Hells Pit III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Singletary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Payne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Payne
vs
Singletary

182 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singletary fails with a takedown attempt.
Singletary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singletary fails in his attempt to clinch.

Payne closes the distance and clinches.
Singletary can't break the clinch.
Payne has Singletary pressed against the cage, preventing Singletary from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singletary tries to circle away but Payne has him pinned against the cage.
Payne just leaning against Singletary, taking a breather.
Singletary tries to score a body lock takedown but Payne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Singletary wants to get back to striking at distance but Payne won't allow it.

Payne jumps guard.
Payne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singletary wants to stand and escape but instead Payne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Singletary wants to get back to his feet but Payne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne stops Singletary from standing up.
Payne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Payne tries to advance to mount but Singletary denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singletary manages to get back to half guard.

Payne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Payne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Singletary is trying to stand up here but Payne is controlling him well.
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Singletary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Singletary's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Singletary tries to kick Payne off but Payne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Singletary throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singletary moves out of range of the body kick.
Payne slaps away a takedown attempt from Singletary, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Singletary.
Singletary looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Payne.
Singletary throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown by Payne or perhaps it was just good defense by Singletary which made him look bad.
Singletary tries to clinch

and Payne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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

Payne clinches with his opponent.

Payne has Singletary pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Payne pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Singletary tumbling to the mat - Payne dives into Singletary's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singletary is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singletary throws and elbow that misses. Payne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Singletary's guard. Nice move by Payne!
Payne thows a big elbow that misses.
Singletary looking to control but Payne passes into half guard.
Payne wants to control but Singletary is keeping him busy.
Singletary tries to kick Payne off but Payne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Singletary holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Singletary wants to get back to his feet.

Payne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Singletary throws a sloppy head kick

and Payne counters with a single leg into guard. Singletary didn't expect that.
Payne wants to control from the top but Singletary keeps moving.
Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singletary is keeping the position for now.
Singletary is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Singletary keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Singletary is trying to control the position but Payne postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Payne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Singletary lands a slapping body shot.
Singletary fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singletary doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Payne counters by clinching up.
Payne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Payne has Singletary pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Singletary manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Singletary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Singletary avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne shoots in for a double leg but Singletary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singletary doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Payne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singletary gets underhooks to prevent Payne's takedown attempt.
Singletary is trying to force a seperation but Payne has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singletary has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Singletary is working for takedown but Payne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Singletary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Singletary is trying to break free.
Singletary is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Singletary is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Singletary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payne has him pressed against the cage.
Payne gets underhooks to prevent Singletary's takedown attempt.
Payne prevents Singletary from breaking the clinch.

Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singletary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singletary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Singletary.
Payne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Singletary counters with a shoot takedown. Payne fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singletary throws a strike but Payne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Payne throwing strikes but missing.
Payne wants to control from the top but Singletary keeps moving.

Payne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singletary dives on top into guard.
Payne is trying to control the position but Singletary postures up.
Singletary slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Payne gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Singletary.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Singletary connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Singletary looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Payne tries to buck Singletary off but he can't manage it.
Payne tries to hold on but Singletary postures up.
Payne taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Singletary tries to control but Payne wriggling away.
Singletary is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Payne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Singletary in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Singletary tries to control but Payne wriggling away.
Payne taking shots to the head.

Singletary is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Payne can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Singletary has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Singletary looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Singletary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Singletary misses with a head kick.
Singletary tries to clinch but Payne moves away

and Payne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Singletary tries to circle away but Payne has him pinned against the cage.
Payne goes for a takedown attempt but Singletary pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Singletary tries to clinch up

and Payne counters by moving into the clinch.
Singletary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Singletary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singletary gets underhooks to prevent Payne's takedown attempt.
Singletary is trying to force a seperation but Payne has the dominant position.

Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singletary tries to clinch up but Payne circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singletary scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payne fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singletary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payne throws out a loose jab but Singletary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singletary scores with a three punch combo!
Payne blocks a head kick by Singletary.
Singletary throws a low kick but Payne avoids it.
Max Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singletary lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Payne tries to clinch but Singletary moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Singletary. No joy for Payne on that attempt.
Singletary shoots in for a takedown but Payne shows good takedown defense.
Singletary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Payne with that takedown attempt.
Singletary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Payne has managed to clinch.
Singletary tries to break free but Payne pushes him back against the cage.

Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singletary throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Singletary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singletary looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
Singletary is looking to clinch.
Payne fails with the takedown

and Singletary holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singletary is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Singletary gets underhooks to prevent Payne's takedown attempt.
Singletary drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Singletary tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payne swivels and escapes.
A bone on bone clash there as Payne blocks the leg kick.

Payne pushes Singletary up against the cage in a clinch.
Singletary tries to break free but Payne pushes him back against the cage.
Singletary is working Payne over against the cage.

