Bellum 24: The Bellum Dream PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Cartofell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bubba has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gerry Cartofell's chin.

Cartofell
vs
Bubba

187 cm
18
236 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerry Cartofell!
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, Big Bubba!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartofell doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bubba counters by moving into the clinch.

Bubba manages to break the clinch.
Bubba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Bubba scores a takedown into full mount!
Bubba wants to control the pace but Cartofell is squirming around nicely.
Cartofell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bubba looking to control but Cartofell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartofell prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Bubba controlling from mount.
Cartofell wants to hold on but Bubba pushes him away.
Cartofell is looking to get to half guard.

Bubba stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bubba tries for a takedown but Cartofell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Cartofell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartofell wants to stand but Bubba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cartofell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Bubba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartofell looking to sit in guard and control but Bubba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cartofell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bubba's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bubba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartofell is stalling in the full guard.
Cartofell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gerry Cartofell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cartofell wants to clinch up but Bubba keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubba swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartofell.
Cartofell tries to clinch up but Bubba circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartofell avoids a kick to the body.
Cartofell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bubba throws a head kick but Cartofell moves out of range.
Bubba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cartofell circles away.
Gerry Cartofell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bubba.
Cartofell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartofell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubba throws a push kick but Cartofell slaps the foot to one side.
Cartofell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cartofell wants to clinch up but Bubba keeps it at a distance.
Cartofell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gerry Cartofell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartofell is defended easily by Bubba.
Cartofell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bubba sprawls well. Bubba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartofell gets slowly back to his feet.

Bubba moves into the clinch successfully.

Bubba drags the fight down to the ground.

Cartofell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bubba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cartofell has Bubba in his guard.
Bubba advances position into side control!
Gerry Cartofell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba trying to control the position but Cartofell is working away.
Bubba working the head with strikes.
Cartofell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bubba on the ground.
Cartofell tries to buck Bubba off but Bubba is having none of it.
Cartofell is working hard here to advance position.
Bubba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartofell keeps working.
Cartofell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bubba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba is looking to take a break and control but Cartofell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartofell is trying to control Bubba's posture but Bubba avoids it.
Cartofell is looking for a sweep.
Bubba misses with the ground and pound.
Bubba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cartofell is looking for a sweep.

Bubba has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba tries to clinch up but Cartofell circles away and keeps his distance.
Bubba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartofell pinned against the cage. Cartofell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Bubba moves into the clinch.

Bubba breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartofell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Cartofell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubba blocks a head kick by Cartofell.
Cartofell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bubba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bubba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cartofell can't break the clinch.
Bubba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartofell is defending well for now.
Cartofell wants to take the fight to the mat but Bubba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Bubba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bubba shoots in looking for a takedown but Cartofell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bubba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bubba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cartofell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bubba somewhat.
Bubba is breathing heavily.
Cartofell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bubba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartofell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cartofell wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartofell tries to clinch there but Bubba circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bubba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cartofell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bubba is fending him off so far but Cartofell persists. Nope, Bubba circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartofell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cartofell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bubba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartofell somewhat.
Cartofell with a poor takedown

and Bubba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Cartofell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bubba pulls guard.
Cartofell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bubba is proving hard to escape from.

Bubba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartofell trying to control but Bubba is working from the bottom.
Bubba throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba wants to hit a switch here but Cartofell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bubba there!
Bubba is trying to escape the mount.
Cartofell controlling the position easily from mount.
Bubba is squirming around, avoiding Cartofell's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Cartofell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bubba is on top in guard.
Bubba trying to control but Cartofell is working from the bottom.

Bubba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cartofell, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bubba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartofell paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cartofell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bubba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Cartofell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cartofell tries to clinch but Bubba is having none of it.
Gerry Cartofell is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartofell shoots in for a takedown but Bubba shows good takedown defense.
Bubba dives in and grabs Cartofell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cartofell pushes down on Bubba's head and hops out.
Bubba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartofell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartofell fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bubba leaves Cartofell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cartofell wants to clinch

and Bubba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bubba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cartofell working for a triangle but Bubba defends it easily.
Cartofell wants to stand and escape but Bubba is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartofell 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Bubba.
I think Bubba 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Bubba!
Big Bubba decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bird
vs
Kelly

183 cm
21
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bird duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing.
Bird darts in trying to clinch
and Kelly counters with a series of strikes. Bird will be more careful next time no doubt.

Bird gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Bird.
Bird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kelly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Bird does no damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kelly - that will leave a mark!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bird throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
Kelly thumps Bird with a low kick.
Kelly jabs Bird right on the nose. Bird blinks but takes it well.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick
and Kelly counters with a nice body kick.
Bird throws a lazy head kick

and Kelly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bird's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is breathing heavily.

