CCF Midweek Mayhem 3! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Westcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Romero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Westcott
vs
Romero

185 cm
28
165 lbs
8 - 16 - 1

180 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Westcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Romero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westcott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Westcott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Westcott seems unphased.
Romero shoots for a takedown but Westcott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Westcott takes one to the chin there.
Westcott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.
Westcott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Westcott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Westcott throwing shots but Romero is blocking nicely.

Westcott is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Romero actively working from the bottom here.
Westcott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romero on the ground.
Romero is looking to control Westcott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westcott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Westcott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Westcott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Westcott works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westcott landing punches.
Romero tries to lock up and control but Westcott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Romero pushes Westcott off looking to stand but Westcott dives back in and keeps control.
Westcott is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Westcott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Westcott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Westcott throws a strike but Romero avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Westcott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Westcott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero keeping full guard, as Westcott tries to pass.
Romero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Romero has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Westcott is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Romero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Westcott stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Westcott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Romero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Westcott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Westcott's head.

Westcott moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Nice elbow from Westcott.
Romero jumps guard but Westcott stands there with Romero around his waist. Romero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Westcott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero shoots in and drives through. Westcott sprawls well.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Westcott.
Billy Westcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Romero.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Westcott throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Westcott checks the leg kick.
Romero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Westcott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romero lands a head shot.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Westcott off the cage and back into range.
Westcott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero wants to clinch up but Westcott keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westcott shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westcott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero with a nice cross.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero connects with a crisp jab.
Billy Westcott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
Westcott looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westcott circles away.
Victor Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westcott throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Westcott keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Romero gets tackled into the cage by Westcott. Westcott maintains the clinch.

Westcott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero lands a body shot.
Westcott lands with a nice combination. Romero backs away looking to recover.
Romero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Romero with a nice cross.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Romero with a poor takedown
and Westcott counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Romero is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Westcott as he avoids it easily.
Victor Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westcott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Romero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero is looking to clinch.
Westcott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Westcott takes one to the side of the head.
Romero digs a good body shot into Westcott's ribs.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Westcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Westcott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westcott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westcott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Westcott off the cage and back into range.
Romero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westcott pinned against the cage. Westcott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Westcott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero tries for a takedown but Westcott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romero lands a jab to Westcott's midsection.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Romero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westcott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Westcott dives in and scores a takedown into Romero's guard.
Westcott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Westcott is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Romero has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Westcott is looking to defend but Romero has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Westcott! Romero pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Westcott taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Victor Romero!

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 Elias Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Nielsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nielsen
vs
Phelps

190 cm
18
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Nielsen!
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, Cole Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps lands a head shot.

Nielsen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phelps tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nielsen is in Phelps's guard.
Phelps is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nielsen is controlling him.

Nielsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phelps has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nielsen has managed to get both his arms back between Phelps's legs - danger averted.
Phelps is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Phelps trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
Phelps keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.

Nielsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nielsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phelps can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nielsen passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Phelps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen controlling the position easily from mount.

Nielsen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Phelps has given up his back. Will we see Nielsen going for some submissions?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nielsen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phelps for as long as he can get away with.
Nielsen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Phelps trying to control the action but Nielsen just sinks the hooks in.
Nielsen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phelps prevents Nielsen from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Elias Nielsen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Phelps wants to clinch.
Phelps throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Phelps. That snapped Nielsen's head back.
Phelps is looking to score with low kicks.
Nielsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Phelps tries to work over Nielsen's front leg with a kick but Nielsen checks it.
Phelps throws a leg kick that misses.
Phelps misses with a low kick.
Phelps scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole Phelps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nielsen gets tackled into the cage by Phelps. Phelps maintains the clinch.
Phelps keeps control of Nielsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nielsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phelps just stands there and leans against the cage.

Nielsen drags the fight down to the ground.

Nielsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phelps trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Phelps postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phelps's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Nielsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nielsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Phelps.
Nielsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phelps tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nielsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phelps fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phelps is looking to clinch but Nielsen is avoiding it.
Nielsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nielsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phelps connects with a solid leg kick.
Phelps throws a series of strikes that have Nielsen backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielsen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phelps.

