GCF 22 - BARSANTI vs KIRKLAND PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Station (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bundy
vs
Station

200 cm
22
269 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

190 cm
20
249 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Station!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy tries to clinch up.
Station 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.
Bundy wants to clinch.
Station keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bundy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Station scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy is looking to regain half guard here but Station keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bundy is looking for a sweep.

Station has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Station slips under a jab.
Bundy misses with a wild combination.
Bundy looks to land a combination but Station avoids it well.
Bundy throws a shot to the body.
Bundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Station circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Station tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundy is looking to clinch.
Bundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Station avoids the body shot from Bundy.

Station bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Station decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Station shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Station showed some decent athleticism there.
Station keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Station stands up and beckons Bundy to join him on the feet.
Bundy throws a one two combo.

It looks like Tony Station has been cut.
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!

Station shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Station was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Station looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is looking to improve his position but Station isn't that keen on the idea.
Station trying to control but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Station content just to control the position here.
Station working Bundy over with strikes here.
Station blocks Bundy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Station controlling the position easily from mount.
Station can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bundy is looking to escape.
Station working the ground and pound effectively.
Bundy really wants to buck Station off and get back to his feet.
Station content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bundy is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Station has taken his back!

Station looking to break Bundy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bundy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Station will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bundy is trying to get back to his feet but Station has full control of the position and if anything, Bundy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Station lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Station dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Station's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Station paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bundy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Station circles away from the clinch attempt.
Station misses with a body shot.

Station scores with a takedown into Bundy's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Station gets to his feet - Bundy follows without any prompting.
Bundy throws a nice looking combination but Station bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Station pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Station swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bundy is looking to clinch but Station is avoiding it.

Station gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bundy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Station digs a right hand underneath Bundy's ribcage. Bundy let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Station is stalling here.
Station continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Station is pressed up against the cage. Bundy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Station down to the mat. Station avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bundy tries to land a leg kick but Station saw it coming and moves away.
Bundy tries to clinch up

and Station counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bundy's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Station trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy being controlled here, momentarily.

Station stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses.

Station has Bundy up against the cage in a clinch.
Bundy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Station gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bundy is trying to break the clinch but Station is controlling him.

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

Station scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bundy stops Station from passing to mount.
Bundy taking a bit of punishment here - Station scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy is pushing Station's head away, looking to escape. Station manages to hold on to the position though.
Station controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bundy is not content to let Station control the position.
Station really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bundy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bundy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Station trying to control the position but Bundy is working away.

Station thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four 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.

Bundy gets caught flat footed, as Station shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Station throws and elbow that misses. Bundy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Station's guard. Nice move by Bundy!
Station wants to hit a switch here but Bundy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Station there!
Station is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy throwing strikes here but Station is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bundy working the ground and pound effectively.

That has opened up Tony Station's cut even more.
Tony Station has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bundy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Station has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Station showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Station's cut.
That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bundy tries to clinch up

and Station decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bundy's guard.
Station wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.

Station gets to his feet - Bundy follows without any prompting.
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Station.
Bundy tries to clinch

so Station counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Station won't allow Bundy to get back to his feet.
Station must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Station drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bundy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Station has Bundy in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bundy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Station is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Station is pulling down on Bundy's head. It's preventing any offense from Bundy, at least for the moment.
Bundy won't allow Station to sweep him here.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Station keeps moving.
Bundy wants to get up but he can't break Station's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bundy tries to clinch

and Station counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Station trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy is looking to stand up but Station isn't so interested in that idea.
Station wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.

Bundy looking for a triangle here. Station is fighting it but it looks tight! Bundy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Station is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). King Bundy!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spit Your Game kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Soprano
vs
Dickson

175 cm
23
273 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
22
243 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

G'n'P Fight gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dickson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dickson misses with a jab, cross combination.

Soprano has closed the distance and engaged Dickson in a clinch.

Dickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickson tries to bum rush Soprano with a series of wild strikes but Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soprano tries to clinch but Dickson moves out of range.