Payne manages to break the clinch.
Singletary scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch but Singletary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Singletary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Payne clinches up against the cage.
Singletary tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singletary is pressed up against the cage. Payne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Singletary down to the mat. Singletary avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Singletary feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Singletary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Singletary is fighting to break Payne's control of his arms but Payne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Singletary stands and steps away. Payne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Payne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Singletary napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Singletary pushes Payne away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Payne gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Singletary.
I think Singletary 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Singletary!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Knowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon Knowles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Booth
vs
Knowles

190 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
209 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knowles thows a body shot but no joy.
Knowles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Booth.
Booth fails to land the takedown.
Booth shoots in looking for a takedown. Knowles tries to sprawl out of it but Booth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knowles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Booth shoots in looking for a takedown. Knowles tries to sprawl out of it but Booth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knowles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Booth fails to land the takedown.
Knowles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth dives in and grabs Knowles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knowles pushes down on Booth's head and hops out.
Knowles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Knowles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knowles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by Knowles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knowles.
Knowles leaves Booth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Devon Knowles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Booth throws a series of punches but Knowles avoids them all with ease.
Booth shoots in for a double leg but Knowles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth misses with a takedown attempt - Knowles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Booth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knowles swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Booth. Knowles does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Booth with that takedown attempt.
Booth is breathing heavily.
Knowles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Booth counters with a three punch combo that has Knowles backing up. Knowles nods at Booth to acknowledge the strikes.
Booth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doug Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Knowles misses the target.
Knowles lands a nice hook to Booth's body. Booth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knowles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Booth tries for a takedown but Knowles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knowles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knowles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knowles wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Booth or perhaps it was just good defense by Knowles which made him look bad.
The crowd cheers as Knowles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booth doesn't seem phased though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knowles looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Booth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knowles as he jumps to the side.
Knowles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booth.
Booth fails with the takedown.
Knowles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth shoots in for a takedown but Knowles shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knowles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Booth rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth closes the distance and clinches up with Knowles, looking for a takedown. Booth pushes Knowles against the cage but Knowles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knowles dodges the punch combination from Booth.
Knowles's corner calls for a 1-2. Knowles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Knowles.
Booth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knowles pinned against the cage. Knowles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Booth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knowles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Knowles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Good shot there by Knowles.
Knowles stuffs the takedown.
Knowles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Booth circles away quickly and effectively.
Knowles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knowles throws a hook but Booth avoids it easily.
Knowles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Booth shoots and misses
and Knowles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Booth misses with a double jab
and Knowles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knowles misses with a hook.
Booth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knowles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Booth shoots for a double leg takedown but Knowles sprawls well. He's pushed Booth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Booth needs to keep his hands up - Knowles had a free shot at his head there.
Booth has his takedown stuffed
and Knowles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jab from Knowles.
Knowles throws a jab but it's blocked by Booth.
Booth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knowles cracks Booth with an open hand slap.
Booth shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knowles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Booth in his tracks.
Booth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good shot there by Knowles.
Booth misses the body punch
and Knowles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knowles misses the body punch
and Booth counters with a two punch combo.
Knowles throws a hook but Booth avoids it easily.
Knowles leaves Booth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donk. Knowles catches Booth right on the button with a cross.
Booth throws a right hand that Knowles ducks under and follows up with a left that Knowles also avoids with ease.
Knowles swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Knowles. No joy for Booth on that attempt.
Booth has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booth shoots in for a takedown but Knowles shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Knowles. No joy for Booth on that attempt.
Knowles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knowles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knowles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knowles throws a jab when Booth was well out of range.
Booth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knowles as he jumps to the side.
Booth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knowles just misses with a punch to the body.
Booth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Booth shoots in looking for a takedown. Knowles tries to sprawl out of it but Booth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knowles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knowles, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Booth with that takedown attempt.
Knowles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Booth on the side of the head.
Booth misses with a hook to the body
and Knowles counters with a left to the body.
Knowles lands a right hook to the body.
Booth has his takedown stuffed
and Knowles counters with a stiff right hand.
Knowles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Booth or perhaps it was just good defense by Knowles which made him look bad.
A punch lands to the side of Booth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knowles scores with a hook to the body. Booth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Booth slips a straight right by Knowles.
Booth shoots in for a double leg but Knowles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knowles throws out a powerful jab.
Booth slips a jab from Knowles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Knowles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knowles 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Knowles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
14%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Oznola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Oznola
vs
Silva

190 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alonzo Oznola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oznola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.

Oznola pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

Oznola manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Oznola has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oznola thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva wants to clinch but Oznola slips to the side

and Oznola moves into the clinch.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Oznola keeps him there for the moment.

Oznola manages to break the clinch.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Oznola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Oznola jumps guard.

Oznola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oznola wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Oznola persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Oznola content to stall in guard here.
Oznola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.

Oznola decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Oznola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Alonzo Oznola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Silva.
Oznola lands a couple of elbows.
Silva 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.
Silva looks gassed!
Oznola looking to pass the guard.
Oznola is stalling in the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Oznola stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to clinch

and Oznola counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.