It looks like Elias Nielsen has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Phelps scores with a four punch combination!
Phelps scoring well with a low kick there.
Phelps throws a sloppy head kick and Nielsen moves out of range easily.
Phelps works over Nielsen's head and body with a nice combination.

Phelps gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Phelps's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole Phelps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Phelps clinches up against the cage.

Phelps breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Phelps. Those never looked like landing.
Phelps fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phelps tries to clinch there but Nielsen circles away.

Phelps gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps gets underhooks to prevent Nielsen's takedown attempt.
Phelps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Phelps - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Phelps breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phelps is looking to clinch but Nielsen is avoiding it.
Phelps stalks Nielsen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nielsen's face. Nielsen staggers backwards, shaken.
Phelps lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Phelps wants to clinch up but Nielsen keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phelps.

Phelps closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Phelps.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Phelps drives through and clinches with Nielsen against the cage.
Phelps scores with a hook to the body.

Phelps breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phelps throws a shot to the body.
Nielsen dodges the punch combination from Phelps.
Phelps looks to land a combination. Nielsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phelps is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phelps fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole Phelps is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phelps lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps wants to clinch.
Nielsen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phelps.
Some wild striking there from Phelps.

Nielsen tries to keep at a distance but Phelps has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phelps is looking to control Nielsen's arms but Nielsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phelps has his back to the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nielsen jumps guard but Phelps stands there with Nielsen around his waist. Nielsen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Phelps breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phelps lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Phelps showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elias Nielsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nielsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nielsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nielsen walks into a stiff left hand from Phelps.
Phelps cracks a nice hook into Nielsen's ribs.
Phelps throws a low kick, looking for Nielsen's leg but Nielsen calmly moves out of range.
Phelps lands a jab-cross combination.
Nielsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phelps as he avoids it easily.
Cole Phelps seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phelps scores with a jab. Nielsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phelps closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phelps moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Nielsen is rocked!
Phelps lands a nice shot that snaps Nielsen's head back.
Oh Nielsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phelps throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phelps smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phelps, right into the meat.
Phelps lands a jab-cross combination.
Phelps scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Phelps closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phelps just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nielsen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phelps is pushing Nielsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen jumps guard but Phelps stands there with Nielsen around his waist. Nielsen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phelps lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nielsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nielsen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phelps prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nielsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Nielsen manages to pull guard.
Elias Nielsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phelps sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phelps's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phelps gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phelps trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cole Phelps.
Phelps works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phelps tries to clinch up but Nielsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Phelps slips under a jab from Nielsen.
Phelps connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nielsen momentarily.
Phelps throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps lands a jab-cross combination.
Phelps has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Phelps moves into the clinch.

Phelps breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Phelps. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phelps clobbers Nielsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phelps lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nielsen at a distance.
Phelps takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phelps misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phelps ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phelps throws a head kick that misses.
Elias Nielsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole Phelps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nielsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phelps counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Phelps comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phelps 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Cole Phelps!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Cole Phelps!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Cole Phelps!

Cole Phelps wins by unanimous decision!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tomisino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomisino comes to the cage accompanied by St. Anger by Metallica. Velasquez has chosen UFC - Face the Pain as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tomisino
vs
Velasquez

190 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
244 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Tomisino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tomisino gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tomisino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomisino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez preventing the sweep.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasquez postures up in Tomisino's guard and throws a big left but Tomisino blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tomisino has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tomisino's head.
Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomisino controls Velasquez momentarily but Velasquez frees himself.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Tomisino blocks nicely.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velasquez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomisino has a closed guard, preventing Velasquez from standing up.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Tomisino blocks nicely.
Velasquez stands up over Tomisino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to stand but Tomisino has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomisino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Tomisino keeps moving.

Velasquez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tomisino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Velasquez, into his guard.
Velasquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tomisino!
Velasquez cracks Tomisino with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tomisino wants to control but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Tomisino that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots 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!
Tomisino is looking to improve his position but Velasquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Velasquez lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tomisino?
Tomisino is breathing heavily.
Velasquez lands a big elbow - Tomisino is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tomisino is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!

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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 Jory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard has chosen Young Jezzy- Lose my mind as his entrance music. Gray Maynard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Diaz
vs
Maynard

175 cm
23
159 lbs
5 - 7 - 1

172 cm
19
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jory Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maynard.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maynard.
Maynard throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Maynard avoids nicely.
Diaz cracks Maynard with an open hand slap.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.

Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard wants to stand up but Diaz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Maynard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maynard scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maynard prevents Diaz from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maynard connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Maynard working Diaz over with strikes.
Maynard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Maynard trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maynard in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maynard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Maynard.
Diaz is staying active underneath Maynard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maynard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maynard working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maynard scores with a couple of nice shots.

Diaz is rocked!
Maynard slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maynard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maynard is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maynard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Maynard postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Diaz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Maynard and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Maynard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dale Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Village People - Macho Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dale Johnson
vs
Barakus

190 cm
26
200 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

183 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Dale Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barakus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barakus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barakus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Barakus.

Johnson gets caught napping as Barakus dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is pulling down on Barakus's head. It's preventing any offense from Barakus, at least for the moment.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus stops Johnson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barakus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson has Barakus pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barakus is controlling him.

We're going to have a standup here because Ricky Dale Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Barakus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Barakus getting side control.
Johnson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barakus wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakus tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
Barakus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson wants to control but Barakus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Barakus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Barakus seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Barakus is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson has hold of Barakus's hands but Barakus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson wants to control but Barakus is keeping busy.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Barakus is controlling him
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Barakus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barakus throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Barakus prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Barakus working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Barakus thows a big elbow that misses.
Barakus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Barakus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barakus landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Barakus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barakus postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakus distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson pulls Barakus in close to prevent any damage.
Barakus won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barakus dives into side control.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kj Barakus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barakus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barakus working away.
Barakus working the ground and pound.
Kj Barakus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barakus working away.
Barakus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson wants to control but Barakus postures up.
Johnson tries to bench press Barakus off him but Barakus keeps the position.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Barakus working the body and head with strikes.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barakus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Barakus has control of the leg.
Barakus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barakus thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Barakus wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barakus lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson pushes Barakus off looking to stand but Barakus dives back in and keeps control.
Barakus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barakus connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson trying to control here.
Barakus trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barakus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barakus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barakus is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barakus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson has Barakus pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson 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.
Barakus trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barakus wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

Barakus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Barakus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Barakus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is pressing down on Barakus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barakus preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barakus is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barakus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barakus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kj Barakus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Barakus walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.

Barakus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Barakus is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Barakus prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barakus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barakus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Barakus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Johnson is not content to let Barakus control the position.
Barakus grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Barakus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barakus is controlling him well.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Barakus keeps moving and retains side control.
Barakus is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson wants to control but Barakus postures up.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barakus off and has taken his back!
Barakus trying to control but not successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is punishing Barakus with some ground and pound.
Johnson lands punches and elbows.
Johnson has the hooks in. Barakus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Barakus wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Barakus is blocking nicely.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Barakus wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barakus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Barakus is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barakus tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Dale Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barakus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Kj Barakus!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kj Barakus!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kj Barakus!

Kj Barakus wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flash Patrick Vea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vea comes into the arena with Granada blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Patrick Vea
vs
Brewer

200 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
260 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flash Patrick Vea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrell Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vea swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
Flash Patrick Vea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewer scores with a body shot.
Brewer blocks a leg kick.
Vea misses with a head kick.
Brewer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vea misses with a left hand
and Brewer counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Vea.
Vea throws a leg kick
and Brewer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vea thinking.
Brewer lands a head kick. Vea smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Flash Patrick Vea has been cut.
Brewer checks a low kick from Vea.
A head kick misses from Vea.
Brewer fails with a takedown attempt.
Vea misses with a lunging right hand
and Brewer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vea throws a head kick that misses.
Brewer shoots in looking for a takedown but Vea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brewer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brewer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Brewer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. Vea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vea is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Vea.
Brewer tries to clinch up.
Vea throws a sloppy head kick and Brewer moves out of range easily.
Vea misses with a low kick.
Brewer is looking to clinch but Vea is avoiding it.
Vea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Brewer checks a leg kick.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flash Patrick Vea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Brewer.
Brewer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flash Patrick Vea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Vea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brewer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown by Brewer or perhaps it was just good defense by Vea which made him look bad.
Vea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brewer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewer scores with a three punch combo!
Brewer avoids the body shot from Vea.
Brewer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vea looks for the body kick but Brewer saw that one coming.
Brewer avoids the body shot from Vea.
Vea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brewer throws a combination. Vea tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brewer looks for a takedown but Vea sprawls well.
Vea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
Vea just misses with a punch to the body.
Vea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vea throws a solid leg kick but Brewer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vea.
Vea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vea throws a right hand that misses
and Brewer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brewer wants to clinch.
Vea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brewer looks to land a combination. Vea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vea tries to land a body kick
and Brewer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vea misses with a hook to the body
and Brewer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brewer throws a series of strikes that have Vea backpedaling.
Brewer moves in looking to clinch but Vea pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Vea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vea just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brewer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vea throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
Vea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brewer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brewer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vea misses with a kick to the body.
Vea throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brewer counters with a nice body kick.
Brewer scores with a hook.
Vea throws a sloppy head kick and Brewer moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brewer tries for a takedown but Vea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brewer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vea throws a head kick but Brewer moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Vea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Brewer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flash Patrick Vea's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brewer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vea swivels and escapes.
Vea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brewer.

