AFC Marked Men PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ioann Bogonravov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tchort Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bogonravov
vs
Abaddon

185 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogonravov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abaddon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bogonravov misses with a wild combination.
Bogonravov stuffs the takedown.

Bogonravov clinches.
Bogonravov avoiding damage as Abaddon throws knees to the body.
Abaddon lands an elbow inside that Bogonravov shrugs off.
Abaddon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bogonravov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bogonravov lands an elbow just above Abaddon 's eye.
Bogonravov avoids the elbow strike from Abaddon, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bogonravov.
Bogonravov tries to land knees in the clinch but Abaddon avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bogonravov.
Abaddon tries to land knees in the clinch but Bogonravov avoids the damage to the body.
Bogonravov managing to block the knees to the body from Abaddon.
Bogonravov lands a knee to the body.
Abaddon missing with knees to the body.
Abaddon tries for a takedown but Bogonravov manages to get underhooks.

Bogonravov breaks from the clinch.
Bogonravov misses with a few strikes there.
Bogonravov lands a two punch combo.
Abaddon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bogonravov.
Abaddon shoots in but no luck this time.
Ioann Bogonravov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tchort Abaddon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogonravov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Abaddon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abaddon darts in trying to clinch

and Bogonravov moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogonravov missing with knees to the body.
Bogonravov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abaddon.
Abaddon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bogonravov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bogonravov avoiding damage as Abaddon throws knees to the body.
Abaddon takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Tchort Abaddon has been cut.
Bogonravov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abaddon.
Bogonravov landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bogonravov.
Abaddon avoiding damage as Bogonravov throws knees to the body.
Abaddon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bogonravov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Bogonravov.
Knees to the body from Bogonravov.

Bogonravov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abaddon has his takedown stuffed
and Bogonravov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abaddon's knee momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Bogonravov.
Bogonravov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abaddon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abaddon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bogonravov - the referee stops the clock and Abaddon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bogonravov. Abaddon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bogonravov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abaddon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abaddon has his takedown stuffed

and Bogonravov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Abaddon throws a knee to the head but misses.

Bogonravov breaks from the clinch.
Bogonravov throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abaddon takes the fight into the clinch.
Bogonravov is working Abaddon over against the cage.
Bogonravov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abaddon or not.
Bogonravov landing knees to the body.
Bogonravov lands a nice knee to the body.
Abaddon trying to land knees to the body.
Abaddon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abaddon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abaddon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bogonravov avoiding damage as Abaddon throws knees to the body.
Bogonravov tries to land knees in the clinch but Abaddon avoids the damage to the body.
Bogonravov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abaddon has him pressed against the cage.

Abaddon manages to pull guard.
Bogonravov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bogonravov preventing the sweep.

Abaddon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Bogonravov frees his head nicely. Oh but Abaddon has switched to an armbar! Bogonravov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tchort Abaddon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Emo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brotha Lynch Hung & MC Eiht - You Don't Know Who I Know. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Quid
vs
Emo

183 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emo scores with a nice right hand.
Quid is looking to clinch.
Quid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnny Quid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Quid.
Quid wants to control but Emo is keeping him busy.
Emo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Emo is not content to let Quid control the position.
Emo is looking to improve his position.
Emo is pressing down on Quid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Emo keeping full guard, as Quid tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Quid 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quid throws a strike but Emo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Quid is trying to control the position but Emo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emo is pushing down on Quid's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quid is fighting to maintain full guard but Emo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Quid trying to control from the bottom.

Emo seems to be working for a kimura but Quid defends the submission attempt.
Quid is trying to get back to full guard.
Quid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Quid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Emo wants to pass the guard but Quid is keeping the position.
Quid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two 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.
Emo postures up.

