CCF 24: Rad vs. Experiment PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patth Khanmak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patth Khanmak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Green
vs
Khanmak

192 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patth Khanmak!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Green closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khanmak quickly recovers to half guard.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Derrick Green!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metalingus by Alter Bridge. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Copeland
vs
Martinez

205 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Das Labor
Das Labor

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martinez eats them both and turns towards Copeland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Copeland throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Copeland tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Copeland moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
Martinez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Copeland counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Copeland to acknowledge the strikes.
Copeland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Guillermo Martinez has been cut.
Copeland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Copeland misses with a two punch combination.
Copeland scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Martinez is rocked!
Copeland connects with a superb combination that knocks Martinez out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Copeland before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Martinez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Copeland!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruise Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mongtong
vs
Newton

172 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
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, Cruise Newton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newton moves out of range as Mongtong throws a body kick.
Newton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mongtong is fending him off so far but Newton persists. Nope, Mongtong circles away and we're back to standing.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Wong Mongtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruise Newton.
A lazy left from Mongtong finds it's target.

It looks like Cruise Newton has been cut.
Newton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mongtong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mongtong is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Newton.

Mongtong gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Newton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Newton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mongtong controlling the action here for a moment.
Mongtong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stalling in the clinch from Mongtong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mongtong missing with knees to the body.
Newton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Newton takes an elbow to the temple.
Mongtong avoiding damage.
Mongtong connects with a knee to the head.
Mongtong throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Mongtong.
Mongtong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newton avoids it.
Newton tries to pull guard but Mongtong holds him up against the cage and eventually Newton drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Mongtong.
Mongtong lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Newton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Newton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mongtong smiles and moves away.
Newton checks the leg kick.
Newton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mongtong counters with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Mongtong does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mongtong takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Mongtong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cruise Newton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Newton gets a double leg takedown into Mongtong's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mongtong keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Mongtong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
Newton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cruise Newton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mongtong defends it nicely.
Mongtong leaves Newton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch but Mongtong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newton shoots for a double leg takedown but Mongtong sprawls well. He's pushed Newton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wong Mongtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruise Newton.
Mongtong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mongtong misses with a low kick.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Mongtong shows good takedown defense.
Mongtong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mongtong misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mongtong.
Newton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mongtong can pounce on him.
Mongtong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newton.
Mongtong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruise Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mongtong looks for the body kick but Newton saw that one coming.
Wong Mongtong is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mongtong circles away.
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Mongtong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mongtong defends it nicely.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Newton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mongtong counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Mongtong.
A head kick misses from Mongtong.
Mongtong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mongtong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mongtong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mongtong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mongtong scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mongtong has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Mongtong.
Mongtong lands an elbow just above Newton 's eye.
Newton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mongtong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mongtong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newton can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mongtong lands an elbow inside that Newton shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Mongtong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cruise Newton's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Mongtong.

Mongtong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mongtong is pressed up against the cage. Newton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mongtong down to the mat. Mongtong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mongtong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mongtong catches Newton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mongtong.
Mongtong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton looks for a takedown but Mongtong sprawls well.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wong Mongtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruise Newton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mongtong.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mongtong defends it nicely.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton with a poor takedown
and Mongtong counters with a slapping leg kick.

Mongtong closes the distance and clinches.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.
Mongtong stalls.
Newton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wong Mongtong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong landing knees to the head.
Mongtong landing knees to the body.
Newton has Mongtong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mongtong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mongtong slows down the pace here.
Mongtong prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton fails to pull guard.
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newton avoids it.
Mongtong stops a takedown attempt from Newton.
Newton wants a takedown but no success here.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong lands a knee to the head.
Come on Mongtong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Newton manages to break the clinch.
Wong Mongtong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mongtong swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mongtong throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Mongtong misses with a head kick.
Cruise Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wong Mongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Mongtong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Wong Mongtong!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Wong Mongtong!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Wong Mongtong!

