GFC 22: Akabaro vs Baindarrezz PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Stroud has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Stroud
vs
Taylor

178 cm
25
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stroud circles away.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Stroud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stroud scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Stroud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Taylor pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stroud trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor's guard.

Taylor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stroud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Stroud to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud stays in close to Taylor's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Stroud wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stroud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeff Stroud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Taylor.
Taylor looks winded!
Stroud lands a nice looking body shot.
Stroud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stroud. That's going to slow Taylor down.

Stroud throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stroud is in Taylor's guard.
Stroud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Jeff Stroud wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stroud lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Stroud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stroud.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Stroud lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Taylor is rocked!
Taylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stroud.
Stroud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Stroud finish him?
BOOM! Stroud lands a beautiful left hook that drops Taylor. Taylor tries to recover but Stroud is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Taylor lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Stroud!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce LeeRoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lima's entrance music is Fabolous feat Jeremiah - It's my time. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lima
vs
LeeRoy

177 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

168 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Lima!
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, Bruce LeeRoy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Lima scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Bruce LeeRoy has been cut.
Lima is looking to score with low kicks.
Lima throws a series of punches but LeeRoy moves out of range.
LeeRoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Lima clinches.
Lima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Lima being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeRoy as Lima tries to tie him up.
Lima tries to break the clinch but LeeRoy is controlling the position.
LeeRoy keeps control of Lima as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from LeeRoy.
Lima misses with a knee strike.
Lima wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lima tries to circle away but LeeRoy has him pinned against the cage.
LeeRoy lands an elbow just above Lima 's eye.

It looks like Douglas Lima has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeRoy.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but LeeRoy is controlling him.
LeeRoy slows down the pace here.
Lima misses with an elbow over the top.
LeeRoy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LeeRoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lima or not.
Lima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeeRoy has him pressed against the cage.
LeeRoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lima tries to circle away but LeeRoy has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeeRoy keeps control of Lima as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LeeRoy pushes Lima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LeeRoy is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima scores with a knee to the head.
LeeRoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeRoy.
LeeRoy tries a knee to the head but Lima blocks it.
LeeRoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Lima - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeeRoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
LeeRoy stalling the fight.
Lima has a couple of punches blocked by LeeRoy.
LeeRoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LeeRoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lima.
LeeRoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeeRoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from LeeRoy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on LeeRoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lima scores with a shot to the side of LeeRoy's head.
LeeRoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lima up against the cage.
LeeRoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
LeeRoy leaning against his opponent.
LeeRoy missing with knees to the body.
Lima tries to break the clinch but LeeRoy is controlling the position.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but LeeRoy is controlling him.
Lima throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lima blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeeRoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LeeRoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Lima.
LeeRoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LeeRoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Come on LeeRoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
LeeRoy lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeeRoy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lima's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from LeeRoy.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but LeeRoy is controlling him.
Lima is trying to push LeeRoy away but LeeRoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lima is trying to force a seperation but LeeRoy has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Douglas Lima will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lima lands a jab-cross combination.
Lima lands a two punch combo.

Lima has taken the fight to the clinch.
LeeRoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lima avoids it.
LeeRoy has Lima pressed against the cage.
Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from LeeRoy.
Still in the clinch, LeeRoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LeeRoy trying to land knees to the body.
Lima tries to circle away but LeeRoy has him pinned against the cage.
LeeRoy prevents Lima from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by LeeRoy.
Lima working hard to break the clinch.
LeeRoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeeRoy has Lima pushed against the cage.
Lima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LeeRoy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LeeRoy leaning against his opponent.
Lima tries to break free but LeeRoy pushes him back against the cage.
LeeRoy pushes Lima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lima is looking to break free of the clinch but LeeRoy has double underhooks.
LeeRoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeeRoy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lima's defenses.
LeeRoy keeps control of Lima as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
LeeRoy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lima's defenses.

