Bellum 76: TBA PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Rogerio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Varelans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogerio Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Love It Loud by Kiss. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rogerio Nogueira
vs
Varelans

190 cm
25
239 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

194 cm
23
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varelans takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Rogerio Nogueira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Varelans tries to bench press Rogerio Nogueira off him but Rogerio Nogueira keeps the position.
Rogerio Nogueira in the domination position with Varelans hanging on.
Rogerio Nogueira wants to take a breather but Varelans manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rogerio Nogueira.
Varelans is controlling Rogerio Nogueira's posture.
Rogerio Nogueira pushing down on Varelans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Varelans is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rogerio Nogueira jumps into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogerio Nogueira lands a few punches from side control.
Rogerio Nogueira wants to stand but Varelans is controlling his arm.
Varelans manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogerio Nogueira's best efforts.
Varelans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Varelans.
Rogerio Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Varelans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Varelans content to stall in guard here.
Rogerio Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varelans is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogerio Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Varelans from controlling successfully.
Rogerio Nogueira wants to hit a switch here but Varelans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rogerio Nogueira there!
Varelans with good strikes from the mount here!

It looks like Joaquim Rogerio Nogueira has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varelans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogerio Nogueira is looking to escape.
Varelans drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rogerio Nogueira! More shots from Varelans and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Varelans!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limbtwister has chosen Wait and bleed by Slipknot as his entrance music. Showhey Baba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Baba
vs
Limbtwister

206 cm
28
275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
287 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ultimate Fighting Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Showhey Baba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Limbtwister!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbtwister on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baba. Baba obviously looking to wear him down.
Limbtwister dives in and grabs Baba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baba pushes down on Limbtwister's head and hops out.
Baba looks for the body kick but Limbtwister saw that one coming.
Baba slips under a jab.
Baba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Limbtwister.
Baba lands a nice looking body kick.
Baba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Limbtwister shoots in looking for a takedown. Baba tries to sprawl out of it but Limbtwister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baba throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Lazerus Limbtwister has been cut.
Showhey Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Baba.
Limbtwister looks gassed!
Good leg kick by Baba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick from Baba.
Baba throws a front kick that sends Limbtwister stumbling back into the cage.
Baba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Limbtwister.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba scores with a head kick. Limbtwister tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Baba throws a front kick that sends Limbtwister stumbling back into the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baba - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baba.
Baba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baba delivers a nice body kick.
Baba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Limbtwister shoots in for a takedown but Baba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Showhey Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazerus Limbtwister.
Baba scores with a kick to the body.
Limbtwister looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Limbtwister stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Limbtwister. That did some damage!
Baba delivers a nice body kick.
Baba lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Baba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Limbtwister's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baba scores with a leg kick.
Limbtwister is trying desperately to land a takedown but Baba is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Limbtwister.
Baba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Showhey Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Limbtwister takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baba scores with a leg kick.
Limbtwister takes one on the button.

That has opened up Lazerus Limbtwister's cut even more.
Baba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Limbtwister has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baba.
Limbtwister has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baba.
Baba scores with a push kick.
Limbtwister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping body kick lands there for Baba.
Baba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Limbtwister's calf.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baba delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Baba tenderised Limbtwister's leg. Limbtwister is trying to keep his angry face on.
Limbtwister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baba.
Baba throws a front kick that sends Limbtwister stumbling back into the cage.
Limbtwister moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Limbtwister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baba can pounce on him.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Baba! Limbtwister is out on his feet! Baba rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Limbtwister is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Limbtwister is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Showhey Baba!
Showhey Baba is the new super heavyweight champion!
Showhey Baba really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ultimate Fighting Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Laynpray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laynpray comes to the cage accompanied by Estranged by GN'R - all 10 minuets of it.. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Laynpray
vs
Rua

175 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

PWNAGE™ (WOT)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Laynpray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Rua!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laynpray slips a jab and a cross from Rua.

Laynpray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rua's half guard.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laynpray is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laynpray wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.
Laynpray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laynpray passes to side control.
Laynpray in side control, throwing shots but Rua defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laynpray trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Laynpray looks up at the clock and then as Rua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Laynpray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Laynpray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laynpray wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Laynpray controls the position from side control.
Laynpray throws a strike aimed at the side of Rua's head but Rua avoids it well.
Laynpray fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rua taking a bit of punishment here - Laynpray scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.

Laynpray has hold of Rua's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rua tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Laynpray cranks the arm and Rua screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rua, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Laynpray!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Laynpray waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGE™ (WOT)'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Stock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chris Greco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Greco
vs
Stock

185 cm
28
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
199 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ DOUBLE 160Q ®
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brayden Stock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Stock misses.
Stock throws a leg kick that misses.
Stock misses with a two punch combination.

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

Stock is rocked!

It looks like Brayden Stock has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greco misses with a series of wild punches.
Stock is still on wobbly legs! Can Greco finish him?
Stock misses the shot to the body.
Greco throws a right and a left that Stock avoids nicely.
Stock seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick from Stock misses.
Stock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greco as he jumps to the side.
Stock thows a left - swing and a miss!

