CCF Midweek Mayhem 22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bracks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mackenzie
vs
Bracks

200 cm
30
205 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

187 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Mackenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bracks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bracks looks to throw the jab but Mackenzie is out of range.
Bracks shoots in but Mackenzie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bracks has a takedown stuffed.
Bracks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mackenzie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bracks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Mackenzie catches Bracks right on the button with a cross.
Bracks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mackenzie.
Mackenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bracks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mackenzie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nathan Mackenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bracks.

Bracks gets a double leg takedown into Mackenzie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mackenzie holds on and takes a little breather.
Mackenzie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bracks on the ground.
Mackenzie wants to stand and escape but Bracks is having none of it.
Mackenzie keeping full guard, as Bracks tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie wants to get back to his feet but Bracks passes into half guard.

Bracks wants to work for an arm triangle but Mackenzie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mackenzie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mackenzie wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bracks is working for a submission of some sort.
Bracks uses his free foot to push down on Mackenzie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mackenzie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Bracks stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bracks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mackenzie swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bracks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mackenzie swivels and escapes.
Bracks throws a hook to the side of Mackenzie's head but Mackenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bracks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bracks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bracks with a poor takedown
enabling Mackenzie to counter with a crisp jab.
Bracks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mackenzie lands a right hook to the body.
Bracks has a takedown stuffed.
Bracks loads up on a big right hand but Mackenzie slips the punch.
Mackenzie dips to his left and cracks Bracks with an uppercut!
Mackenzie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bracks has a takedown stuffed.
Bracks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mackenzie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Mackenzie catches Bracks right on the button with a cross.
Mackenzie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mackenzie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bracks fails with the takedown
and Mackenzie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mackenzie cracks Bracks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mackenzie lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mackenzie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Mackenzie.
Bracks shoots in for a takedown but Mackenzie shows good takedown defense.
Bracks shoots in for a takedown but Mackenzie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bracks throws a big shot that misses.
Mackenzie lands a nice shot that snaps Bracks's head back.
A shot to the liver by Mackenzie. Beautiful body shot.
Mackenzie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice jab there from Mackenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Mackenzie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bracks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mackenzie pinned against the cage. Mackenzie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bracks ducks right into an uppercut from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie looks to throw the jab but Bracks is out of range.
Mackenzie tests Bracks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bracks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mackenzie finds it's way round the side to connect with Bracks's head.
Horrible takedown by Bracks or perhaps it was just good defense by Mackenzie which made him look bad.
Bracks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mackenzie lands a nice hook to Bracks's body. Bracks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mackenzie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mackenzie throws a hook to the side of Bracks's head but Bracks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Mackenzie does it's job there.
Bracks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracks throws a shot from downtown. Mackenzie moves away and avoids it.
Bracks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bracks misses with a jab to the body
and Mackenzie counters with a straight right hand.
Bracks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mackenzie but Mackenzie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nathan Mackenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bracks.
Mackenzie misses with a few strikes there.
Bracks fails with a takedown attempt.
Mackenzie cracks a nice hook into Bracks's ribs.
Bracks shoots in but Mackenzie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Mackenzie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bracks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackenzie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bracks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bracks is breathing heavily.
Mackenzie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mackenzie scores with a sloppy right hand. Bracks should have avoided that one.
Mackenzie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bracks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mackenzie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mackenzie lands a jab to Bracks's midsection.
Bracks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mackenzie swivels and escapes.
Bracks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mackenzie.
Nathan Mackenzie is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Bracks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bracks.
Bracks tries to move into range but Mackenzie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie's corner calls for a 1-2. Mackenzie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bracks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mackenzie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bracks scrambles back to his feet.
Bracks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bracks is defended easily by Mackenzie.
Jab from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bracks fails with the takedown.
Bracks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mackenzie tests Bracks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bracks walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mackenzie. Beautiful body shot.
Mackenzie lands with a cross.
A big right from Bracks misses.
Nice jab there from Mackenzie.
Bracks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mackenzie.
Bracks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bracks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bracks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bracks.
Nathan Mackenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackenzie ducks under a wild hook from Bracks.
Mackenzie misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mackenzie cracks Bracks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bracks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bracks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mackenzie avoids it really well and circles away.
Mackenzie works Bracks's body with a nice hook.
Mackenzie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bracks fails with the takedown.
Bracks shoots in looking for a takedown. Mackenzie tries to sprawl out of it but Bracks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mackenzie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nathan Mackenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bracks.
Mackenzie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bracks shoots in but no luck this time.
Bracks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bracks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mackenzie cracks a nice hook into Bracks's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie lands a jab.
Bracks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mackenzie scores with a nice head shot.
Mackenzie cracks a nice hook into Bracks's ribs.
Mackenzie lands the left hand.
Bracks misses with a series of wild punches.
Bracks misses with the combination.
No luck for Bracks with that takedown attempt.
Mackenzie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck for Bracks with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Bracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie digs a good body shot into Bracks's ribs.
Mackenzie jabs Bracks right on the nose. Bracks blinks but takes it well.
Bracks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bracks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mackenzie cracks Bracks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bracks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bracks misses with a looping right.
Bracks misses the shot to the body.
Mackenzie lands a body shot.
Bracks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mackenzie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mackenzie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mackenzie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mackenzie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bracks's head backwards.
Bobby Bracks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bracks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Mackenzie.
Bracks misses with an uppercut.
Bracks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mackenzie lands with a good body shot.
Bracks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mackenzie pinned against the cage. Mackenzie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mackenzie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bracks.
Bracks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bracks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bracks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bracks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mackenzie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bracks.
Nathan Mackenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackenzie feints a jab promting Bracks to slip. Mackenzie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bracks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie scores with a jab. Bracks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mackenzie cracks a nice hook into Bracks's ribs.
Bracks throws a right hand that Mackenzie ducks under and follows up with a left that Mackenzie also avoids with ease.
Mackenzie lands with a nice body punch.
Bracks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mackenzie but Mackenzie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackenzie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bracks shoots for a double leg takedown but Mackenzie sprawls well. He's pushed Bracks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bracks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mackenzie cracks Bracks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bracks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bracks shoots in for a takedown but Mackenzie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Mackenzie clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mackenzie sizes up Bracks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mackenzie lands with a good body shot.
Mackenzie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Mackenzie gets caught napping as Bracks dives in and scores a takedown. Mackenzie manages to retain guard.
Mackenzie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bracks is controlling him.
Mackenzie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mackenzie's guard.

