Bellum 38: Goldson Vs Parker PBP Commentary

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). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bird
vs
Kelly

183 cm
21
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

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 - 2 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly stalks Bird and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bird's face. Bird staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Steven Bird has been cut.
Bird drops his hands momentarily and Kelly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bird wants to clinch.
Kelly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bird.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Kelly.
Bird throws a head kick that misses.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Bird.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bird.
Bird pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bird throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Bird is rocked!
Kelly lands a jab to Bird's midsection.
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bird is breathing heavily.
Bird looks to throw a body kick
and Kelly counters with a big right hand! Oh Bird is in trouble here! Kelly follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kelly!
A determined James Kelly didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crimson Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redd comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth Public Enemy No.1. Carlson has chosen Remember Me (Abstract Reality) - CunninLynguists as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyler Carlson enters the cage!

Redd
vs
Carlson

189 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

189 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson tries to clinch but Redd moves out of range.
Carlson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Redd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Redd stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Redd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Redd drives through with a takedown into guard.

Redd stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Redd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carlson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!

Redd has an Americana. Carlson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Redd is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Redd hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). 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.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fro Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Willis
vs
Rogan

190 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
198 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Willis throws an overhand right that lands on Rogan's shoulder, as Rogan tries to avoid the shot.
Fro Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Willis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogan somewhat.
Willis misses with the combination.
Willis with a hook.

Rogan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Willis's half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fro Rogan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Red. A fine choice. Simpson has chosen The Fire by The Roots as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Simpson

198 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.

Jones gets a clinch.
Jones lands a body shot.
Simpson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Simpson.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Jones tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simpson.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Simpson backpedaling.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Simpson dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out.

Jones clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Simpson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Simpson persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones leaves Simpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simpson slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jones darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simpson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones lands a body punch.
Simpson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
Simpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Mike Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones has given up his back here. Will Simpson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Jones is trying to break free.
Simpson trying to control.
Jones is trying to remain composed but Simpson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Jones tries to roll but Simpson sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson struggling to land strikes to the head as Jones covers up.
Simpson is looking to control Jones but Jones is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jones taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Simpson!
Steven Simpson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jermahi Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios has chosen Forever as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Diego Rios will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carvalho
vs
Rios

178 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
30
155 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermahi Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Rios!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Rios.
A head kick misses from Carvalho.
Rios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Rios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carvalho's head.
Rios looks to land a combination. Carvalho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Carvalho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Carvalho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rios to the mat! Rios manages to get full guard.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rios keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Carvalho scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho is looking to advance position but Rios has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carvalho tries to hold on but Rios pushes him away.
Carvalho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Carvalho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rios wants to stand up but Carvalho is controlling him.
Carvalho wants to stand but Rios is controlling his posture from full guard.