Brewer moves into the clinch successfully.
Brewer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Vea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brewer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brewer somewhat.
Vea throws a right hand that Brewer ducks under and follows up with a left that Brewer also avoids with ease.
Vea avoids the head kick by Brewer.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vea misses with a leg kick.
Brewer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vea throws a low kick but Brewer avoids it.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vea misses with a body punch
and Brewer counters with a left to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Brewer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vea misses with a hook
and Vea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brewer doesn't manage to clinch there - Vea circles away.
Vea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vea misses the shot to the body.
Brewer tries to clinch but Vea is having none of it.
Vea misses with a low kick.
Brewer is looking to clinch.
Vea takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Terrell Brewer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vea sprawls well. Vea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brewer gets slowly back to his feet.
Flash Patrick Vea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Brewer.
Vea misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brewer dodges the punch combination from Vea.
No luck for Brewer with that takedown attempt.
Brewer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vea misses with a jab to the body
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brewer moves out of range of the body kick.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brewer is able to avoid easily.
Vea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vea throws a chopping leg kick but Brewer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Vea. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer blocks a head kick by Vea.
Vea is looking to wear down Brewer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brewer throws a head kick but Vea moves out of range.
Brewer is looking to clinch but Vea is avoiding it.
Vea throws a combination that misses
and Brewer counters with a series of strikes. Vea will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brewer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vea backs up against the cage.
Vea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brewer counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Vea.
Brewer cracks Vea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vea misses with an uppercut
and Brewer counters with a left and a right that stings Vea.
Brewer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vea looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vea throws a lazy uppercut
and Brewer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Vea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer moves out of range of the body kick from Vea.

Brewer has managed to clinch.
Brewer is trying to push Vea away but Vea has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brewer's efforts to push away.

Vea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brewer is looking to clinch.
Brewer slips a straight right by Vea.
Vea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Brewer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vea tries to land a front kick but Brewer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vea 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.
Vea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Vea swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brewer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Brewer closes the distance and pushes Vea back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Brewer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flash Patrick Vea'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Brewer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vea's waist but Vea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brewer off to one side.
Vea misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming.
Vea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Vea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brewer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vea misses with a looping right.
Brewer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vea avoids it really well and circles away.
Brewer clobbers Vea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vea tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brewer.
Flash Patrick Vea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Brewer.
Brewer scores with a shot to the body.
Brewer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vea is looking to land body kicks.
Brewer blocks a low kick nicely.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown but Vea shows good takedown defense.
Vea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vea.
Brewer checks a leg kick nicely.
Vea throws a head kick but Brewer moves out of range.
Vea throws a hook but Brewer blocks it.
Vea looks to land a body kick but Brewer moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow Vea down.
Brewer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vea takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brewer blocks a head kick by Vea.
Brewer shoots in and drives through. Vea sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vea throws a wild body kick that Brewer sees coming a mile off.
Vea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Vea.
Brewer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vea eats them both and turns towards Brewer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vea throws an off balance right hand
and Brewer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vea misses with a wild body shot.
Brewer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vea throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vea tries to bum rush Brewer with a series of wild strikes but Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brewer tries to clinch but Vea is having none of it.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Vea.
Vea throws a head kick but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vea throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Vea. Those never looked like landing.
Brewer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vea back to the cage. Brewer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brewer looks to land a combination. Vea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brewer.
Vea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vea fails to land with a series of punches.
Flash Patrick Vea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrell Brewer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vea swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
Brewer tries to clinch up.
Vea throws a head kick but Brewer moves out of range.
Vea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vea thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Vea misses
and Brewer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vea defends it nicely.
Brewer blocks the body kick.
Vea swinging wildly here.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Vea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brewer.
Vea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brewer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brewer tries to clinch up but Vea circles away and keeps his distance.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown but Vea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Vea misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terrell Brewer.
Well Brewer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Terrell Brewer!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Terrell Brewer!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Terrell Brewer!

