LAFC 8: Perez vs Hicks PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Houser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: bugatti. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Houser
vs
Willams

190 cm
20
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Mike Houser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wesley Willams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willams falls off balance throwing a combination

and Houser counters with a big uppercut that knocks Willams off his feet! Houser dives into side control looking to finish!

It looks like Wesley Willams has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Willams wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Houser!
An out of breath Mike Houser thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van De Velde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Van De Velde will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Risley
vs
Van De Velde

189 cm
20
209 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

225 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Van De Velde!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van De Velde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van De Velde lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van De Velde bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Risley is breathing heavily.

Risley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van De Velde's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van De Velde pushes Risley off looking to stand but Risley dives back in and keeps control.
Risley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Risley is trying to work for a kimura but Van De Velde is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Risley is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Van De Velde still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Van De Velde has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Velde wants to stand but Risley has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Risley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van De Velde is one step ahead there.
Risley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Risley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van De Velde is aware though and is defending well.
Risley pulls Van De Velde in to control the position.
Risley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van De Velde would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Risley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hunter Risley just wasn't active enough.
Van De Velde throws a right and a left that Risley avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van De Velde takes the fight into the clinch.
Van De Velde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van De Velde is trying to break the clinch but Risley is controlling him.
Van De Velde is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van De Velde tries to break free but Risley pushes him back against the cage.
Risley keeps control of Van De Velde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Risley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van De Velde's efforts to push away.
Risley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van De Velde just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van De Velde looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van De Velde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van De Velde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde is trying to break the clinch but Risley is controlling him.

Risley jumps guard and drags Van De Velde to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Risley uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Risley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van De Velde's half guard.

Risley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risley throws a front kick aimed at Van De Velde's knee but Van De Velde avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Risley scores with a takedown into Van De Velde's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Velde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Risley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van De Velde to the mat! Van De Velde manages to get full guard.
Risley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Risley throwing strikes from guard but Van De Velde blocks nicely.
Risley prevents Van De Velde from getting back to his feet.

Risley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Velde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Risley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van De Velde, right into the meat.
Van De Velde tries to clinch up.

Van De Velde gets tackled into the cage by Risley. Risley maintains the clinch.
Risley has Van De Velde pressed against the cage, preventing Van De Velde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Risley is looking to break free of the clinch but Van De Velde has double underhooks.
Risley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van De Velde avoids it.
Risley fails to pull guard.
Risley has Van De Velde pressed against the cage, preventing Van De Velde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van De Velde wants to break free but Risley has control.
Risley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van De Velde's efforts to push away.
Van De Velde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van De Velde's efforts to push away.
Van De Velde is trying to break free.
Risley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van De Velde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Van De Velde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van De Velde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Risley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van De Velde moves to clinch but Risley breaks away

so Risley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Risley pushes down on Van De Velde's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van De Velde is looking to get back to is feet but Risley passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Risley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Risley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Risley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van De Velde will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Van De Velde gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Risley controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Risley controlling his opponent.
Hunter Risley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Risley'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.

Hunter Risley dominated that second round.
That's time! Risley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Van De Velde. Those never looked like landing.
Risley moves in looking to clinch but Van De Velde pushes him off.
Van De Velde tries a head kick but it misses.
Van De Velde dodges the punch combination from Risley.

Risley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van De Velde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Van De Velde pushes Risley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Risley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Van De Velde is looking to get back to his feet here but Risley is keeping cool and he's managed to take Van De Velde's back.
Risley lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Velde holding both Risley 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Risley controlling the position well here. Van De Velde rolled but Risley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van De Velde fending off the submission attempt from Risley.
Risley has good solid back control here.

Risley looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van De Velde fending off the submission attempt from Risley.
Van De Velde has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Risley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Van De Velde's body.
Van De Velde looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Van De Velde's body.

Risley tightening his grip on Van De Velde, looking for the choke.
Risley is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Van De Velde. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Good control from Risley.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Risley!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Mann has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian Harris's chin.