Bracks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mackenzie is just riding it out for now. Bracks eventually gives up the hold.
Bracks stops Mackenzie from getting back to his feet.

Bracks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mackenzie trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mackenzie pushes Bracks off and gets back to his feet.
Mackenzie thuds his right hand into Bracks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Bracks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mackenzie's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bracks stands and throws Mackenzie's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Bracks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mackenzie to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bracks.
Mackenzie swings for the body but Bracks moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bracks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mackenzie circles away quickly and effectively.
Bracks misses with an uppercut.
Bracks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mackenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mackenzie leaves Bracks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bracks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mackenzie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Mackenzie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mackenzie.
Mackenzie scores with a jab. Bracks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bracks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nathan Mackenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bracks.
Bracks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mackenzie.
Bracks tries for a takedown but Mackenzie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bracks.
Mackenzie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bracks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mackenzie swivels and escapes.
Mackenzie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bracks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mackenzie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bracks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bracks misses with a takedown
and Mackenzie counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackenzie lands with a straight right. Bracks didn't see that one coming.
Mackenzie scores with the left hand. Bracks knows he should have avoided that one.
Bracks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mackenzie tries to avoid it but Bracks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mackenzie to the ground. Mackenzie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nathan Mackenzie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mackenzie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bracks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bracks takes one to the side of the head.
Bracks shoots for a takedown but Mackenzie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bracks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mackenzie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bracks misses with a two punch combination.
Bracks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mackenzie manages to avoid it.
Mackenzie works the jab nicely.
Mackenzie jabs Bracks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mackenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bracks was well out of range. Poor timing from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bracks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bracks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mackenzie stuns Bracks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie scores with a hook to the body. Bracks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bracks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mackenzie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nathan Mackenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bracks.
Mackenzie lands a nice hook to Bracks's body. Bracks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mackenzie jabs Bracks right on the nose. Bracks blinks but takes it well.
Bracks falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Mackenzie counter with a right hand.
Mackenzie digs a good body shot into Bracks's ribs.
Mackenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bracks was well out of range. Poor timing from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bracks.
Good shot there by Mackenzie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bracks is defended easily by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bracks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mackenzie avoids it really well and circles away.
Mackenzie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Bracks with that takedown attempt.
Bracks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bracks throws a jab when Mackenzie was well out of range.
Mackenzie connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackenzie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackenzie wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Mackenzie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bracks.
Mackenzie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bracks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mackenzie jabs at Bracks's body.
Bracks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bracks duly obliges.
Mackenzie connects with a single shot there.
Bracks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bracks misses the target.
Mackenzie lands a jab to the nose.
Mackenzie slaps away a takedown attempt from Bracks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mackenzie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bracks on the side of the head.
Mackenzie punishes Bracks's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bracks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bracks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bracks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bracks misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Mackenzie catches Bracks right on the button with a cross.
Mackenzie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bracks shoots in for a takedown but Mackenzie shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bracks is defended easily by Mackenzie.
Bracks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Mackenzie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mackenzie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Nathan Mackenzie!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Nathan Mackenzie!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Nathan Mackenzie!