Douglas Lima's cut is getting worse.
LeeRoy leaning against his opponent.
Lima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LeeRoy trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeeRoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lima avoids it.
Lima wants to stall.
Lima tries to break the clinch but LeeRoy is controlling the position.
LeeRoy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LeeRoy lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeeRoy lands a body shot.
Lima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeeRoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.
LeeRoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LeeRoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lima.
LeeRoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to get back to striking at distance but LeeRoy won't allow it.
LeeRoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
LeeRoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lima's efforts to push away.
LeeRoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lima looking to stall.
LeeRoy managing to block the knees to the body from Lima.
LeeRoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LeeRoy lands an elbow inside that Lima shrugs off.
Lima misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruce LeeRoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LeeRoy has Lima pushed against the cage.
LeeRoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima can't break the clinch.
LeeRoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lima tries a knee to the head but LeeRoy blocks it.
LeeRoy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lima's defenses.
Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LeeRoy looking to throw knees to the head but Lima is blocking nicely.
LeeRoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeRoy as Lima tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on LeeRoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lima managing to block the knees to the body from LeeRoy.
LeeRoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on LeeRoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
LeeRoy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeRoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lima misses with the combination.
Lima lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Lima instigates a clinch.
LeeRoy is pushing Lima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
LeeRoy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nice body punch from LeeRoy.
LeeRoy avoiding damage as Lima throws knees to the body.
LeeRoy is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce LeeRoy.
Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LeeRoy's head.
Lima throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeeRoy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Lima.

LeeRoy instigates a clinch.
LeeRoy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LeeRoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LeeRoy lands a nice elbow.
Lima is trying to stall.
LeeRoy blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lima.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeeRoy prevents Lima from breaking the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from LeeRoy.
Lima takes an elbow to the temple.
Lima throws a knee to the head but misses.
LeeRoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Lima is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeeRoy is keeping busy.
LeeRoy has Lima pressed against the cage.
Lima missing with knees to the body.
LeeRoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LeeRoy lands an elbow inside.

Douglas Lima's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
LeeRoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lima working hard to break the clinch.
LeeRoy controlling the action here for a moment.
LeeRoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LeeRoy blocks it with crossed arms.
LeeRoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lima.
LeeRoy blocks an elbow strike from Lima.
LeeRoy scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head.
LeeRoy lands an elbow that stopped Lima in his tracks for a moment.
Lima trying to land knees to the body.
LeeRoy stalling.
LeeRoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeeRoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
LeeRoy tries a knee to the head but Lima blocks it.
LeeRoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lima.
A short left from LeeRoy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima connects with a nasty looking knee right to LeeRoy's face.
LeeRoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeeRoy lands a nice uppercut.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but LeeRoy is controlling him.
LeeRoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lima is defending well for now.
LeeRoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeeRoy lands an elbow just above Lima 's eye.
Lima is trying to force a seperation but LeeRoy has the dominant position.
Lima wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from LeeRoy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeeRoy effectively controlling the action here.
Lima misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from LeeRoy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce LeeRoy.
I think LeeRoy 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce LeeRoy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Feng Kai Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethen Kanven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Year of the Dragon. 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.

Kai Hao
vs
Kanven

175 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feng Kai Hao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethen Kanven!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hao. Those never looked like landing.
Kanven moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.
Kanven tries a head kick but it misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Hao.
A frustrated look appears on Hao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kanven is trying to break the clinch but Hao has him pressed against the cage.
Hao has Kanven pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hao is trying to break the clinch but Kanven has him pressed against the cage.
Hao tries to break the clinch but Kanven is controlling the position.
Hao wants to get back to striking at distance but Kanven won't allow it.
Kanven is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kanven has him pressed against the cage.

Hao breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hao moves into the clinch.
Hao is trying to pull guard but Kanven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hao is trying to pull guard but Kanven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hao is trying to force a seperation but Kanven has the dominant position.
Hao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hao is trying to break free.
Hao gets through Kanven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kanven blocks an uppercut.
Hao has Kanven pressed against the cage, preventing Kanven from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hao wants to break free but Kanven has control.
Kanven blocks a body shot from Hao.

Hao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao throws a series of punches but Kanven avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kanven makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kanven shoots in looking for a takedown. Hao tries to sprawl out of it but Kanven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kanven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Hao. Those never looked like landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hao can't break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hao breaks the clinch.
Hao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kanven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kanven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kanven fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanven shoots in for a takedown but Hao shows good takedown defense.
Kanven looks winded!
Hao is looking to clinch.
Feng Kai Hao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hao moves into range and clinches up with Kanven.
Hao is trying to break free.
Hao has Kanven pushed against the cage.
Hao is trying to push Kanven away but Kanven has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hao missing with knees to the body.
Kanven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hao shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feng Kai Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanven has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kanven wants to clinch up but Hao keeps it at a distance.

