DBC: Sunday Night Anarchy 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Wallen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fuel - Mettalica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wallen
vs
Garcia

177 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Wallen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Garcia!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Wallen with that takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Wallen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallen.

Wallen gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.

Wallen breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Wallen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallen is breathing heavily.
Wallen swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Wallen circles away.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Wallen with that takedown attempt.
Garcia wants to clinch up but Wallen keeps it at a distance.

Garcia clinches up with Wallen and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wallen as Garcia tries to tie him up.
Wallen keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Wallen tries to tie him up.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wallen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to clinch up

and Wallen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wallen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wallen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Garcia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallen backwards.
Wallen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
Wallen takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Wallen tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia wants to clinch
and Wallen counters with a low kick, right behind Garcia 's knee.
Wallen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallen keeps the fight on the outside.
Marc Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Wallen has taken the fight into the clinch.

Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wallen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallen shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to clinch but Wallen moves away

and Wallen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallen.

Garcia breaks the clinch.
Wallen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallen fails with the takedown.
Garcia works over Wallen's head and body with a nice combination.
Garcia tries to clinch but Wallen is having none of it.
Garcia wants to clinch.
Garcia tries to clinch but Wallen is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wallen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wallen wants to clinch.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallen circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia moves to clinch but Wallen breaks away
and Wallen counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.

Garcia rushes Wallen and presses him up against the cage.
Wallen is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wallen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wallen has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Wallen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wallen has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wallen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garcia to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Wallen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia pushes Wallen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garcia throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallen misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wallen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Wallen.

Garcia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wallen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Wallen has the dominant position.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a knee strike.
Wallen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia lands with a right to the head.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Wallen is controlling him.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.

Wallen breaks from the clinch.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Wallen circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallen circles away.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Wallen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Wallen circles away.
Marc Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to clinch.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Wallen pushes him off.
Garcia tries to clinch but Wallen is having none of it.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallen circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallen is defended easily by Garcia.
Garcia closes the distance but Wallen moves to the side
and Wallen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Wallen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia tries to work over Wallen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Wallen blocks with his arms.
Wallen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wallen avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Wallen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Wallen gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Wallen. Those never looked like landing.
Wallen swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallen dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia tries to clinch but Wallen is having none of it.
Wallen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Wallen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia darts in trying to clinch

so Wallen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wallen is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Wallen prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallen trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wallen trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Jorge Wallen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallen shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Wallen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallen blocks a head kick by Garcia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia leaves Wallen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wallen shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Wallen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Wallen moves into the clinch.
Wallen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallen's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Wallen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia dips to his left and cracks Wallen with an uppercut!

Wallen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallen managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
Wallen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wallen is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wallen keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Wallen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
Jorge Wallen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marc Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorge Wallen.
I think Garcia 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Garcia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renda Trimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornholio's entrance music is Master of Puppets. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cornholio
vs
Trimm

175 cm
26
159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

171 cm
22
151 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Great Cornholio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renda Trimm!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trimm avoids the head kick by Cornholio.
Cornholio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cornholio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trimm throws a low kick but Cornholio moves out of range easily.
Trimm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cornholio shoots in and drives through. Trimm sprawls well.
Trimm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trimm wants it to stay on the feet.
Cornholio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Trimm gets a clinch.
Cornholio tries to score a body lock takedown but Trimm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Cornholio has picked Trimm up - he's going for a ride! Cornholio dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Cornholio is working for a kimura but Trimm is defending it quite comfortably.
Cornholio with the ground and pound but Trimm uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trimm is looking to stand up but Cornholio isn't so interested in that idea.
Cornholio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cornholio looking to sit in guard and control but Trimm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cornholio working for a triangle but Trimm defends it easily.
Cornholio has a closed guard, preventing Trimm from standing up.
Trimm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cornholio keeping full guard, as Trimm tries to pass.