Nathan Mackenzie wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Nathan Mackenzie misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanzo Corso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir has chosen M.A.S.H Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lanzo Corso has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Corso
vs
Nadir

190 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

188 cm
20
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lanzo Corso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nadir moves into the clinch successfully.

Nadir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corso throws a nice inside leg kick.

Nadir rushes Corso and presses him up against the cage.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corso.
Nadir misses with a knee strike.
Corso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.

Nadir drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Corso wants to get up but he can't break Nadir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Corso wants to stand and escape but instead Nadir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nadir wants to pass the guard but Corso is keeping the position.
Corso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nadir controlling from the top position.
Corso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir with a nice head shot there.
Corso 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.
Corso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nadir stops Corso from standing up.
Corso trying to keep a closed guard but Nadir is proving a slippery customer.
Nadir's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Corso missing with a left hand there. Nadir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nadir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corso defends it nicely.
Corso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corso throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Nadir moves into range and clinches up with Corso.

Nadir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Corso tries to keep at a distance but Nadir has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Nadir using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Nadir leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nadir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corso misses with a body punch.
Corso with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nadir looking to throw knees to the head but Corso is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corso missing with knees to the body.
Nadir looking to throw knees to the head but Corso is blocking nicely.
Nadir avoiding damage as Corso throws knees to the body.
Corso tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.
Corso tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.

Nadir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nadir connects with the punch.

Nadir moves into the clinch successfully.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Corso.
Nadir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nadir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corso unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nadir misses with an elbow over the top.
Nadir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nadir misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadir with a knee to the head.
Nadir pushes off an throws an elbow but Corso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Corso misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Corso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Corso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadir.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corso.
Nadir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corso throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nadir blocks it with crossed arms.
Corso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Corso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nadir avoids it.
Corso missing with knees to the body.
Corso blocks an elbow strike.
Corso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Corso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nadir lands a left hand.
Nadir landing knees to the head.
Nadir tries to stall but Corso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nadir avoiding damage as Corso throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corso digs a right hand underneath Nadir's ribcage. Nadir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nadir looking to throw knees to the head but Corso is blocking nicely.
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but Corso avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nadir obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir 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.

Corso steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nadir. That one must have hurt.
Nadir throws a jab when Corso was well out of range.
Corso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nadir cracks Corso with a good jab.

Nadir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nadir misses with an elbow over the top.

Nadir gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Corso wants to get back to full guard.
Nadir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corso defending well though.
Corso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nadir on the ground.
Corso is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nadir seems to be working for a kimura but Corso defends the submission attempt.
Nadir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corso keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir working the head and body with strikes.
Nadir trying to control from half guard but Corso is working away.
Corso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nadir.

Nadir is looking for a kimura here.
Nadir controlling the pace.
Corso pushes Nadir off looking to stand but Nadir dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir not doing much here.
Corso has hold of Nadir's hands but Nadir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nadir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corso defending well though.
Corso wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nadir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corso defends it well.
Nadir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nadir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nadir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir slows the pace down in half guard.
Nadir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corso's head.
Nadir trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nadir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nadir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Corso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nadir.
Nadir tries to pass to full mount but Corso defends it.
Nadir throwing shots but Corso is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corso tries to roll over but Nadir keeps him under control.
Nadir passes to side control.
Nadir working the ground and pound but Corso is defending the strikes.
Corso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadir is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nadir throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corso is letting Nadir control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir 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!

Nadir closes the distance and pushes Corso back into the cage.
Nadir is trying to pull guard but Corso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nadir connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corso's face.

It looks like Lanzo Corso has been cut.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the head but Corso blocks with his arms.
Corso working Nadir over with knees to the body.
Nadir tries a knee to the head but Corso blocks it.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Nadir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nadir looking to throw knees to the head but Corso is blocking nicely.
Nadir prevents a body shot from Corso.

