Bellum 69: Double Trouble PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joel Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robson Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sands
vs
Mendes

181 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

183 cm
31
161 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Sands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robson Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendes.
Sands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sands lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sands.

It looks like Robson Mendes has been cut.
Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sands throws a head kick that misses.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.

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

Mendes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sands dances in with a quick combination. Mendes is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Sands snaps Mendes's head back. Mendes stumbles backwards against the cage. Sands steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Mendes's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Mendes just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joel Sands!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mak Mokowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mokowski's entrance music is The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Mokowski
vs
Thomas

178 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Burning Fist Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mak Mokowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitchell Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Mokowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.

It looks like Mitchell Thomas has been cut.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mokowski misses with a low kick.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mokowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Mokowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Mokowski misses with a double jab.
Jab by Mokowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Mokowski circles away.
Mokowski falls off balance throwing a combination

and Thomas counters by clinching up.

Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mokowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mokowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Mokowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mokowski's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mokowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch but Mokowski is having none of it.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Mokowski pushes him off.

Mokowski lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Mokowski takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Thomas is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mokowski lands with a big right hook that stumbles Thomas - he's out on his feet here! Mokowski follows up with another monster hook that separates Thomas from consciousness! Thomas falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Mokowski stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mak Mokowski!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Fife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fife comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - Why Don't You Get A Job. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fife
vs
Pope

178 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

176 cm
23
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sydney Fife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Pope!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fife lands a left and a right that send Pope crashing to the mat, dazed. Fife thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Fife.
Pope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fife. Fife obviously looking to wear him down.
Fife misses with a body shot
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Fife throws a right and a left that Pope avoids nicely.
Fife swings for the body but Pope moves out of range.

Pope shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pope showed some decent athleticism there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dean Pope!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Losterman (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!

Ferguson
vs
Losterman

164 cm
27
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bj Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Losterman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Losterman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Losterman shoots in but no luck this time.
Losterman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Losterman tries to sprawl but Ferguson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Losterman is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Losterman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Losterman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Losterman trying to control but Ferguson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Losterman tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Losterman tries to clinch up

and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Losterman's guard.
Losterman wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling him.
Losterman being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Losterman is keeping the position.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Losterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Losterman working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. bj Ferguson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Losterman tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Losterman misses with a takedown attempt

and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Losterman's guard.
bj Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Losterman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Losterman has his feet on Ferguson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Losterman looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Losterman looks gassed!
Ferguson leaves Losterman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Losterman dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Losterman's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Losterman moves out of range.

Ferguson clinches.

Ferguson has Losterman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ferguson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Losterman tumbling to the mat - Ferguson dives into Losterman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
Ferguson content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because bj Ferguson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Losterman on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Losterman.
Losterman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown but Losterman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferguson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Losterman throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.

Ferguson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Losterman did well to prevent Ferguson getting side control.

Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura but Losterman is defending well.
Ferguson is controlling the pace.
Losterman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferguson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Losterman is looking to improve his position.

Ferguson is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Losterman wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Losterman's hands, connecting with Losterman's forehead.
Ferguson is trying to control the action in half guard but Losterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Losterman is trying to stand up here but Ferguson is controlling him well.
Ferguson is thwarting Losterman's attempts to control the position.
Losterman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Losterman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Losterman throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Losterman wants to stand but Ferguson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ferguson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ferguson is not content to let Losterman control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Losterman.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Losterman postures up.
Ferguson pulls Losterman in close to prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Losterman moves out of range easily.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Losterman tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.

Losterman has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Losterman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Losterman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Ferguson gets a double leg takedown into Losterman's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ferguson stands up and waves to Losterman to follow him.
Losterman is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Losterman shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ferguson gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferguson passes to side control.
Losterman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Losterman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ferguson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ferguson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Losterman.
Losterman doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Losterman is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Losterman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Losterman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combo that has Losterman backing up. Losterman nods at Ferguson to acknowledge the strikes.
Losterman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Losterman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Losterman tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Losterman to the ground. Losterman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Ferguson gets a double leg takedown into Losterman's guard.

Losterman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson prevents Losterman from getting back to his feet.
Ferguson forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Losterman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Losterman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferguson looking to control and managing it successfully.

