AMW 15 - No Way Out PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Nao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eiji Nao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nao
vs
Dos Santos

191 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eiji Nao!
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, Fabio Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Nao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nao pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Nao misses with a hook.
Nao lands with a hook. Dos Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nao lands the left hand.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nao throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Dos Santos stumbling backwards into the cage! Dos Santos bounces back off the cage towards Nao, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Nao lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Nao celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eiji Nao!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georges Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Edgar
vs
Rex

181 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

169 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georges Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Rex!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rex.
Edgar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edgar scores with a body shot.
Edgar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rex. Rex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edgar tries to avoid it but Rex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edgar to the ground. Edgar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edgar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Ron Rex has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar looks to throw the jab but Rex is out of range.
Edgar sizes up Rex with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Rex has managed to clinch.
Edgar lands a body shot.

Rex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edgar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rex looks gassed!
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch but Edgar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Edgar cracks a nice hook into Rex's ribs.
Rex takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Rex is rocked!
Rex looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rex is still on wobbly legs! Can Edgar finish him?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rex.
Rex seems to have recovered his senses.
Rex takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Edgar sends Rex crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Edgar is motioning to the referee to let Rex up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rex moves forwards but Edgar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edgar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edgar walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rex drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Edgar swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rex's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Edgar!

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C
B

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 Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Frito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Couture
vs
Frito

183 cm
22
217 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Frito!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frito throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely.

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

Couture is rocked!

It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
Couture avoids the head kick by Frito.
Frito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frito tries to clinch up.
Frito throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.

Frito lands a big head kick that sends Couture tumbling to the mat! Frito takes a step backwards and waves Couture back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Couture seems to have got his legs back now.
Frito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frito misses with a body kick.
Freddy Frito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frito tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Frito. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Frito.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frito fakes the leg kick and cracks Couture in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frito throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Frito.
Frito throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Couture's head.
Frito throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Frito.
Frito looks gassed!
Frito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Frito misses with a low kick.
Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks for a takedown but Frito sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Frito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freddy Frito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Frito gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Frito throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frito throwing shots but Couture is blocking nicely.
Couture is looking to control Frito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couture avoid being mounted?
Couture regains full guard. Nicely done.
Couture seems keen to control Frito's posture.
Frito scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Couture had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frito defends it easily.

Frito has gone for a leg lock! Couture slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frito's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Frito scoring well with a low kick there.

Frito clinches up against the cage.

Frito decides to pull guard.
Frito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.

Frito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couture defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Couture drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Couture jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Frito is keeping the position.
Frito looking for a sweep. Not yet Frito, not yet.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frito is keeping the position for now.

Couture drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Couture has Frito in his guard.
Frito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Frito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Couture throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Couture is trying to keep Frito in close.
Frito is looking to work some ground and pound but Couture has wrist control.
Frito throws a strike but Couture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Couture won't allow Frito to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Couture 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Frito.
Frito motions for Couture to come forward. Frito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frito lands with a slapping head kick.
Couture blocks a head kick by Frito.
Frito is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frito tries to clinch up.
Frito throws a leg kick but Couture sees it coming and moves out of range.
Freddy Frito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Couture in his tracks.
Frito lands with a kick to the temple. Couture shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frito throws a right and a left that both miss.

Couture tries to keep at a distance but Frito has taken the fight into the clinch.

Frito has Couture pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Frito pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Couture tumbling to the mat - Frito dives into Couture's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Frito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Couture is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Frito lands a left and a right that send Couture crashing to the mat, dazed. Frito thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Randy Couture's cut is getting worse.