Hao clinches up with Kanven and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanven takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao.
Hao working hard to break the clinch.

Hao breaks the clinch.
Kanven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hao throws a low kick but Kanven avoids it.

Hao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hao is trying to break the clinch but Kanven has him pressed against the cage.
Hao lands with a right to the head.
Hao can't break the clinch.
Kanven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Hao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Hao uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A combination from Hao does no damage.
Hao connects with an inside leg kick.
Hao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kanven moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Hao or perhaps it was just good defense by Kanven which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Hao does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kanven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hao misses with a double jab.
Feng Kai Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kanven circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feng Kai Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanven tries to clinch up but Hao circles away and keeps his distance.
Kanven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kanven.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hao!
Hao dips to his left and cracks Kanven with an uppercut!
A left and a right from Hao both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hao throws a head kick that misses

and Kanven counters with a shoot takedown. Hao fights it but they end up in guard.
Kanven stopping the sweep attempt from Hao.

Kanven drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hao dives on top into guard.
Hao trying to control but Kanven is working from the bottom.
Hao throwing strikes from guard but Kanven blocks nicely.
Hao trying to control but Kanven is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanven looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kanven being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Feng Kai Hao just wasn't active enough.
Kanven blocks a low kick nicely.

Hao clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hao works on Kanven's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao is trying to push Kanven away but Kanven has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kanven keeps control of Hao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feng Kai Hao dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hao lands a jab-cross combination.
Hao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Hao.
Kanven wants to clinch but Hao slips to the side
and Hao counters with a left and a right that stings Kanven.
Hao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanven slips a jab and a cross from Hao.
Hao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanven is looking to clinch but Hao is avoiding it.
Hao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hao takes one to the chin there.
Hao doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanven circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao is looking to clinch but Kanven is avoiding it.
Kanven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Hao as Kanven shoots in.
Hao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kanven counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hao wants to land a leg kick but Kanven is out of range.
Hao throws a nice looking combination but Kanven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hao swinging wildly here.
Hao throws a series of punches but Kanven moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao blocks a jab.
Kanven is looking to clinch.
Hao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Feng Kai Hao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanven wants to clinch but Hao slips to the side
and Hao counters with a left and a right that stings Kanven.
Hao throws a leg kick
and Kanven counters with a stiff right hand.
Kanven tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Hao misses.

Kanven moves into the clinch.
Hao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Hao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hao works over Kanven's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanven wants to clinch.
Kanven avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kanven.
Hao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanven.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hao is trying to push Kanven away but Kanven has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Feng Kai Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanven swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kanven scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kanven has Hao pressed against the cage, preventing Hao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hao has had enough of the clinch but Kanven keeps him there for the moment.

Hao breaks the clinch.
Hao misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Kanven or perhaps it was just good defense by Hao which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ethen Kanven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feng Kai Hao!
Feng Kai Hao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Redcliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hendricks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to $50 and a flask of crown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hendricks
vs
Redcliff

175 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Hendricks!
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, Gary Redcliff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcliff ducks right into an uppercut from Hendricks.
Hendricks connects with a right that clearly hurt Redcliff. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Hendricks proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Redcliff collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Hendricks!
A very excited looking Johny Hendricks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dax Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Neer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Filter-Hey Man Nice Shot. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Morgan
vs
Neer

179 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dax Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Neer!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neer's waist but Neer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Neer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Morgan. That snapped Neer's head back.

Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Neer in a clinch.
Morgan leaning against his opponent.
Morgan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Neer jumps guard but Morgan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Neer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgan gets control of Neer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morgan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Morgan looking to control.

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

Neer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morgan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Neer, into his guard.
Neer wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neer keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Neer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morgan is controlling him.