Terrell Brewer wins by unanimous decision!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Manuel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Hoffman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Manuel Marquez
vs
Hoffman

181 cm
21
150 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 6 - 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt
and Marquez counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Marquez.
Marquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoffman circles away.
Hoffman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez.
Hoffman throws a hook but Marquez blocks it.
Hoffman stuffs the takedown attempt from Marquez. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Manuel Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Marquez, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Marquez against the cage but Marquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marquez swings for the body but Hoffman moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez throws a series of punches but Hoffman avoids them all with ease.
Marquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marquez but Marquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoffman swivels and escapes.

Marquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoffman to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hoffman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling the position.
Marquez has momentary wrist control but Hoffman slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoffman pushes down on Marquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoffman stops Marquez from getting back to his feet.
Hoffman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquez taking some punishment here, with Hoffman in his half guard.

Marquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoffman.
Hoffman prevents Marquez from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoffman prevents Marquez from standing back up.
Hoffman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoffman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoffman lands a nice short elbow.
Marquez taking some punishment here, with Hoffman in his half guard.

Hoffman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marquez taking some punishment here, with Hoffman in his half guard.
Hoffman prevents Marquez from standing back up.
Hoffman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marquez keeps working.
Hoffman stops Marquez from getting back to his feet.
Hoffman lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoffman trying to control from half guard but Marquez is working away.
Marquez is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Hoffman there.

Hoffman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoffman working the head and body with strikes.
Marquez tries to kick Hoffman off in order to stand up. Hoffman Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hoffman lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman working the ground and pound.

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

Hoffman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hoffman dominated that 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.

Hoffman throws a head kick but Marquez moves out of range.
Hoffman cracks the inside of Marquez's front leg.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense.
Hoffman shoots for a double leg takedown but Marquez sprawls well. He's pushed Hoffman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoffman at a distance.
Hoffman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Marquez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoffman sprawls well initially but Marquez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ryan Hoffman has got the better of the ground game so far.

Marquez stands up and beckons Hoffman to join him on the feet.

Hoffman shoots in and bounces Marquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoffman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marquez's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman landing with the ground and pound.
Hoffman works over Marquez with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoffman is controlling him.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Marquez wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoffman connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
Hoffman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Hoffman stops Marquez from standing up.
Hoffman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoffman trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Hoffman lands a couple of elbows.
Hoffman trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Hoffman distracts Marquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoffman trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Hoffman works over Marquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffman is looking to work some ground and pound but Marquez has wrist control.
Hoffman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marquez's head.
Marquez is looking to stand up but Hoffman isn't so interested in that idea.
Hoffman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marquez's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoffman working over Marquez with some ground and pound. Marquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoffman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hoffman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marquez hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hoffman dominating with strikes here.
Hoffman looking to finish Marquez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marquez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Marquez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoffman sprawls well initially but Marquez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Marquez is rocked!
Marquez wants to stand but Hoffman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hoffman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoffman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marquez is looking to escape.
Hoffman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marquez tries to kick Hoffman off but Hoffman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hoffman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Marquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Hoffman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marquez hang on?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman landing strikes from the mount.
Hoffman looking to control and managing it successfully.

Hoffman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marquez is surviving well by controlling Hoffman's body position as best he can.
Marquez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hoffman unloading with bombs!
Hoffman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marquez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hoffman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquez wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Marquez is out cold! Hoffman jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hoffman!
A victorious Ryan Hoffman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Fistkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vladimir Fistkov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Snake
vs
Fistkov

196 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

214 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Fistkov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake just misses with a punch to the body.
Fistkov is looking to clinch.

Fistkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fistkov is in Snake's guard.

Snake is looking for a triangle here but Fistkov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Snake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snake 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fistkov is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fistkov defends it easily.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Fistkov from controlling successfully.
Fistkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fistkov is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fistkov holds on and takes a little breather.
Snake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Fistkov is retaining full guard.

Fistkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistkov looking to control.
Fistkov keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snake postures up in Fistkov's guard and throws a big left but Fistkov blocks it.

Fistkov is looking for a triangle but Snake pushes his legs off easily.
Fistkov is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Fistkov looks gassed!
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Fistkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snake wants to control from the top but Fistkov keeps moving.

Snake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snake trying to control but Fistkov is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fistkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Snake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fistkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fistkov keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Fistkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snake.
Fistkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snake controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Fistkov is retaining full guard.

Jake Snake has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Fistkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fistkov wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fistkov manages to avoid it.

Fistkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Snake did well to prevent Fistkov getting side control.
Snake is pressing down on Fistkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snake lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fistkov!

Snake wants to finish this one by submission but Fistkov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Snake.
Fistkov is wriggling around trying to escape.

Snake jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fistkov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fistkov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fistkov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fistkov because Snake loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Snake there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Snake jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fistkov manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Snake is trying to get an arm triangle but Fistkov is defending well.
Snake trying to control the position but Fistkov is working away.
Snake landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fistkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Snake trying to control the position but Fistkov is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Snake wants to control but Fistkov is keeping him busy.
Fistkov prevents Snake from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fistkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snake happy to just control the position for now.
Snake tries to score with some ground and pound. Fistkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jake Snake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fistkov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fistkov tries to control Snake's body but Snake pushes him off. Fistkov squirms to his side and now Snake has his back!
Fistkov tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Fistkov right now.

Snake working for a choke but Fistkov is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fistkov staying busy and making it hard for Snake to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snake missing with strikes.

Snake working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Fistkov is doing well to defend. Snake seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Fistkov is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Snake!
Our winner, Jake Snake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velaquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gareth Edwards has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gareth Edwards seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Edwards
vs
Velaquez

193 cm
24
253 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
244 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Velaquez.

Velaquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velaquez is in Edwards's guard.

Edwards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Velaquez postures up.

Edwards is looking for a triangle but Velaquez pushes his legs off easily.

Edwards working for a triangle but Velaquez defends it easily.

Velaquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Velaquez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Velaquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velaquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Velaquez persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
Velaquez looks gassed!

Edwards shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Edwards was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velaquez is in a horrible position here. Edwards smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Cain Velaquez has been cut.

Edwards looking to secure an arm triangle but Velaquez defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Edwards looking for a guillotine from mount but Velaquez is having none of it.
Velaquez is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velaquez is squirming around, avoiding Edwards's attempts to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards working Velaquez over with strikes here.
Edwards wants to control the pace but Velaquez is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Velaquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Edwards looking to finish Velaquez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Velaquez!
BOOM! Edwards connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That has opened up Cain Velaquez's cut even more.
Velaquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Edwards trying to control but Velaquez is having none of it.
BOOM! Edwards connects with a massive shot to the dome!

The cut above Cain Velaquez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gareth Edwards!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sandstorm. The key to victory for Austin Stryker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Stryker
vs
Henderson

179 cm
26
196 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Stryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stryker throws out the jab.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stryker.
Henderson cracks Stryker with an open hand slap.

It looks like Austin Stryker has been cut.
Stryker darts in trying to clinch

and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Henderson advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Stryker is defending well.
Henderson works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Henderson trying to control the position but Stryker is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson lands a nice forearm strike.
Stryker struggling a bit here.
Henderson trying to control the position but Stryker is working away.
Stryker tries to escape but Henderson is in control.

Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stryker is pushing Henderson's head away, looking to escape. Henderson manages to hold on to the position though.
An elbow from Henderson crashes against the mat.
Henderson working the ground and pound.
Stryker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stryker tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Henderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stryker!
Henderson tries to control but Stryker wriggling away.
Henderson lands a heavy elbow.

Austin Stryker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Henderson cracks Stryker with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Henderson!