Breeding Special 37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Farve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farve comes into the arena with Currensy blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Farve
vs
Hudson

188 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Farve!
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, Jack Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson shoots for a takedown but Farve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Farve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hudson shoots in for a double leg but Farve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hudson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farve knocks Hudson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Jack Hudson has been cut.
Hudson struggling a bit here.
Farve tries to stand but Hudson is controlling his head.
Hudson gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hudson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Farve wants to get up but he can't break Hudson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hudson is looking to sweep but instead, Farve has passed into half guard.
Hudson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hudson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Farve wants to get back to his feet.
Hudson wants to control but Farve is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hudson wants to get back to full guard.
Hudson is looking to control Farve's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hudson avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farve misses with a head kick.
Hudson is looking to clinch but Farve is avoiding it.

Hudson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Farve!
Hudson looks gassed!
Hudson working the ground and pound effectively.
Hudson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Farve is in a horrible position here. Hudson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hudson content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson breaks from Farve's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hudson unloading with bombs!
Farve trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hudson controlling the pace for now.
Farve squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hudson controlling the position easily from mount.
Farve is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hudson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hudson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hudson with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farve is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hudson with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brett Farve will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hudson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hudson shoots for a takedown but Farve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Farve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hudson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hudson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hudson dodges the punch combination from Farve.
Hudson moves in looking to clinch but Farve pushes him off.
Farve keeps Hudson at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farve plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Farve lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Farve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farve misses with a series of wild punches.
Farve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farve lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farve scores with a three punch combo!
Farve stuffs the takedown.
Hudson fails with the takedown.
Brett Farve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hudson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farve pinned against the cage. Farve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hudson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Farve wants to get back to his feet but Hudson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hudson passes Farve's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hudson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hudson trying to control the pace.
Hudson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Farve pushes Hudson off looking to stand but Hudson dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hudson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Hudson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farve throws a head kick but Hudson moves out of range.
Jack Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick there by Farve.
Jab, jab by Farve - just one landing.
Hudson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farve.
No joy there for Farve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hudson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Farve coming out on top.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farve lands with a nice combination. Hudson backs away looking to recover.
Hudson wants to clinch.
Farve lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Farve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hudson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hudson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farve stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Farve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Farve.
Farve lands a head kick!
Farve lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brett Farve is winning the standup battle so far.
Farve moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brett Farve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farve looks to land a combination. Hudson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farve moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hudson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farve's waist but Farve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
Brett Farve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hudson.
A nice combination there by Farve.
Farve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farve scores with a shot to the body.
Farve throws a right and a left that Hudson avoids nicely.
Farve throws a right and a left that Hudson avoids nicely.
Hudson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Farve as Hudson shoots in.
Hudson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Farve sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Farve. No joy for Hudson on that attempt.
Hudson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farve tries to avoid it but Hudson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farve to the ground. Farve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Farve misses with a wild combination.

Hudson has Farve up against the cage in a clinch.
Farve is pressed up against the cage. Hudson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farve down to the mat. Farve avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Farve's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Farve duly obliges.
Hudson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farve swivels and escapes.

Hudson has Farve up against the cage in a clinch.
Hudson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farve gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Farve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farve but Farve pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hudson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hudson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Farve is trying to stand back up but Hudson is controlling him
Hudson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farve defending well though.
Hudson content to control rather than advance.
Farve is refusing to be controlled, as Hudson sits in half guard.
Hudson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Hudson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farve.
Farve throws a combination. Hudson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Farve.
Hudson dodges the punch combination from Farve.

Hudson gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Farve's face as Hudson controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Farve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farve, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Farve!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fist Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Temples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter comes into the arena with Primo Victoria, by Sabaton blaring out of the sound system. Fist Fighter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fighter
vs
Temples

188 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Fighter.

It looks like Justin Temples has been cut.

Temples closes the distance and clinches.
Temples lands a damaging elbow.
Temples gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Fist Fighter has been cut.

Temples manages to break the clinch.
Temples tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fighter swivels and escapes.
Fighter fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Temples out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Fist Fighter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pancho Pantera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pancho Pantera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pantera
vs
Smith

183 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pancho Pantera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a right and a left that Pantera avoids nicely.