Morgan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morgan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neer counters with a three punch combo that has Morgan backing up. Morgan nods at Neer to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer swinging wildly here.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Neer sprawls well.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
and Neer counters with a left and a right that stings Morgan.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Neer shows good takedown defense.
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neer counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Neer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neer tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dax Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Neer.
Morgan fails with the takedown
and Neer counters with a left and a right that stings Morgan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Neer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dax Morgan 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.

Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Neer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Neer counters with a three punch combo that has Morgan backing up. Morgan nods at Neer to acknowledge the strikes.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - Neer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Neer.

Morgan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Neer quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer wants to get back to his feet.

Neer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Neer.
Morgan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neer counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neer misses with a wild combination.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Neer, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Neer against the cage but Neer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Neer.
Neer misses with a wild combination.
Josh Neer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Neer.
Neer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Josh Neer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neer tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Neer.
Neer keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Neer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neer as he avoids it easily.
Neer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Neer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Neer stalks Morgan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morgan's face. Morgan staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neer throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neer swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Neer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Neer circles away.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neer sprawls well. Neer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Neer circles away easily
and Neer counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Neer avoids nicely.
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neer counters with a three punch combo that has Morgan backing up. Morgan nods at Neer to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neer misses with a double jab.
Neer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Neer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neer fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neer throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with a leg kick.
Neer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morgan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer swinging wildly here.
Neer scores with a one two! Morgan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Neer. Those never looked like landing.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Neer checks it.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neer moves out of range of the body kick.
Neer looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Neer misses with the combination.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgan throws a chopping leg kick but Neer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neer.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neer swivels and escapes.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Neer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morgan back to the cage. Neer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Neer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morgan back to the cage. Neer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Neer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Neer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Neer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Neer!
Our winner, Josh Neer, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - I'm Soulja. Melendez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2Pac-Ballad of a Dead Soulja. The key to victory for Nate Kingston has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kingston
vs
Melendez

186 cm
21
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 2

175 cm
26
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Melendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kingston is trying to maintain the position but Melendez is very close to passing his half guard.

Kingston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.

Kingston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melendez pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston is pressing down on Melendez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Kingston looking for a guillotine here but Melendez defends easily.

Kingston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melendez is aware though and is defending well.
Kingston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kingston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melendez looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kingston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melendez defends well.
Kingston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kingston has an active guard here but Melendez has managed to pass into half guard.
Kingston is trying to stand.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Melendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melendez's guard.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Melendez is keeping the position.
Melendez has control of Kingston's left arm, preventing Kingston from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kingston drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Melendez dives on top into guard.

Kingston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kingston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melendez is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kingston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Melendez controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Kingston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Melendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingston.
Kingston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Melendez back to the cage. Kingston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Gilbert Melendez has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Kingston throws a combination that misses

and Melendez counters with a shoot takedown. Kingston fights it but they end up in guard.

Melendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melendez has managed to get both his arms back between Kingston's legs - danger averted.

Kingston working for a triangle but Melendez defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kingston pulls Melendez in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Melendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gilbert Melendez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Melendez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston tries to land a leg kick but Melendez saw it coming and moves away.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Melendez avoids nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melendez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melendez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Melendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingston, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kingston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Melendez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kingston is defending well.
Melendez is working for takedown but Kingston is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez.
Melendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kingston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Melendez gets through Kingston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Melendez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Melendez has Kingston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kingston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Melendez slows down the pace here.

Melendez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Kingston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kingston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kingston working for a triangle but Melendez defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kingston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gilbert Melendez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Melendez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kingston leaves Melendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Melendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nate Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melendez. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingston.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Melendez avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
A leg kick checked by Melendez.

Melendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingston, pushing him back against the cage.

Melendez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Kingston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melendez is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingston working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Melendez has passed into half guard!
Kingston trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Melendez in particular looking to stall.
Kingston is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Melendez jumps into side control!
Kingston tries to buck Melendez off but Melendez is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston seems a little lost for a moment, as Melendez dominates the positioning.
Kingston wants to control but Melendez postures up.
Kingston gets back to half guard.
Melendez trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gilbert Melendez.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melendez forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.

