back kick!
THA VAPOUR plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
THA VAPOUR lands a nice looking body kick.
THA VAPOUR lands with a kick to the ribs.
THA VAPOUR lands a nice looking body kick.
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from THA VAPOUR. That one must have hurt.
THA VAPOUR dodges the punch combination from Boone.
THA VAPOUR scores with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by THA VAPOUR!
Boone throws a leg kick that misses.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR lands a nice looking body kick.
Boone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boone motions for THA VAPOUR to come forward. Boone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
THA VAPOUR delivers a nice body kick.
THA VAPOUR lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
THA VAPOUR throws a nice head kick!
Boone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from THA VAPOUR. Boone shrugs it off though.
THA VAPOUR lands a head kick!
THA VAPOUR misses with a head kick.
THA VAPOUR throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boone.
Boone lands a nice looking body shot.
Boone throws a right hand that THA VAPOUR ducks under and follows up with a left that THA VAPOUR also avoids with ease.
THA VAPOUR throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boone's head.
Aaron Boone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boone misses with a series of wild punches.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR lands with a nice body kick.
THA VAPOUR lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boone tries a low kick but THA VAPOUR avoids it.
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boone.
Boone throws a right and a left that THA VAPOUR avoids nicely.
THA VAPOUR thows a body kick. Boone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. THA VAPOUR's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
THA VAPOUR connects with a high kick.
THA VAPOUR throws a nice head kick!
Boone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Donk. Boone catches THA VAPOUR right on the button with a cross.
Boone throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - THA VAPOUR finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
THA VAPOUR tries a head kick but it misses.
THA VAPOUR pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boone, as that shot connected.
Boone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny THA VAPOUR showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinny THA VAPOUR'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!

THA VAPOUR scores with a head kick.
THA VAPOUR lands with a nice body kick.
Boone swinging wildly here.
THA VAPOUR pulls out of a head kick attempt.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that Boone semi-blocks.
THA VAPOUR throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boone's head.
Boone moves out of range of the body kick from THA VAPOUR.
Boone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boone throws a right hand that THA VAPOUR ducks under and follows up with a left that THA VAPOUR also avoids with ease.
Boone walks forward, straight into a front kick from THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR lands a head kick!
Boone throws a series of punches but THA VAPOUR avoids them all with ease.
Boone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR lands a high kick!
Boone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boone misses with the combination.
Both fighters circling a little - THA VAPOUR finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boone throws a jab when THA VAPOUR was well out of range.
Boone throws a nice looking combination but THA VAPOUR bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from THA VAPOUR. Boone shrugs it off though.
THA VAPOUR scores with a kick to the body.
THA VAPOUR plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
THA VAPOUR lands a head kick!
Some wild striking there from Boone.
Boone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
THA VAPOUR scores with a kick to the body.
Boone misses with the combination.
THA VAPOUR delivers a nice body kick.
THA VAPOUR goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - THA VAPOUR finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
THA VAPOUR plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
THA VAPOUR connects with a high kick.
Boone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by THA VAPOUR.
Boone throws a series of punches but THA VAPOUR moves out of range.
THA VAPOUR lands with a kick to the temple. Boone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
THA VAPOUR avoids a punch combination nicely.
THA VAPOUR moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by THA VAPOUR!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from THA VAPOUR - that will leave a mark!
A slapping body kick lands there for THA VAPOUR.
Boone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from THA VAPOUR lands but Boone takes it in his stride.
Boone walks forward, straight into a front kick from THA VAPOUR.
A kick lands to the mid section there for THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone swinging wildly here.
THA VAPOUR lands a high kick!
Boone misses with a jab, cross combination.
THA VAPOUR lands with a slapping head kick.
Boone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boone throws a right and a left that THA VAPOUR avoids nicely.
THA VAPOUR connects with a high kick.
Boone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
THA VAPOUR plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but THA VAPOUR circles away quickly and effectively.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
THA VAPOUR explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. THA VAPOUR sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boone throws a series of punches but THA VAPOUR moves out of range.
THA VAPOUR lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
THA VAPOUR lands with a kick to the temple. Boone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
THA VAPOUR tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
THA VAPOUR tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boone swivels and escapes.
Boone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
THA VAPOUR lands a front kick.
Aaron Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boone connects with a good right hand that stumbles THA VAPOUR. THA VAPOUR circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boone throws a right hand that THA VAPOUR ducks under and follows up with a left that THA VAPOUR also avoids with ease.
Boone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
THA VAPOUR bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boone throws a nice looking combination but THA VAPOUR bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
THA VAPOUR throws a front kick that sends Boone stumbling back into the cage.
Boone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny THA VAPOUR comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well THA VAPOUR has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny THA VAPOUR!