Harris
vs
Mann

200 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

188 cm
25
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Mann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris lands a head shot.
Harris jabs Mann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Mann circles away.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Mann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harris's corner calls for a 1-2. Harris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris is trying to push Mann away but Mann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mann as Harris tries to tie him up.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris is working Mann over against the cage.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.

Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Harris.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Harris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mann doesn't seem phased though.
Brian Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris cracks Mann with an open hand slap.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Mann circles away.
Mann walks into a jab.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mann swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Mann. Mann gets slowly back to his feet.
Mann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Mann circles away.
Harris tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Mann's defenses.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris which made him look bad.
Brian Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Mann.
Harris connects with the punch.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.

Mann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harris wants to stand but Mann is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Harris scores with a jab.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harris to the mat! Harris manages to get full guard.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Mann works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann throwing strikes but missing.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Mann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mann distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mann lands a couple of digs.
Mann scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mann on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mann is working Harris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Mann landing some decent shots from guard.
Mann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Mann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harris looking to control.
Mann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
Mann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
Mann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mann advances to half guard.
Mann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Ground and pound from Mann.
Mann stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Mann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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!
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris lands a jab to Mann's midsection.
Mann walks into a jab.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Brian Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mann throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Harris closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mann swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris cracks Mann with a good jab.
Harris throws out a powerful jab.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
Mann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mann scrambles back to his feet.
Harris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harris throws a series of punches but Mann moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris tries to clinch up.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris scores with a three punch combo!
Harris cracks Mann with an open hand slap.
Harris tries to clinch but Mann is having none of it.
Harris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Mann gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Mann tries to score a body lock takedown but Harris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brian Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Mann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris lands a body shot.
Mann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mann prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Harris can't break the clinch.
Mann prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Mann's ribcage. Mann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Mann has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Harris.

Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harris!
Brian Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris scores with a hook.
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!
Mann moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Harris!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Alamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruben Alamo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Alamo
vs
Tynkkynen

180 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Alamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alamo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tynkkynen.
Alamo shoots in for a takedown but Tynkkynen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alamo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tynkkynen with a poor takedown

and Alamo counters with a single leg into guard. Tynkkynen didn't expect that.
Alamo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tynkkynen is striking off his back. Alamo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Well, if Alamo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alamo stands up out of the half guard.
Tynkkynen lands a high kick!

It looks like Ruben Alamo has been cut.
Tynkkynen looks for a takedown but Alamo sprawls well.
Ruben Alamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Tynkkynen.
Alamo throws a sloppy head kick
and Tynkkynen counters with a big head kick but Alamo shrugs it off.
Alamo shoots in looking for a takedown. Tynkkynen tries to sprawl out of it but Alamo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tynkkynen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alamo tries to clinch up but Tynkkynen circles away and keeps his distance.
Alamo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen looks winded!
Tynkkynen throws a series of punches but Alamo moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alamo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alamo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alamo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alamo won't allow Tynkkynen to sweep him here.
Alamo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tynkkynen's guard.
Alamo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Alamo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alamo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tynkkynen moves in looking to clinch but Alamo pushes him off.
Alamo shoots in for a takedown but Tynkkynen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Alamo looking to score a takedown here. Tynkkynen is defending well but Alamo drives through and ends up in Tynkkynen's guard.
Alamo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tynkkynen has wrist control.
Tynkkynen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alamo.
Alamo stands and throws Tynkkynen's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Alamo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alamo staying calm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alamo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tynkkynen!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tynkkynen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alamo controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Alamo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Alamo's cut.
That's time! Alamo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alamo tries to close the distance and clinch but Tynkkynen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tynkkynen avoids a kick to the body.

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

Alamo stands up from half guard.
Alamo throws a looping overhand right but Tynkkynen ducks down to avoid it.
Alamo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tynkkynen shoots in and drives through. Alamo sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alamo shoots in for a takedown but Tynkkynen shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alamo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tynkkynen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tynkkynen is breathing heavily.
Alamo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alamo misses with a combination

and Tynkkynen counters by clinching up.
Alamo is trying to pull guard but Tynkkynen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Alamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alamo tries to break free but Tynkkynen pushes him back against the cage.
Alamo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tynkkynen prevents it.