Wong Mongtong wins by unanimous decision!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe The One Armed Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Xyience Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xyience Jr has chosen Woke Up This Morning as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The One Armed Man
vs
Xyience Jr

185 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
27
255 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe The One Armed Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Xyience Jr!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xyience Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
The One Armed Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xyience Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The One Armed Man misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Xyience Jr blocks the low kick.
Xyience Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling The One Armed Man to counter with a crisp jab.
The One Armed Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xyience Jr.
The One Armed Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xyience Jr moves away.
Xyience Jr closes the distance but The One Armed Man moves to the side
and The One Armed Man counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xyience Jr wants to clinch.
Xyience Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xyience Jr lands with a kick to the temple. The One Armed Man shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Xyience Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xyience Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The One Armed Man has Xyience Jr pushed against the cage.
The One Armed Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for The One Armed Man to work.
The One Armed Man lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Mack Xyience Jr has been cut.
Xyience Jr looking to stall.
Xyience Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Xyience Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xyience Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xyience Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards The One Armed Man's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Xyience Jr.
Xyience Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Xyience Jr misses with an elbow strike.
The One Armed Man slowing the pace effectively.
Xyience Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xyience Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xyience Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from The One Armed Man.
Xyience Jr looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man stalling against the cage.
The One Armed Man looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xyience Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The One Armed Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from The One Armed Man.
Xyience Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The One Armed Man dodges an elbow strike from Xyience Jr.
The One Armed Man stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xyience Jr throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from The One Armed Man.
A shot in the inside from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man digs a right hand into Xyience Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xyience Jr's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man blocks the elbow strike.
The One Armed Man is stalling here.
Xyience Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
The One Armed Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The One Armed Man tries to throw a body punch but Xyience Jr avoids it by throwing The One Armed Man back against the cage.
The One Armed Man blocks an elbow strike from Xyience Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The One Armed Man.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The One Armed Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Xyience Jr avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The One Armed Man breaks from the clinch.
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!
The One Armed Man throws a low kick but Xyience Jr avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xyience Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe The One Armed Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Xyience Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Xyience Jr checks a leg kick.
The One Armed Man misses with a low kick as Xyience Jr jumps back.
Xyience Jr slips a jab and a cross from The One Armed Man.
Xyience Jr walks into a straight right hand from The One Armed Man.
Xyience Jr looks to clinch
and The One Armed Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xyience Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The One Armed Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The One Armed Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The One Armed Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The One Armed Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xyience Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
The One Armed Man lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xyience Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
The One Armed Man scores with a jab to the head.
Xyience Jr tries to clinch there but The One Armed Man circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The One Armed Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xyience Jr manages to avoid it.
Mack Xyience Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The One Armed Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xyience Jr is out of range and The One Armed Man settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Xyience Jr.
The One Armed Man lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The One Armed Man.

That has opened up Mack Xyience Jr's cut even more.
Xyience Jr moves in looking to clinch but The One Armed Man pushes him off.
Xyience Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xyience Jr is breathing heavily.
The One Armed Man misses with a wild body shot.
The One Armed Man is looking to wear down Xyience Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The One Armed Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The One Armed Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xyience Jr's calf.
The One Armed Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xyience Jr on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The One Armed Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The One Armed Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mack Xyience Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The One Armed Man cracks Xyience Jr with a good jab.

The cut above Mack Xyience Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice uppercut lands for The One Armed Man. That snapped Xyience Jr's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Xyience Jr blocks the low kick.
The One Armed Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xyience Jr.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Xyience Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xyience Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The One Armed Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Xyience Jr's head.

Mack Xyience Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe The One Armed Man!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Manuel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Manuel Marquez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocky Holmes's chin.

Manuel Marquez
vs
Holmes

181 cm
21
150 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
177 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Manuel Marquez!
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, Rocky Holmes!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez lands a nice hook to Holmes's body. Holmes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Holmes sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Marquez to the ground! Holmes dives into full mount looking to finish!

Marquez is rocked!