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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 Cesar Goodknight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goodknight
vs
Diaz

188 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesar Goodknight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goodknight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Goodknight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Goodknight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Goodknight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz is looking to control Goodknight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz tries to roll over but Goodknight keeps him under control.
Goodknight lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goodknight scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz wants to control but Goodknight is keeping busy.
Goodknight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Goodknight has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodknight is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodknight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goodknight throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goodknight lands a nice short elbow.
Goodknight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goodknight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodknight not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goodknight slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Goodknight is controlling him well.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodknight.
Goodknight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodknight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goodknight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz tries to roll over but Goodknight keeps him under control.
Goodknight tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodknight circles away.

Goodknight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodknight thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.

Goodknight decides to stand and escape the position.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodknight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.

Goodknight bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz looks gassed!
Goodknight landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diaz defending against the ground and pound.
Goodknight landing a few strikes.
Goodknight working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diaz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goodknight.
Goodknight cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodknight is trying to ground and pound but Diaz uses the momentary lack of control by Goodknight to regain half guard.
Goodknight lands strikes from half guard.
Goodknight winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goodknight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goodknight working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Diaz is trying to escape back to his feet but Goodknight uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodknight in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goodknight drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goodknight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Goodknight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodknight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diaz is trying to keep Goodknight in close.
Goodknight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodknight landing with the ground and pound.
Goodknight stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodknight is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goodknight scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goodknight is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Diaz is rocked!
Goodknight pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goodknight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cesar Goodknight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodknight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Goodknight finish him?
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goodknight winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goodknight is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Diaz is hurt! He's hurt bad - Goodknight fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Congratulations to Goodknight! Great finish!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zinedine Zidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boom
vs
Zidane

173 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zinedine Zidane!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zidane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zidane showed some decent athleticism there.
Zidane uses his free foot to push down on Boom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boom.
Zidane lands a big elbow.
Boom can't escape the position.

Zidane quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Zidane but it's paid off an Boom is forced to tap! Nice work by Zidane.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zinedine Zidane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Knogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gatho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Gatho acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Knogen
vs
Gatho

183 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

175 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Knogen!
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, Ben Gatho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gatho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gatho throws and elbow that misses. Knogen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gatho's guard. Nice move by Knogen!
Knogen wants to get up but he can't break Gatho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knogen won't allow Gatho to sweep him here.

Knogen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gatho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knogen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knogen tries to clinch but Gatho moves out of range.
Gatho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knogen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gatho.
Gatho clinches but Knogen breaks the clinch

and Knogen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gatho moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Knogen stands up from Gatho's guard - Knogen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Knogen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gatho backs up against the cage.

It looks like Ben Gatho has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho wants to clinch.
Knogen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatho.
Knogen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Gatho misses its intended target.
Knogen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Knogen duly obliges.
Knogen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gatho circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gatho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knogen managing to block the knees to the body from Gatho.
Gatho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knogen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gatho tries to land a knee to the head but Knogen blocks with his arms.
Knogen wants to get back to striking at distance but Gatho won't allow it.
Gatho throws an elbow that misses.
Knogen is trying to break the clinch but Gatho is controlling him.
Gatho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knogen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knogen managing to block the knees to the body from Gatho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knogen blocks it with crossed arms.
Knogen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gatho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gatho is trying to maintain a safe position but Knogen gets an underhook and turns Gatho into the cage.

Gatho gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gatho thows a big elbow that misses.
Gatho thows a big elbow that misses.

Knogen has his feet on Gatho's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gatho has his takedown stuffed

and Knogen counters by moving into the clinch.
Richard Knogen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gatho.
Gatho looks gassed!
Knogen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gatho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knogen up against the cage.
Gatho looking to slow down the pace here.

Knogen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gatho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knogen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gatho throws a hook to the side of Knogen's head but Knogen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gatho tries to clinch up but Knogen circles away and keeps his distance.
Knogen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gatho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Knogen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gatho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gatho's face as Knogen controls the position.
Gatho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knogen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knogen taking a breather here.
Gatho is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Knogen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knogen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gatho is trying to escape the mount.
Knogen avoids the attempt from Gatho to control.
Knogen trying to control but Gatho is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatho tries to reverse the position but Knogen maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Knogen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Gatho's cut.
That's time! Knogen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Knogen throws a nice looking combination but Gatho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Knogen takes the fight into the clinch.