Pantera feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Pantera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pantera prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.

Pantera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pantera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pantera.

Pantera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pantera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Pantera tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantera dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Hunter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Pantera sprawling to the canvas. Smith follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Pantera hang on?

Pantera is rocked!

It looks like Pancho Pantera has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pantera trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pantera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.

Pantera looking for submissions off his back.
Pantera wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Pantera is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pantera looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control!
Smith wants to control but Pantera is keeping him busy.
Smith tries to stand but Pantera is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pantera is looking for a sweep.
Pantera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Pantera keeps control of the position.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Pantera has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pantera gets his way!
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.

Pantera goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pantera is proving hard to escape from.

Pantera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pantera wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pantera is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pancho Pantera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Smith drops Pantera with a nice combination! Smith dives into Pantera's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Pantera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith preventing the sweep.
Pantera seems to have got his legs back now.
Pantera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Pantera working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Pantera has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pantera goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
Smith preventing the sweep.

Pantera working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.

Smith gets to his feet - Pantera follows without any prompting.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pantera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws a right hand that Pantera ducks under and follows up with a left that Pantera also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith tries to bum rush Pantera with a series of wild strikes but Pantera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pantera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Pantera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pantera is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

Pantera wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pantera trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling Pantera's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Pantera.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Pantera sits in half guard.
Smith tries to kick Pantera off but Pantera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pancho Pantera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a right hand that Pantera ducks under and follows up with a left that Pantera also avoids with ease.
Smith swinging wilding here.
Pantera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Pantera fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Pantera avoids them all with ease.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantera moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.

Pantera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pantera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Pantera is controlling him well.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Pantera sits in half guard.
Pantera prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith is looking to control Pantera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?

Pantera is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to kick Pantera off but Pantera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Pantera is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pantera stops Smith from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantera is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
Pantera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pantera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pantera is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pantera is working to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Pancho Pantera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pantera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pancho Pantera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Freeman looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Freeman
vs
Bell

188 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

211 cm
22
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Demonic Drugs
Convicted

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, Kevin Freeman!
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, Oscar Bell!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman wants to clinch up but Bell keeps it at a distance.
Freeman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bell moves in looking to clinch but Freeman pushes him off.
Freeman tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.

Bell darts in and clinches Freeman up against the cage.
Bell lands an elbow just above Freeman 's eye.

It looks like Kevin Freeman has been cut.
Bell misses with a knee strike.
Freeman takes an elbow to the temple.
Bell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freeman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bell lands an elbow inside.
Bell lands an elbow inside that Freeman shrugs off.

Kevin Freeman's cut is getting worse.
Bell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Kevin Freeman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freeman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freeman's face.
Bell lands an elbow that stopped Freeman in his tracks for a moment.

Jeez, Kevin Freeman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bell tries to land knees in the clinch but Freeman avoids the damage to the body.
Bell lands a nice knee to the body.
Bell lands a nice knee to the body.
Bell tries to land knees in the clinch but Freeman avoids the damage to the body.
Bell lands an elbow just above Freeman 's eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oscar Bell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fjalar Fuzzy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuzzy comes to the cage accompanied by the sound of screaming sluts. Dan Burnett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fuzzy
vs
Burnett

188 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fjalar Fuzzy!
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, Dan Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fuzzy circles away.
Fuzzy misses with a few strikes there.
Burnett misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Burnett.
Burnett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fuzzy is out of range.
Fuzzy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuzzy misses with a looping left.
Burnett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Burnett misses.
Fuzzy throws a head kick that misses.
Burnett throws a leg kick but Fuzzy moved away.
Fuzzy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuzzy connects with a stiff jab that staggers Burnett - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fjalar Fuzzy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between jose velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Escandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escandon has chosen Knock The Black Off Yo Ass by Three 6 Mafia as his entrance music. Ruben Escandon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with jose velasquez's chin.

velasquez
vs
Escandon

190 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jose velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Escandon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escandon throws a hook to the side of velasquez's head but velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as velasquez blocks the low kick.
velasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
velasquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escandon works the jab nicely.

velasquez drives through with a takedown into guard.