Kelly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bird, up you get!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelly counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bird with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Steven Bird has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a one two combo.
Kelly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Kelly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Kelly stands up.
Bird takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Kelly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bird manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Kelly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bird, up you get!
Kelly scores with a three punch combo!
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a solid body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kelly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bird wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
Kelly works over Bird with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kelly gets to his feet. Bird looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Kelly rushes Bird and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly landing knees to the head.

Kelly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly prevents Bird from improving his position.

Kelly is working for a kimura but Bird is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelly prevents Bird from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bird on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Bird actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Bird'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.

Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelly is working Bird over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bird wants to control the position but Kelly says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Kelly decides to stand up.
James Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly throws a nice head kick!
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bird.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly thumps Bird with a low kick.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Bird.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Bird's belly button to the back.
A head kick by Bird misses

and Kelly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kelly.
Kelly landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kelly lands a nice knee to the body.
Kelly slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Kelly.

Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly lands with a nice combination. Bird backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird takes a kick to the side of the head.

Kelly gets a double leg takedown into Bird's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kelly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Kelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bird is looking to clinch but Kelly is avoiding it.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick
and Kelly counters with a nice kick to the body.

Kelly moves into range and clinches up with Bird.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kelly breaks from the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bird enables Kelly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bird manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bird trying to control the position.

Kelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kelly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bird will feel that in the morning.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick
and Kelly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bird's knee momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bird momentarily.
Kelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steven Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Kelly has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kelly has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bird regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steven Bird!
Steven Bird tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crimson Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redd has chosen Jimi Hendrix Vodoo Child as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Crimson Redd enters the cage!

Bishop
vs
Redd

190 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Redd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
Redd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redd somewhat.
Bishop works over Redd's head and body with a nice combination.
Redd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crimson Redd.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Redd throws a combination. Bishop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop stuffs the takedown attempt from Redd. Redd gets slowly back to his feet.
Redd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Redd doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Redd closes the distance and clinches up with Bishop, looking for a takedown. Redd pushes Bishop against the cage but Bishop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redd takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Redd moves away and avoids it.
Redd closes the distance and clinches up with Bishop, looking for a takedown. Redd pushes Bishop against the cage but Bishop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Redd misses with a takedown
and Bishop counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bishop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck for Redd with that takedown attempt.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop stuffs the takedown.
Redd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop stuffs the takedown attempt from Redd. Redd gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Redd dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Redd's head and hops out.
Redd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Redd shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redd tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bishop tests Redd's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Redd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bishop was covering up waiting for the punch and Redd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bishop can't keep his opponent in guard - Redd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd is trying to control. Bishop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Redd is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bishop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bishop tries to get out of the position.

Redd is trying to work for a kimura but Bishop is defending well.
Redd stops Bishop from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Redd trying to work for an americana but Bishop has managed to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bishop stands and steps away. Redd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Redd dives in and scores a takedown into Bishop's guard.
Redd trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop wants to stand and escape but Redd is having none of it.
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!

Redd has gone for a leg lock! Bishop slips out almost immediately though and dives into Redd's guard.

Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crimson Redd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.

Redd has picked Bishop up - he's going for a ride! Redd dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bishop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redd on the ground.
Redd slows the pace down in half guard.
Bishop is trying to stand up here but Redd is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Redd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bishop doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redd.

Redd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!

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

Redd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bishop has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bishop!
Bishop chips away with some ground and pound.
Bishop cracks Redd with a solid left hand.

Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Bishop working some strikes from top position.
Redd looking to control.
Bishop works over Redd with some ground and pound from guard.

Redd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bishop stands up from Redd's guard - Bishop perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bishop enables Redd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bishop manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Redd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Redd advances to half guard.

Redd is trying for a kimura here. Bishop looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Redd wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crimson Redd!
Crimson Redd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Smack My Bitch Up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Carlyle's choice of entrance music: Vision of disorder- Element. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hunt
vs
Carlyle

170 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
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, Alan Carlyle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carlyle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunt obliges.
Hunt avoiding damage as Carlyle throws knees to the body.
Carlyle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Carlyle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carlyle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hunt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carlyle looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlyle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice knee to the body.
Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Carlyle's ribcage.

Hunt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlyle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunt throwing shots but Carlyle is blocking nicely.
Hunt is taking a breather. Carlyle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carlyle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Hunt is trying for a kimura here. Carlyle looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hunt wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Hunt!
A victorious Mike Hunt 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
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Jabeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stpehan White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stpehan White has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ahmed Jabeer's chin.

Jabeer
vs
White

166 cm
26
164 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahmed Jabeer!
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, Stpehan White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabeer throws out the jab.