Nadir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir shoots in for a takedown but Corso shows good takedown defense.
Nadir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Nadir clinches up against the cage.
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!
Corso missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the head but Corso blocks with his arms.
Corso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nadir avoids it.
Nadir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nadir tries a knee to the head but Corso blocks it.
Corso tries a body shot but Nadir blocks it.
Corso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corso putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nadir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Corso lands a good knee to the midsection. Nadir won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corso scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Corso.
Corso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nadir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nadir backwards.
Nadir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Corso tries to land a knee to the head but Nadir blocks with his arms.
Nadir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the head but Corso blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corso looking to throw knees to the head but Nadir is blocking nicely.

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

Corso moves into the clinch.
Nadir prevents a body shot from Corso.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corso lands a knee to the body.
Corso scores a nice knee to the body.
Nadir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corso is defending well for now.
Lanzo Corso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corso tries to work over Nadir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corso is defending well for now.
Nadir blocks a body shot from Corso.
Nadir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Corso with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nadir using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nadir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Corso just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lanzo Corso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abed Nadir.
A right hand to the body from Corso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Corso.
Corso landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corso misses with a knee strike.
Nadir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nadir throws an elbow but it misses.
Corso landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nadir avoiding damage as Corso throws knees to the body.

Nadir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nadir sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Nadir closes the distance and clinches.
Nadir has Corso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Corso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nadir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corso blocks it with crossed arms.
Nadir lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corso crunches a lovely knee into Nadir's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nadir or not.
Corso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Corso lands with a light punch inside.
Nadir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadir.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Corso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nadir backwards.
Corso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadir.
Nadir is trying to break the clinch but Corso has him pressed against the cage.
Corso unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nadir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Corso is pressed up against the cage. Nadir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Corso down to the mat. Corso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Corso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nadir tries a knee to the head but Corso blocks it.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Corso.

Nadir breaks the clinch.

Nadir clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanzo Corso clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lanzo Corso's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nadir blocks a leg kick.
Nadir lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nadir trying to stall but Corso improves his position.
Corso throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nadir misses with an elbow over the top.
Corso trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Corso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nadir avoids it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Corso tries a knee to the head but Nadir blocks it.
Nadir misses with a knee strike.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Corso tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Corso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nadir avoids it.
Nadir throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nadir looking to throw knees to the head but Corso is blocking nicely.
Nadir looking to throw knees to the head but Corso is blocking nicely.
Corso tries to work over Nadir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corso crunches a lovely knee into Nadir's ribcage.
Corso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corso tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corso misses with a punch to the body.
Nadir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nadir avoiding damage as Corso throws knees to the body.
Corso is leaning against Nadir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

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

Nadir has closed the distance and engaged Corso in a clinch.
Nadir prevents a body shot from Corso.
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Corso is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corso scores with a knee to the head.

Nadir manages to break the clinch.
Corso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadir throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Nadir closes the distance and clinches.
Corso missing with knees to the body.
Corso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadir.
Corso landing knees to the head.

Nadir jumps guard and drags Corso to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abed Nadir has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nadir pushes Corso off and gets back to his feet.

Nadir moves into range and clinches up with Corso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Corso.

Nadir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Nadir has managed to clinch.
Nadir tries a knee to the head but Corso blocks it.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corso avoids it.
Nadir looking to throw knees to the head but Corso is blocking nicely.
Corso prevents the takedown attempt.
Corso lands a knee to the body.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Corso.
Knees in the clinch landing for Corso.
Corso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Nadir takes a knee right on the jaw!
Corso lands a shot to the body.
Corso lands a hook that snaps the head of Nadir backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corso obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corso pushes Nadir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corso tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Corso.
Corso lands a nice knee to the body.
Corso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nadirs head.
Nadir tries a body shot but Corso blocks it.
Corso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corso utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Corso scores with a knee to the head.
Corso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Corso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.
Corso looking to throw knees to the head but Nadir is blocking nicely.
Nadir throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corso landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nadir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nadir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir looking to throw knees to the head but Corso is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lanzo Corso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lanzo Corso's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nadir clinches up against the cage.
Corso tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.
Nadir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir scores with a knee to the head.

Nadir breaks from the clinch.
Corso thumps Nadir with a low kick.

Nadir rushes Corso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nadir lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but Corso avoids the damage to the body.
Nadir working Corso over with knees to the body.
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Corso is keeping busy.
Corso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
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!
Corso with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corso misses with a body punch.

