CWFL LA 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Belfort struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Vitor Belfort has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Edwards
vs
Belfort

185 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

183 cm
23
196 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belfort.

Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Belfort is defending the position.
Belfort tries to kick Edwards off but Edwards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belfort is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belfort tries to kick Edwards off but Edwards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Belfort is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Edwards has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Belfort is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Matt Edwards!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Smilehoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Smilehoven has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Smilehoven
vs
Rodriguez

180 cm
20
164 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Smilehoven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Smilehoven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smilehoven finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smilehoven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Smilehoven.
Smilehoven keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smilehoven getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Smilehoven moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smilehoven cracks Rodriguez with an open hand slap.
Smilehoven misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Smilehoven circles away.
Smilehoven throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Smilehoven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Smilehoven pushes him off.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Rodriguez.
Smilehoven scores with a jab.

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

Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Smilehoven avoids nicely.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Smilehoven finish him?
Smilehoven lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Smilehoven!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Styles Of Beyond- Nine Thou as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Martin
vs
Jackson

195 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt

and Martin counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Jackson down! Martin is looking to finish but Jackson is intelligently defending himself.

Jackson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Martin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Jackson has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randall Martin!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Frankie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KING KONG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Frankie
vs
KONG

168 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

157 cm
19
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankie wants to slow KONG down by chopping away at his legs.
Frankie scores with a jab to the body.
KONG is looking to clinch.

Frankie closes the distance and clinches.
KONG fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frankie prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frankie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
KONG is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frankie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edgar Frankie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KING KONG.
KONG tries for a takedown. No joy.

Frankie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by KONG or perhaps it was just good defense by Frankie which made him look bad.
KONG misses the jab.
Frankie lands a head shot.
Frankie with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankie throws a one two combo.
Frankie lands a slapping body shot.
KONG checks a leg kick.
KONG shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
KONG fails with a takedown attempt.

Frankie clinches.
Frankie is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Frankie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
KONG jumps guard but Frankie stands there with KONG around his waist. KONG gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KONG tries to pull guard but Frankie holds him up against the cage and eventually KONG drops back down to his feet.
Frankie leaning his opponent against the cage.
KONG tries a body shot but Frankie blocks it.
KONG tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frankie smiles and moves away.
Frankie checks the leg kick.
Edgar Frankie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankie works KONG's body with a nice hook.
Frankie shoots for a takedown but KONG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KONG tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KONG takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frankie punishes KONG's body with a nice straight punch.
KONG looks gassed!
KONG avoids the body shot from Frankie.
Frankie stuns KONG with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Frankie forces KONG back against the cage and clinches.
Frankie is pressed up against the cage. KONG has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frankie down to the mat. Frankie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frankie is looking to wear down KONG with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frankie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KONG moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frankie lands with a cross.
KONG takes a shot right to the bread basket.
KONG 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Frankie clinches with his opponent.
Frankie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down KONG.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - KONG has eaten all the pies!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankie stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Frankie.

Frankie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed KONG clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Frankie is not going to allow KONG to sit and survive in this position.
Frankie throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting KONG!
Frankie has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for KONG.
Frankie scores with punches and elbows.
Frankie lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Frankie is cranking KONG's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for KONG! He's tightened the choke and KONG is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgar Frankie!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). Sean McNamara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McNamara
vs
Lang

180 cm
26
203 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

189 cm
23
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
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, Herman Lang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McNamara moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by McNamara.

McNamara has hold of one of Lang's legs. Lang is fighting the takedown attempt but McNamara gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McNamara preventing the sweep.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang trying to keep a closed guard but McNamara is proving a slippery customer.
McNamara looking to sit in guard and control but Lang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McNamara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lang tries to free his leg and advance position but McNamara is retaining full guard.
McNamara working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McNamara's waist but McNamara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lang off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McNamara moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
McNamara goes for a takedown attempt but Lang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McNamara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lang throws a head kick but McNamara moves out of range.
McNamara shoots and misses

and Lang counters with a takedown into side control.
Lang tries to move into full mount but can't pass McNamara's legs.
Lang is looking to take a break and control but McNamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McNamara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lang but great work by McNamara.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang wants to control but McNamara postures up.
McNamara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lang is trying to get back to his feet.
Lang regains half guard.
Lang wants to get back to full guard.
Lang is staying active underneath McNamara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McNamara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

McNamara is working for a submission of some sort.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lang is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lang trying to control the position.