Knogen manages to break the clinch.
Gatho moves forwards but Knogen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knogen closes the distance but Gatho moves to the side

and Gatho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gatho.
Gatho looking to throw knees to the head but Knogen is blocking nicely.
Gatho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knogen is defending well for now.
Knogen managing to block the knees to the body from Gatho.

Gatho gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gatho trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Knogen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Knogen preventing the sweep.
Gatho controls Knogen momentarily but Knogen frees himself.
Knogen trying to control but Gatho is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Knogen manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Knogen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gatho to get to his feet.
Knogen slips under a jab.
Knogen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gatho.
Gatho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knogen counters with a left and a right that stings Gatho.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knogen.
Gatho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knogen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Knogen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gatho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gatho tries to bench press Knogen off him but Knogen keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gatho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gatho drops an elbow to the side of Knogen's head.
Gatho throwing shots but Knogen is blocking nicely.
Knogen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gatho.
Gatho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gatho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
An elbow from Gatho crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gatho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gatho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knogen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gatho off and has taken his back!
Knogen trying to control.
Gatho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gatho tries to reverse the position but Knogen maintains control.
Knogen tries to control but Gatho wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatho wants to hold on but Knogen pushes him away.
Gatho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Knogen tries to control but Gatho wriggling away.
Gatho wants to control but Knogen is having none of it.
Knogen prevents Gatho from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Knogen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Gatho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gatho closes the distance but Knogen moves to the side
and Knogen counters with a low kick, right behind Gatho 's knee.
Gatho shoots and misses
letting Knogen counter with a right hand.
Knogen scores with a jab to the body.
Gatho is looking to clinch but Knogen is avoiding it.
Gatho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gatho tries to clinch up but Knogen circles away and keeps his distance.

Knogen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gatho is looking for a sweep.
Knogen controlling the position from side mount.

Knogen stands up and beckons Gatho to his feet.
Richard Knogen is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gatho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Gatho closes the distance and pushes Knogen back into the cage.
Gatho stalling the fight.
Gatho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knogen is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Knogen.
Knogen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knogen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gatho has him pressed against the cage.
Knogen blocks the elbow strike.
Knogen is trying to break the clinch but Gatho is controlling him.
Gatho working aggressively here.
Knogen gets underhooks to prevent Gatho's takedown attempt.
Knogen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knogen working hard to break the clinch.
Knogen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Knogen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knogen tries to bum rush Gatho with a series of wild strikes but Gatho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatho tries to clinch

and Knogen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Gatho has hold of one of Knogen's legs. Knogen is fighting the takedown attempt but Gatho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gatho landing some decent shots from guard.
Gatho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knogen is keeping the position for now.
Gatho throwing strikes from guard but Knogen blocks nicely.
Knogen wants to stand but Gatho is controlling the position.
Gatho trying to control the position from guard on top but Knogen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knogen keeping full guard, as Gatho tries to pass.
Gatho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gatho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knogen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knogen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knogen!
Gatho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gatho is letting Knogen control him for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatho is trying to improve his position.
Gatho is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Knogen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gatho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Richard Knogen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard Knogen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gatho wants to control but Knogen is having none of it.
Gatho gets back to half guard.
Knogen controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Knogen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knogen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Knogen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jory diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jory diaz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cuervo
vs
diaz

170 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Cuervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, jory diaz!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuervo walks into a left hand.
Cuervo dodges the punch combination from diaz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cuervo.
diaz connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Cuervo. That snapped diaz's head back.
Cuervo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with diaz but diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by diaz.
Cuervo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
diaz cracks Cuervo with an open hand slap.
diaz takes a swing at Cuervo's ribcage but misses.
diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuervo.
Cuervo throws a combination that misses
and diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
diaz misses with a combination
and Cuervo counters with a big head kick but diaz shrugs it off.
diaz moves away from the strike by Cuervo.
Jose Cuervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
diaz slips a straight right by Cuervo.
Cuervo thows a left - swing and a miss!
diaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
diaz lands a jab to Cuervo's midsection.
Cuervo is breathing heavily.
diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
diaz thuds a left hand into Cuervo's body.
diaz avoids a kick to the body.
diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Cuervo avoids a punch combination nicely.
diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cuervo rather than just go for the knockout.
diaz scores with a shot to the body.
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!
diaz lands a body shot.
diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
diaz misses with a combination
and Cuervo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
diaz lands a body shot.
Cuervo slips a jab and a cross from diaz.
diaz throws a combination. Cuervo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
diaz lands a slapping body shot.
diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuervo at a distance.
diaz scores with a jab.
diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Cuervo is rocked!
diaz connects with a nice cross there... Cuervo is looking wobbly and diaz recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Cuervo to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - diaz jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). jory diaz!