Emo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Emo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Quid screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Emo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Donnie Emo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Loene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loene comes to the cage accompanied by La Kuku Racha. Alan Young has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Loene
vs
Young

170 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Kangaroo Muscle

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramon Loene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Young!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loene but Loene pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loene misses with a hook.
Loene misses with a body shot.
Loene misses with a series of wild punches.
Loene throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Ramon Loene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Loene shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Young is trying to escape the mount.
Loene controlling the pace for now.
Loene'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is trying to escape the mount.
Young throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Young tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loene sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Young really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Loene stands up from mount. Strange move.
Loene misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Loene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loene misses with a series of wild punches.
Young tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loene swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Young.
Ramon Loene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Young.
Loene thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loene stuffs the takedown attempt from Young. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Loene scores with a jab to the head.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Loene.
Loene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loene throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loene works over Young's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Loene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loene lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loene misses with a double jab
and Young counters with a head kick. That will keep Loene thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Loene is breathing heavily.
Young has a takedown stuffed.
Young fails with the takedown.
Loene misses with a double jab

and Young counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loene won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Young tries for a kimura but Loene is defending well.
Loene is not content to let Young control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Loene dominated that round.
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.

Young lands a high kick!
Loene throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young counters with a three punch combo that has Loene backing up. Loene nods at Young to acknowledge the strikes.
Young tries to clinch up.
Loene falls off balance throwing a combination

and Young counters with a single leg into guard. Loene didn't expect that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loene wants to stand up but Young is controlling him.
Young wants to pass the guard but Loene is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Loene stands up from Young's guard - Loene perhaps looking for a knockout.
Young fails with the takedown
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
A leg kick checked by Young.

Young gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Young drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loene wants to get back to striking at distance but Young won't allow it.

Loene breaks from the clinch.
Young wants to clinch up but Loene keeps it at a distance.
Young connects with a high kick.
Loene misses with a double jab

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Young gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Young throwing shots but Loene is blocking nicely.
Loene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Young scores with a couple of nice shots.
Loene is looking to escape.

Young is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Young stalling away here and it's allowed Loene to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Young throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Young postures up in Loene's guard and throws a big left but Loene blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young won't allow Loene to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Loene misses with a double jab
and Young counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Loene is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Loene takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Loene throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loene misses with a double jab
and Young counters with a series of strikes. Loene will be more careful next time no doubt.

Young scores with a takedown into Loene's guard.
Young looking to pass the guard.
Alan Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loene is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Young has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Young.
Young misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Loene dodges the ground and pound from Young.

Young is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loene knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loene throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loene misses with a combination
and Young counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

No luck for Young with that takedown attempt.
Loene throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Young counters with a takedown into side control.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loene keeps working.
Young scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Loene to see if he's OK.

Young stands up.
Loene misses with a lunging right hand

and Young counters with a shoot takedown. Loene fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Young wants to stand but Loene is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young stops Loene from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Young decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Loene misses with a combination

and Young counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Loene!
You get the feeling that Loene really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Loene on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Loene tries to get out of the position.
Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loene is looking to escape.
Young won't let Loene get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Loene is trying to stand up.
Young looking to control but Loene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loene squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Young throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Young thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Young wants to control the pace but Loene is squirming around nicely.
Loene holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Young tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Loene is trying to stand up.
Young looking to finish with strikes here!
Young in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Young thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Loene wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

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.
Loene trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Young stands up from mount. Strange move.
Loene throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Young counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Young has gone for a leg lock! Loene slips out almost immediately though and dives into Young's guard.

Loene decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Young, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Young gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Loene wants to break free but Young has control.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loene.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Young!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samiroheat Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes into the arena with Bosnische Gene blaring out of the sound system. Bong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Right Here Right now. Samiroheat Kahric has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kahric
vs
Bong

184 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Kangaroo Muscle

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samiroheat Kahric!
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, Bing Bong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kahric bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bong is trying to get back to half guard.
Bong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Kahric is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bong is just riding it out for now. Kahric eventually gives up the hold.
Bong tries to roll over but Kahric keeps him under control.
Bong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kahric's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kahric's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bong is looking for the choke from the back position but Kahric is controlling his hands well.

Bong seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kahric's chin but Kahric turns very nicely into Bong's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kahric.

Bong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bong looks gassed!
Kahric passes Bong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kahric prevents Bong from improving his position.
Bong tries to kick Kahric off but Kahric keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kahric landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries to roll over but Kahric keeps him under control.

Kahric seems to be looking for submissions.

Kahric stands up from half guard.
Bong doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kahric decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bong's guard.

Kahric avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kahric has passed into half guard!

Bong is defending against the submission attempts here by Kahric.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong gets full guard.
Kahric preventing the sweep.

Bong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kahric has picked Bong up and slammed him! Bong can't keep hold of the triangle and Kahric manages to pass to side control!
Bong is looking to reverse the position.