It looks like Juan Manuel Marquez has been cut.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marquez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Oh Marquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Holmes is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Holmes extends the arm and Marquez is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocky Holmes!

C
A

C
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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 Kido Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moon
vs
Rogerio Nogueira

180 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moon wants to clinch.
Moon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moon tries to clinch up but Nogueira circles away and keeps his distance.
Moon tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
Moon moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.
Moon tries to clinch but Nogueira moves out of range.
Moon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira.
Kido Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moon's waist but Moon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Moon is looking to clinch but Nogueira is avoiding it.
Nogueira fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moon moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.
Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Nogueira gets a double leg takedown into Moon's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira.
Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Nogueira tries for a kimura but Moon is defending well.
Moon tries to improve position but can't.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Moon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
Moon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Moon is being controlled here.
Moon dodges the ground and pound from Nogueira.
Moon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moon trying to remain calm as Nogueira controls from the top position.
Moon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moon tries to get out of the position.
Nogueira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moon is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Nogueira seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nogueira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nogueira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nogueira wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
Moon is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nogueira.
Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moon keeps working.
Moon is looking to regain half guard here but Nogueira keeps moving and retains side control.
Nogueira trying to control the position but Moon is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nogueira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moon can't do much from the bottom here.
Nogueira working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it.
Nogueira is working Moon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Moon taking a bit of punishment here - Nogueira scoring with strikes.
Nogueira working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Nogueira in side control, throwing shots but Moon defends.
Nogueira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Moon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nogueira controlling the position from side mount.
Moon is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Moon is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Moon tries to clinch up but Nogueira circles away and keeps his distance.
Kido Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon tries to clinch but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira keeps the fight on the outside.
Moon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moon working Nogueira over with knees to the body.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nogueira's efforts to push away.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Moon scores a nice knee to the body.
Moon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nogueira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moon crunches a lovely knee into Nogueira's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moon obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon crunches a lovely knee into Nogueira's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moon obliges.
Moon landing knees to the head.
Moon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nogueira's face.

It looks like Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has been cut.
Moon connects with a knee to the head.
Moon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon with a knee to the head.
Moon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nogueira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moon landing knees to the head.
Moon is pressed up against the cage. Nogueira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moon down to the mat. Moon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kido Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

Moon moves into the clinch.
Moon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Moon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nogueira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Nogueira blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nogueira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moon tries to land knees in the clinch but Nogueira avoids the damage to the body.
Moon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nogueira.
Knees to the body from Moon.
Moon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nogueira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Moon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nogueira avoids it.
Nogueira looking for a takedown.
Moon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moon.
Moon working Nogueira over with knees to the body.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nogueira.
Nogueira wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Moon.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira has Moon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moon lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon lands a knee to the head.
Nogueira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moon prevents it.
Nogueira is trying to force a seperation but Moon has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kido Moon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's cut.
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!

Moon tries to clinch up but Nogueira circles away and keeps his distance.
Kido Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moon wants to clinch up but Nogueira keeps it at a distance.
Moon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moon slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogueira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moon tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Moon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira circles away.
Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Moon. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Moon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Moon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon crunches a lovely knee into Nogueira's ribcage.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nogueira is defending well for now.
Moon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nogueira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kido Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Moon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nogueira's face.
Moon connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Moon lands a knee to the head.

Nogueira is rocked!
Moon working the clinch nicely. Nogueira is working for position but Moon cracks him with a big knee to the head! Nogueira crumples up against the cage and Moon lands two more shots before the ref can save Nogueira! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kido Moon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jia Le Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameson has chosen Obscura as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Derrick Jameson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jia Le Li's chin.

Le Li
vs
Jameson

185 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jia Le Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Li throws a push kick but Jameson slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Jameson misses.
Li scores with a hook to the body. Jameson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jameson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jameson throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Jameson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Li dodges the punch combination from Jameson.