Trimm has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cornholio to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Trimm is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cornholio pulls down on the head and he's put Trimm to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Great Cornholio!
Great Cornholio very nearly forgot to thank 5th Round Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bakow Boran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Craig David - Rise and Fall. Boran has chosen khmer national anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

David
vs
Boran

179 cm
29
203 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

190 cm
21
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Solid chin

Das Labor
Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bakow Boran!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boran clobbers David with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boran tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boran just misses with a punch to the body.
Boran lands with a kick to the temple. David shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt David.
Boran misses with a body kick.
Boran lands with a kick to the temple. David shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David throws a right and a left that both miss.

Boran takes the fight into the clinch.
David tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boran lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David is looking for a takedown.
Boran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with David's elbow.
Boran scores a nice knee to the body.
Boran lands a left hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
Boran gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from David.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boran lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Craig David has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boran takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boran misses with a knee strike.

Boran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps David's head backwards.
Boran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boran circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David shoots for a takedown but Boran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boran throws a nice outside leg kick.

Boran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. David looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
David is not content to let Boran control the position.
Boran fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boran has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boran misses with a body shot.

Boran shoots in and gets a takedown into David's guard.
David working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boran.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boran pushes down on David's leg and manages to get into half guard.
David is staying active underneath Boran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
David is looking to get back to full guard here but Boran has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boran is trying to ground and pound but David uses the momentary lack of control by Boran to regain half guard.
Boran stalling.
Boran thows a huge punch but David dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran working over David with some ground and pound. David looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boran is looking for a kimura here.
Boran is just content to waste time from the top position. David takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
David will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

David looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

David is looking for a triangle but Boran pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bakow Boran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boran clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
David is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boran is defending well.

Boran has hold of one of David's legs. David is fighting the takedown attempt but Boran gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

David had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boran defends it easily.
David might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Boran decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Boran closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boran lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear David down.
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!
David takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David misses with a strike from the bottom.
David defending against the ground and pound.
Boran 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.
Boran postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boran misses with the ground and pound.

Boran decides to stand back up.
Boran tries to clinch up.
David has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boran.
Boran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of David's head.
Boran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Boran.
Boran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Boran with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran thuds his right hand into David's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boran lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab from Boran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David misses with a left hand
letting Boran counter with a right hand.
Craig David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boran tries a head kick but it misses.
Boran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed David momentarily.
Bakow Boran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David walks into a stiff left hand from Boran.
David looks for a takedown but Boran sprawls well.
Boran lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boran. David does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
David shoots in for a double leg but Boran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boran scores with a nice head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Boran. No joy for David on that attempt.
Boran lands a really nice looking cross but David seems unphased.
Boran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for David. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Boran connects with a looping right hand.
David on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bakow Boran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boran lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Boran.
Boran scores with a nice right hand.
David fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches David on the side of the head.
Boran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
David fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boran jabs David right on the nose. David blinks but takes it well.
David takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bakow Boran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
That's time! David's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.
Boran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but David moves away.
Boran takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
Boran throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
David fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boran lands a nice looking body shot.
David drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Craig David's cut is getting worse.
Boran misses with a body shot.
Boran cracks David with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
David fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows David to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boran has control of David's left arm, preventing David from doing any damage.
David throwing strikes but missing.
David controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boran is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
David looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boran pinned against the cage. Boran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boran tries to clinch up.
Boran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boran.
David takes a body punch but keeps moving.
David takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boran.
Boran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boran is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by David or perhaps it was just good defense by Boran which made him look bad.

Boran moves into the clinch successfully.
Boran landing knees to the head.

Boran has hold of one of David's legs. David is fighting the takedown attempt but Boran gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boran throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakow Boran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.

David has his foot on Boran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boran works his way back into a safe position though.
Boran wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Boran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boran 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bakow Boran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boran 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bakow Boran!
After the big win, Bakow Boran made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumpe Nisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke's entrance music is Bat Country - Avenge Sevenfold. A fine choice. Nisse has chosen Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Raoul Duke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rumpe Nisse's chin.