Escandon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. velasquez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Escandon.
Escandon tries to bench press velasquez off him but velasquez keeps the position.
Escandon struggling a bit here.
Escandon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
velasquez moves into full guard.
velasquez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
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.

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

Escandon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Escandon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but velasquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Escandon looking for a guillotine here but velasquez defends easily.
Escandon looks gassed!
velasquez pushes down on Escandon's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

velasquez is working for a submission of some sort.
velasquez content to control rather than advance.
Escandon is looking for a sweep. velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escandon trying to get back to full guard but velasquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Escandon throwing hammer fists to the chest of velasquez. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escandon is looking to get to half guard.
velasquez is landing with some decent strikes but Escandon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Escandon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
velasquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
velasquez won't let Escandon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Escandon tries to lock up and control but velasquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Escandon is wriggling around trying to escape.

velasquez working for a submission but Escandon is keeping him at bay.
Escandon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escandon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Escandon tries to hold on but velasquez postures up.

velasquez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Escandon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Escandon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Escandon drops back looking for a leg! velasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and velasquez manages to kick Escandon off! Escandon jumps back into velasquez's guard.
Escandon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jose velasquez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Escandon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
velasquez slips a straight right by Escandon.
Ruben Escandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

velasquez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Escandon 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.
Escandon wants to control but velasquez postures up.
Escandon trying to control but velasquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Escandon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Escandon is wriggling around trying to escape.

velasquez wants to finish this one by submission but Escandon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from velasquez.
Escandon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escandon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escandon punching from the bottom.
Escandon is pressing down on velasquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Escandon has his foot on velasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. velasquez works his way back into a safe position though.
velasquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Escandon trying to keep a closed guard but velasquez is proving a slippery customer.

Escandon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Escandon looking for subs off his back but velasquez has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Escandon looking for submissions off his back.
Escandon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. velasquez is working away from the top position though.

velasquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Escandon is just riding it out for now. velasquez eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Escandon looking for submissions off his back.
velasquez trying to pass the guard but Escandon defending well.
Escandon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Escandon is staying active underneath velasquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Escandon scores with a jab to the head.
Escandon jabs velasquez right on the nose. velasquez blinks but takes it well.
Escandon throws a head kick but velasquez moves out of range.
Jab from Escandon.

Escandon forces velasquez back against the cage and clinches.
Escandon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Escandon breaks the clinch.
velasquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
velasquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escandon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Escandon.
Escandon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Decent striking displayed by Escandon there.
Nice straight punches there by Escandon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escandon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Escandon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Escandon gets a clinch.
Escandon wants to get back to striking at distance but velasquez won't allow it.
Escandon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but velasquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
velasquez keeps control of Escandon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escandon can't break the clinch.
velasquez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escandon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
velasquez keeps control of Escandon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

velasquez successfully pulls guard.

Escandon drops back, looking for a kneebar! velasquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. velasquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from velasquez!
velasquez works to advance to full mount. Escandon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
velasquez controlling from the full mount.
Escandon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escandon tries to improve his position but instead velasquez has taken his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Escandon as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from velasquez!
velasquez not allowing Escandon to control his hands.
Escandon covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Escandon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of velasquez's arms.
Escandon wants to control his opponent's hands but velasquez gets his hands free.
Escandon turns into velasquez and is now in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
velasquez has a closed guard, preventing Escandon from standing up.
velasquez keeping full guard, as Escandon tries to pass.

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

Escandon working for submissions but it's allowed velasquez to get to half guard.
velasquez is tying to control. Escandon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
velasquez wants to stand up but Escandon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Escandon is looking to improve his position.

Escandon is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but velasquez pulls his head out easily.

Escandon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Escandon actively working from the bottom here.

Escandon looking for submissions off his back.

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.

Escandon looking for submissions off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

velasquez takes the fight into the clinch.