Tynkkynen successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alamo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alamo pushing down on Tynkkynen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tynkkynen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alamo is working away from the top position though.
Tynkkynen tries to roll over but Alamo keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Alamo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tynkkynen is in trouble now - Alamo has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alamo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alamo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Alamo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alamo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alamo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alamo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tynkkynen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tynkkynen and Alamo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Alamo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Alamo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alamo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tynkkynen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alamo is in Tynkkynen's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alamo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alamo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alamo forces his way into half guard.
Alamo controlling the action here.
Alamo works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen parries the strikes from Alamo easily there. Alamo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tynkkynen to escape.
Alamo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tynkkynen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alamo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Alamo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tynkkynen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen swats away the attempt to clinch by Alamo.
Tynkkynen defending well as Alamo loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen shoots for a double leg takedown but Alamo sprawls well. He's pushed Tynkkynen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alamo slaps away a takedown attempt from Tynkkynen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruben Alamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Tynkkynen.

Alamo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alamo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alamo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tynkkynen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruben Alamo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ruben Alamo just wasn't active enough.
Tynkkynen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alamo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tynkkynen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alamo swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Alamo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tynkkynen was covering up waiting for the punch and Alamo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alamo advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alamo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tynkkynen!
Alamo landing shots from mount.
Alamo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alamo punching from mount but Tynkkynen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Alamo throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tynkkynen has his hands clasped together but Alamo breaks the hold and Tynkkynen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Alamo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Alamo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Page
vs
Jackson

200 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
230 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Jimmy Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Page is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Page quickly recovers to half guard.

Jackson stands up and beckons Page to join him on the feet.
Jab, jab by Page - just one landing.

It looks like Steven Jackson 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!

Page has managed to clinch.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Page is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Page wants to stall.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Page fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.
Page dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Page struggling a bit here.

Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Page closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Page pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Page throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Page's guard.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Page.

Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Page on his heels. He'll look to pass Page's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Jackson stands up.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Page off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.

Jackson scores with a takedown into Page's guard.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Page gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Page is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Page's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson preventing the sweep.

Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.

Page moves into the clinch successfully.
Page prevents a takedown attempt there.
Page lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Page wants to stall.
Page is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Page clinches.
Page tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Page tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Page tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Page has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Page pulls Jackson into guard.

Jackson stands up from Page's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Page gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Page prevents it.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Page pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Page takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Page tries to tie him up.
Page has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson is trying to drag Page to the mat but Page just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Page tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Page tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.

Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Page clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jackson is not going to allow Page to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has Page's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jackson feints and as Page raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Page tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Page 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.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Page closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Page tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Page lands a jab-cross combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Page pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jackson stands up and beckons Page to his feet.
Jimmy Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.

Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into Page's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.
Steven Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page delivers a nice body kick.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Jackson stands up out of the half guard.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Page scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Page scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Page is defended easily by Jackson.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Page takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.

Page has managed to clinch.
Page prevents a takedown attempt there.
Page is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Page wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Page trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jimmy Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Jackson!
Steven Jackson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Dighead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rastaphan Dominatrix has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rastaphan Dominatrix seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dominatrix
vs
Dighead