Ferguson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Losterman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ferguson.
Ferguson raining down shots from the mount!
Paul Losterman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bj Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bj Ferguson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barti Fat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sexy and I know it. Fat has chosen Road to hell as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Brooks
vs
Fat

173 cm
25
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
26
132 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Brooks!
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, Barti Fat!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brooks clinches.
Brooks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Barti Fat has been cut.
Brooks connects with a knee to the head.

Fat is rocked!
Brooks stalling in the clinch.
Fat is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
Fat takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Brooks.
Brooks has Fat pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Fat is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Brooks - that's hurt Fat badly! Oh, another knee lands and Fat is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Fat doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kyle Brooks!
In his post fight interview, Kyle Brooks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Everlast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waleed Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Everlast
vs
Malik

190 cm
26
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
205 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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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 Las Vegas, Erik Everlast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waleed Malik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik avoids the body shot from Everlast.
Everlast connects with a single shot there.
Malik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malik throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Everlast to counter with a crisp jab.
Malik throws a push kick but Everlast slaps the foot to one side.
Everlast throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Everlast misses.
Everlast thows a body shot but no joy.
Everlast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Everlast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malik.
Malik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Everlast throws a series of punches but Malik moves out of range.
Everlast dodges the punch combination from Malik.
Malik fails to land with a series of punches.
Everlast scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik blocks a jab.
Everlast misses the shot to the body.
Malik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Everlast.
Malik throws a head kick but Everlast moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Malik.
A telegraphed right hand from Everlast misses the target.

Malik clinches with his opponent.
Everlast struggles to land a body shot inside as Malik controls his hands.

Malik breaks from the clinch.

Everlast rushes Malik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Malik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Malik blocks the leg kick.
Malik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malik throws a head kick but Everlast moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik moves out of range as Everlast strikes.
Malik throws a wild body kick that Everlast sees coming a mile off.
Everlast is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malik.
Malik scores with a sloppy right hand. Everlast should have avoided that one.

Everlast is rocked!
Everlast tries to bum rush Malik with a series of wild strikes but Malik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Everlast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Everlast misses the shot to the body.
Malik circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Everlast drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Malik follows Everlast to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waleed Malik!
Waleed Malik thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Leca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SMOKE SERPENT - "Jiu Jitsu" feat. Rakaa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leca
vs
Flodder

163 cm
27
136 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

169 cm
28
135 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aziz Leca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder lands with a good body shot.
Aziz Leca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flodder misses with the combination.
Leca doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flodder tries to bum rush Leca with a series of wild strikes but Leca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flodder scores with a shot to the body.
Leca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flodder counters with a two punch combo.
Leca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flodder.
Flodder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flodder stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aziz Leca. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flodder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flodder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flodder stuffs the takedown attempt from Leca. Leca gets slowly back to his feet.
Leca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flodder.
Leca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flodder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leca shoots in looking for a takedown. Flodder tries to sprawl out of it but Leca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flodder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flodder lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leca fails with the takedown.

Leca clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Flodder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flodder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Leca is trying to trip Flodder. He has hold of a leg but Flodder is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Leca persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leca is fighting to break Flodder's control of his arms but Flodder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder keeping full guard, as Leca tries to pass.
Leca throws a big elbow that misses.
Flodder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flodder controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kees Flodder.
Leca fails with a takedown attempt.
Flodder leaves Leca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Leca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flodder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leca looks to clinch
and Flodder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Leca fails with the takedown
and Flodder counters with a left right combination that sends Leca crashing to the mat - Flodder wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Leca out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kees Flodder! Kees Flodder retains his bantamweight title!
Kees Flodder gave a mention to [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ DOUBLE 160Q ® in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maelo Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cold comes to the cage accompanied by SwizZz - Good Morning SwizZzle. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Cold
vs
Paulo

175 cm
27
152 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

191 cm
31
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Cold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maelo Paulo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold misses with a shot to the body

and Paulo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Paulo is looking for a kimura here.

Paulo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cold is just riding it out for now. Paulo eventually gives up the hold.
Cold trying to control but Paulo postures up.
Cold is looking to escape.