Frito moves into the clinch successfully.
Frito can't get the takedown.
Frito is working for takedown but Couture is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couture is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frito jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couture walks away with a smile on his face. Frito gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Frito.
Frito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frito tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frito lands a head kick. Couture smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Freddy Frito seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Couture throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frito was covering up waiting for the punch and Couture finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Couture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Couture drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frito!
Frito postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Couture, who protects the arm well.
Frito working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Frito is trying to get an arm triangle but Couture is defending well.
The strikes coming from Frito are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture manages to get back to half guard.
Frito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frito thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Couture to regain full guard.
Couture is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Randy Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frito is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Couture seems content to control.
Frito is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frito is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Couture seems to be looking for submissions.
Frito works his way to full guard. Good work.

Frito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Couture drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Couture jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freddy Frito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Freddy Frito.
I've got Frito 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Frito!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Alito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Alito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Alito

185 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
256 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Anderson!
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, Sam Alito!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alito stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Seth Anderson has been cut.
Anderson tries to clinch up.

Alito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alito gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Alito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alito landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alito lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Alito lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Alito digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Alito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Alito breaks from the clinch.
Alito lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alito.
Alito steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Anderson is out on his feet! Alito sets himself and nearly takes Anderson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Alito!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jiro Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yumbo Yack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiba comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=metallica+enter+sandman&aq=3. 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.

Chiba
vs
Yack

185 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Balco Boys - Hilo

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yack tries to clinch but Chiba is having none of it.
Yack tries to clinch up but Chiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Chiba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yack is looking to clinch but Chiba is avoiding it.
Yack cracks Chiba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Yack scores a takedown into full mount!
Yack punching from mount but Chiba doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Yack thowing shots but they're missing.
Yack looking to ground and pound but Chiba is blocking nicely.
Chiba wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yack trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Yack goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chiba is on top in guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba slips a jab and a cross from Yack.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yack.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chiba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yack throws a big shot that misses.
Yack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yack blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Yack doesn't manage to clinch there - Chiba circles away.
No luck for Yack with that takedown attempt.
Jiro Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yumbo Yack.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yack jabs Chiba right on the nose. Chiba blinks but takes it well.
Yack misses with a few strikes there.
Yack lands with a straight right. Chiba didn't see that one coming.
Chiba blocks a jab.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Yack counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Chiba.
Yack scores with a jab to the jaw.

Yack drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yack would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yack throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Yack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yack lands a couple of digs.
Chiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Yumbo Yack dominated that round.
That's time! Chiba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yack lands a lovely overhand right.
Yack lands a head shot.
Yack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chiba pinned against the cage. Chiba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yack tries to clinch up but Chiba circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yack misses with a straight right.
Chiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yack tries to clinch up but Chiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Yack jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yack somewhat.
Yack fails with a takedown attempt.
Jiro Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yumbo Yack.
Yack wants to clinch up but Chiba keeps it at a distance.
Yack is looking to clinch but Chiba is avoiding it.
Yack avoids the head kick by Chiba.
Yack fails with a takedown attempt.
Yack looks for a takedown but Chiba sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yack avoids the head kick by Chiba.
Yumbo Yack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chiba as he jumps to the side.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Yack moves out of range easily.
Chiba checks a low kick from Yack.
Chiba moves out of range as Yack strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Yack.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Yack counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Yack with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yack tests Chiba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yack lands with a straight right. Chiba didn't see that one coming.
Chiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yack swings for the body but Chiba moves out of range.
Yack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Yack.
Yack wants to clinch.
Chiba slips a straight right by Yack.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yack moves in looking to clinch but Chiba pushes him off.
Yack tries to clinch up but Chiba circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yumbo Yack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Yack misses with a hook. Chiba ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yack.
Yack throws a shot from downtown. Chiba moves away and avoids it.
Yack shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chiba as he avoids it easily.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Yack moves out of range easily.
Chiba takes one to the side of the head.
Yack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yack throws a jab when Chiba was well out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Yack.

Yack decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yack tries to clinch but Chiba is having none of it.
A left and a right from Yack both land. Nice combination.
Donk. Yack catches Chiba right on the button with a cross.