Kahric is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bong is trying to improve his position.

Kahric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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.
Bong tries to bench press Kahric off him but Kahric keeps the position.
Bong regains half guard.
Bong is pressing down on Kahric's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kahric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bong swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bong has his foot on Kahric's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahric works his way back into a safe position though.
Kahric prevents Bong from getting back to his feet.
Kahric slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kahric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bong keeps working.
Bong manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bong misses with a double jab.
Bong lands a nice hook to Kahric's body. Kahric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Bong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samiroheat Kahric overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kahric manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bong has Kahric in his guard.

Bong is looking for a triangle but Kahric pushes his legs off easily.
Kahric stopping the sweep attempt from Bong.
Bong is breathing heavily.
Kahric pushes down on Bong's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Kahric seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahric is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kahric's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kahric's back!

Bong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kahric has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Kahric preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bong.
Kahric turns into Bong and is now in his guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahric in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kahric passes into side control.
Bong is trying to improve his position.

Kahric decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bong to his feet.
Kahric has his takedown stuffed
and Bong counters with a one-two to the body.
Bong throws a series of punches but Kahric moves out of range.
Bing Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bong throws a series of punches but Kahric avoids them all with ease.

Bong scores with a takedown into Kahric's guard.
Kahric can't keep his opponent in guard - Bong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kahric won't allow Bong to pass to mount.
Bong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Kahric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahric is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bong's back!
Kahric is trying to stick to Bong's back but Bong is turning into Kahric. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kahric's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kahric is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kahric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bong is one step ahead there.

Kahric is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kahric keeping full guard, as Bong tries to pass.

Kahric had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bong is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kahric Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bong's back instead.

Bong defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kahric's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kahric darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bong gets back to full guard.

Bong keeping busy on the bottom but Kahric has passed one foot through into half guard.

Kahric seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kahric wants to take a breather but Bong is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kahric is looking to work some ground and pound but Bong has wrist control.
Kahric trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahric sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bong's guard.
Bong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kahric wants to work for an arm triangle but Bong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bong has one foot on Kahric's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Kahric closes the distance and clinches.
Bong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bong tries to work over Kahric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries a body shot but Kahric blocks it.
Kahric keeps control of Bong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Kahric has picked Bong up - he's going for a ride! Kahric dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

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

Kahric wants to work for an arm triangle but Bong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bong is pressing down on Kahric's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bong keeping moving, preventing Kahric from controlling successfully.
Kahric looking to pass the guard.
Kahric is pushing down on Bong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bong is fighting to maintain full guard but Kahric has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kahric is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kahric seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kahric is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kahric wants to pass the guard but Bong is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Bong looking for a guillotine here but Kahric defends easily.
Bong wants to sweep here but Kahric controlling him for the moment.

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.
Kahric pushing down on Bong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bong is staying active underneath Kahric, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bong wants to get back to full guard.

Kahric stands up and beckons Bong to join him on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Bong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bong.
Bong has his takedown stuffed

and Kahric counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kahric.
Kahric slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kahric has hold of Bong's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bong seems comfortable defending it but Kahric has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bong is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bong is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kahric couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samiroheat Kahric!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Crapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Palacios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Palacios has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Crapp
vs
Palacios

194 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
202 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Demonic Clothing
Sinners Fight Wear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Crapp!
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, Steve Palacios!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palacios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palacios tries to move into range but Crapp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Steve Palacios has been cut.
Crapp keeps Palacios at a distance using the push kick.
Nice combo by Crapp! Oh, that's hurt him - Palacios falls to the canvas and Crapp follows him into side control.

Palacios is rocked!
Palacios is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Crapp is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Palacios is still in real trouble! Can Crapp finish him?
Crapp throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Palacios because Crapp loaded up on that one.
Palacios can't escape the position.
Palacios seems to have recovered his senses.
Palacios looks gassed!
Crapp tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Palacios is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palacios bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Palacios wants to pass the guard but Crapp is keeping the position.
Crapp wants to stand and escape but Palacios is having none of it.

Palacios drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crapp manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Palacios has Crapp in his guard.