Dickson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dickson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Soprano controls his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soprano trying to control from the bottom.
Dickson tries to stand and escape but Soprano is controlling the position.
Soprano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soprano looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Dickson is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dickson misses with a series of wild punches.
Soprano really is a fat lump.
Dickson looks gassed!
Dickson swinging wilding here.
Dickson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soprano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soprano looks to land a combination but Dickson avoids it well.
Soprano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dickson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Soprano.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Dickson circles away.
Dickson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two 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.
Dickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dickson swinging wilding here.
Dickson misses with a two punch combination.
Soprano tries to clinch up.
Soprano is looking to clinch but Dickson is avoiding it.
Soprano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dickson.
Soprano tries to clinch but Dickson moves out of range.
Dickson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soprano doesn't manage to clinch there - Dickson circles away.
Dickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soprano thows a body shot but no joy.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano wants to clinch up but Dickson keeps it at a distance.
Soprano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dickson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soprano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soprano misses with a low kick.
Soprano dodges the punch combination from Dickson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soprano takes the fight into the clinch.
Soprano is trying to stall.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch but Dickson keeps him there for the moment.
Soprano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Dickson breaks the clinch.
Soprano moves in looking to clinch but Dickson pushes him off.
Dickson looks to land a combination. Soprano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dickson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dickson looks to land a combination but Soprano avoids it well.
Soprano looks to land a left hand but Dickson moved out of range nicely.
Kevin Soprano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickson misses with a kick to the body.
Soprano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dickson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dickson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dickson duly obliges.
Dickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soprano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dickson throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson avoids a kick to the body.
Dickson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soprano.
Soprano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dickson misses with the combination.
Dickson misses with the combination.
Dickson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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

Dickson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soprano defends it well.
Soprano punching from the bottom.
Dickson prevents Soprano from improving his position.
Soprano is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dickson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dickson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soprano misses with a series of wild punches.
Dickson tries to bum rush Soprano with a series of wild strikes but Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Soprano avoids them all with ease.
Soprano tries to clinch but Dickson moves out of range.
Dickson looks to land a combination but Soprano avoids it well.
Dickson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soprano circles away quickly and effectively.
Soprano wants to clinch up but Dickson keeps it at a distance.
Soprano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dickson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soprano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soprano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soprano misses with a low kick as Dickson jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dickson duly obliges.
Dickson swinging wilding here.
Soprano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dickson.
Dickson throws a right and a left that Soprano avoids nicely.
Soprano wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown but Soprano shows good takedown defense.
Soprano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soprano is looking to clinch.
Dickson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soprano tries to clinch up.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soprano moves in looking to clinch but Dickson pushes him off.
Soprano slips a jab and a cross from Dickson.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano looks for the body kick but Dickson saw that one coming.
Soprano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Soprano misses.
Dickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dickson throws a right and a left that Soprano avoids nicely.
Soprano swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Dickson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dickson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dickson postures up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dickson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dickson preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dickson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soprano looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dickson gets to his feet. Soprano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dickson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soprano circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soprano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Dickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soprano takes a swing at Dickson's ribcage but misses.
Dickson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dickson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dickson.
Dickson throws a nice looking combination but Soprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soprano looks for the body kick but Dickson saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Dickson misses.
Soprano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson tries to bum rush Soprano with a series of wild strikes but Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soprano just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dickson.
Soprano misses with a double jab.
Dickson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Dickson.
Soprano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dickson.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Soprano avoids them all with ease.
Dickson keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Soprano misses.
Dickson misses with a few strikes there.
Dickson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soprano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dickson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dickson digs a good body shot into Soprano's ribs.
Dickson misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Dickson circles away.
Kevin Soprano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soprano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soprano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soprano tries to bum rush Dickson with a series of wild strikes but Dickson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Dickson circles away.
Soprano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dickson.
Dickson lands with a nice combination. Soprano backs away looking to recover.
Dickson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soprano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soprano throws a series of punches but Dickson moves out of range.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Soprano moves out of range.
Dickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Soprano is looking to clinch but Dickson is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Soprano avoids them all with ease.
Dickson tries to bum rush Soprano with a series of wild strikes but Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soprano tries to clinch up.
Dickson throws a right and a left that Soprano avoids nicely.
Dickson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dickson 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!

