CCF Creation Tourney KNOCKOUT PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmi Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pena
vs
Snuka

175 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmi Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pena closes the distance and pushes Snuka back into the cage.
Pena crunches a lovely knee into Snuka's ribcage.
Pena with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jimmi Snuka has been cut.
Pena misses with a knee strike.
Snuka wants a takedown but no success here.
Pena lands a good knee to the midsection. Snuka won't want to take too many of those.
Snuka looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pena throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snuka blocks it with crossed arms.
Pena looking to throw knees to the head but Snuka is blocking nicely.
Pena throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snuka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pena smiles and moves away.
Pena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snuka scores with a nice strike.
Pena tries to clinch up.
Pena wants to clinch.
Pena tries to close the distance and clinch but Snuka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pena tries to close the distance and clinch but Snuka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snuka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snuka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pena wants to clinch.
Pena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pena throws a head kick that Snuka semi-blocks.
Pena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Pena throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Snuka is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jose Pena!
Jose Pena tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Check Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Prezario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prezario has chosen Step Up as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Box
vs
Prezario

187 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Valhalla Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Check Box!
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, John Prezario!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prezario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Box counters with a straight right hand.
Prezario is trying hard to land a takedown here. Box sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Prezario shoots in and gets a takedown into Box's guard.
Box is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prezario wants to control from the top but Box keeps moving.
Box knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prezario on the ground.
Box controls Prezario momentarily but Prezario frees himself.

Prezario drops back looking for a leg! Box is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Box manages to kick Prezario off! Prezario jumps back into Box's guard.
Prezario trying to move into half guard but instead Box has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prezario is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Prezario looking for a guillotine here but Box defends easily.
Prezario is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Prezario trying to control the position.
Prezario wants to sweep here but Box controlling him for the moment.
Prezario keeping moving, preventing Box from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prezario trying to keep a closed guard but Box is proving a slippery customer.

Box got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prezario has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Box has managed to get both his arms back between Prezario's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Box trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prezario's guard.

Prezario working for submissions but it's allowed Box to get to half guard.
Prezario gets back to full guard.
Prezario seems keen to control Box's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prezario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prezario is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Prezario is keen to just control but Box is a slippery customer.

Prezario is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Box defends it well.
Prezario moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Prezario tries for a kimura but Box is defending well.
Box is not content to let Prezario control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Prezario controlling from mount.
Prezario tries to control but Box wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Prezario is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Box to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Box shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Prezario working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Prezario tries to clinch up but Box circles away and keeps his distance.
Box throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prezario's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Box connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prezario scrambles back to his feet.
John Prezario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Prezario darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Box trying to hold on to Prezario's head to control him but Prezario postures up.
Box tries to roll over but Prezario keeps him under control.

Prezario is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Box is just riding it out for now. Prezario eventually gives up the hold.

Prezario is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prezario is trying to work for a kimura but Box is defending well.

Prezario wants to work for an arm triangle but Box is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Prezario seems to be looking for submissions.
Prezario seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Box does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prezario prevents Box from improving his position.
Prezario has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Box is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Prezario looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Prezario is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Box to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Box shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Prezario is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Box can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Box is squirming around, avoiding Prezario's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prezario working for a submission but Box is keeping him at bay.
Prezario sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Box is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Box is squirming around, avoiding Prezario's attempts to control the action.

Prezario working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prezario controlling from the full mount.
Box tries to reverse the position but Prezario maintains control.
Prezario looking to control but Box is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Box can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prezario wants to control the pace but Box is squirming around nicely.

Prezario working for a submission but Box is keeping him at bay.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Prezario jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Box is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Box and Prezario has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Prezario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice cross by Box.

Box closes the distance and clinches.
Box is trying to push Prezario away but Prezario has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Prezario is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Box breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Box both land. Nice combination.
Prezario misses with a takedown attempt - Box sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Box looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Box lands with a shot to the body.
Box misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Box misses its intended target.
Box throws a series of punches but Prezario moves out of range.
Prezario closes this distance looking for a takedown but Box circles away.
Check Box has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Prezario.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prezario closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Box is staying active underneath Prezario, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Prezario is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
John Prezario has got the better of the ground game so far.
Box is in trouble now - Prezario has advanced to mount!
Box is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Prezario has control of Box's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Box regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Prezario looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prezario controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prezario trying to control but Box is having none of it.
Box tries to reverse the position but Prezario maintains control.
Prezario looking to control but Box is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Box wants to control but Prezario is having none of it.
Box is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prezario swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Prezario!
After the fight, John Prezario was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chidell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rice Rice Baby. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chidell
vs
Assange

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Valhalla Fight Wear
Valhalla Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luck Chidell!
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, Julian Assange!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assange misses with a wild body shot.
Assange throws a low kick but Chidell avoids it.
Chidell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chidell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assange.
Assange blocks a low kick nicely.