Duke
vs
Nisse

195 cm
23
270 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

192 cm
25
265 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rumpe Nisse!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nisse fails to land with a series of punches.
Duke throws a jab when Nisse was well out of range.
Duke throws a hook but Nisse avoids it easily.
Nisse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duke lands a jab to Nisse's midsection.
Nisse avoids the body shot from Duke.

Duke forces Nisse back against the cage and clinches.
Duke avoids a wild elbow strike from Nisse.
Nisse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nisse.
Nisse misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nisse looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Duke.

It looks like Rumpe Nisse has been cut.
Nisse looks gassed!
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Nisse backwards.
Nisse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duke gets through Nisse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Duke.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Duke.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of Nisse's head.
Duke tries a knee to the head but Nisse blocks it.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
Duke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nisse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duke.

Nisse is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Duke lands a big elbow that drops Nisse! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Nisse is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raoul Duke!
Raoul Duke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Sysiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zangief Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sysiak comes into the arena with Tiesto - Elements of Life blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sysiak
vs
Zangief

198 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

201 cm
27
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

5th Round Clothing

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcin Sysiak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zangief Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zangief gets the takedown into side control.
Sysiak managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zangief.
Zangief throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zangief lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zangief working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zangief scores with punches from side control.
Sysiak can't do much from the bottom here.
Zangief tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sysiak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sysiak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sysiak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zangief cracks Sysiak with a big right hand but Sysiak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sysiak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zangief in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zangief scoring with punches from side control.
Zangief tries to score with some ground and pound. Sysiak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief cracks Sysiak with a big elbow.
Sysiak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sysiak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sysiak managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zangief.

Zangief is trying to get an arm triangle but Sysiak is defending well.
Sysiak taking punishment in the form of punches.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zangief cracks Sysiak with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zangief wants to control but Sysiak is keeping him busy.
Sysiak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Zangief decides to stand back up.
Sysiak falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Zangief counter with a right hand.
Sysiak is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sysiak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sysiak swinging wildly here.
Sysiak throws a right hand that Zangief ducks under and follows up with a left that Zangief also avoids with ease.

Zangief manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sysiak on his heels. He'll look to pass Sysiak's guard now, I'm sure.
Zangief is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zangief landing with the ground and pound.
Zangief working some strikes from top position.
Zangief scoring with some ground and pound.
Zangief looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zangief working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief working some strikes from top position.
Zangief scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zangief looking to pass the guard.
Zangief pushing down on Sysiak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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. Zangief connects with a nice short shot to Sysiak's temple.
Zangief is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zangief lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sysiak is in trouble now - Zangief has advanced to mount!
Zangief scoring with strikes but Sysiak is staying in there.
Sysiak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zangief scoring with strikes but Sysiak is staying in there.
Zangief in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Sysiak is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Sysiak out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Zangief goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zangief Zangief!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Sentyurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Munechika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munechika is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Requiem for a Dream. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sentyurin
vs
Munechika

172 cm
31
162 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

173 cm
28
160 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyacheslav Sentyurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kato Munechika!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sentyurin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Munechika. Those never looked like landing.

Sentyurin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munechika, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sentyurin - that landed with a thud.
Sentyurin wants to break the clinch but can't.