Dickson misses with a series of wild punches.
Soprano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soprano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dickson manages to avoid it.
Dickson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickson wants to clinch.
Soprano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dickson.
Soprano tries to clinch but Dickson moves out of range.
Soprano throws a sloppy head kick and Dickson moves out of range easily.
Soprano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dickson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soprano dodges the punch combination from Dickson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickson keeps the fight on the outside.
Soprano tries to clinch up but Dickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Soprano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soprano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dickson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soprano is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Dickson.
Soprano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dickson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dickson throws a combination. Soprano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Soprano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soprano is looking to wear down Dickson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dickson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dickson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soprano.
Dickson slips a jab from Soprano.
Soprano thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Dickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dickson throws a nice looking combination but Soprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dickson looks to land a combination but Soprano avoids it well.
Dickson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soprano wants to clinch.

Soprano clinches up against the cage.

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

Dickson manages to break the clinch.
Dickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Soprano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soprano is looking to clinch but Dickson is avoiding it.
Dickson misses with a double jab.
Soprano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dickson is looking to clinch.
Dickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soprano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soprano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dickson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soprano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soprano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Dickson misses.
Dickson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soprano.
Dickson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Dickson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Dickson does no damage.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Dickson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dickson tries to bum rush Soprano with a series of wild strikes but Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano misses with a body kick.
Soprano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soprano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soprano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dickson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dickson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dickson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soprano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dickson shoots in but no luck this time.
Soprano tries to clinch up.
Dickson throws a series of strikes that have Soprano backpedaling.
Dickson checks a leg kick.
Dickson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dickson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dickson misses with a few strikes there.
Soprano is looking to clinch.
Soprano slips a jab and a cross from Dickson.
Soprano misses with a few strikes there.
Soprano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dickson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dickson throws a nice looking combination but Soprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soprano 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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dickson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dickson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soprano doesn't manage to clinch there - Dickson circles away.
Soprano tries to clinch up but Dickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Soprano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dickson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soprano tries to clinch up but Dickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dickson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dickson misses with a two punch combination.
Soprano just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickson throws a nice looking combination but Soprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soprano wants to clinch up but Dickson keeps it at a distance.
Dickson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soprano is looking to land body kicks.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dickson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A right-left combo lands from Dickson.
Dickson lands a two punch combo.
Kevin Soprano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Dickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Soprano avoids them all with ease.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell 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... David Dickson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobson comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Magick. Daniels is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kung Fu Fighting. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dobson
vs
Daniels

181 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

189 cm
24
214 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Dobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raymond Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dobson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daniels.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Dobson on that attempt.
Dobson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dobson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daniels as he jumps to the side.
Dobson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daniels avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Dobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Dobson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Daniels lands a left and a right that send Dobson crashing to the mat, dazed. Daniels thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Dobson is rocked!

It looks like Andrew Dobson has been cut.
Dobson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Dobson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raymond Daniels!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Henry
vs
Couture

185 cm
24
250 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

191 cm
19
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Henry!
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, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture stuns Henry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Couture has closed the distance and engaged Henry in a clinch.
Henry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Couture pushes Henry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henry is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henrys head.
Still in the clinch, Couture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Henry's head.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Couture.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture pushes Henry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Couture is leaning against Henry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Couture.
Couture pushes Henry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Couture lands a left hand.
Henry blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Couture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Couture lands a left hand.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Henry's ribcage. Henry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture lands a left hand.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Couture.
Henry blocks an uppercut.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couture lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Couture.
A right hook to the body lands for Couture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Still in the clinch, Couture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couture works on Henry's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Couture lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Henry takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Couture.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Couture digs a right hand into Henry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henry's gas tank.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couture lands with a left to the head.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couture lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Couture as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Henry.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture works on Henry's body with a couple of short punches.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Good body shot from Couture.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture lands with a left to the head.
Couture working aggressively here.
Couture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Couture lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henry or not.
Henry takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Couture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Couture.
Couture lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Couture works on Henry's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Couture.
A right handed body shot lands from Couture.
A right hand to the body from Couture.
Couture pushes Henry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Couture.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry takes a shot to the head.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Henry's ribcage. Henry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
A right handed body shot lands from Couture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henry swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture scores with a hook to the body. Henry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Couture tries to clinch up but Henry circles away and keeps his distance.

Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Randy Couture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Couture misses with a punch to the body.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry.
Henry tries to pull guard but Couture won't allow it.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couture has Henry pressed against the cage, preventing Henry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henry can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Couture prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henry.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Couture.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henrys head.
Couture digs a right hand into Henry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henry's gas tank.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Couture.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Couture is leaning against Henry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture pushes Henry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Couture scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Couture gets through Henry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
A right handed body shot lands from Couture.
Still in the clinch, Couture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couture working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Couture gets through Henry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Couture.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture pushes Henry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
Couture works on Henry's body with a couple of short punches.
Couture works on Henry's body with a couple of short punches.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Couture works on Henry's body with a couple of short punches.
Henry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Couture.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Couture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henry.
Couture digs a right hand into Henry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henry's gas tank.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Henry.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture is working Henry over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Couture.
A hook to the body from Couture.
Couture is working Henry over against the cage.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couture lands a body shot.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Couture.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Henry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Couture is looking to clinch.
Couture slips a straight right by Henry.
Henry connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Couture darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Couture lands a left and a right that send Henry crashing to the mat, dazed. Couture thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Hank Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture moves out of range as Henry throws a body kick.

Couture drops Henry with a beautiful combination! Henry stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Couture is looking for the KO!

Henry is rocked!
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture connects with a superb combination that knocks Henry out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Couture before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Henry!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Couture!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reese McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reese McLeod has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McLeod
vs
Velasquez

185 cm
23
220 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
243 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reese McLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod stuffs the takedown attempt from Velasquez. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Velasquez both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Reese McLeod has been cut.
McLeod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Velasquez scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from McLeod.
McLeod throws a shot to the body.
McLeod misses with a double jab
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Velasquez misses with a combination
and McLeod counters with a leg kick.
Velasquez shoots and misses
and McLeod counters with a series of strikes. Velasquez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reese McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Velasquez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLeod scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLeod lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
McLeod closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLeod throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
McLeod scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McLeod scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

McLeod clinches with his opponent.

McLeod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLeod as he jumps to the side.
Velasquez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McLeod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLeod throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McLeod misses.
McLeod is working the combinations to good effect here.
McLeod throws a series of strikes that have Velasquez backpedaling.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLeod.
Velasquez stuffs the takedown attempt from McLeod. McLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
McLeod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velasquez takes one to the side of the head.
McLeod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLeod lands with a straight right. Velasquez didn't see that one coming.

McLeod decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

McLeod decides to stand and escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but McLeod circles away easily
and McLeod counters with a two punch combo.
McLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLeod is looking to wear down Velasquez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McLeod checks a low kick from Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to clinch up.
McLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McLeod avoids it really well and circles away.
McLeod shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velasquez darts in trying to clinch
and McLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but McLeod sprawls well. He's pushed Velasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Velasquez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLeod counters with a left and a right that stings Velasquez.
A lazy body kick from Velasquez
and McLeod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velasquez darts in trying to clinch
and McLeod counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reese McLeod dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Velasquez is looking to clinch but McLeod is avoiding it.
Velasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but McLeod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasquez somewhat.
Reese McLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLeod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLeod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but McLeod circles away easily
and McLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from McLeod does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez throws a combination that misses
and McLeod counters with a left and a right that stings Velasquez.
McLeod scores with a sloppy right hand. Velasquez should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

McLeod instigates a clinch.

McLeod manages to break the clinch.
McLeod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLeod scores with a one two! Velasquez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McLeod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velasquez misses with a combination
and McLeod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

McLeod is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Velasquez's half guard.

McLeod stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McLeod counters with a series of strikes. Velasquez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reese McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
McLeod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod digs a good body shot into Velasquez's ribs.
Velasquez tries to clinch up
and McLeod counters with a one-two to the body.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McLeod instigates a clinch.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it misses.
McLeod is trying to break free.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but McLeod holds him up against the cage and eventually Velasquez drops back down to his feet.
McLeod prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.
McLeod working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLeod.
McLeod is trying to break free.

McLeod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from McLeod.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velasquez throws a lazy head kick
and McLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
Velasquez throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
McLeod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
McLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasquez.
Reese McLeod is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Velasquez misses
and McLeod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velasquez is trying desperately to land a takedown but McLeod is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Velasquez.
McLeod looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
McLeod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McLeod misses with a double jab

so Velasquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McLeod looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Velasquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Velasquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McLeod's head.
McLeod regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Velasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reese McLeod dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Velasquez misses with a combination
and McLeod counters with a nice uppercut.
McLeod stuns Velasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for McLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLeod clobbers Velasquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
McLeod's corner calls for a 1-2. McLeod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velasquez misses with a double jab
and McLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
Velasquez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McLeod lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLeod with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod stalks Velasquez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Velasquez's face. Velasquez staggers backwards, shaken.
McLeod throws a combination that misses

and Velasquez counters by moving into the clinch.