Assange shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Assange trying to pass the guard but Chidell defending well.
Assange trying to control the action but Chidell is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chidell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assange on the ground.
Assange wants to pass to mount but Chidell is defending the position.
Chidell taking some punishment here, with Assange in his half guard.
Assange is taking a breather. Chidell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Assange thows a huge punch but Chidell dodges it nicely.
Assange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Assange looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chidell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assange lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Assange looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Assange thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chidell's head.
Assange is looking to take a break and control but Chidell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Assange missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chidell is looking for a sweep. Assange is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Assange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Assange is keen to just control but Chidell is a slippery customer.
Assange not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assange throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Assange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Assange landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Assange looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chidell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Assange controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange prevents Chidell from improving his position.
Assange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Assange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Assange working Chidell over with strikes.
Assange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chidell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assange.
Chidell is staying active underneath Assange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Assange dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Assange walks into a stiff left hand from Chidell.
Luck Chidell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Assange misses
and Chidell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Assange scores with a takedown into Chidell's guard.
Julian Assange has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chidell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Assange trying to control the position from guard on top but Chidell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chidell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assange.
Assange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assange throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chidell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chidell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chidell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chidell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chidell tries to get out of the position.
Assange connects with a couple of short punches.
Assange throwing strikes from guard but Chidell blocks nicely.
Chidell looking for a sweep. Not yet Chidell, not yet.
Assange is looking to work some ground and pound but Chidell has wrist control.
Assange content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Assange postures up in Chidell's guard and throws a big left but Chidell blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chidell can't keep his opponent in guard - Assange advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Assange sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chidell defending well though.
Chidell is trying to stand.
Chidell is not content to let Assange control the position.
Chidell trying to control from the bottom.
Assange takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assange thows a huge punch but Chidell dodges it nicely.
Assange scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange working Chidell over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assange thows a huge punch but Chidell dodges it nicely.
Assange looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Assange content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Assange winds up and cracks Chidell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chidell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assange.
Assange moves nicely into side control.
Assange sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chidell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Assange working the body and head with strikes.
Assange looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chidell is avoiding damage well.
Assange creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assange misses with the ground and pound.
Chidell being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Assange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chidell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assange checks a leg kick.
Assange shoots in but no luck this time.
Chidell slaps away a takedown attempt from Assange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Assange moves out of range of the leg kick from Chidell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chidell throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Chidell. No joy for Assange on that attempt.
Luck Chidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Assange.
Assange uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chidell.
Assange tries to land a front kick but Chidell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chidell cracks Assange with a good jab.

It looks like Julian Assange has been cut.
Chidell throws a combination. Assange tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chidell jabs Assange right on the nose. Assange blinks but takes it well.
Chidell throws a series of punches but Assange avoids them all with ease.

Assange closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chidell's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assange stops Chidell from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assange trying to control but Chidell is working from the bottom.
Assange throwing strikes from guard but Chidell blocks nicely.
Assange throws a big right hand that misses.
Assange with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assange not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange postures up in Chidell's guard and throws a big left but Chidell blocks it.
Assange working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Assange trying to control but Chidell is working from the bottom.
Assange scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chidell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Assange content to stall in guard here.
Chidell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidell wants to get back to his feet but Assange is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Assange tries to free his leg and advance position but Chidell is retaining full guard.
Assange 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Assange stopping the sweep attempt from Chidell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Luck Chidell did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Julian Assange's cut.
That's time! Chidell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A looping hook to the body misses from Assange. Chidell does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Chidell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assange will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Assange shoots in for a takedown but Chidell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assange fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luck Chidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Assange.
Assange shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chidell defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chidell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assange sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assange takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chidell lunges at Assange with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assange's hand.