Lang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lang is trying to control the position but McNamara postures up.
McNamara sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McNamara postures up.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNamara is one step ahead there.
McNamara works over Lang with some ground and pound from guard.
McNamara content to stall in guard here.
McNamara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McNamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lang is keeping the position for now.
McNamara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sean McNamara will probably get the nod.
That's time! McNamara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jab, jab by McNamara - just one landing.
Horrible takedown by Lang or perhaps it was just good defense by McNamara which made him look bad.
McNamara fails with the takedown

and Lang counters with a shoot takedown. McNamara fights it but they end up in guard.
Lang passes into half guard.
McNamara tries to roll over but Lang keeps him under control.
Lang is just content to waste time from the top position. McNamara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lang passes McNamara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is looking to stall here but McNamara recovers full guard.
Lang wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving.
Lang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Lang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McNamara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lang, into his guard.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
McNamara stopping the sweep attempt from Lang.
McNamara wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
McNamara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lang thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lang wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McNamara manages to pass to side control.
Lang trying to control but McNamara postures up.
Lang is staying active underneath McNamara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lang tries to kick McNamara off but McNamara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lang is not content to let McNamara control the position.
McNamara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lang controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McNamara is working away from the top position though.
McNamara content to control rather than advance.
McNamara is thwarting Lang's attempts to control the position.
Lang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McNamara kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McNamara wants to take a breather but Lang is having none of it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Sean McNamara just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lang.
Lang is breathing heavily.
McNamara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lang counters with a shoot takedown. McNamara fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McNamara fails to land the takedown.
Lang tries to clinch but McNamara moves out of range.
McNamara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McNamara is trying to control but can't.
Lang is keen to just control but McNamara is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang stops McNamara from getting back to his feet.

Lang is looking for a kimura but McNamara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lang to get the leverage.
McNamara is trying to stand back up but Lang is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is keen to just control but McNamara is a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNamara tries to avoid it but Lang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNamara to the ground. McNamara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

McNamara gets a takedown into half guard.
McNamara wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy.
Lang trying to control but McNamara postures up.
McNamara is trying to control the action in half guard but Lang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lang tries to get to full guard but McNamara has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from McNamara there.
Lang is pressing down on McNamara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara landing with the ground and pound.
Lang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Herman Lang has got the better of the ground game so far.
McNamara is looking to get to half guard.
McNamara wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lang.
McNamara is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang controlling his opponent.
McNamara is trying desperately to improve position.
Lang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McNamara is trying to stand up.
Lang lands a nice shot to the head.
McNamara wants to hold on but Lang pushes him away.
Lang fails to advance to McNamara's back.

Lang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McNamara is now in Lang's guard. A big mistake from Lang there, giving up the dominant position!

Lang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Lang!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hushing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Ovronnaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hushing comes to the cage accompanied by PAUL VAN DYK "For An Angel" . Ovronnaz has chosen Sick Of It All - Step Down as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hushing
vs
Ovronnaz

176 cm
24
184 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hushing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Ovronnaz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hushing tries to clinch but Ovronnaz is having none of it.
Hushing avoids the body shot from Ovronnaz.
Ovronnaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Hushing scores with a takedown into Ovronnaz's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hushing's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ovronnaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ovronnaz working a defensive guard but Hushing passes into half guard.
Ovronnaz tries to kick Hushing off but Hushing keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ovronnaz is staying active underneath Hushing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ovronnaz wants to get back to full guard.