Li darts in and clinches Jameson up against the cage.
Li stalls.
Jameson blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jameson.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jameson blocks it with crossed arms.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
Jia Le Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Jameson.
Li manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Li gets underhooks to prevent Jameson's takedown attempt.
Jameson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Li fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jameson gets caught flat footed, as Li shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameson wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
Li content to stall in guard here.
Jameson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Li is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li wants to land a leg kick but Jameson is out of range.
Derrick Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson misses with a body kick.
Li cracks the inside of Jameson's front leg.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Jameson.
Jameson checks a low kick from Li.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li.
Jameson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jameson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Li counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jameson's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Li checks the leg kick.
Jameson throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
Li avoids the head kick by Jameson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li motions for Jameson to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jameson moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson connects with a looping right hand.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab.
Li looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Jia Le Li will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Li wants to clinch up but Jameson keeps it at a distance.
Jameson misses with a wild combination.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab.
Jameson throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Jameson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
Li digs a good hook to Jameson's body.
Li throws a leg kick but Jameson checks it.
Jameson checks a low kick from Li.
Jameson misses with a double jab.
Li dips to his left and cracks Jameson with an uppercut!
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li dodges the punch combination from Jameson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson misses with a double jab.
Li connects with a body shot.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
Li tries to land a front kick but Jameson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jameson misses with a combination
and Li counters with a left and a right that stings Jameson.
Jameson misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Li slips under a jab from Jameson.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Jameson.
Li connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jameson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Li.
Li is looking to slow Jameson down with leg kicks.
Jameson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li throws a combination. Jameson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Li lands a body shot.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
Jameson moves out of range of the body kick from Li.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Jameson dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut!
Li scores with a kick to the midsection.
Li feints and then cracks Jameson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jameson down.
Jameson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jameson moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.
Jameson misses with a looping left.
Jameson throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li tried to score with a low kick but Jameson checks it.
Li slips under a jab.
Li moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li is looking to chop away at Jameson's legs.
A clash of legs there as Jameson blocks the low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Jameson scores with a four punch combination!
Derrick Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jameson's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Li throws a leg kick that misses.
Li connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jameson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Li cracks Jameson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jameson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Li buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jia Le Li dominated that second round.
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!

Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jameson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Li holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jameson.
Jameson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Li has Jameson pushed against the cage.
Jameson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jia Le Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Jameson.
Jameson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jameson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jameson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Li gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li pulls guard.
Li managing to control the position.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.

Jameson throws a sloppy strike and Li has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jameson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Li!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jia Le Li!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuart Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcghee
vs
Ward

187 cm
26
187 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
198 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Mcghee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stuart Ward!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ward instigates a clinch.
Ward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ward lands a damaging elbow.
Mcghee has Ward pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ward manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ward gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Mikey Mcghee has been cut.
Ward lands an elbow just above Mcghee 's eye.
Mcghee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ward gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ward lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcghee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ward gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Mcghee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward misses with a knee to the head.
Mcghee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ward pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ward lands an elbow inside.
Ward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcghee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ward is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ward lands an elbow just above Mcghee 's eye.
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!
Ward lands an elbow just above Mcghee 's eye.

Mcghee is rocked!
Ward looking to throw knees to the head but Mcghee is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ward lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Mcghee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ward lands an elbow just above Mcghee 's eye.
Ward lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ward tries a knee to the head but Mcghee blocks it.
Ward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcghee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ward misses with a knee to the head.
Mcghee has Ward pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ward manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcghee is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Ward pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Mcghee is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Stuart Ward!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kickin Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubbles Experiment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Rad
vs
Experiment