Paulo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paulo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cold is just riding it out for now. Paulo eventually gives up the hold.
Cold tries to roll over but Paulo keeps him under control.
Paulo is pressing down on Cold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cold is holding on for now.

Paulo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cold defends it well.
Paulo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paulo stops Cold from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paulo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cold is doing well to control the position and prevent Paulo from advancing to side control.

Paulo 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.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paulo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paulo.
Cold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paulo on the ground.
Cold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Paulo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cold to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

Paulo working for a triangle but Cold defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cold looking to pass the guard.

Paulo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maelo Paulo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Paulo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paulo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paulo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ray Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maelo Paulo.
Cold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paulo has a takedown stuffed.
Cold misses with a body shot.
Paulo has his takedown stuffed
and Cold counters with a two punch combo.
Paulo misses with a takedown attempt
and Cold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paulo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paulo doesn't seem bothered though.
Cold misses with a body shot.
Paulo fails with the takedown
and Cold counters with a left to the body.
Cold misses the shot to the body.
Paulo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray Cold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cold, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paulo is defended easily by Cold.
Paulo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cold counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paulo misses with a takedown
and Cold counters with a stiff right hand.
Maelo Paulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cold counters with a stiff right hand.
Cold is looking to wear down Paulo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Paulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paulo fails with the takedown
and Cold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulo tries for a takedown but Cold circles away easily
and Cold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paulo thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cold just misses with a punch to the body.
Paulo with a poor takedown
and Cold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Maelo Paulo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paulo on the side of the head.
Paulo fails with the takedown
and Cold counters with a stiff right hand.
Paulo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cold. Paulo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulo avoids the body shot from Cold.
Cold thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulo misses with a takedown
and Cold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold throws a body punch but Paulo moves out of range.
Paulo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cold counters with a straight right hand.
Paulo with a poor takedown
and Cold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cold.
Cold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cold with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Cold dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Paulo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cold counters with a series of strikes. Paulo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cold connects with a body shot that sends Paulo's belly button to the back.
Cold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cold thows a body shot but no joy.
Cold lands a body shot.
Cold punishes Paulo's body with a nice straight punch.
Ray Cold is winning the standup battle so far.
Paulo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cold counters with a nice body shot.
Paulo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulo with a poor takedown
letting Cold counter with a right hand.
Ray Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maelo Paulo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold scores with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Cold.
Paulo avoids the body shot from Cold.
Paulo fails with the takedown
and Cold counters with a straight right hand.
Paulo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cold counters with a left to the body.
Cold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cold looks to score with a jab to the body but Paulo is just out of range.
Paulo fails with the takedown
and Cold counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold jabs Paulo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cold cracks a nice hook into Paulo's ribs.
Cold stuns Paulo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold lands a jab to Paulo's midsection.
Cold lands with a hook. Paulo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from Cold.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paulo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cold scores with a body shot.
Cold scores with a nice strike.
Paulo tries for a takedown but Cold circles away easily
letting Cold counter with a right hand.
Cold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paulo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cold counter with a right hand.
Cold looks to score with a jab to the body but Paulo is just out of range.
Cold jabs at Paulo's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold lands with a shot to the body.
Paulo with a poor takedown
and Cold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cold moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cold misses with a wild body shot.
Cold throws a body punch but Paulo moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cold!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulo misses with a takedown
and Cold counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cold scores with a jab. Paulo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cold digs a good hook to Paulo's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Cold clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice body punch from Cold.
Cold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paulo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paulo.
Paulo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paulo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Paulo misses with a takedown
and Cold counters with a left to the body.
Ray Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maelo Paulo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paulo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paulo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paulo tries for a takedown but Cold circles away easily
and Cold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paulo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paulo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold lands with a nice body punch.
Cold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulo manages to avoid it.
Cold just misses with a punch to the body.

Paulo gets a double leg takedown into Cold's guard.
Cold controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cold wants to sweep but no luck.
Cold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paulo is controlling him.
Paulo stopping the sweep attempt from Cold.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Paulo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paulo has Cold in his guard.

Paulo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cold is aware though and is defending well.
Cold trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paulo's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maelo Paulo! Maelo Paulo retains his featherweight title!
As Maelo Paulo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Oh yeah! '.