Sentyurin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sentyurin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Sentyurin blocks the leg kick.
Munechika fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sentyurin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Munechika misses with a low kick.
Munechika defending well as Sentyurin loads up on a big left hand.
Sentyurin avoids a kick to the body.
Sentyurin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munechika feints and then cracks Sentyurin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sentyurin down.
Sentyurin misses with a wild body shot.
Sentyurin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kato Munechika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munechika misses with a body shot.
Munechika cracks a nice hook into Sentyurin's ribs.
Sentyurin checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munechika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sentyurin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sentyurin checks a leg kick.
Munechika takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sentyurin tries to clinch up.
Sentyurin misses with a looping right.
Sentyurin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munechika slips a jab from Sentyurin.
Good exchange - Munechika coming out on top.
Munechika thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Sentyurin misses.
Munechika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sentyurin.
Sentyurin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Munechika finds it's target.
Sentyurin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munechika.
Sentyurin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from Munechika lands.
Sentyurin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Munechika scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munechika thuds his shin into the meat of Sentyurin's side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sentyurin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sentyurin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Sentyurin.
Munechika fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sentyurin.
Munechika defending well as Sentyurin loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Sentyurin.
Sentyurin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sentyurin moves out of range of the body kick.
Sentyurin throws a jab when Munechika was well out of range.
Munechika is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sentyurin rather than just go for the knockout.
Munechika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sentyurin moves away.
Munechika tries to bum rush Sentyurin with a series of wild strikes but Sentyurin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sentyurin misses with a double jab.
Munechika slips a jab from Sentyurin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munechika. Sentyurin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munechika jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munechika fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sentyurin.
A low kick from Munechika is predictable there
and Sentyurin counters with a big head kick but Munechika shrugs it off.
A jab from Sentyurin misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munechika throws a hook but Sentyurin blocks it.
Sentyurin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Sentyurin lands.
Munechika walks into a left hand.
Munechika connects with a solid leg kick.
Sentyurin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Munechika throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Munechika. Those never looked like landing.
Sentyurin tries to clinch up.
Sentyurin throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Munechika.
Sentyurin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Munechika takes a swing at Sentyurin's ribcage but misses.
Munechika dips to his left and cracks Sentyurin with an uppercut!
Sentyurin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Munechika will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sentyurin throws a lazy right hand but Munechika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munechika jabs at Sentyurin's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munechika throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munechika lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sentyurin takes a step back to recover.
Sentyurin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sentyurin moves away from the strike by Munechika.
Nice uppercut lands for Sentyurin. That snapped Munechika's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Munechika keeps the fight on the outside.
Sentyurin tries to clinch up.
Sentyurin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sentyurin tries to clinch up.
Munechika shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Sentyurin. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Munechika.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munechika takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Munechika throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sentyurin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sentyurin blocks the leg kick.
Sentyurin 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 Vyacheslav Sentyurin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Munechika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sentyurin throws a hook but Munechika blocks it.
Sentyurin throws a head kick that misses.
Munechika lands a leg kick that knocks Sentyurin off balance momentarily.
Munechika pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sentyurin is out of range and Munechika settles back down.
Munechika throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munechika throws a wild body kick that Sentyurin sees coming a mile off.
Munechika moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Munechika lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sentyurin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munechika manages to avoid it.
Munechika goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munechika lunges at Sentyurin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sentyurin's hand.
Sentyurin with a nice cross.
No joy there for Sentyurin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sentyurin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Munechika lands.
Munechika lands a jab to the nose.
Sentyurin throws a low kick but Munechika moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munechika scores with a punch to the head.
Sentyurin throws a head kick that misses.
Munechika feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sentyurin's calf.
Sentyurin cracks a nice hook into Munechika's ribs.
Munechika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munechika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sentyurin lands a head kick!
Munechika moves out of range of the body kick.
Munechika digs a good body shot into Sentyurin's ribs.
Munechika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sentyurin moves away.
Munechika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sentyurin was well out of range. Poor timing from Munechika.
Vyacheslav Sentyurin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munechika on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sentyurin tries to clinch up but Munechika circles away and keeps his distance.
Sentyurin throws a jab but it's blocked by Munechika.
Sentyurin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some bone on bone action there as Sentyurin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Munechika comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munechika.
Munechika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sentyurin tries to clinch but Munechika moves away
and Munechika counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Munechika.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body kick from Munechika.
Sentyurin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sentyurin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sentyurin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sentyurin thows a body kick. Munechika tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sentyurin misses with a hook.
Sentyurin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munechika throws a head kick that Sentyurin semi-blocks.
Sentyurin tries to close the distance and clinch but Munechika swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Munechika shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Munechika was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sentyurin is squirming around, avoiding Munechika's attempts to control the action.
Sentyurin taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sentyurin is trying to stand.
Munechika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munechika looking to control but Sentyurin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sentyurin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sentyurin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Munechika looking to control and managing it successfully.
Munechika trying to control but Sentyurin is having none of it.
Munechika is landing with some decent strikes but Sentyurin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Munechika tries to control but Sentyurin wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sentyurin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Munechika sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sentyurin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Munechika looking to control and managing it successfully.
Munechika raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sentyurin is trying to stand.
Munechika controlling the pace for now.
Munechika working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kato Munechika 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. This is the final round!