Silva is working an open guard so Oznola takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Silva shoots and misses

and Oznola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oznola.
Oznola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Oznola has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Oznola gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Oznola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva wants to control but Oznola passes easily into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Oznola jumps into side control!
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oznola controlling the position.
Oznola's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva misses with a takedown

and Oznola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Oznola breaks from the clinch.

Oznola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oznola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva trying to control the position.
Oznola thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Oznola stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Oznola's front leg but catches the back leg as Oznola tries to avoid it.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Oznola counters with a nice uppercut.
Alonzo Oznola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Oznola clinches.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Oznola blocks with his arms.

Oznola jumps guard.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Oznola blocks nicely.
Oznola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva wants to control from the top but Oznola keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oznola wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oznola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Oznola's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva prevents Oznola from getting back to his feet.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Oznola is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva looks to clinch

and Oznola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oznola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oznola is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oznola is working for an americana but Silva has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Oznola was thinking about the submission.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Oznola stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oznola swivels and escapes.
Alonzo Oznola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Silva.
Oznola throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Oznola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.

Oznola has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silva is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Oznola yanks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Oznola.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alonzo Oznola!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Franklin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Willis's chin.

Willis
vs
Franklin

188 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franklin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Willis moves into the clinch.
Franklin tries to break free but Willis pushes him back against the cage.
Willis fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Willis breaks from the clinch.
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franklin defends it nicely.
Franklin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Willis misses its intended target.
Franklin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice takedown defense from Franklin. No joy for Willis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Franklin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franklin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

Franklin has managed to clinch.
Franklin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Willis prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Willis breaks the clinch.
Willis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Franklin tries a head kick but it misses.
Willis throws a combination that misses
and Franklin counters with a three punch combo that has Willis backing up. Willis nods at Franklin to acknowledge the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franklin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franklin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Franklin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Willis is fending him off so far but Franklin persists. Nope, Willis circles away and we're back to standing.
Franklin lands a two punch combo.
Willis is breathing heavily.
Franklin clinches but Willis breaks the clinch

and Willis counters by moving into the clinch.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franklin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Willis breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis misses with a double jab
and Franklin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franklin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franklin as he avoids it easily.
Franklin throws out a powerful jab.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Willis sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Willis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franklin lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Willis can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Franklin and Willis drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Franklin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Franklin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Knogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Knogen
vs
Zero

183 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Knogen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knogen clinches with his opponent.

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

Zero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zero lands in his opponent's guard.
Zero wants to control from the top but Knogen keeps moving.
Zero passes Knogen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Zero trying to work for an americana but Knogen has managed to regain full guard.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Knogen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knogen keeping full guard, as Zero tries to pass.

Zero drops back looking for a leg! Knogen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knogen manages to kick Zero off! Zero jumps back into Knogen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero looking to pass the guard.
Zero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Zero drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Zero seems to have locked his on tight now - Knogen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Zero, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sub Zero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uber Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joze Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder comes to the cage accompanied by Guerrilla Radio. Joze Perez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pounder
vs
Perez

184 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uber Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joze Perez!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pounder misses with a wild combination.
Perez throws the left hand but Pounder avoids the punch easily.
Pounder digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pounder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pounder digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pounder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pounder connects with a jab.
Pounder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez's corner calls for a 1-2. Perez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Uber Pounder has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perez scores with a one two! Pounder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Pounder is rocked!
Pounder tries to clinch up.
Pounder tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Pounder is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perez looks gassed!
Pounder misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perez at a distance.
Pounder lands with a nice body punch.
Perez takes a swing at Pounder's ribcage but misses.

Pounder has managed to clinch.
Pounder lands with a short shot to the head.
Pounder scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Pounder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pounder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pounder lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pounder.
Pounder lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Pounder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Pounder scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Pounder avoiding damage.
Pounder lands with a light punch inside.
Pounder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Pounder on the inside.
Good body shot from Pounder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez being controlled against the cage.
Pounder digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Pounder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perez.
Pounder presses Perez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pounder lands with a right to the head.
Pounder presses Perez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pounder lands a shoulder strike.
Pounder pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Pounder on the inside.

Pounder manages to break the clinch.
Pounder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pounder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pounder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pounder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Perez is rocked!
Pounder flashes Perez a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Perez's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Perez crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Pounder punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uber Pounder!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between naf naf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

naf
vs
Santos

200 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

202 cm
25
270 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, naf naf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! naf goes down! Can Santos finish him!?

It looks like naf naf has been cut.

naf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
naf working a defensive guard here.
Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of naf is proving hard to escape from.
naf trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
naf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santos has passed into side control.
naf can't do much from the bottom here.

Santos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
naf tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Santos is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - naf is in big trouble! Santos is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking naf. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Lucio Santos!
Lucio Santos is the new heavyweight champion!