Palacios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Palacios working for submissions but it's allowed Crapp to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crapp tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palacios manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Palacios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palacios has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Palacios lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crapp!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palacios fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crapp defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Palacios.
Crapp squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Crapp is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Crapp wants to control but Palacios is having none of it.
Palacios looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Palacios wants to control but instead Crapp manages to regain half guard.
Crapp gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crapp is looking to stand up but Palacios isn't so interested in that idea.
Palacios slips nicely into half guard.
Palacios wants to pass to mount but Crapp is defending the position.
Palacios stalling away here and it's allowed Crapp to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Crapp has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Palacios off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crapp!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crapp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crapp throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Palacios avoids the head kick by Crapp.

Palacios shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crapp's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crapp is looking to stand up but Palacios isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Crapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Palacios's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Crapp throws a nice looking combination but Palacios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crapp lands a head kick that stumbles Palacios and the fighters go to the mat.
Palacios tries to strike from the bottom.
Crapp postures up.
Crapp won't allow Palacios to sweep him here.

Palacios throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Palacios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crapp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Palacios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palacios trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crapp won't allow Palacios to sweep him here.

Crapp is posturing up here but Palacios has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Crapp tries to roll out but it's too tight and Crapp has to tap! Slick submission there by Palacios!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Palacios!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pomp And Circumstance. Randy Savage looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Nasty
vs
Savage

196 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Silver Dragon Nutrition

Stand Alone Fight Wear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Savage misses.
Savage looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nasty throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.

Nasty moves into the clinch.
Nasty fails to pull guard.
Nasty misses with the head strike.
Nasty tries for a takedown. No joy.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
Nasty'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.
Nasty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Nasty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasty is stalling here.
Nasty can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nasty tries to land knees in the clinch but Savage avoids the damage to the body.
Nasty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nasty jumps guard but Savage stands there with Nasty around his waist. Nasty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Savage should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage wants to get back to striking at distance but Nasty won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Savage wants to break the clinch but can't.

Nasty breaks from the clinch.
Nasty dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Nasty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Savage gets caught flat footed, as Nasty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nasty 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.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Nasty from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nasty looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Savage is sitting in close to Nasty's body. Nasty has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Savage is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Savage is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nasty.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Nasty!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konosuke Kanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konosuke Kanayama had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Konosuke Kanayama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kanayama
vs
Frost

167 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Xotic Fruits

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konosuke Kanayama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Frost!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses with the combination.
Frost misses with a kick to the body.
Kanayama shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.

Kanayama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frost looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frost is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kanayama has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Frost manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kanayama's best efforts.

Kanayama moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Frost.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kanayama off and has taken his back!

Frost is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Frost has the hooks in. Kanayama is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Kanayama defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Frost looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kanayama defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Frost controls Kanayama momentarily but Kanayama frees himself.

Frost keeping busy on the bottom but Kanayama has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanayama moves nicely into side control.

Kanayama has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanayama throws a leg kick but Frost moved away.
Frost checks a low kick from Kanayama.
Konosuke Kanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanayama tries to score with a low kick but Frost moves his leg out of the way.
Kanayama closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Kanayama pushes Frost against the cage but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Kanayama shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konosuke Kanayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Kanayama on that attempt.

Frost bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kanayama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frost's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kanayama punching from the bottom.
Kanayama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kanayama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frost!
Kanayama with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kanayama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frost manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Frost is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kanayama is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Frost is trying to escape the mount.
Frost holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kanayama tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Frost is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kanayama lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Frost is looking to get to half guard.
Kanayama working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kanayama is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Frost is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Frost flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kanayama anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Frost and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kanayama slips an arm under Frost chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kanayama has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kanayama is squeezing on Frost like an anaconda would it's prey. Frost fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Konosuke Kanayama!
Konosuke Kanayama is the new featherweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

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

Cheadle
vs
Lynch

185 cm
22
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Advantage XXX nutrition
MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cheadle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheadle fails with the takedown.
Lynch moves out of range as Cheadle throws a body kick.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheadle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Don Cheadle has been cut.
Cheadle moves in looking to clinch but Lynch pushes him off.
Lynch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynch misses with a double jab

and Cheadle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lynch!
Lynch is looking to get to half guard.
Lynch is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cheadle controlling his opponent.
Lynch throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cheadle. What's that going to do exactly?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cheadle prevents Lynch from getting the reversal.
Lynch tries to hold on but Cheadle pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Lynch really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lynch wants to hold on but Cheadle pushes him away.
Lynch regains half guard.
Cheadle is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cheadle trying to pass the guard but Lynch defending well.
Lynch is trying to maintain the position but Cheadle is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Cheadle stops Lynch from getting back to his feet.
Cheadle winds up and cracks Lynch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cheadle is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lynch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lynch trying to control here.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Cheadle has control of the leg.