White clinches with his opponent.
Jabeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White prevents a body shot from Jabeer.
White blocks an uppercut.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Jabeer.
Jabeer tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Jabeer back against the cage.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabeer tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jabeer blocks an uppercut.
Jabeer misses with a punch to the body.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jabeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White misses with the head strike.
Jabeer stalling in the clinch.
White working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabeer backwards.
Jabeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White blocks a body shot from Jabeer.
Jabeer tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Jabeer blocks an uppercut.
Jabeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
White misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jabeer blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jabeer.
Jabeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jabeer blocks an uppercut.
Jabeer swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jabeer tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jabeer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jabeer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jabeer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jabeer instigates a clinch.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabeer stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jabeer fails to land.
White misses with some punches.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Jabeer misses with the head strike.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jabeer taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jabeer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White avoiding damage as Jabeer throws knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Jabeer.
White prevents a body shot from Jabeer.
Jabeer struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Jabeer controlling the action here for a moment.
Jabeer blocks an uppercut.
White misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabeer blocking some punches.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jabeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jabeer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jabeer.
Jabeer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jabeer misses with some punches.
Jabeer misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Jabeer misses with a knee to the head.
Jabeer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabeer tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Jabeer back against the cage.
Jabeer works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Jabeer.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jabeer controlling the action here for a moment.
White prevents a body shot from Jabeer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ahmed Jabeer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

White closes the distance and pushes Jabeer back into the cage.
Jabeer misses with a body punch.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White prevents a body shot from Jabeer.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Jabeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Jabeer.
Jabeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Jabeer.
Jabeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jabeer blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabeer.
Stpehan White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jabeer tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
Jabeer stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with the head strike.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jabeer tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
Jabeer wants a takedown.
Jabeer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Jabeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White blocks a body shot from Jabeer.
Jabeer content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jabeer.
Jabeer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Jabeer.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White blocking some punches.
White throws a head punch that misses.

Jabeer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jabeer manages to end up in side control.

Jabeer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jabeer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Jabeer is working to tighten is grip on White's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. White has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jabeer is really squeezing tight and eventually White passes out! Jabeer breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ahmed Jabeer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DAngelo Damsbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Josten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josten is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by This Is War. 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.

Damsbury
vs
Josten

180 cm
26
207 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Milwaukee's Best 160 -$75!!!!!!!
Real Fighters Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DAngelo Damsbury!
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, Erik Josten!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josten lands a head kick!
Damsbury looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Josten throws a left that rocks Damsbury and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Josten dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Damsbury regain composure!

Damsbury is rocked!

It looks like DAngelo Damsbury has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Josten stands up.
Oh Damsbury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Damsbury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Josten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Josten seems to be stalking Damsbury here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Damsbury drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Erik Josten!
Our winner, Erik Josten, 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
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Willis

193 cm
26
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Smith!
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, Patrick Willis!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Willis lands with an overhand left.
Smith pushes Willis away with a front kick.
Willis connects with the punch.
Willis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.

Willis pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Willis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith wants to break free but Willis has control.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Willis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Willis stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis looking for a takedown.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Willis is controlling the position.

Willis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Willis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Willis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Willis scoring with some ground and pound.
Willis stops Smith from standing up.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Willis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Willis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Willis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Willis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Willis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willis on the ground.
Willis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Willis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Willis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Willis chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Willis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Willis drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Willis off! Willis jumps back into Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Willis chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Willis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Willis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Willis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Willis is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Willis has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Willis 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.

Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A combination from Smith does no damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Willis.
Willis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Willis has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to break free but Willis has control.
Smith wants to break free but Willis has control.
Willis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Willis tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Colby Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Willis.
Smith throws a series of punches but Willis avoids them all with ease.
Willis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Willis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis blocks a head kick by Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Willis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willis checks a low kick from Smith.
Willis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Willis moves out of range easily.

Willis clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Willis scores with a knee to the head.
Willis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Willis has him pressed against the cage.
Willis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.

Willis is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Willis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Willis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Willis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Willis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Willis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Willis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Willis with a nice head shot there.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Willis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Willis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willis throws a big elbow that misses.
Willis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Willis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Willis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Willis landing with the ground and pound.

Smith is rocked!
Willis is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis working some strikes from top position.
Willis postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Smith covers up, he's hurt! Willis keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Willis and the ref steps in to end the fight! Willis can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Willis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gladys Knight - Midnight train to Georgia. Miller has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jefferson
vs
Miller

195 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jefferson!
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, Denny Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.

Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Jefferson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jefferson up against the cage.
Miller working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Miller continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A body shot lands from Miller.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson jumps guard but Miller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller presses Jefferson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to break free but Miller has control.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jeffersons head.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Jefferson's ribcage. Jefferson let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jefferson tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Jefferson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jefferson wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.

Jefferson is rocked!
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oh Jefferson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson is trying to stall.
Jefferson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jefferson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Miller dips a shoulder and cracks Jefferson with a mighty uppercut! Jefferson falls back against the cage and Miller unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jefferson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Miller screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Denny Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.