Rios pushes Carvalho off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carvalho misses with a head kick.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rios scores with a sloppy right hand. Carvalho should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rios punishes Carvalho's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho misses with the combination.
Rios moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carvalho doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Rios lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios connects with a single shot there.
Rios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho throws a good cross that connects.
Rios is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carvalho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rios counters with a one-two to the body.
Carvalho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jermahi Carvalho has been cut.
Rios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rios lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carvalho at a distance.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Rios.
Rios is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rios throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rios looks to land a combination but Carvalho avoids it well.
Rios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rios misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rios.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rios scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Rios scores with a four punch combination!
Diego Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Rios lands with a cross.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rios is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carvalho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rios lands a two punch combo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rios throws a nice head kick!
Rios stalks Carvalho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carvalho's face. Carvalho staggers backwards, shaken.
Rios displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rios throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rios swinging wildly here.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a takedown but Rios manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carvalho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermahi Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jermahi Carvalho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Rios.
Rios throws a combination. Carvalho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rios lands a lovely overhand right.
Rios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Rios moves out of range.
Rios lands with a nice body punch.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Rios moves out of range.
Carvalho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Carvalho does no damage.
Rios works over Carvalho's head and body with a nice combination.
Rios lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rios throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carvalho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Rios avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rios lands a leg kick that knocks Carvalho off balance momentarily.
Rios displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios swinging wildly here.
Rios misses with a combination
and Rios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jermahi Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rios has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Rios. Beautiful body shot.
Carvalho fails to land the takedown.
Carvalho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rios scores with a head kick.
Rios throws a combination. Carvalho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rios throws a series of punches but Carvalho moves out of range.
Rios is working the combinations to good effect here.
Carvalho dodges the punch combination from Rios.
Rios lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carvalho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rios avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rios.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Rios avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rios.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego Rios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carvalho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carvalho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rios.
Carvalho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carvalho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rios throws a head kick that Carvalho semi-blocks.
A head kick from Rios lands but Carvalho takes it in his stride.
Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rios throws a series of strikes that have Carvalho backpedaling.
Carvalho throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Rios swinging wildly here.
Rios throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rios lands a right hook to the body.
Rios with a nice cross.
Rios connects with a jab.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rios throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Rios. Beautiful body shot.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Rios avoids nicely.
Rios tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rios scores with a three punch combo!
Carvalho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rios to score with a decent uppercut.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Rios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rios scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rios works over Carvalho's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios scores with a nice strike.
Carvalho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carvalho's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Rios.
Carvalho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rios counters with a two punch combo.
Rios connects with a jab.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jermahi Carvalho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rios throws a nice looking combination but Carvalho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rios uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carvalho has time to react.
Rios lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carvalho dodges the punch combination from Rios.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Rios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rios circles away quickly and effectively.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rios moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carvalho eats them both and turns towards Rios to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rios throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rios lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carvalho backs up against the cage.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rios circles away quickly and effectively.
Rios lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot lands for Rios.
Rios pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carvalho back to the cage. Rios follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rios lands a jab-cross combination.
Rios blocks a low kick nicely.
Rios throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carvalho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carvalho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rios is fending him off so far but Carvalho persists. Nope, Rios circles away and we're back to standing.
Rios scores with a nice head shot.
Rios lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rios lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios stuns Carvalho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rios defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermahi Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios lands a high kick!
Rios throws a right hand that Carvalho ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvalho also avoids with ease.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Rios avoids them all with ease.
Rios's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rios duly obliges.
Carvalho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rios is fending him off so far but Carvalho persists. Nope, Rios circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rios.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rios throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Carvalho dives in and scores a takedown into Rios's guard.
Carvalho stops Rios from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Rios gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carvalho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rios gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rios lands with a slapping head kick.
Rios feints a jab promting Carvalho to slip. Rios then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carvalho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rios changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jermahi Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Rios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rios throws a series of strikes that have Carvalho backpedaling.
Rios misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rios winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rios!
Our winner, Diego Rios, 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Jabeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hard Times. Ahmed Jabeer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jabeer
vs
Hunt

166 cm
27
164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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 4 - 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt misses with a head kick.

Jabeer pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jabeer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jabeer is keeping busy.
Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hunt working Jabeer over with knees to the body.
Jabeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jabeer takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jabeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt lands a knee to the head.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jabeer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabeer misses with a body punch.
Jabeer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunt blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jabeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Jabeer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jabeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Jabeer's ribcage.
Jabeer stalling in the clinch.
Jabeer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jabeer prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jabeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jabeer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jabeer tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jabeer's defenses.
Hunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jabeer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hunt connects with a knee to the head.
Hunt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Jabeer won't want to take too many of those.
Jabeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Jabeer prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt scores a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jabeer.
Hunt lands a damaging elbow.
Hunt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jabeer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jabeer is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunt obliges.
Hunt with a knee to the head.
Hunt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jabeer's face.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Jabeer.
Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Jabeer's ribcage.
Hunt connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunt.
Hunt being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jabeer gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Hunt scores a nice knee to the body.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jabeer.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Hunt landing knees to the head.

It looks like Ahmed Jabeer has been cut.
Jabeer stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt with a knee to the head.

Jabeer is rocked!
Mike Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt lands a knee to the head.
Oh Jabeer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt jerks Jabeer's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Jabeer drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Hunt goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Hunt because Jabeer was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Mike Hunt!
A determined Mike Hunt didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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C
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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 Erik Josten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josten comes to the cage accompanied by Never To Late. Miller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Erik Josten has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Josten
vs
Miller

182 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Josten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Josten settles back down.
Josten tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.
Josten circles away from the clinch attempt.

Josten tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.

Josten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Josten throws a head kick that misses.
Josten throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.

Josten moves into the clinch successfully.

Josten manages to break the clinch.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Erik Josten has been cut.