Yack closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Yack decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yack scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yack scores with a jab to the head.
Yack throws a body punch but Chiba moves out of range.
Yack throws a series of strikes that have Chiba backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Chiba.
Chiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yack.
Yack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chiba has time to react.
Yack just misses with a punch to the body.
Yack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yack throws a head kick that misses.
Yack jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yack's corner calls for a 1-2. Yack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jiro Chiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yack blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Yack throws out a powerful jab.
Yack lands with a nice body punch.
Yack looks to throw the jab but Chiba is out of range.
Yack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yack shoots in for a double leg but Chiba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jiro Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yumbo Yack.
Yack thuds his right hand into Chiba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yack misses with a leg kick.
Yack throws a nice looking combination but Chiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yumbo Yack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yack shoots in but no luck this time.
Yack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chiba's calf.
Chiba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chiba as he jumps to the side.
Yack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night 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... Yumbo Yack!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Sheppard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Muntz
vs
Sheppard

169 cm
25
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nelson Muntz!
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, John Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntz tries to clinch but Sheppard moves out of range.
Muntz tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.
Nelson Muntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muntz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Nelson Muntz has been cut.
Sheppard swats away the attempt to clinch by Muntz.

Muntz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muntz can't find room to land a body shot as Sheppard controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Muntz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sheppard has him pressed against the cage.
Sheppard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muntz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muntz pushes Sheppard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muntz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muntz misses with a body punch.
Sheppard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sheppard landing knees to the head.
Muntz tries to throw a body punch but Sheppard avoids it by throwing Muntz back against the cage.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheppard tries a knee to the head but Muntz blocks it.
Sheppard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muntz blocks it with crossed arms.
Sheppard working Muntz over with knees to the body.
Sheppard blocks a body shot from Muntz.
Sheppard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Muntz.
Muntz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muntz misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sheppard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sheppard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Muntz working aggressively here.
Sheppard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sheppard with a knee to the head.
Sheppard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sheppard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sheppard looks gassed!
Sheppard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
Sheppard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sheppard blocks a body shot from Muntz.
Muntz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheppard controls his hands.
Sheppard lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sheppard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Muntz lands with a right to the head.
Muntz tries to work over Sheppard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muntz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muntz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheppard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muntz.
A hook to the body from Muntz.
Sheppard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muntz is defending well for now.
Muntz has a couple of punches blocked by Sheppard.
Sheppard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muntz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muntz misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheppard slows down the pace here.
Muntz tries to throw a body punch but Sheppard avoids it by throwing Muntz back against the cage.
Muntz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muntz tries to work over Sheppard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheppard leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from Muntz.
Muntz lands a body shot.
Sheppard misses with a knee strike.
Muntz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Muntz.
Sheppard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sheppard prevents a body shot from Muntz.
Sheppard letting Muntz take a breather here.
Muntz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheppard has Muntz pressed against the cage, preventing Muntz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muntz tries a body shot but Sheppard blocks it.
Muntz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheppard controls his hands.
Muntz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muntz lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheppard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muntz.
Muntz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheppard controls his hands.
Muntz scores with a shot to the side of Sheppard's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muntz lands with a left to the head.
Muntz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheppard connects with a knee to the head.
Muntz throws a head punch that misses.
Muntz lands a body punch.
Muntz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sheppard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Muntz.
Muntz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muntz pushes Sheppard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muntz'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.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheppard.
Muntz lands with a short shot to the head.
Muntz tries a body shot but Sheppard blocks it.
Sheppard tries to land a knee to the head but Muntz blocks with his arms.
Muntz works on Sheppard's body with a couple of short punches.
Muntz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muntz is working Sheppard over against the cage.
Muntz is leaning against Sheppard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muntz misses with a body punch.
Muntz can't find room to land a body shot as Sheppard controls the action.
Muntz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muntz lands a nice shot to the body.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Muntz scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheppard's elbow.
Muntz is working Sheppard over against the cage.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheppard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muntz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sheppard misses with a knee strike.
Muntz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muntz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheppard or not.
Sheppard blocks an uppercut.
Sheppard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muntz pushes Sheppard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muntz lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Muntz.
Muntz is leaning against Sheppard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muntz misses with a body punch.
Muntz throws a head punch that misses.
Muntz can't find room to land a body shot as Sheppard controls the action.
Muntz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muntz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sheppard is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheppard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muntz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sheppard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheppard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muntz avoids it.
Muntz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheppard controls his hands.
Muntz scores with a shot to the side of Sheppard's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Sheppard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nelson Muntz's cut.
That's time! Muntz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheppard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muntz shoots for a takedown but Sheppard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sheppard scores with a leg kick.
John Sheppard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Sheppard misses.
Muntz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheppard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muntz tries to clinch there but Sheppard circles away.
Sheppard scores with a three punch combo!
Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheppard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muntz wants to clinch.
Sheppard keeps the fight on the outside.
Sheppard swats away the attempt to clinch by Muntz.
Sheppard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheppard paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Muntz has taken the fight to the clinch.