190 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rastaphan Dominatrix!
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, Curtis Dighead!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dominatrix has closed the distance and engaged Dighead in a clinch.
Dominatrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dominatrix struggles to land a body shot inside as Dighead controls his hands.
Dighead wants to stall.
Dominatrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dominatrix tries a body shot but Dighead blocks it.
Dominatrix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dighead to keep the fight standing.
Dighead will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dominatrix up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dominatrix.
Dighead crunches a lovely knee into Dominatrix's ribcage.
Dighead is trying to push Dominatrix away but Dominatrix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dominatrix jumps guard but Dighead stands there with Dominatrix around his waist. Dominatrix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dighead is trying to maintain a safe position but Dominatrix gets an underhook and turns Dighead into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix works on Dighead's body with a couple of short punches.
Dominatrix can't find room to land a body shot as Dighead controls the action.
Dighead being controlled against the cage.
Dighead is trying to break the clinch but Dominatrix is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rastaphan Dominatrix.
Dighead misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominatrix takes a swing at Dighead's ribcage but misses.
Dighead throws a nice head kick!
Dighead throws a sloppy head kick and Dominatrix moves out of range easily.
Dominatrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dighead moves away.
Dominatrix thuds a left hand into Dighead's body.
Dominatrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dighead moves away.
Dighead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut.
Dighead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dominatrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dighead moves away.
Dighead looks to land a body kick but Dominatrix moved away.
Good work by Dominatrix as he checks the leg kick.

Dominatrix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dominatrix throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Dighead is retaining full guard.
Dominatrix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dominatrix trying to control but Dighead is working from the bottom.
Dighead is trying to control the position but Dominatrix postures up.
Dominatrix postures up in Dighead's guard and throws a big left but Dighead blocks it.
Dighead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominatrix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dighead trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominatrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dighead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dominatrix is striking but Dighead is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dominatrix is looking to get back to full guard here but Dighead has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Dominatrix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dominatrix manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dominatrix actively working from the bottom here.
Dighead tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dominatrix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rastaphan Dominatrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dominatrix is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dighead's half guard.
Dominatrix working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dighead's thigh. Dighead counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Dighead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dighead trying to control the position.
Dominatrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dominatrix looking to pass the guard.
Dighead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dominatrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dominatrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominatrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Dighead is retaining full guard.
Dominatrix postures up in Dighead's guard and throws a big left but Dighead blocks it.
Dighead trying to control the position.
Dighead keeping full guard, as Dominatrix tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dighead is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dominatrix isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dighead stacks Dominatrix on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dighead!
Dominatrix sneaks back into half guard.
Dighead is looking to take a break and control but Dominatrix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominatrix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dighead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dominatrix tries to roll over but Dighead keeps him under control.
Dighead wants to get back to his feet.
Dominatrix wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dominatrix looking for submissions off his back.

Dominatrix actively working from the bottom here.
Dighead is trying to control. Dominatrix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dighead is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dominatrix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dighead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dighead's back!
Dominatrix scores with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dighead is in bad spot here.

Dominatrix has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dominatrix trying to control.
Dominatrix is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dighead is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Dighead's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dighead is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dighead wants to control his opponent's hands but Dominatrix gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rastaphan Dominatrix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dighead scores with a head kick. Dominatrix tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dighead stuffs the takedown attempt from Dominatrix. Dominatrix gets slowly back to his feet.
Dighead scores with a spinning back kick!
Dighead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dighead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dominatrix manages to avoid it.
Dighead lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dominatrix's sensitive parts.
Dominatrix avoids a kick to the body.
Dighead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dighead misses with a head kick.

Dominatrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dominatrix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dighead.
Dominatrix tries to throw a body punch but Dighead avoids it by throwing Dominatrix back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dominatrix drags the fight down to the ground.

Dominatrix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dighead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dominatrix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dominatrix working for a triangle but Dighead defends it easily.
Dighead passes into half guard.
Dighead is trying to control the action in half guard but Dominatrix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Dighead is going to stand back up.
Dominatrix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dighead is working away from the top position though.
Dominatrix is looking for a sweep. Dighead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dighead wants to stand up but Dominatrix has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Dominatrix actively working from the bottom here.
Rastaphan Dominatrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dighead blocks the strikes from Dominatrix.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dighead trying to pass the guard but Dominatrix defending well.
Dominatrix wants to get back to full guard.
Dighead trying to pass the guard but Dominatrix defending well.
Dominatrix wants to control but Dighead is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dighead looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Dominatrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dominatrix actively working from the bottom here.
Dighead wants to control but Dominatrix is keeping him busy.
Dominatrix wants to improve his position but Dighead is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dighead tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dominatrix controls his leg.
Dighead trying to control from Dominatrix's half guard. Dominatrix has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Curtis Dighead just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dighead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dighead feints a jab promting Dominatrix to slip. Dighead then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dominatrix slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dighead swinging wildly here.
Dominatrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dominatrix blocks a head kick by Dighead.
Dighead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominatrix lands with a shot to the body.
Dighead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominatrix.
Dighead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis Dighead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dighead is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dighead takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix moves out of range of the body kick from Dighead.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dominatrix.
Dominatrix is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dighead will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Dighead's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Dominatrix tries for a kimura but Dighead is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dominatrix tries for a kimura but Dighead is defending well.
Dominatrix looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dighead is avoiding damage well.
Dominatrix is trying to ground and pound but Dighead uses the momentary lack of control by Dominatrix to regain half guard.