Josten clinches with his opponent.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Josten controls his hands.
Josten lands with a light punch inside.
Josten connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
With the fighters up against the cage, Josten throws an elbow but misses.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Josten.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Josten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Josten.
Josten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Josten tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Josten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller presses Josten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Josten backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Josten's elbow.
Miller gets through Josten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller tries to break free but Josten pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Josten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller avoiding damage as Josten throws knees to the body.
Miller tries to work over Josten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Josten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miller's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Josten.

Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Josten connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller throws a body punch but Josten moves out of range.

Miller moves into range and clinches up with Josten.
Miller blocks a body shot from Josten.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Josten lands with a short shot to the head.
Josten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Josten missing with knees to the body.
Josten misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Josten's ribcage. Josten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Josten backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Josten breaks the clinch.

Miller gets tackled into the cage by Josten. Josten maintains the clinch.

Josten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Josten is just out of range.
Erik Josten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miller pushes Josten up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Josten backwards.
Miller'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.
Josten wants to stall.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Josten lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Josten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Josten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Josten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Josten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Josten, pushing him back against the cage.
Josten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Josten.

Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erik Josten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Josten clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Josten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Josten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller slows down the pace here.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller misses with some punches.
Josten letting Miller take a breather here.

Josten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Miller drives through and clinches with Josten against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Josten swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Josten.

Josten manages to break the clinch.
Josten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Josten scores with a nice body kick.
Miller avoids the head kick by Josten.

Miller tries to keep at a distance but Josten has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Josten fails to land.
Denny Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Josten lands with a short shot to the head.

Josten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Josten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Josten throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Josten is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Josten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Denny Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Josten clinches.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller presses Josten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller pushes Josten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Josten's elbow.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Josten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Josten misses with a knee to the head.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.

Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Miller lands a left and a right that send Josten crashing to the mat, dazed. Miller thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Josten is rocked!
Miller moves out of range as Josten throws a body kick.
Oh Josten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Josten tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Josten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Josten seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Josten does no damage.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Josten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Erik Josten's cut is getting worse.
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Josten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Josten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Josten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Josten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Josten prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Josten.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Josten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller presses Josten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller works on Josten's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Miller cracks Josten with a nice body shot.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Josten backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller lands a body punch.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Josten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erik Josten'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Josten misses with a hook.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Josten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Josten throws a head kick that misses.

Miller forces Josten back against the cage and clinches.
Miller avoiding damage.

Josten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Josten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller clobbers Josten with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Josten was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Josten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Josten's elbow.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Josten misses with a knee to the head.
Josten tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Josten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Josten.
Josten tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Josten back against the cage.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Josten backwards.
Josten is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Josten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.

Erik Josten's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Josten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Josten's ribcage. Josten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller gets through Josten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Josten misses with the head strike.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Josten's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Josten drops to his knees and Miller pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Miller!
In his post fight interview, Denny Miller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Navaro Goldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldson
vs
Parker

180 cm
26
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Das Labor
Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Navaro Goldson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Parker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker cracks Goldson with a right hand to the side of the head.

Goldson closes the distance and clinches.
Goldson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Goldson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goldson throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
Goldson misses with a takedown
and Parker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Navaro Goldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker misses with a hook. Goldson ducked under it nicely.
Goldson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldson's head.
Good work by Parker as he checks the leg kick.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Goldson saw that one coming.
Goldson doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goldson, right into the meat.
Goldson throws a leg kick that misses.
Navaro Goldson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker misses with a hook.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Goldson's shoulder, as Goldson tries to avoid the shot.
Parker throws a right hand that Goldson ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldson also avoids with ease.
Goldson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldson throws a head kick that misses.
Goldson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Parker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parker.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Parker wants to control from the top but Goldson keeps moving.
Parker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Parker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldson is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
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!
Parker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to control from the top but Goldson keeps moving.
Goldson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Goldson working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Parker advances position into side control!
Parker controlling the position.
Goldson wants to control but Parker postures up.
Goldson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parker in particular looking to stall.
Goldson is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldson trying to control but Parker postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goldson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker wants to control from the top but Goldson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker postures up in Goldson's guard and throws a big left but Goldson blocks it.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goldson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Goldson has his feet on Parker's thighs here. He's pushed Parker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Parker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Navaro Goldson!
Navaro Goldson retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Navaro Goldson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.