McLeod manages to break the clinch.
McLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velasquez as he avoids it easily.
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLeod counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Velasquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLeod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

McLeod takes the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but McLeod keeps him there for the moment.

McLeod breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
Reese McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLeod but McLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod lands an overhand right.
Velasquez fails with the takedown
and McLeod counters with a nice body shot.
Velasquez throws a hook but McLeod avoids it easily.
Velasquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLeod lands a body shot.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLeod circles away.
McLeod shoots for a takedown but Velasquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but McLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but McLeod circles away easily
and McLeod counters with a two punch combo.
McLeod throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but McLeod circles away easily
and McLeod counters with a three punch combo that has Velasquez backing up. Velasquez nods at McLeod to acknowledge the strikes.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick
and McLeod counters with a two punch combo.
Velasquez fails with the takedown
and McLeod counters with a two punch combo.
McLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLeod counters with a right hand to the body.
Velasquez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLeod counters with a lovely shot to the body.

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.
Velasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
McLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasquez.
McLeod keeps Velasquez at a distance using the push kick.
McLeod misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez shoots in for a double leg but McLeod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Velasquez with that takedown attempt.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McLeod counters with a left and a right that stings Velasquez.
Velasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez shoots in but McLeod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reese McLeod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McLeod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reese McLeod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLeod 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reese McLeod!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

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

Silva
vs
Austin

192 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Austin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Silva.
Austin wants to clinch.
Austin tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.

Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austin's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin looks like he's trying to stand up.

Austin kicks Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Austin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Austin is controlling him.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Austin keeps him there for the moment.

Austin has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Austin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Austin prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Austin postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Austin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Austin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Austin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Austin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.

Austin gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Austin is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Austin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin trying to control from Silva's half guard. Silva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Silva is trying to keep Austin in close.
Austin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin stops Silva from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Austin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva throws a right and a left that Austin avoids nicely.
Donk. Silva catches Austin right on the button with a cross.
Austin fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Austin looks gassed!
Silva lands with a nice combination. Austin backs away looking to recover.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Austin.
Austin shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Austin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Austin.
Carl Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Austin.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Austin wants to get back to his feet.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Austin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

Silva decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Austin in a clinch.
Austin is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva cracks Austin with a nice body shot.
Austin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Austin looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Austin looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Austin prevents it.
Austin misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Austin stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Austin wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Austin is controlling him.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Austin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva is trying to break free.
Austin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Austin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Austin backpedaling.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Austin wants it to stay on the feet.

Austin has managed to clinch.
Austin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Austin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Silva clinches but Austin breaks the clinch

and Austin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Austin is controlling the position.
Austin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Austin tries to tie him up.
Silva looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Austin taking a breather.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva is trying to break free.
Austin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Austin lands a knee to the head.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Austin keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Austin has double underhooks.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Austin crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva letting Austin take a breather here.

Austin lands a takedown into guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva is looking to stand up but Austin isn't so interested in that idea.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva avoiding damage as Austin throws knees to the body.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Austin taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Austin won't allow it.
Silva tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Austin stalling in the clinch.
Austin misses with a knee to the head.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.

Austin breaks from the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Carl Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Austin wants to clinch.
Austin slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Austin.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Austin.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt

and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Austin parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Austin to escape.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Austin on the ground.
Silva wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy.
Silva wants to stand but Austin has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva laying and praying for a moment but Austin takes advantage and regains half guard.

Austin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
A combination from Silva does no damage.

Austin forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin landing knees to the head.
Austin taking a breather.
Silva wants to break free but Austin has control.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Austin prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Austin landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Austin moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Austin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Jeff Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Austin tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Austin tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Austin as he jumps to the side.