Nadir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Nadir closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nadir breaks from the clinch.
Corso slips a jab and a cross from Nadir.
Corso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Nadir pushes Corso up against the cage in a clinch.
Nadir using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nadir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corso avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Corso avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Nadir looking to stall.
Nadir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corso tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.
Corso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Corso works on Nadir's body with a couple of short punches.
Corso scores a nice knee to the body.
Corso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corso looking to throw knees to the head but Nadir is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corso missing with knees to the body.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nadir takes a knee right on the jaw!
Corso managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Knees in the clinch landing for Corso.
Corso landing knees to the body.
Corso tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corso.
Corso swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the head but Corso blocks with his arms.
Corso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nadir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Nadir.
Nadir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corso landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Corso missing with knees to the body.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corso avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nadir looking to stall.
Corso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nadir avoids it.
Corso with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nadir misses with a knee strike.
Corso missing with knees to the body.
Corso landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nadir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Corso tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nadir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nadir misses with a knee strike.
Nadir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corso tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corso tries to work over Nadir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nadir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Corso tries a body shot but Nadir blocks it.

Nadir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nadir throws a right and a left that Corso avoids nicely.
Nadir throws a lazy head kick
and Corso counters with a series of strikes. Nadir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Corso drives through and clinches with Nadir against the cage.
Corso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nadir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nadir.
Corso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corso lands a nice knee to the body.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corso.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Corso.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Corso.
Corso misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lanzo Corso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Corso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Abed Nadir!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Abed Nadir!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight as a draw!

Abed Nadir wins by majority decision!
After winning the bout, Abed Nadir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland comes into the arena with Metalingus by Alter Bridge blaring out of the sound system. Andy Crow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Copeland's chin.

Copeland
vs
Crow

205 cm
22
275 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

200 cm
21
282 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Crow!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - Copeland scores with a four punch combination!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Crow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crow is looking to take a break and control but Copeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Copeland's face as Crow controls the position.

Crow has hold of Copeland's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Copeland seems comfortable defending it but Crow has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Copeland is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Copeland is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Crow couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Crow!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Zaharn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Trainor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaharn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 28 Days Later . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zaharn
vs
Trainor

175 cm
22
158 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

175 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Zaharn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Trainor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaharn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Trainor takes the fight into the clinch.
Trainor lands a left hand.
Trainor lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ray Zaharn has been cut.
Trainor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaharn avoids it.
Trainor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zaharn misses with a body punch.
Trainor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaharn blocks it with crossed arms.
Trainor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaharn blocks it with crossed arms.
Trainor misses with a knee strike.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Zaharn blocks it.
Trainor can't get the takedown.
Trainor connects with a knee to the head.
Trainor misses with the head strike.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Zaharn blocks it.
Zaharn swings wildly with an uppercut but Trainor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trainor landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trainor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaharn smiles and moves away.
Zaharn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trainor has time to react.
Zaharn thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaharn fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaharn swings for the body but Trainor moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Zaharn.
Trainor is looking to clinch but Zaharn is avoiding it.

Trainor moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainor crunches a lovely knee into Zaharn's ribcage.
Zaharn has had enough of the clinch but Trainor keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Trainor on the inside.
Zaharn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zaharn is trying to break the clinch but Trainor has him pressed against the cage.
Trainor misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trainor.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trainor as Zaharn tries to tie him up.
Trainor scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Zaharn swings wildly with an uppercut but Trainor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaharn can't break the clinch.
Trainor working Zaharn over with knees to the body.
Trainor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaharn tries to break free but Trainor pushes him back against the cage.
Trainor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Trainor trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trainor connects with a knee to the head.
Trainor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaharn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ray Zaharn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Trainor.
Trainor closes the distance but Zaharn moves to the side
and Zaharn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaharn looks to score with a jab to the body but Trainor is just out of range.
Zaharn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trainor circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaharn thows a leg kick but Trainor checks it

and Trainor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Trainor tries to pull guard but Zaharn holds him up against the cage and eventually Trainor drops back down to his feet.
Trainor scores with a knee to the head.
Trainor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trainor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaharn is defending well for now.
Trainor missing with knees to the body.
Trainor misses with a knee strike.
Zaharn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaharn wants to break free but Trainor has control.
Zaharn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Trainor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trainor landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trainor.
Trainor fails to pull guard.
Zaharn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trainor tries to land a knee to the head but Zaharn blocks with his arms.
Zaharn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trainor has him pressed against the cage.
Trainor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trainor throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Trainor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Zaharn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zaharn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaharn swings for the body but Trainor moves out of range.
Zaharn lands a jab-cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Trainor blocks the leg kick.
Zaharn feints a jab promting Trainor to slip. Zaharn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trainor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zaharn misses with a leg kick

and Trainor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Trainor prevents Zaharn from improving his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trainor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaharn keeps working.
Trainor is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaharn trying to control but Trainor postures up.
Trainor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaharn keeps working.
Trainor tries to pass to full mount but Zaharn defends it.
Zaharn gets full guard.