Stock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Greco's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Greco wants to stand and escape but Stock is having none of it.
Greco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stock won't allow Greco to get back to his feet.
Stock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stock passes Greco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greco is trying to get back to full guard.
Greco wants to control but Stock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greco tries to get out of the position.
Greco is staying active underneath Stock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greco defending well though.
Stock slips a nice elbow through Greco's hands, connecting with Greco's forehead.
Greco is doing well to control the position and prevent Stock from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco tries to roll over but Stock keeps him under control.
Stock winds up and cracks Greco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stock controlling the action here.
Stock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greco trying to control here.
Stock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Greco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stock.
Greco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stock on the ground.
Stock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco taking shots to the head.
Stock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greco's face.
Greco is in a horrible position here. Stock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Poor strikes thrown by Stock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stock landing strikes from the mount and Greco is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greco is trying to escape the mount.
Stock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Greco?
Greco wants to control but Stock is having none of it.
Greco is in a horrible position here. Stock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stock lands with some strikes.
Greco taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco tries to hold on but Stock postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Stock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stock controlling the position easily from mount.
Stock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Greco can't escape the position.
Stock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Greco?
Greco tries to hold on but Stock postures up.
Stock controlling from the full mount.
Greco holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stock controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Stock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brayden Stock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stock looks to throw the jab but Greco is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Stock. Those never looked like landing.
Stock motions for Greco to come forward. Stock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stock.
Greco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stock.
Nice body punch from Greco.
Stock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greco moves away.

Stock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Greco looking to control.
Greco is controlling Stock's posture.
Stock throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Greco's guard.
Stock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Stock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Greco wants to improve his position but Stock is controlling well.
Stock is controlling the pace.
Greco wants to improve his position but Stock is controlling well.

Stock is looking for a kimura but Greco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stock to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stock is pressing down on Greco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greco is holding on for now.
Greco tries to roll over but Stock keeps him under control.
Stock trying to control from half guard but Greco is working away.
Greco is trying to get back to full guard.
Stock working Greco over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stock is thwarting Greco's attempts to control the position.
Greco wants to get back to full guard.
Stock trying to mount his opponent but Greco defends it.

Stock is working for a kimura but Greco is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco is in trouble now - Stock has advanced to mount!
Greco wants to hold on but Stock pushes him away.
Stock lands a big shot there that rocks Greco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Greco is working to get back to half guard.
Stock lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greco tries to hold on but Stock pushes him away.
Stock thowing shots but they're missing.
Stock lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stock prevents Greco from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stock lands with some strikes.
Stock controlling the position easily from mount.
Greco is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Greco that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stock with shots to the head and body - Greco looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco is bucking up trying to escape but Stock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Greco is rocked!
Stock controlling his opponent.
Oh Greco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stock postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Greco bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Stock and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brayden Stock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen A Kind of Magic as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alvarez
vs
Williams

191 cm
22
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
186 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams with a hook.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williams's head.
Williams misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Williams scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Williams scores with a hook.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvarez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Williams jabs at Alvarez's body.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alvarez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams staying out of range there.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez slips under a jab from Williams.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Williams scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Williams will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Donk. Alvarez catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Mike Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Williams slips a jab from Alvarez.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot.
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Williams 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.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Alvarez's belly button to the back.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Williams digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Alvarez throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Alvarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams catches Alvarez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Williams digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Williams digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mike Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams walks into a left hand.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvarez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Williams.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Williams 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Williams blocks a jab.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams lands with a cross.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alvarez duly obliges.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez stalling away here and it's allowed Williams to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Mike Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez 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.

Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez tries to strike from the bottom.

Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez with a nice cross.
Williams cracks Alvarez with an open hand slap.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Williams throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Williams jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez lands a jab.
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!
Williams defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Nick Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Williams takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Williams misses.
Alvarez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alvarez.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Alvarez's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
Williams punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Williams.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Williams!
After winning the bout, Mike Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Delcin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Kanye West - Power as his entrance music. Vlad Delcin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Delcin
vs
Garcia

180 cm
28
168 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

175 cm
26
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Delcin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcia closes the distance and pushes Delcin back into the cage.
Delcin gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.

Garcia is trying to trip Delcin. He has hold of a leg but Delcin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Garcia persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Delcin keeps moving.
Delcin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garcia!
Delcin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garcia looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia regains half guard.

Garcia makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Garcia wants to clinch.
Delcin fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delcin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garcia did well to prevent Delcin getting side control.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Delcin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garcia.

Delcin pushes Garcia off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Delcin on that attempt.
Garcia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcia tries a low kick but Delcin avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delcin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delcin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Delcin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia lands a nice hook to Delcin's body. Delcin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Delcin dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Delcin's head and hops out.

Garcia clinches.
Delcin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Delcin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delcin is breathing heavily.
Delcin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delcin.
Delcin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delcin's waist but Delcin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
Delcin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Delcin is avoiding it.