Austin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Austin showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva won't allow Austin to pass to mount.
Austin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Carl Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Austin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him.
Jeff Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Austin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by It's Dark and Hell is hot. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Liddell
vs
Monsoon

186 cm
23
213 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon leaves Liddell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Liddell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monsoon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monsoon prevents Liddell from getting back to his feet.
Monsoon postures up and lands a big shot to Liddell's brow.
Monsoon throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liddell is on top in guard.
Liddell is looking to work some ground and pound but Monsoon has wrist control.
Monsoon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liddell throws a big right hand that misses.
Liddell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monsoon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Liddell thows a big elbow that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Monsoon gets a takedown into half guard.
Monsoon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liddell's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell tries to get to full guard but Monsoon has control of the leg.
Monsoon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monsoon thows a huge punch but Liddell dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is nestled in close to Liddell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monsoon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Monsoon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Liddell kicks off Monsoon and gets to his feet.
Monsoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
Liddell tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monsoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddell's waist but Liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monsoon off to one side.

Liddell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liddell is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon controlling Liddell's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monsoon is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monsoon stops Liddell from standing up.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Monsoon tries to pass.
Monsoon postures up in Liddell's guard and throws a big left but Liddell blocks it.
Monsoon chips away with some ground and pound.

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.
Monsoon throws a big right hand that misses.
Monsoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monsoon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monsoon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monsoon throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Liddell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monsoon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monsoon throws a strike but Liddell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Liddell looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Liddell misses the jab.
Liddell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Monsoon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Liddell's guard now.
Monsoon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monsoon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monsoon scoring with some ground and pound.
Monsoon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Liddell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Liddell with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monsoon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Liddell thows a big elbow that misses.
Monsoon controls Liddell momentarily but Liddell frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monsoon is on top in guard.
Liddell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liddell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monsoon looking to sit in guard and control but Liddell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Monsoon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liddell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Liddell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liddell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monsoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liddell.
Monsoon is trying to control the position but Liddell postures up.
Monsoon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Liddell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monsoon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsoon. Monsoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddell doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Monsoon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monsoon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monsoon trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Liddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monsoon distracts Liddell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell keeping moving, preventing Monsoon from controlling successfully.
Monsoon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monsoon trying to move into half guard but instead Liddell has managed to sweep!
Liddell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liddell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monsoon controlling Liddell's posture.
Liddell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Monsoon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Liddell!
Monsoon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Liddell looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Monsoon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monsoon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsoon scoring with strikes but Liddell is staying in there.
Monsoon lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Monsoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Liddell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Liddell leaves Monsoon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liddell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Monsoon counters with a takedown into side control.
Liddell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Monsoon.
Monsoon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Liddell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Monsoon throws a strike aimed at the side of Liddell's head but Liddell avoids it well.
Monsoon cracks Liddell with a big right hand but Liddell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Liddell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Monsoon connects with a decent elbow.
Monsoon lands some shots froms side control.
Monsoon in side control, throwing shots but Liddell defends.
Liddell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Monsoon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Monsoon controlling the position from side mount.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon is dominant here and he's now got Liddell's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Liddell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Liddell covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Monsoon scores with strikes from the back.
Monsoon lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon punishes Liddell with strikes from the back mount.
Monsoon missing with punches from the back.
Monsoon has Liddell flattened out and is raining down punches.
Monsoon landing with strikes.
Monsoon lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Monsoon.
Monsoon gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Monsoon looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Monsoon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell covers up after that shot from Monsoon.
Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Monsoon.
Ray Monsoon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Monsoon.
Monsoon is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Liddell. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsoon lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monsoon lands shots from the back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Monsoon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Thomson has chosen Sabre as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Silva
vs
Thomson

198 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Thomson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Thomson.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Thomson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Silva blocks a head kick by Thomson.
Thomson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Thomson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Thomson moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thomson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Thomson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Thomson throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomson.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Thomson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomson scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Thomson does it's job there.

Thomson lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. Thomson waves Silva back to his feet!

Silva is rocked!
Thomson seems to be stalking Silva here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Silva drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabriel Thomson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heffe Barsanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heffe Barsanti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barsanti
vs
Kirkland

225 cm
23
315 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heffe Barsanti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kirkland throws a right hand that Barsanti ducks under and follows up with a left that Barsanti also avoids with ease.
Barsanti throws a series of punches but Kirkland moves out of range.
Kirkland misses with a jab, cross combination.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kirkland has eaten all the pies!
Kirkland misses with a double jab
and Barsanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Barsanti lands a left and a right that send Kirkland crashing to the mat, dazed. Barsanti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Kirkland misses.
Kirkland throws a series of punches but Barsanti moves out of range.
A left lands for Kirkland.
Barsanti feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Kirkland crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heffe Barsanti!
Heffe Barsanti retains his super heavyweight title!