Trainor stands and steps away. Zaharn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zaharn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trainor doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaharn circles away.
Zaharn misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn looks to score with a jab to the body but Trainor is just out of range.
Trainor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaharn connects with a leg kick. Trainor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaharn misses with a double jab.
Zaharn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trainor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray Zaharn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaharn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Zaharn is predictable there

and Trainor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Trainor landing knees to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Trainor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Trainor wants a takedown.
Zaharn has Trainor pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaharn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaharn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trainor lands a knee to the head.
Zaharn can't break the clinch.
Lawrence Trainor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trainor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaharn.

Trainor pulls guard.
Zaharn trying to control the position from guard on top but Trainor 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trainor wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ray Zaharn.
Zaharn misses with a hook.
Trainor wants to clinch.
Trainor shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trainor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ray Zaharn is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaharn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Zaharn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Zaharn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zaharn lands a nice shot that snaps Trainor's head back.

Trainor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Zaharn looking for submissions off his back.
Trainor is trying to control. Zaharn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trainor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zaharn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zaharn is looking for a sweep. Trainor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaharn is looking to get back to full guard here but Trainor has managed to pass to side control instead.
Trainor cracks Zaharn with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor gets to mount! Zaharn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Zaharn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trainor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trainor prevents Zaharn from getting the reversal.
Trainor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trainor landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainor wants to control the pace but Zaharn is squirming around nicely.
Zaharn is looking to improve his position but Trainor isn't that keen on the idea.
Zaharn taking shots to the head.
Zaharn trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zaharn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Trainor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zaharn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zaharn and Trainor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaharn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trainor off and has taken his back!
Trainor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zaharn off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor tries to roll but Zaharn sticks to his back.

Zaharn is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Trainor fending off the submission attempt from Zaharn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Zaharn seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Trainor's chin but Trainor turns very nicely into Zaharn's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Trainor.
Trainor slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn is staying active underneath Trainor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trainor thows a huge punch but Zaharn dodges it nicely.
Trainor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Zaharn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trainor pulls his head out easily.
Trainor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trainor is keen to just control but Zaharn is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Trainor stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Trainor really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Zaharn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zaharn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zaharn misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaharn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaharn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaharn scores with a jab.

Trainor darts in and clinches Zaharn up against the cage.
Trainor landing knees to the head.
Trainor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zaharn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaharn stalling in the clinch but Trainor improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor lands a knee to the body.
Trainor tries to pull guard but Zaharn won't allow it.
Trainor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaharn is defending well for now.
Trainor prevents Zaharn from breaking the clinch.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Zaharn blocks it.
Zaharn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trainor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Trainor keeps control of Zaharn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaharn is trying to push Trainor away but Trainor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trainor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaharn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trainor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaharn is defending well for now.
Zaharn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trainor has him pressed against the cage.
Trainor throws a knee to the head but misses.

Trainor manages to pull guard.

Zaharn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zaharn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zaharn stands and throws Trainor's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zaharn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zaharn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trainor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zaharn off and has taken his back!
Zaharn just trying to survive but Trainor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Trainor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zaharn trying to control the position but Trainor manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Zaharn right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn turns into Trainor and is now in his guard.
Trainor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trainor pulls Zaharn in to control the position.
Trainor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zaharn has passed into side control.

Zaharn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trainor is not content to let Zaharn control the position.

Zaharn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trainor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor is holding Zaharn down, trying to stall.
Zaharn wants to control but Trainor is keeping him busy.

Zaharn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaharn wants to control but Trainor is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ray Zaharn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Zaharn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Zaharn misses with a hook. Trainor ducked under it nicely.
Zaharn misses with a hook.