Hushing seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ovronnaz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Hushing!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hedge Hog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ortiz
vs
Hog

175 cm
23
162 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
169 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Hog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortiz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Ortiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hog did well to prevent Ortiz getting side control.
Ortiz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hog.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ortiz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ortiz wants to control but Hog is keeping him busy.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hog defending well though.
Ortiz 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.
Hog pushes Ortiz off looking to stand but Ortiz dives back in and keeps control.
Ortiz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ortiz wants to control but Hog is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Hog scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Alex Ortiz has been cut.
Hog misses with a combination
and Ortiz counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Hog misses.
Ortiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortiz.
Hedge Hog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortiz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ortiz on the side of the head.

Ortiz is rocked!
Hog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Ortiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hog looks gassed!
Hog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hog throws a right hand that Ortiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortiz also avoids with ease.
Ortiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortiz moves away from the strike by Hog.
Hog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hog misses with a combination
and Ortiz counters with a big head kick but Hog shrugs it off.
Ortiz tries to clinch up but Hog circles away and keeps his distance.
Hog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ortiz. Ortiz obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Hog misses.
Hog misses with a double jab
and Ortiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Ortiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Ortiz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortiz lunges at Hog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hog's hand.
Ortiz lands with a slapping head kick.
Ortiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hedge Hog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hog misses with a combination
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Hog shows good takedown defense.
Hog swinging wilding here.

Ortiz clinches.
Ortiz is trying to break free.

Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Ortiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hog misses with a double jab
and Ortiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hog walks into a jab.
Hog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortiz counters with a nice body kick.

Ortiz instigates a clinch.
Hog is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortiz has double underhooks.

Ortiz breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hog misses with a straight left.
Ortiz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hog momentarily.
Ortiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hog backs up against the cage.
Ortiz misses with a double jab.
Hog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ortiz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ortiz shoots in for a double leg but Hog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortiz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortiz counters with a slapping leg kick.

Ortiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hog is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ortiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hog pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hog throws a combination that misses
and Ortiz counters with a good low kick that Hog was not able to check.
Jab, jab by Ortiz - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Ortiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hog doesn't seem phased though.
Ortiz is looking to clinch.
Hog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortiz scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Ortiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Ortiz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hog tries to clinch but Ortiz is having none of it.
Hog avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a body punch but Hog moves out of range.
Hog doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortiz circles away.
Hog is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ortiz.
Hog misses with a double jab
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Ortiz finds it's way through Hog's defenses.
Hog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Hog moves out of range easily.
Hog tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hog is breathing heavily.

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

Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz lands a really nice looking cross but Hog seems unphased.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
Ortiz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hog's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Hog's head.
Alex Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz swinging wilding here.
Nice defenses there by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a right hand that Hog ducks under and follows up with a left that Hog also avoids with ease.
Ortiz scores with a jab. Hog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Hog moves out of range easily.
Hog throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ortiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hog misses with the combination.
Hog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the body.

Ortiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ortiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Alex Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz keeps Hog at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy left from Ortiz finds it's target.
Hog misses with a double jab
and Hog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Ortiz moves into the clinch.

Ortiz pulls Hog into guard.

Ortiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hog defends it easily.

Ortiz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hog wants to stand but Ortiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ortiz is looking for a triangle but Hog pushes his legs off easily.
Hog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz has a closed guard, preventing Hog from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hog stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Good exchange - Ortiz coming out on top.
Ortiz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hog's calf.
Hog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ortiz scores with a jab.
Hog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hog as he jumps to the side.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hog misses with the combination.
Hog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ortiz scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hog misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from Ortiz.
Hog throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ortiz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Hog moves out of range.

Ortiz closes the distance and pushes Hog back into the cage.

Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
Hog wants to clinch up but Ortiz keeps it at a distance.
Ortiz lands a jab-cross combination.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Hog.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Hog moves out of range.
Hog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortiz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hog.
Hog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Ortiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Ortiz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hog misses with the combination.
Ortiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortiz thuds his right hand into Hog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ortiz tests Hog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hog misses with a straight left.
A left and a right from Hog both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
Hog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ortiz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Hog's front leg but catches the back leg as Hog tries to avoid it.
Hog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hog's sensitive parts.
Ortiz lands with a kick to the temple. Hog shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ortiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hog is fending him off so far but Ortiz persists. Nope, Hog circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ortiz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hog but Hog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hog walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ortiz.
Hog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Hog moves out of range easily.
Hog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ortiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Hog misses with a double jab
and Ortiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Ortiz forces Hog back against the cage and clinches.

Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz misses the shot to the body.
Ortiz misses with a looping right.
Ortiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hog slips a jab and a cross from Ortiz.
Hog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortiz counters with an inside leg kick.
Alex Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a nice body kick.

Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch.

Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
Hog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ortiz. Ortiz obviously looking to wear him down.
Ortiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hog throws a combination that misses
and Ortiz counters with a one-two to the body.
Hog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hog misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Ortiz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortiz.
Hog throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortiz lands with a straight right. Hog didn't see that one coming.
Hog moves in looking to clinch but Ortiz pushes him off.
Ortiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortiz walks into a stiff left hand from Hog.
Ortiz misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz throws a body kick that misses.
Hog falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ortiz counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Hog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ortiz clinches up with Hog and pushes him back against the cage.
Hog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hog tries to pull guard but Ortiz holds him up against the cage and eventually Hog drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hog working hard to break the clinch.
Hog wants to break free but Ortiz has control.
Hedge Hog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hogs head.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Ortiz!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davis Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Fraiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
Fraiser

170 cm
24
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
157 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Demonic Drugs

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davis Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Fraiser!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a leg kick that misses.
Black misses with the combination.
Fraiser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fraiser circles away quickly and effectively.
Black connects with a body shot.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Fraiser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fraiser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black throws a chopping leg kick but Fraiser manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraiser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Fraiser.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fraiser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black throws a series of punches but Fraiser moves out of range.
Fraiser checks a low kick from Black.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Fraiser or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
Black throws a hook but Fraiser blocks it.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Black wants to clinch.
Fraiser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fraiser off to one side.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Black throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Fraiser bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fraiser has a takedown stuffed.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Fraiser's shoulder, as Fraiser tries to avoid the shot.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fraiser on the side of the head.
Fraiser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black is looking to clinch but Fraiser is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fraiser circles away quickly and effectively.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Fraiser checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fraiser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Fraiser persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Black works over Fraiser's head and body with a nice combination.
Fraiser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Fraiser persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
A clash of legs there as Fraiser blocks the low kick.
Fraiser throws a leg kick that is checked
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fraiser.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fraiser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fraiser misses with a takedown
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fraiser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fraiser looks gassed!
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Black.
Fraiser tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fraiser throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Black checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fraiser misses with a takedown
and Black counters with a right hand to the body.
Black scores with a one two! Fraiser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fraiser misses with a takedown

and Black counters by clinching up.
A hook to the body from Black.
Black digs a right hand into Fraiser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fraiser's gas tank.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
Black lands a shoulder strike.
Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fraiser avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fraiser is breathing heavily.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Black.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black breaks the clinch.
Black lands a head shot.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fraiser checks a leg kick.
Fraiser misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davis Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Fraiser.
Fraiser misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davis Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fraiser avoids the body shot from Black.
Black darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Black sizes up Fraiser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black thows a leg kick but Fraiser checks it
and Fraiser counters with a leg kick.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Fraiser ducks down to avoid it.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Black throws a right hand that Fraiser ducks under and follows up with a left that Fraiser also avoids with ease.
Black tries to bum rush Fraiser with a series of wild strikes but Fraiser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fraiser checks a leg kick.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fraiser shoots and misses
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Black throws a head kick but Fraiser moves out of range.
Fraiser checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Fraiser slips the punch.
Fraiser misses with a takedown
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black throws a body punch but Fraiser moves out of range.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fraiser.
Fraiser avoids the body shot from Black.
Fraiser is trying desperately to land a takedown but Black is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fraiser.
Black misses with a double jab

and Fraiser counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fraiser is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraiser works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black has his hands clasped together around Fraiser's back. He's all about the action.

Fraiser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Fraiser is working for a submission of some sort.
Black keeping hold of Fraiser's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Black scores with the left hand. Fraiser knows he should have avoided that one.