Garcia looking to score a takedown here. Delcin is defending well but Garcia drives through and ends up in Delcin's guard.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Garcia trying to control but Delcin is working from the bottom.
Delcin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Delcin tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delcin is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delcin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia stands up over Delcin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia stands up over Delcin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delcin controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Delcin blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Delcin fails with the takedown.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delcin's waist but Delcin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Garcia shoots in but Delcin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delcin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Delcin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Delcin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Delcin.
Nice takedown defense from Delcin. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
Vlad Delcin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Garcia.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delcin circles away quickly and effectively.
Delcin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vlad Delcin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a combination

and Delcin counters with a takedown into side control.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Delcin's best efforts.
Delcin stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delcin drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Ground and pound from Delcin.
Delcin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delcin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Delcin prevents Garcia from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Delcin connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
Garcia tries to kick Delcin off but Delcin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Delcin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Delcin lands a nice short elbow.
Delcin working the head and body with strikes.
Delcin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Delcin prevents Garcia from standing back up.
Garcia is looking to control Delcin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Delcin lands a nice short elbow.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Delcin connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
Garcia trying to control here.
Garcia has hold of Delcin's hands but Delcin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Delcin there.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Delcin with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delcin lands a couple of elbows.

Garcia working for a triangle but Delcin defends it easily.
Garcia 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.

Garcia is looking for a triangle but Delcin pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Delcin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Delcin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Delcin landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delcin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Delcin landing some decent shots from guard.
Vlad Delcin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delcin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Delcin landing with the ground and pound.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garcia avoids the attempt from Delcin to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Delcin?
Garcia unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Delcin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Delcin tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Delcin throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.

Delcin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garcia's guard.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garcia with good strikes from the mount here!
Delcin can't escape the position.
Garcia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delcin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia landing strikes from the mount and Delcin is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia lands a nice shot to the head.
Delcin wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia with good strikes from the mount here!
Garcia wants to control the pace but Delcin is squirming around nicely.
Garcia is landing with some decent strikes but Delcin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Garcia scoring with strikes but Delcin is staying in there.

Delcin is rocked!
Garcia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Delcin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia lands a big shot to the head and Delcin winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Garcia!
A very excited looking Johnny Garcia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Troy Slamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slamen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jaws Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slamen
vs
Van Dam

183 cm
27
163 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
166 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

(MFS) Macto Fight System $15

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Slamen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam throws a shot from downtown. Slamen moves away and avoids it.

Van Dam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slamen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Van Dam stopping the sweep attempt from Slamen.

Slamen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Dam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Dam won't allow Slamen to sweep him here.
Van Dam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Dam throws an elbow that misses. Slamen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Dam's guard. Nice move by Slamen!

Van Dam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slamen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slamen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Dam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slamen manages to get himself to full guard.
Van Dam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamen is keeping the position for now.

Slamen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Dam tries to free his leg and advance position but Slamen is retaining full guard.
Van Dam trying to control but Slamen is working from the bottom.
Van Dam passes Slamen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slamen has hold of Van Dam's hands but Van Dam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Dam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Dam prevents Slamen from improving his position.
Slamen taking some punishment here, with Van Dam in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slamen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Dam.
Van Dam is nestled in close to Slamen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Van Dam is looking for a kimura but Slamen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Dam to get the leverage.
Van Dam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slamen defending well though.

Van Dam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Slamen is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Dam.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Dam wants to pass the guard but Slamen is keeping the position.
Van Dam cracks Slamen with a solid left hand.
Slamen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slamen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Dam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Dam trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Slamen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Dam is retaining full guard.
Slamen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Van Dam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slamen defends it easily.
Van Dam lands an upkick as Slamen stands over him.
Slamen distracts Van Dam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Van Dam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Slamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Dam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Van Dam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Van Dam cracks Slamen with an open hand slap.
Van Dam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slamen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Dam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slamen misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Dam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slamen shoots in but Van Dam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slamen blocks a jab.
Slamen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Slamen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slamen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Dam finds it's way round the side to connect with Slamen's head.
Van Dam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slamen swivels and escapes.
Slamen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Dam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Dam throws a shot from downtown. Slamen moves away and avoids it.
Slamen fails with the takedown
and Van Dam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jean Van Dam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slamen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Dam throws an overhand right that lands on Slamen's shoulder, as Slamen tries to avoid the shot.
Slamen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Van Dam finds it's way through Slamen's defenses.
Slamen slips a jab from Van Dam.
Van Dam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slamen moves forwards but Van Dam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slamen tries to clinch there but Van Dam circles away.
Van Dam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slamen. Slamen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Dam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slamen was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dam.

Van Dam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slamen quickly recovers to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slamen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Van Dam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slamen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Dam.
Slamen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slamen is looking for a sweep. Van Dam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Dam is looking to take a break and control but Slamen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Dam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slamen!
Van Dam misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Slamen?
Slamen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Dam with the ground and pound from mount.

Slamen is rocked!
Van Dam controlling his opponent.
Oh Slamen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Dam connects with a bit shot that sees Slamen covering up! More strikes from Van Dam and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Van Dam is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Van Dam!
Jean Van Dam is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Jean Van Dam, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.