Trainor gets a clinch.
Zaharn wants to break free but Trainor has control.
Zaharn wants to get back to striking at distance but Trainor won't allow it.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Zaharn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trainor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trainor landing knees to the head.
Zaharn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Zaharn is blocking nicely.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Zaharn blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaharn misses with a body punch.
Trainor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trainor tries to land a knee to the head but Zaharn blocks with his arms.
Trainor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zaharn managing to block the knees to the body from Trainor.
Trainor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trainor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaharn's efforts to push away.
Trainor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaharn is looking to break free of the clinch but Trainor has double underhooks.
Trainor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zaharn is defending well.
Zaharn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trainor has him pressed against the cage.
Trainor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaharn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trainor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaharn's efforts to push away.
Zaharn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaharn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaharn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn wants to get back to striking at distance but Trainor won't allow it.
Zaharn misses with some punches.
Zaharn tries to break the clinch but Trainor is controlling the position.
Trainor landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Trainor.
Trainor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trainor connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaharn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaharn wants to break free but Trainor has control.
Zaharn looking to stall.
Trainor working Zaharn over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Trainor.
Trainor prevents Zaharn from breaking the clinch.
Trainor lands a good knee to the midsection. Zaharn won't want to take too many of those.
Zaharn is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Zaharn blocks it.
Trainor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zaharn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trainor with a knee to the head.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Zaharn blocks it.
Trainor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trainor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zaharn's face.
Trainor misses with a knee to the head.
Zaharn is trying to break the clinch but Trainor has him pressed against the cage.
Zaharn tries to break the clinch but Trainor is controlling the position.
Trainor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaharn blocks it with crossed arms.
Trainor tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaharn avoids the damage to the body.
Trainor prevents Zaharn from breaking the clinch.
Trainor throws a knee to the head but misses.

Zaharn manages to break the clinch.
Trainor tries to clinch but Zaharn is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trainor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaharn misses with a low kick.
Trainor walks into a left hand.
Trainor avoids the body shot from Zaharn.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaharn is trying to break free.
Trainor lands a nice knee to the body.
Zaharn takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Lawrence Trainor!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Lawrence Trainor!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Lawrence Trainor!

Lawrence Trainor wins by unanimous decision!

C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros has chosen Greek Gyros as his entrance music. Greek Gyros will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dinero
vs
Gyros

185 cm
26
274 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

225 cm
31
300 lbs
7 - 13 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Dinero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinero tries for a takedown but Gyros circles away easily

and Gyros counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dinero!
Gyros looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gyros sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dinero is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Dinero that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero wants to get back to his feet.
Gyros controlling the pace for now.
Gyros throwing strikes here but Dinero is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gyros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gyros lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gyros controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros landing strikes from the mount.
Dinero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gyros takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros looking to control but Dinero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gyros controlling from the full mount.
Dinero's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gyros controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gyros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinero circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dinero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gyros to the mat! Gyros manages to get full guard.
Gyros is trying to control the position but Dinero postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Greek Gyros has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gyros shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dinero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gyros trying to control the position but Dinero is working away.
A lull in the action here as Gyros stalls from top position.
Gyros looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dinero is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero pushes Gyros away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gyros gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gyros is staying tight to Dinero's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gyros trying to control the position but Dinero is working away.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Greek Gyros hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gyros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dinero has his takedown stuffed

and Gyros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dinero's guard.
Gyros passes Dinero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gyros is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gyros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dinero's head.
Gyros stalling.

Gyros gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dinero slips a jab and a cross from Gyros.
Andrew Dinero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinero tries for a takedown but Gyros circles away easily

and Gyros counters with a shoot takedown. Dinero fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Dinero. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dinero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greek Gyros has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dinero slaps away a takedown attempt from Gyros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gyros throws a series of punches but Dinero avoids them all with ease.

Gyros feints and as Dinero raises his hands in defense, Gyros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dinero keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
Gyros stands up over Dinero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gyros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gyros pushes down on Dinero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Greek Gyros has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gyros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Gyros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dinero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gyros is fending him off so far but Dinero persists. Nope, Gyros circles away and we're back to standing.

Gyros scores with a takedown into Dinero's guard.
Dinero is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gyros dives into side control.
Gyros is looking to take a break and control but Dinero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dinero trying to remain calm as Gyros controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros wants to control but Dinero is keeping him busy.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dinero fails with the takedown
and Gyros counters with a two punch combo.
Gyros scores with a jab to the body.

Gyros has closed the distance and engaged Dinero in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gyros.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gyros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gyros gets a takedown into half guard.
Gyros trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros looks to land a strike but Dinero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dinero keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
Gyros controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greek Gyros.
Dinero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gyros avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Dinero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dinero as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gyros pinned against the cage. Gyros gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dinero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gyros counters with a shoot takedown. Dinero fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gyros content to stall in guard here.
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.