Escandon manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escandon with a hook.
velasquez misses with a double jab
and Escandon counters with a nice low kick that buckles velasquez's knee momentarily.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jose velasquez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Rosenow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rosenow might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damn!. Tyler Rosenow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rosenow
vs
Giant

183 cm
22
233 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

218 cm
22
263 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rosenow thows a body shot but no joy.
Rosenow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Giant counters with a stiff right hand.
Rosenow misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Giant.
A head kick misses from Rosenow.
Tyler Rosenow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosenow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Giant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rosenow throws a one two combo.

It looks like The Giant has been cut.
Rosenow fails with the takedown
and Giant counters with a nice uppercut.
Rosenow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Giant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenow misses with a combination
and Giant counters with a big head kick but Rosenow shrugs it off.
Rosenow misses with a looping right.
Rosenow with a poor takedown
and Giant counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giant shoots in and drives through. Rosenow sprawls well.
Rosenow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rosenow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Giant counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Rosenow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giant connects with a nice looking jab.
Giant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giant with a jab.
Giant misses with a two punch combination.
Rosenow is looking to slow Giant down with leg kicks.
Rosenow misses with a takedown attempt
and Giant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rosenow is breathing heavily.
Rosenow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rosenow falls off balance throwing a combination

and Giant counters with a single leg into guard. Rosenow didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenow 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Giant preventing the sweep.
Giant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rosenow keeping moving, preventing Giant from controlling successfully.
Rosenow trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Giant looking to pass the guard.
Giant trying to control but Rosenow is working from the bottom.
Rosenow wants to stand up but Giant is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Giant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rosenow has time to react.
Giant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rosenow backs up against the cage.
Rosenow clinches but Giant breaks the clinch
and Giant counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant misses with a combination
and Rosenow counters with a right hand to the body.
Giant moves out of range as Rosenow throws a body kick.
Rosenow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rosenow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rosenow lands a nice looking body kick.
Rosenow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice combo by Rosenow! Oh, that's hurt him - Giant falls to the canvas and Rosenow follows him into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rosenow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Giant down.
Giant is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rosenow has hold of Giant's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Giant seems comfortable defending it but Rosenow has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Giant is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Giant is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rosenow couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyler Rosenow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Torres
vs
Banks

182 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Torres!
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, Chuck Banks!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but Torres won't allow it.
Torres prevents Banks from breaking the clinch.
Torres tries to pull guard but Banks holds him up against the cage and eventually Torres drops back down to his feet.

Torres pulls guard.

Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banks trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Banks passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
It looks like Banks is going to stand back up.

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.
Torres wants to improve his position but Banks is controlling well.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.

Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Torres has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Banks escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Banks!
Banks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Torres steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Banks. That one must have hurt.
Banks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torres's calf.
Banks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Banks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Banks scores with a jab to the head.
Torres takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Banks sends Torres crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Banks is motioning to the referee to let Torres up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Torres is rocked!
Banks is looking to slow Torres down with leg kicks.
Torres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banks thuds his shin into the meat of Torres's side.
Banks scores with a shot to the body.
Chuck Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.

Torres darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banks defends it well.
Banks tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Torres seems to be working for a kimura but Banks defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch lands to the side of Torres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Torres shoots for a takedown but Banks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Torres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banks's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torres tries for a kimura but Banks is defending well.

Banks sneaks out the side door and pushes Torres away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Banks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torres swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Banks lands a jab to the head.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Torres on that attempt.
Banks with a nice cross.

Torres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Banks!

Torres goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Banks turns into him and now he's in Torres's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.

Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.

Torres working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.

Torres looking for subs off his back but Banks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.

Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banks trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.

Torres with the active half guard here but Banks passes nicely into side control.
Torres is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Banks scores with a kick to the body.
Banks lands with a nice body punch.
Torres is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Torres on that attempt.
Josh Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Banks.
Banks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torres has time to react.
Banks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Torres counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Banks's guard now.

Torres postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Banks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Torres, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Banks has passed into side control.
Torres gets back to half guard.
Josh Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Torres has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Banks escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Banks!
The ground and pound from Banks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

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.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banks defends it well.
Torres is tying to control. Banks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Torres has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Banks defend it? Torres steps over the head and cranks it - Banks is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Torres!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Torres!