Melendez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kingston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kingston trying to control the hands but Melendez breaks the grip.
Melendez is hanging on to Kingston's back as he tries to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston trying to control the hands but Melendez won't let him.
Kingston can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Melendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Melendez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gilbert Melendez!
Gilbert Melendez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mubaracus Duo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by Kill The Noise Pt. 1. Juan Perez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Perez
vs
Duo

168 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Perez!
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, Mubaracus Duo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duo dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Duo's head and hops out.
Duo with a poor takedown
and Perez counters with a thumping low kick.
Duo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juan Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mubaracus Duo.

Duo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perez did well to prevent Duo getting side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Perez wants to get back to his feet.
Perez has his hands clasped together around Duo's back. He's all about the action.
Perez is trying to maintain the position but Duo is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juan Perez.

Perez closes the distance and clinches.
Duo can't get the takedown.
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Duo has double underhooks.
Duo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.

Perez pulls Duo into guard.
Duo controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Perez is tightening it up a little... Duo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Duo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Duo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Perez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juan Perez!
A very excited looking Juan Perez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Akabaro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Matenrou Opera - Dolce. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Akabaro
vs
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

181 cm
19
178 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
173 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kwame Akabaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akabaro with a jab.
Akabaro keeps Washengtoneo Bandairrezz at a distance using the push kick.
A jab lands there for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Akabaro.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to score with low kicks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a kick to the body
and Akabaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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!
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks it.
Akabaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Akabaro throws out a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range and Akabaro only half commits.
A head kick misses from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries for a takedown but Akabaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a solid leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a sloppy head kick
and Akabaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akabaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro lands a leg kick that knocks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz off balance momentarily.
Akabaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washengtoneo Bandairrezz at a distance.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a hook. Akabaro ducked under it nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a left - swing and a miss!

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Akabaro trying to keep a closed guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is proving a slippery customer.
Akabaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Akabaro is pulling down on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head to control his posture.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to free his leg and advance position but Akabaro is retaining full guard.
Akabaro trying to control the position here.

Kwame Akabaro has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.

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!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kwame Akabaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akabaro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head kick that half lands.
Akabaro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Akabaro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz delivers a nice body kick.
Akabaro jabs Washengtoneo Bandairrezz right on the nose. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blinks but takes it well.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes the fight into the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to land knees to the body.
Akabaro stalls.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a knee to the head.
Akabaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the damage to the body.
Akabaro is trying to break the clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is controlling him.

Akabaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akabaro throws a wild body kick that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees coming a mile off.
Akabaro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws an overhand right that lands on Akabaro's shoulder, as Akabaro tries to avoid the shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akabaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akabaro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tests Akabaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Akabaro misses the target.
Akabaro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a step back to recover.
Akabaro throws a front kick that sends Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stumbling back into the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a hook.
Akabaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a shot from downtown. Akabaro moves away and avoids it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws an overhand right that lands on Akabaro's shoulder, as Akabaro tries to avoid the shot.
Akabaro throws a wild body kick that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to land body kicks.
Akabaro throws a chopping leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akabaro avoids a kick to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akabaro misses with a body kick.
Kwame Akabaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a leg kick but Akabaro saw it coming and moves away.
Akabaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akabaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akabaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akabaro misses with an uppercut. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz saw that one coming.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akabaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws an overhand right that lands on Akabaro's shoulder, as Akabaro tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids a kick to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drops his hands momentarily and Akabaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akabaro manages to avoid it.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets a takedown into half guard.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working for a submission of some sort.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akabaro tries to get to full guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has control of the leg.
Akabaro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro looking for a sweep. Not yet Akabaro, not yet.
Akabaro keeping moving, preventing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from controlling successfully.
Akabaro keeping full guard, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to pass.
Akabaro keeping moving, preventing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akabaro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akabaro cracks the inside of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's front leg.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a double jab.
Akabaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips under a jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akabaro is out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz motions for Akabaro to come forward. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akabaro lands a nice hook to Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's body. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akabaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a right hand that Akabaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Akabaro also avoids with ease.
Akabaro throws a front kick that sends Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akabaro can pounce on him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akabaro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akabaro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Akabaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Akabaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akabaro lands a jab to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That has opened up Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's cut even more.
Akabaro thumps Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a low kick.
Akabaro throws an overhand right that drops Washengtoneo Bandairrezz like a sack of potatoes! Akabaro dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Akabaro!
Kwame Akabaro retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Kwame Akabaro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.