Sheppard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sheppard is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard digs a good hook to Muntz's body.
Sheppard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheppard digs a good body shot into Muntz's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muntz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Muntz pushes Sheppard up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheppard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muntz lands an uppercut.
Sheppard tries a knee to the head but Muntz blocks it.
Muntz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Muntz on the inside.
Sheppard landing knees to the head.
Muntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muntz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheppard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson Muntz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheppard.
Muntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheppard looking to throw knees to the head but Muntz is blocking nicely.
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheppard lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Muntz on the inside.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz controlling the action here for a moment.
Sheppard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muntz blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Muntz.
Muntz digs a right hand underneath Sheppard's ribcage. Sheppard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muntz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheppard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muntz is working Sheppard over against the cage.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
Sheppard takes a shot to the head.
Muntz lands with a light punch inside.
Sheppard blocks a body shot from Muntz.
Sheppard misses with a knee strike.
Muntz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muntz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muntz working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Muntz.
Muntz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muntz working aggressively here.
Muntz misses with a body punch.
Sheppard blocks a body shot from Muntz.
Muntz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muntz has had enough of the clinch but Sheppard keeps him there for the moment.
Muntz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muntz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheppard controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muntz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard tries a knee to the head but Muntz blocks it.
Sheppard missing with knees to the body.
Sheppard takes a shot to the head.
Muntz tries to work over Sheppard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muntz tries a body shot but Sheppard blocks it.
Sheppard missing with knees to the body.
Muntz wants to stall.
Muntz pushes Sheppard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheppard.
Muntz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheppards head.
Sheppard wants to stall.
Sheppard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muntz.
Muntz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muntz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sheppard 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 Nelson Muntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheppard lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Muntz.
Muntz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheppard backwards.
Muntz misses with a body punch.
Muntz misses with the head strike.
Sheppard prevents a body shot from Muntz.
Sheppard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muntz blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Muntz can't find room to land a body shot as Sheppard controls the action.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheppard missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muntz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheppard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muntz cracks Sheppard with a nice body shot.
Muntz misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muntz.
Sheppard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muntz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muntz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sheppard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Muntz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheppard.
Muntz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muntz lands with a left to the head.
Muntz lands a body shot.
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muntz lands with a short shot to the head.
Muntz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muntz has had enough of the clinch but Sheppard keeps him there for the moment.
Muntz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheppard tries a knee to the head but Muntz blocks it.
Sheppard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheppard misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Sheppard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nelson Muntz's cut.
That's time! Muntz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Muntz tries to clinch there but Sheppard circles away.
Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheppard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheppard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muntz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muntz tries to clinch up.
Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheppard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sheppard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muntz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheppard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheppard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muntz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sheppard misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muntz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheppard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muntz wants to clinch up but Sheppard keeps it at a distance.
Muntz is looking to clinch.
Sheppard keeps the fight on the outside.
Muntz tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz throws a series of punches but Sheppard avoids them all with ease.
Muntz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muntz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muntz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muntz is looking to clinch but Sheppard is avoiding it.
Sheppard throws a head kick that Muntz semi-blocks.
Muntz tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.
Good shot there by Sheppard.
Sheppard swats away the attempt to clinch by Muntz.
Muntz fails with an attempt to clinch.