200 cm
20
264 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

200 cm
26
260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kickin Rad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubbles Experiment!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Experiment just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment avoids the head kick by Rad.
Rad throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment manages to avoid it.
Rad lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment off balance momentarily.
Rad tries to clinch up but Experiment circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Experiment down.
Bubbles Experiment seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rad takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment cracks Rad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Experiment lands a slapping body shot.
Rad slips a jab and a cross from Experiment.
Rad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Experiment misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rad.
Experiment checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment blocks a leg kick.
Experiment swings widly with a right hand
and Rad counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment looks to score with a jab to the body but Rad is just out of range.
Rad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Experiment tries to avoid it but Rad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Experiment to the ground. Experiment escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rad connects with a jab.
Rad misses with a wild body shot.
Rad throws a leg kick but Experiment sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment lands with a straight right. Rad didn't see that one coming.
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Experiment swings for the body but Rad moves out of range.
Rad misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment throws a jab when Rad was well out of range.
Rad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rad scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Experiment showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rad.
Experiment scores with a decent looking hook.
Rad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment throws the left hand but Rad avoids the punch easily.
Experiment fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad misses with a low kick as Experiment jumps back.
Experiment moves out of range of the body kick from Rad.
Experiment throws a hook to the side of Rad's head but Rad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rad tries to clinch there but Experiment circles away.
Rad tries to clinch up.
Rad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Experiment misses with a double jab.
Experiment scores with a one two! Rad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good work by Experiment as he checks the leg kick.
Experiment is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Experiment connects with a looping right hand.
Rad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Experiment darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Experiment digs a good body shot into Rad's ribs.
Rad is breathing heavily.
Rad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Experiment connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Experiment lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Experiment.
Rad throws a looping overhand right but Experiment ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Experiment throws a shot from downtown. Rad moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rad slips a jab and a cross from Experiment.
Rad tries to clinch there but Experiment circles away.
Rad moves away from the strike by Experiment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubbles Experiment dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Experiment misses with a hook.
Experiment misses with an uppercut
and Rad makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Experiment really felt that one!
Bubbles Experiment is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment misses the target.
Rad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Experiment checks a low kick from Rad.
Rad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rad jabs at Experiment's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rad scores with a punch to the head.
Rad lands with a nice body punch.
Experiment is breathing heavily.
Experiment keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rad thows a body kick. Experiment tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Experiment checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bubbles Experiment seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment blocks a head kick by Rad.
Rad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Experiment pinned against the cage. Experiment gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rad tests Experiment's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rad feints and then cracks Experiment's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment down.
Rad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Experiment stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Experiment misses.
Rad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment throws a right hand that misses
and Rad counters with an outside leg kick.
Rad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rad wants to clinch.
Experiment takes one to the chin there.
Rad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rad tries to land a leg kick but Experiment saw it coming and moves away.
Rad shoots for a takedown but Experiment saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Experiment throws a jab when Rad was well out of range.
Experiment slips under a jab from Rad.
A clash of legs there as Experiment blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment misses with an uppercut
and Rad counters with an outside leg kick.
Experiment misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Rad lands.
Experiment moves out of range as Rad throws a body kick.
Rad wants to clinch.
Experiment avoids the body shot from Rad.
Experiment ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rad moves away.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Experiment misses with the combination.
Experiment circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rad is looking to wear down Experiment with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rad has closed the distance and engaged Experiment in a clinch.
Rad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Experiment is trying to push Rad away but Rad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment is trying to force a seperation but Rad has the dominant position.
Rad leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rad thuds his shin into the meat of Experiment's side.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good work by Experiment as he checks the leg kick.
Experiment checks the leg kick.
Rad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment's sensitive parts.
Rad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rad tries to land a front kick but Experiment steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rad throws the kick towards the body but Experiment avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Experiment blocks the leg kick.
Rad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Experiment blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Experiment down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment checks the leg kick.
Experiment takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rad misses with a body kick.
Good work by Experiment as he checks the leg kick.
Experiment's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rad misses with a straight left.
Rad throws a body punch but Experiment moves out of range.
Rad looks for the body kick but Experiment saw that one coming.
Rad just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Rad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rad.
Experiment throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rad counters with an inside leg kick.
Rad throws a chopping leg kick but Experiment manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Experiment has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rad.
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!
Rad throws a solid leg kick but Experiment takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rad.
Good leg kick by Rad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rad throws a push kick but Experiment slaps the foot to one side.
Rad takes a swing at Experiment's ribcage but misses.
Rad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rad.
An inside leg kick lands from Rad.
Experiment takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
Rad misses the shot to the body.
Experiment looks to score with a jab to the body but Rad is just out of range.
Rad tries to clinch up but Experiment circles away and keeps his distance.
Rad blocks a jab.
Rad keeps Experiment at a distance using the push kick.
Rad throws a leg kick that misses.
Rad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rad is looking to land body kicks.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Rad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment.
Experiment throws an overhand right that lands on Rad's shoulder, as Rad tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rad has closed the distance and engaged Experiment in a clinch.
Rad scores a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Experiment's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Experiment is defending well for now.
Rad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Experiment in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rad scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rad lands an elbow inside that Experiment shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kickin Rad clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Experiment checks a leg kick.
Experiment throws a jab when Rad was well out of range.
Experiment falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Experiment takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rad staying out of range there.
Experiment checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment.
Rad tries to clinch there but Experiment circles away.
Experiment is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Experiment connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rad. Rad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rad cracks the inside of Experiment's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Experiment does no damage.
Rad wants to clinch.
Rad throws a front kick aimed at Experiment's knee but Experiment avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Experiment checks a leg kick.
Rad wants to clinch.