Gyros gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Gyros really 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.

Dinero tries for a takedown but Gyros circles away easily

so Gyros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gyros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dinero keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Gyros shoots in and gets a takedown into Dinero's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gyros trying to control but Dinero is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greek Gyros.

Gyros closes the distance and clinches.

Gyros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dinero tries for a takedown but Gyros circles away easily

and Gyros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dinero's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gyros wants to control from the top but Dinero keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't active enough on the ground.

Gyros shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gyros showed some decent athleticism there.
Gyros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dinero defending well though.
Gyros not doing much here.
Gyros's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gyros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Gyros closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dinero quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Gyros 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Gyros dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gyros shoots in but Dinero avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Gyros gets caught flat footed, as Dinero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gyros is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dinero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gyros dives on top into guard.
Gyros wants to pass the guard but Dinero is keeping the position.
Gyros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gyros won't allow Dinero to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greek Gyros has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gyros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dinero kicks Gyros off and gets back to his feet.

Dinero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gyros looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Dinero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gyros is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gyros bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinero fails with the takedown

and Gyros counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros trying to control the position but Dinero is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greek Gyros.

Gyros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gyros is just content to waste time from the top position. Dinero takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros controlling from the top position.
Gyros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinero is keeping the position for now.
Gyros's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andrew Dinero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greek Gyros 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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dinero.
Dinero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greek Gyros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gyros has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Greek Gyros!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Greek Gyros!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Greek Gyros!

Greek Gyros wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Greek Gyros thanked Das Labor for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patth Khanmak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Marx
vs
Khanmak

220 cm
29
300 lbs
3 - 13 - 0

225 cm
30
300 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patth Khanmak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanmak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marx. That did some damage!
Marx throws a combination. Khanmak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Patth Khanmak has been cut.
Khanmak checks a leg kick nicely.
Khanmak moves out of range of the leg kick from Marx.
Marx connects with a solid leg kick.
Khanmak dodges the punch combination from Marx.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marx lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

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

It looks like Bruno Marx has been cut.
Marx misses with a double jab.
Khanmak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khanmak pushes Marx away with a front kick.
Khanmak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khanmak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marx counters with a good, hard body kick but Khanmak shrugs it off.
Khanmak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khanmak tries to clinch but Marx moves out of range.
Khanmak wants to clinch.
That kick from Marx tenderised Khanmak's leg. Khanmak is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanmak wants to clinch.
Marx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khanmak is looking to clinch but Marx is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Marx scores with a four punch combination!
Marx tries to bum rush Khanmak with a series of wild strikes but Khanmak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick from Khanmak lands but Marx takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanmak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khanmak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marx. Khanmak shrugs it off though.
Marx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khanmak's head backwards.
Marx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khanmak thumps Marx with a low kick.
Marx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khanmak avoids the head kick by Marx.
Khanmak is looking to clinch.

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

Marx is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx throws a combination. Khanmak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Marx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khanmak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marx seems to have got his legs back now.
Khanmak tries to clinch but Marx moves out of range.
Marx pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khanmak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marx crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khanmak - the referee stops the clock and Marx gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khanmak. Marx manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marx is breathing heavily.

Khanmak gets a clinch.
Khanmak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khanmak is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Marx prevents Khanmak from breaking the clinch.

Marx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khanmak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Khanmak blocks a head kick by Marx.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khanmak, right into the meat.
Khanmak keeps Marx at a distance using the push kick.
Marx keeps the fight on the outside.
Khanmak wants to clinch.
Khanmak tries to close the distance and clinch but Marx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khanmak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Khanmak.
Patth Khanmak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Khanmak lands a big head kick that sends Marx tumbling to the mat! Khanmak takes a step backwards and waves Marx back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marx takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khanmak tries to clinch there but Marx circles away.
Marx drops his hands momentarily and Khanmak needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Marx just on the top of the head. Marx drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Marx - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Patth Khanmak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigg Hugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Winfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All Right Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hugg
vs
Winfield

200 cm
26
300 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

200 cm
27
300 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bigg Hugg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerry Winfield!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hugg rushes Winfield and presses him up against the cage.
Hugg connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Gerry Winfield has been cut.
Hugg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hugg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hugg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Hugg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Winfield looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugg lands an elbow inside.
Hugg landing knees to the head.
Hugg cracks Winfield on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bigg Hugg!