Muntz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sheppard misses with a knee strike.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz misses with the head strike.
Muntz wants to stall.
Muntz working aggressively here.
Sheppard scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz tries a body shot but Sheppard blocks it.
Sheppard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muntz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sheppard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Muntz.
Muntz lands with a light punch inside.
Muntz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muntz pushes Sheppard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheppard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muntz tries to throw a body punch but Sheppard avoids it by throwing Muntz back against the cage.
Muntz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheppard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Muntz.
Muntz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Muntz as the two fighters clinch.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheppard.
Sheppard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muntz lands with a light punch inside.
Sheppard misses with a knee strike.
Muntz misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Muntz.
A right hook to the body lands for Muntz.
Muntz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheppard controls his hands.
Sheppard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muntz.
A short body shot lands from Muntz as the two fighters clinch.
Muntz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz misses with the head strike.
Sheppard blocks a body shot from Muntz.
Sheppard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muntz avoids it.
Sheppard blocking some punches.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheppard.
Muntz is working Sheppard over against the cage.
Muntz misses with a body punch.
Muntz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sheppard misses with a knee to the head.
Muntz tries a body shot but Sheppard blocks it.
Muntz can't find room to land a body shot as Sheppard controls the action.
Muntz digs a right hand underneath Sheppard's ribcage. Sheppard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muntz is working Sheppard over against the cage.
Muntz lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Muntz as the two fighters clinch.
Muntz presses Sheppard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muntz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nelson Muntz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muntz can't find room to land a body shot as Sheppard controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Muntz.
Muntz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheppard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muntz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheppard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muntz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muntz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muntz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheppard.
Sheppard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sheppard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muntz.
A right handed body shot lands from Muntz.
Muntz digs a right hand into Sheppard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheppard's gas tank.
Muntz working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Muntz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muntz misses with some punches.
Muntz working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Muntz.
Sheppard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muntz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheppard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muntz misses with the head strike.
Muntz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheppard blocks an uppercut.
Sheppard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muntz's face.
Muntz lands an uppercut.
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muntz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheppard's elbow.
Sheppard trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Muntz.
Muntz tries to throw a body punch but Sheppard avoids it by throwing Muntz back against the cage.
Sheppard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muntz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheppard backwards.
John Sheppard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sheppard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muntz is keeping busy.
Muntz scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Sheppard.
I've got Sheppard 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Sheppard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus McDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDowell has chosen Line in Marvelous Times as his entrance music. Markus McDowell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rua
vs
McDowell

183 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus McDowell!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDowell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
McDowell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDowell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDowell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick from McDowell lands but Rua takes it in his stride.
Rua scores with a punch to the head.
Rua misses with a straight left.
McDowell connects with a high kick.
McDowell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua misses with a straight right.
Rua misses with a straight left.
McDowell misses with a head kick.
McDowell ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
McDowell blocks a jab.
McDowell defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
McDowell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDowell throws a head kick that half lands.
McDowell misses with a low kick.
McDowell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDowell.
McDowell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rua finds it's way round the side to connect with McDowell's head.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDowell.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDowell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDowell.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frank Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDowell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
McDowell scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDowell. McDowell obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of McDowell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDowell throws a leg kick which misses Rua's front leg but catches the back leg as Rua tries to avoid it.
Rua is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by McDowell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McDowell! Rua is out on his feet! McDowell rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rua is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rua is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus McDowell!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lopez
vs
Silva

185 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lopez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Silva lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Silva cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva is working Lopez over against the cage.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lopez.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silva trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
Lopez is letting Silva control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva has an Americana. Lopez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Silva is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Silva hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryan Silva!