Fraiser scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Black tries to bench press Fraiser off him but Fraiser keeps the position.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Fraiser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Black, who protects the arm well.

Fraiser thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fraiser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to control but Fraiser postures up.
Black tries to buck Fraiser off but Fraiser is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fraiser.
Fraiser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Black tries to score with a low kick but Fraiser moves his leg out of the way.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black throws a right hand that Fraiser ducks under and follows up with a left that Fraiser also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fraiser counters with a low kick, right behind Black 's knee.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black tries to work over Fraiser's front leg with a kick but Fraiser checks it.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Fraiser bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fraiser moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Black is predictable there
and Fraiser counters with a leg kick.
Black falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fraiser with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Fraiser fails with the takedown
and Black counters with a series of strikes. Fraiser will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraiser misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davis Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Fraiser.
Fraiser throws out a leg kick but Black moves out of range and Fraiser only half commits.
Fraiser doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Fraiser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fraiser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
Fraiser shoots and misses
and Fraiser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a series of punches but Fraiser moves out of range.
Davis Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fraiser dodges the punch combination from Black.
Fraiser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Black tries to clinch but Fraiser is having none of it.
Fraiser throws a chopping leg kick but Black manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Black swinging wilding here.
Black throws a wild body kick that Fraiser sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davis Black clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Black stalks Fraiser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fraiser's face. Fraiser staggers backwards, shaken.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Black misses the jab.
Fraiser tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fraiser shoots and misses
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black lands a jab-cross combination.
Fraiser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fraiser counters with a slapping leg kick.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fraiser is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fraiser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Fraiser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fraiser with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.
Fraiser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fraiser gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Black throws a right and a left that Fraiser avoids nicely.
Black with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fraiser checks a leg kick.
Black misses with a low kick as Fraiser jumps back.
Black throws a leg kick

and Fraiser counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Black's guard now.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Fraiser trying to control the position.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Fraiser has an active guard here but Black has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Black wants to take a breather but Fraiser is having none of it.
Fraiser avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Black wants to control but Fraiser is keeping him busy.
Fraiser wants to get back to full guard but Black has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fraiser working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fraiser is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Black connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fraiser is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black controlling the position easily from mount.
Black working Fraiser over with strikes here.
Fraiser is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fraiser is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davis Black had his way with Tim Fraiser in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Black misses with a wild combination.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black thows a leg kick but Fraiser checks it

and Fraiser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black won't be happy with that.
Fraiser content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Black manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fraiser's best efforts.

Fraiser is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.

Black looking for submissions off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black trying to control here.
Black tries to get to full guard but Fraiser has control of the leg.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Fraiser trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fraiser is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fraiser drops his hands momentarily and Black takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

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.
Fraiser shoots and misses
and Black counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black tries to land a body kick

and Fraiser counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fraiser stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black trying to control the position here.
Black trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Fraiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.

Black has his foot on Fraiser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fraiser works his way back into a safe position though.
Black keeping moving, preventing Fraiser from controlling successfully.
Fraiser looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Fraiser shoots and misses
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Fraiser backing up. Fraiser nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fraiser tried to score with a low kick but Black checks it.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black misses with a leg kick

and Fraiser counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davis Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tim Fraiser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fraiser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Fraiser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Black!
Davis Black retains his featherweight title!

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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Otter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neil comes to the cage accompanied by Golden Brown. Stan Otter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mickey O Neil's chin.

O Neil
vs
Otter

188 cm
20
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Otter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Neil throws a series of punches but Otter avoids them all with ease.
Otter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Otter.
Otter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Otter with the ground and pound but O Neil regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
O Neil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Otter is trying to control. O Neil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Neil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Otter.
O Neil wants to control but Otter is keeping busy.
Otter looks to land a strike but O Neil avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Otter thows a big elbow that misses.
O Neil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Otter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Otter throws a jab when O Neil was well out of range.
Otter misses with a combination
letting O Neil counter with a right hand.
O Neil works Otter's body with a nice hook.
O Neil lands a body shot.
Otter looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Neil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Neil lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey O Neil!
Mickey O Neil retains his light heavyweight title!