Cheadle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cheadle is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is controlling Cheadle's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lynch is looking to control Cheadle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Cheadle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lynch swivels and escapes.
Jamie Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
Cheadle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lynch pinned against the cage. Lynch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cheadle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Lynch misses

and Cheadle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cheadle.
Cheadle preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cheadle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Cheadle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cheadle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Cheadle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lynch to the mat! Lynch manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cheadle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Cheadle with that takedown attempt.

Cheadle has closed the distance and engaged Lynch in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch prevents Cheadle from breaking the clinch.
Lynch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheadle's brow.
Lynch has a couple of punches blocked by Cheadle.
Lynch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheadle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lynch is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lynch checks a leg kick.
Lynch checks a leg kick.
Lynch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Cheadle has managed to clinch.
Lynch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheadle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lynch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cheadle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lynch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lynch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheadle.
Lynch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lynch pushes Cheadle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheadle tries to score a body lock takedown but Lynch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cheadle stalls.
Cheadle looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cheadle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lynch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheadle.
Lynch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cheadle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lynch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Cheadle.
Lynch misses with a knee to the head.
Lynch misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Cheadle breaks from the clinch.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch throws a combination that misses
and Cheadle counters with a head kick.

Cheadle moves into the clinch successfully.
Lynch lands a left hand.
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lynch trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lynch.
Lynch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lynch has a couple of punches blocked by Cheadle.
Cheadle blocks an uppercut.
Lynch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lynch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lynch.

Lynch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cheadle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lynch to the mat. Lynch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cheadle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Lynch pulls Cheadle in to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheadle is stalling in the full guard.

Lynch pushes Cheadle off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cheadle.

Lynch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Cheadle manages to pull guard.
Lynch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Lynch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lynch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lynch looks to clinch
and Cheadle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lynch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cheadle.
Lynch throws a right hand that Cheadle ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheadle also avoids with ease.
Cheadle blocks a head kick by Lynch.
An inside leg kick lands from Lynch.
Cheadle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cheadle shoots in looking for a takedown. Lynch tries to sprawl out of it but Cheadle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lynch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cheadle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch stuffs the takedown.
Cheadle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheadle wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
Cheadle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cheadle pushes Lynch up against the cage in a clinch.

Cheadle manages to pull guard.
Lynch trying to control but Cheadle is working from the bottom.
Cheadle wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cheadle is proving hard to escape from.
Cheadle managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch wants to get up but he can't break Cheadle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cheadle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lynch trying to control but Cheadle is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lynch throws a head kick that Cheadle semi-blocks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cheadle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Cheadle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lynch throws a head kick but Cheadle moves out of range.
Cheadle lands with a nice body punch.
Lynch throws a head kick but Cheadle moves out of range.
Cheadle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheadle shoots in looking for a takedown. Lynch tries to sprawl out of it but Cheadle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lynch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jamie Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Lynch.
Lynch scores with a head kick.
Lynch swings widly with a right hand

and Cheadle counters with a single leg into guard. Lynch didn't expect that.
Don Cheadle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cheadle!
Lynch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cheadle tries to control Lynch's body but Lynch pushes him off. Cheadle squirms to his side and now Lynch has his back!
Cheadle wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheadle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cheadle gets back to half guard.
Cheadle is not content to let Lynch control the position.
Cheadle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cheadle tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Cheadle controlling the position.
Lynch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cheadle pulls Lynch in close to his closed guard and prevents Lynch from doing any damage or advancing position.

Cheadle looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
Cheadle is trying to hold Lynch in close to prevent damage but Lynch has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control from half guard but Cheadle is working away.
Lynch prevents Cheadle from improving his position.
Cheadle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lynch wants to stand but Cheadle is controlling his posture from full guard.

Cheadle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynch looking to sit in guard and control but Cheadle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lynch controlling Cheadle's posture.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Cheadle from controlling successfully.
Lynch looking to control.
Cheadle slips nicely into half guard.

Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Cheadle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cheadle clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Don Cheadle's cut.
That's time! Cheadle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lynch throws a nice head kick!
Lynch misses with a wild combination.
Lynch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheadle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cheadle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheadle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lynch is fending him off so far but Cheadle persists. Nope, Lynch circles away and we're back to standing.
Cheadle blocks a head kick by Lynch.

Cheadle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lynch to the mat! Lynch manages to get full guard.
Cheadle is looking to work some ground and pound but Lynch has wrist control.
Lynch controls Cheadle momentarily but Cheadle frees himself.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Cheadle from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheadle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Cheadle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Lynch or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheadle which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Cheadle.
Lynch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Cheadle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lynch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.
Lynch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cheadle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lynch gets to his feet. Cheadle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cheadle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynch.
Lynch lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Cheadle avoids them all with ease.
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynch looks to land a combination. Cheadle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cheadle shoots in and drives through. Lynch sprawls well.
Lynch throws an off balance right hand

so Cheadle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cheadle won't allow Lynch to get back to his feet.
Cheadle trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch has his hands on Cheadle's head, controlling the position.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet but Cheadle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cheadle stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch is pulling down on Cheadle's head to control his posture.

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.
Lynch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynch working a defensive guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lynch tries to clinch up

and Cheadle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lynch's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cheadle stops Lynch from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cheadle had his way with Jamie Lynch in that round.
The cut man is working on Don Cheadle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lynch swinging wilding here.
Cheadle tries for a takedown but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lynch misses with a double jab

so Cheadle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cheadle wants to stand but Lynch is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lynch has control of Cheadle's left arm, preventing Cheadle from doing any damage.
Cheadle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lynch is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cheadle looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheadle is working hard here to advance position.
Cheadle passes Lynch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.
Cheadle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cheadle working Lynch over with strikes.
Lynch punching from the bottom.
Jamie Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cheadle is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
Cheadle not doing much here.
Lynch tries to kick Cheadle off but Cheadle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lynch is looking to control Cheadle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cheadle is controlling the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cheadle looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch scores with a push kick.
Jamie Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch tries to clinch there but Cheadle circles away.
Cheadle walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Lynch falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cheadle moves into the clinch.
Cheadle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lynch smiles and moves away.
Cheadle misses with a kick to the body

and Lynch counters by clinching up.
Cheadle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lynch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynch misses with an elbow over the top.
Cheadle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lynch just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cheadle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch tries to land knees in the clinch but Cheadle avoids the damage to the body.
Cheadle digs a right hand underneath Lynch's ribcage. Lynch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cheadle has Lynch pressed against the cage.
Cheadle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheadle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheadle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lynch tries to land a knee to the head but Cheadle blocks with his arms.
Lynch misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheadle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheadle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cheadle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lynch prevents it.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Cheadle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lynch is trying to keep an underhook but Cheadle manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cheadle is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lynch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheadle trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheadle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lynch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Cheadle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cheadle 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cheadle!
Don Cheadle is the new heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mcgiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shon Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get Up-50 Cent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roger Mcgiven is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mcgiven
vs
Mack

190 cm
22
208 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Transformer Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Mcgiven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shon Mack!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgiven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mack swivels and escapes.
Mack stuffs the takedown.
Mcgiven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mack's waist but Mack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgiven off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mcgiven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgiven shoots for a takedown but Mack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Mcgiven with that takedown attempt.
Mcgiven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mack is fending him off so far but Mcgiven persists. Nope, Mack circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgiven.
Mcgiven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mack is fending him off so far but Mcgiven persists. Nope, Mack circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgiven shoots for a double leg takedown but Mack sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgiven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcgiven fails to land the takedown.
Mack misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgiven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Mack. No joy for Mcgiven on that attempt.
Mcgiven is breathing heavily.
Mack throws a right and a left that Mcgiven avoids nicely.
Mcgiven looks for a takedown but Mack sprawls well.
Mcgiven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcgiven misses with a takedown attempt - Mack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgiven misses with a takedown attempt - Mack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roger Mcgiven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgiven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgiven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mack.
Mcgiven shoots in and drives through. Mack sprawls well.
Mack misses with a two punch combination.
Mack lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Mcgiven falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shon Mack!
Shon Mack is the new light heavyweight champion!