Munechika cracks Sentyurin with a good jab.
Munechika throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Sentyurin.
Munechika ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munechika tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munechika misses with a takedown attempt - Sentyurin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sentyurin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munechika. Munechika obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munechika darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sentyurin scores with a hook.
Sentyurin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Munechika to score with a decent uppercut.
Sentyurin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Sentyurin darts in and clinches Munechika up against the cage.
Sentyurin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sentyurin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Munechika.
Munechika misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munechika struggles to land a body shot inside as Sentyurin controls his hands.
Munechika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munechika prevents Sentyurin from breaking the clinch.
Munechika's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Munechika fails to land.

Sentyurin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sentyurin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Munechika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sentyurin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munechika throws a leg kick but Sentyurin moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Munechika there.
Munechika punishes Sentyurin's body with a nice straight punch.
Sentyurin moves in looking to clinch but Munechika pushes him off.
Munechika scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sentyurin moves forwards but Munechika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sentyurin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Munechika is able to avoid easily.
Munechika throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sentyurin checks a low kick from Munechika.
Sentyurin cracks a nice hook into Munechika's ribs.
Munechika misses with an uppercut. Sentyurin saw that one coming.
Sentyurin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Munechika lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sentyurin doesn't seem phased though.
Sentyurin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munechika cracks a nice hook into Sentyurin's ribs.
Munechika throws a leg kick but Sentyurin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Munechika throws a big shot that misses.
Sentyurin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sentyurin works Munechika's body with a nice hook.
Sentyurin swings for the body but Munechika moves out of range.
Munechika scores with the left hand. Sentyurin knows he should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Munechika there.
Munechika thows a body kick. Sentyurin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sentyurin misses with a hook. Munechika ducked under it nicely.
Sentyurin sizes up Munechika with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sentyurin wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Munechika.
Munechika throws out a loose jab but Sentyurin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sentyurin blocks the leg kick.
Munechika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sentyurin tries to close the distance and clinch but Munechika swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munechika with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sentyurin is looking to clinch.
Munechika misses the shot to the body.
Munechika 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.
Munechika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munechika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sentyurin with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munechika throws a chopping leg kick but Sentyurin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Munechika cracks the inside of Sentyurin's front leg.
Munechika fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sentyurin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Munechika jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sentyurin is looking to clinch.
Sentyurin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Munechika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sentyurin.
Sentyurin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sentyurin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munechika connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sentyurin scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munechika throws a leg kick which misses Sentyurin's front leg but catches the back leg as Sentyurin tries to avoid it.
Sentyurin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munechika attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sentyurin's corner calls for a 1-2. Sentyurin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Munechika.
Munechika waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sentyurin.
Sentyurin misses with a body shot.
Munechika wants to slow Sentyurin down by chopping away at his legs.
Sentyurin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sentyurin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kato Munechika!
After the big win, Kato Munechika made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bala Bala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bala has chosen Tough at the top as his entrance music. 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.