Rad rushes Experiment and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Experiment lands a shoulder strike.
Experiment is looking to break free of the clinch but Rad has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment wants to get back to striking at distance but Rad won't allow it.
Experiment has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rad.
Rad stalls.
Experiment wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Rad.
Rad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Bubbles Experiment has been cut.
Experiment softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to control the position but instead, Experiment has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rad into the cage.
Kickin Rad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rad with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Rad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Rad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Experiment got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Experiment has managed to get both his arms back between Rad's legs - danger averted.
Rad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment throws a strike but Rad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rad wants to control from the top but Experiment keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Experiment wants to get back to his feet but Rad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kickin Rad had his way with Bubbles Experiment in that round.
The cut man is working on Bubbles Experiment's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A big left from Rad misses.
Experiment misses with a wild combination.
Rad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Experiment thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rad misses with a looping right.
Rad throws a leg kick but Experiment moved away.
Experiment scores with a punch to the head.
Experiment defending well as Rad loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment misses with a lunging right hand
and Rad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rad lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Experiment to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad is looking to clinch but Experiment is avoiding it.
Experiment is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment throws out the jab.
Experiment checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Experiment scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Experiment swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rad lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment off balance momentarily.
Rad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rad.
Experiment throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rad.
Rad looks to land a body kick but Experiment moved away.
Experiment avoids a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Rad.
Kickin Rad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Experiment has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Rad motions for Experiment to come forward. Rad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment swinging wildly here.
Experiment looks to throw the jab but Rad is out of range.
Rad is looking to chop away at Experiment's legs.
Rad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rad counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Rad.
Experiment thows a body shot but no joy.
Experiment avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Experiment throws a jab when Rad was well out of range.
Rad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment is out of range.
Experiment throws a nice looking combination but Rad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Experiment takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Rad moves out of range of the strikes.
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
Rad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rad to counter with a crisp jab.
Rad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Experiment under the eye.
Rad moves in looking to clinch but Experiment pushes him off.
Experiment moves out of range of the body kick.
Experiment blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rad. Experiment does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Experiment throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment moves out of range as Rad throws a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Experiment throws a right and a left that Rad avoids nicely.
Experiment swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bubbles Experiment has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kickin Rad.
Well Rad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kickin Rad!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kickin Rad!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kickin Rad!

Kickin Rad wins by unanimous decision!
Kickin Rad retains his heavyweight title!