Dighead is defending against the submission attempts here by Dominatrix.

Dominatrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dighead is not content to let Dominatrix control the position.

Dominatrix is trying to work for a kimura but Dighead is defending well.
Dominatrix with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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.
Dighead wants to get back to his feet.
Dominatrix trying to control the action but Dighead is working from the bottom.
Dighead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dighead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rastaphan Dominatrix had his way with Curtis Dighead in that round.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dighead scores with a leg kick.
Dominatrix misses with the combination.
Dighead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Dighead.
Dominatrix cracks a nice hook into Dighead's ribs.
Dighead throws a combination that misses
and Dominatrix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Dighead.
Dominatrix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dighead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dighead is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Dominatrix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dominatrix showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominatrix wants to free his trapped foot but Dighead is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dighead is trying to get back to full guard.
Dighead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix is looking to stall here but Dighead recovers full guard.
Dighead keeping full guard, as Dominatrix tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dominatrix throws a strike but Dighead rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Dighead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dighead has managed to get both his arms back between Dominatrix's legs - danger averted.
Dighead trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dominatrix's guard.

Dominatrix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dighead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dighead sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rastaphan Dominatrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dominatrix looking to control.
Dighead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominatrix is keeping the position for now.
Curtis Dighead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dominatrix holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dominatrix keeping moving, preventing Dighead from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dighead, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dighead throws a combination that misses

and Dominatrix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominatrix not doing much here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rastaphan Dominatrix!
A relieved looking Rastaphan Dominatrix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by It's Goin Down by T.C.. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Perez
vs
Hicks

197 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

199 cm
22
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Perez avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Perez lands a front kick.
Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right-left combo lands from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Perez pushes Hicks away with a front kick.
Joshua Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez connects with a solid leg kick.
Hicks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Perez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perez counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Perez.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Hicks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hicks misses with a straight right.
Perez throws a head kick that Hicks semi-blocks.
Perez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perez scores with a push kick.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Perez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hicks, pushing him back against the cage.
Hicks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Perez.
Hicks jumps guard but Perez stands there with Hicks around his waist. Hicks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks throws a combination that misses
and Perez counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks fails to land the takedown.

Perez closes the distance and clinches.
Perez stalling the fight.

Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez lands with a nice body kick.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a combination that misses

and Perez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Perez.
Perez lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Perez to work.
Perez landing knees to the body.
Hicks fails to pull guard.
Joshua Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Hicks.
Perez lands with a left to the head.
Perez scores a nice knee to the body.

Perez breaks the clinch.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.

Perez gets a clinch.
Perez digs a right hand into Hicks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hicks's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Perez.
A short body shot lands from Perez as the two fighters clinch.
Perez lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez scores a nice knee to the body.
Hicks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perez walks away with a smile on his face. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hicks really felt that one!
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.

Hicks is rocked!
Perez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hicks takes a step back to recover.
Hicks looks winded!
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perez.
Hicks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good leg kick by Perez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Perez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Perez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body

and Perez counters by clinching up.
Perez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Perez finish him?

Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perez.
Hicks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perez can pounce on him.
Perez connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hicks! He's out on his feet! Perez rushes in and drops Hicks with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joshua Perez!
Joshua Perez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.