Nelson
vs
Bala

188 cm
23
191 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

185 cm
30
191 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $75
Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bala Bala!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Bala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bala is looking for a sweep.
Nelson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Bala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson trying to control the action but Bala is working from the bottom.
Bala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nelson is working Bala over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nelson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bala can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nelson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nelson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bala tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.

Nelson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nelson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bala wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Nelson tries for a kimura but Bala is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bala manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bala trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Bala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson is nestled in close to Bala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Bala looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Bala defends it.
Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bala wants to get back to full guard.
Bala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson cracks Bala with a solid left hand.
Bala looking to control.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson connects with a couple of short punches.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Bala keeps moving.
Nelson works over Bala with some ground and pound from guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson works over Bala with some ground and pound from guard.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bala's head.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bala is keeping the position for now.

Bala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Bala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nelson is looking for a triangle but Bala pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nelson misses with the combination.
Bala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot

and Bala counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Bala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Bala from controlling successfully.
Bala pushes down on Nelson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gunnar Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson wants to control but Bala is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bala trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bala throws a big right hand that misses.
Bala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bala looking to pass the guard.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bala trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bala trying to move into half guard but instead Nelson has managed to sweep!
Bala looking to control.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bala is keeping the position for now.
Nelson won't allow Bala to sweep him here.

Bala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!

Bala working for submissions but it's allowed Nelson to get to half guard.

Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bala has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is keen to just control but Bala is a slippery customer.
Bala gets full guard.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Bala works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bala keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Bala.
Bala keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nelson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
Nelson connects with a couple of short punches.

Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson stays in close to Bala's body and controls the position.
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!
Bala keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nelson trying to control but Bala is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Bala.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gunnar Nelson just wasn't active enough.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bala manages to avoid it.
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 Gunnar Nelson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A big left from Nelson misses.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Nelson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bala is looking to improve his position.
Nelson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.

Nelson 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.
Bala wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is nestled in close to Bala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson stalling away here and it's allowed Bala to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Bala has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.

Bala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bala has momentary wrist control but Nelson slips an elbow through the middle.

Bala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson won't allow Bala to sweep him here.
Nelson working some strikes from top position.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson working some strikes from top position.
Nelson working some strikes from top position.

Bala is rocked!
Bala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Bala wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Bala won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson is controlling Bala's posture.
Nelson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bala!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Bala is squirming around nicely.
Nelson dominating with strikes here.
Bala taking shots to the head.
Bala is still in real trouble! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bala's face.
Bala wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Bala can't escape the position.
Nelson cracks Bala with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bala is trying desperately to improve position.
Bala seems to have recovered his senses.
Bala is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Bala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nelson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bala bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nelson holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bala Bala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson keeping full guard, as Bala tries to pass.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Nelson!
Gunnar Nelson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Sorry Mike, but even Doc can't stop me.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen's entrance music is "Now You've Got Something to Die For" by Lamb of God. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Hansen
vs
Cullen

200 cm
28
280 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

195 cm
22
289 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $75

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hansen lands with some strikes.
Cullen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hansen unloading with bombs!
Hansen prevents Cullen from getting the reversal.
Hansen lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hansen working Cullen over with strikes here.
Hansen working Cullen over with strikes here.
Cullen can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen unloading with bombs!
Hansen prevents Cullen from getting the reversal.
Hansen scoring with strikes but Cullen is staying in there.
Hansen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen is looking to improve his position but Hansen isn't that keen on the idea.
Cullen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hansen controlling from mount.
Hansen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cullen looks a forlorn figure.
Hansen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hansen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cullen tries to reverse the position but Hansen maintains control.
Hansen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hansen unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen with good strikes from the mount here!
Hansen lands a big shot there that rocks Cullen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hansen looking to control but Cullen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cullen taking shots to the head.
Hansen looking to control but Cullen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hansen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cullen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hansen connects with a bit shot that sees Cullen covering up! More strikes from Hansen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hansen is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Hansen!