Assange bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Assange trying to control the position but Chidell is working away.
Assange working the ground and pound but Chidell is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chidell dodges the ground and pound from Assange.
Chidell is not content to let Assange control the position.
Assange creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chidell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chidell is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange takes a little break here. Chidell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Assange has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Assange throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Assange is looking to take a break and control but Chidell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chidell taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chidell dodges the ground and pound from Assange.
Assange throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chidell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Assange cracks Chidell with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assange lands a few punches from side control.

Chidell is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assange working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Chidell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Assange cracks Chidell with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Assange immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Chidell is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Assange!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Assange!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennady Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford comes to the cage accompanied by Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO. This should be fireworks!

Crawford
vs
Vieira

179 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gennady Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira tries to clinch but Crawford moves out of range.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieira misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crawford checks a leg kick.
Vieira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawford misses with a two punch combination.

Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Vieira in a clinch.
Vieira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford connects with a knee to the head.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawford connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Gennady Vieira has been cut.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vieira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford lands a knee to the body.
Vieira has had enough of the clinch but Crawford keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crawford obliges.
Vieira looks gassed!
Knees in the clinch landing for Crawford.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vieira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Vieira tightens his grip and picks Crawford up, before dumping him to the ground. Crawford manages to land in guard.
Crawford is looking to stand up but Vieira isn't so interested in that idea.

Crawford uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford lands with a kick to the temple. Vieira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford has Vieira pressed against the cage, preventing Vieira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawford trying to land knees to the body.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vieira blocks it with crossed arms.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira is trying to push Crawford away but Crawford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vieira is defending well for now.
Vieira tries to pull guard but Crawford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vieira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vieira.
Vieira tries for a takedown. No joy.
TJ Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennady Vieira.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Vieira tries to pull guard but Crawford holds him up against the cage and eventually Vieira drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling the position.
Vieira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vieira moves in looking to clinch but Crawford pushes him off.
Vieira throws a right and a left that Crawford avoids nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford with a knee to the head.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vieira's face.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Crawford.

Vieira pulls Crawford into guard.

Vieira is working an open guard so Crawford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vieira misses with a two punch combination.
Vieira fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a head kick.

Vieira moves into the clinch.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Crawford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira looking to slow down the pace here.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
Crawford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crawford landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vieira is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crawford connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A low kick from Vieira misses
and Crawford counters with a left and a right... And another left! Vieira is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Crawford!
A relieved looking TJ Crawford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Astrud Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rivera
vs
Johnson

178 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

183 cm
23
151 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astrud Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Rivera slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rivera leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera which made him look bad.
Astrud Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivera swivels and escapes.
Johnson leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Rivera sprawls well.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense.
Rivera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Rivera has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.

Rivera has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
Rivera wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivera pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
Rivera tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rivera seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rivera wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rivera won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson wants to improve his position but instead Rivera has moved into half guard.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rivera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivera.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
Rivera works his way into full mount!
Rivera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Rivera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Rivera's attempts to control the action.
Rivera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Rivera isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson fails with the takedown.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Rivera can't escape the position.

Johnson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rivera turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Johnson off and cradles Rivera's limp body as Johnson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Brett Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dennis Washington has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Washington
vs
Westwood

182 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Formula 51 and 10% laundary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Dennis Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Westwood!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Westwood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Washington looks to move to half guard but instead Westwood has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Westwood looking to control and managing it successfully.

Washington is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Westwood locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Washington is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Westwood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niaz comes to the cage accompanied by Damn it feels good to be a gangsta. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Niaz
vs
Spanked

186 cm
18
199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanked misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niaz.

Spanked shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Spanked avoids the attempt from Niaz to control.
Spanked throwing strikes here but Niaz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Spanked.
Spanked with shots to the head and body - Niaz looks very uncomfortable down there.

It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanked landing punches.

Niaz is rocked!

Dick Niaz's cut is getting worse.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Spanked! Niaz is hurt baaadly! Spanked is firing away with more strikes - Niaz is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gonna Spanked!
An out of breath Gonna Spanked thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church has chosen Come To Life as his entrance music. Hector Church has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adams
vs
Church

180 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Church!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Hector Church has been cut.
Church shoots and misses

and Adams counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Church is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Church tries for a takedown. No joy.
Samuel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Church.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Church is defending well for now.
Church is trying to drag Adams to the mat but Adams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Church is looking for a takedown.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Adams misses with a body punch.

Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Church swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Church circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Church with a poor takedown

and Adams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Church wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adams taking a breather.
Adams is working Church over against the cage.
Church is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adams is defending well.

Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Church swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Adams forces Church back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Church wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Church looks gassed!
Church takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch.
Adams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Church's face.

Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.

Adams clinches up against the cage.
Church is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adams lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Adams to work.
Adams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Adams.

That has opened up Hector Church's cut even more.
Adams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adams stalling.
Adams lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Church paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch

so Church counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Church stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Church pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Adams is trying to keep Church in close.
Adams controlling Church's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Church drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adams dives on top into guard.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Church is trying to keep Adams in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Church blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Church'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.

Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Church circles away.
Adams is looking to clinch but Church is avoiding it.
Adams tries to clinch up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams lands a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adams obliges.
Samuel Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adams tries a knee to the head but Church blocks it.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Church fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Adams.

The cut above Hector Church's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samuel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Church throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adams's waist but Adams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Church off to one side.
Adams tries to clinch but Church is having none of it.
Church chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adams can pounce on him.
Church is breathing heavily.

Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adams scores a nice knee to the body.
Adams stalls.
Church tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Samuel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Church.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Adams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Adams breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Adams darts in and clinches Church up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Church manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Church paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.

Adams instigates a clinch.
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Hector Church's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Church drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Church fails with the takedown
and Adams counters with a left to the body.
Adams rushes Church with punches - Church moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Church goes down! Adams follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Adams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monteiro comes to the cage accompanied by DreamWorld by Ralek Gracie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Monteiro
vs
Gauge

186 cm
18
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Monteiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory Gauge!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice takedown defense from Gauge. No joy for Monteiro on that attempt.
Gauge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monteiro circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Gauge does no damage.
Monteiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monteiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gauge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monteiro closes the distance and clinches up with Gauge, looking for a takedown. Monteiro pushes Gauge against the cage but Gauge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Monteiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gauge throws a hook but Monteiro blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gauge misses with a series of wild punches.
Gauge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monteiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monteiro closes the distance and clinches up with Gauge, looking for a takedown. Monteiro pushes Gauge against the cage but Gauge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monteiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gauge defends it nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gauge stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gauge tries a head kick but it misses.
Gauge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monteiro on the side of the head.
Gregory Gauge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gauge tests Monteiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Gauge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gauge.
Gauge lands a nice shot that snaps Monteiro's head back.
Monteiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gauge finds it's way round the side to connect with Monteiro's head.
Gauge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monteiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gauge circles away.
Gauge misses with an uppercut. Monteiro saw that one coming.
Gauge with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Monteiro blocks the low kick.
Gauge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monteiro.
Monteiro swings for the body but Gauge moves out of range.
Gauge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monteiro.
Monteiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gauge thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gauge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gauge connects with a right hand. Monteiro shakes it off.
Monteiro misses with a takedown
and Gauge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gauge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monteiro momentarily.
Gauge thows a body shot but no joy.
Gauge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monteiro shoots in but Gauge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gauge throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge sizes up Monteiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gauge connects with a jab.
Gauge cracks a nice hook into Monteiro's ribs.
Monteiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gauge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Monteiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monteiro takes one to the side of the head.
Gauge lands a glancing blow to the side of Monteiro's head.
Gauge works the jab nicely.
A jab from Gauge misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monteiro takes one on the button.
Gauge throws a body punch but Monteiro moves out of range.
Gauge misses with a wild combination.
Monteiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gauge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monteiro.
Gauge thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gauge circles away.
Monteiro misses with a takedown
and Gauge counters with a left to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Gauge as Monteiro shoots in.
Gauge just misses with a punch to the body.
Gauge leaves Monteiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gauge throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monteiro is defended easily by Gauge.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Monteiro. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Monteiro shoots in for a double leg but Gauge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gauge tests Monteiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monteiro shoots for a takedown but Gauge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gauge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Monteiro misses with a takedown attempt - Gauge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gauge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monteiro.
Monteiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gauge just misses with a punch to the body.
Gauge misses the jab.
Monteiro fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Monteiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gauge lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge cracks Monteiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Monteiro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

Gauge gets caught flat footed, as Monteiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Monteiro wants to pass the guard but Gauge is keeping the position.
Monteiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Monteiro 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.
Monteiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gauge's head.
Marcello Monteiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monteiro.
Monteiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gauge is desperately trying to improve his position but Monteiro has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro lands a heavy elbow.

Monteiro working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gauge turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Monteiro off and cradles Gauge's limp body as Monteiro celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Marcello Monteiro!
An out of breath Marcello Monteiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.