EFC 12:Throwdown PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Brian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brian
vs
Landry

180 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Brian!
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, Derek Landry!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brian throws a leg kick which misses Landry's front leg but catches the back leg as Landry tries to avoid it.
Landry tries to clinch there but Brian circles away.
Landry tries to close the distance and clinch but Brian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Landry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Landry avoids the head kick by Brian.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brian - that will leave a mark!
Landry misses with a wild combination.
Landry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brian sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Landry to the ground! Brian dives into full mount looking to finish!

Landry is rocked!
Brian drops a big elbow. That's hurt Landry! More shots from Brian and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Brian!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is To a Friend by Alexisonfire. Matt Lynn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lynn
vs
Burns

180 cm
22
171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Demonic Clothing

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, Matt Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Burns!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Lynn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Burns tries for a takedown but Lynn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Lynn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns.

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

Burns looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Burns lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lynn!
Burns scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lynn hang on?
Lynn wants to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Burns.
Burns landing strikes, looking to finish!
Burns dominating with strikes here.
Burns working Lynn over with strikes here.
Burns is landing with some decent strikes but Lynn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Lynn is rocked!
Burns landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Lynn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Lynn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burns.
Burns landing shots from mount.
Lynn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lynn seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynn looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.

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

Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns 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.
Burns striking from the bottom here.
Burns striking off his back but it's not causing Lynn any problems.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lynn stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.

Burns looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily.
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lynn manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is pushing down on Lynn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynn is fighting to maintain full guard but Burns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burns landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burns uses his free foot to push down on Lynn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lynn.

Burns working for a guillotine from mount but Lynn is in no mood to give up.
Lynn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burns on the ground.
Burns has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lynn's face.
Lynn tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Burns postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynn looks a forlorn figure.
Lynn wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns with shots to the head and body - Lynn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burns with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Burns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lynn hang on?
Burns lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Burns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lynn hang on?
Burns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lynn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns working Lynn over with strikes here.

Burns looking to secure an arm triangle but Lynn defends it well.
Lynn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Burns tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Burns quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Burns but it's paid off an Lynn is forced to tap! Nice work by Burns.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johny Burns!

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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 Colt Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Laws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardin comes to the cage accompanied by Superbeast. Colt Hardin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hardin
vs
Laws

190 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Clothing

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colt Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodney Laws!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin tries to clinch there but Laws circles away.
Some wild striking there from Laws.
Hardin shoots in for a double leg but Laws sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Hardin gets a clinch.

Hardin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hardin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Laws decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hardin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laws as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laws swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardin.

Laws drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laws looks gassed!
Hardin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hardin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hardin working Laws over with strikes.
Hardin working the head and body with strikes.

Hardin seems to be working for a kimura but Laws defends the submission attempt.
Laws is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laws is refusing to be controlled, as Hardin sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Hardin seems to be looking for submissions.
Laws makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laws.
Laws wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laws swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hardin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laws manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hardin has Laws in his guard.
Laws wants to get up but he can't break Hardin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin trying to keep a closed guard but Laws is proving a slippery customer.
Laws passes Hardin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardin is looking to improve his position.
Laws is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laws looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hardin trying to control here.

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

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

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.
Laws is thwarting Hardin's attempts to control the position.
Hardin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hardin is staying active underneath Laws, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardin is looking for a sweep. Laws is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardin tries to clinch but Laws is having none of it.
Laws connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardin's hands.

Hardin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodney Laws will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hardin throws a combination that misses
and Laws counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardin tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Laws counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Laws preventing the sweep.
Hardin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hardin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hardin looking for a guillotine here but Laws defends easily.
Hardin can't keep his opponent in guard - Laws advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laws is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin gets full guard.
Hardin trying to control the position.
Hardin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardin striking off his back but it's not causing Laws any problems.
Hardin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laws is looking to advance position but Hardin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hardin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laws is looking to get to half guard.
Hardin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laws?

Laws is rocked!
Hardin is landing with some decent strikes but Laws is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Laws is still in real trouble! Can Hardin finish him?
Hardin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Laws can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Hardin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Laws is surviving well by controlling Hardin's body position as best he can.
Hardin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Laws tries to hold on but Hardin postures up.
Laws is squirming around, avoiding Hardin's attempts to control the action.
Hardin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Colt Hardin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laws is working to get back to half guard.
Laws seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardin wants to control the pace but Laws is squirming around nicely.
Hardin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laws's face.
Laws tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hardin landing shots from mount.
Hardin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hardin lands with some strikes.
Laws really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laws tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardin landing strikes from the mount.
Laws tries to reverse the position but Hardin maintains control.
Hardin unloading with bombs!
Hardin trying to control but Laws is having none of it.
Laws tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laws bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Hardin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Laws is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hardin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Laws's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Hardin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hardin looks to clinch

and Laws counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Laws working the head and body with strikes.
Laws throwing shots but Hardin is blocking nicely.
Hardin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laws's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laws's back!
Hardin scores with punches to the body.
Laws is taking damage to the body and head.
Hardin gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hardin controlling from the back.
Hardin wants to control but Laws is keeping busy.
Hardin controlling the position well here. Laws rolled but Hardin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hardin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hardin.

Hardin working for a choke but Laws is defending well.

Hardin is persistently looking for the submission but Laws is defending it well.
Laws is taking damage to the body and head.
Hardin lands strikes to the head.
Hardin gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Laws is keeping busy.
Hardin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laws's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laws fending off the submission attempt from Hardin.
Laws is taking damage to the body and head.
Hardin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hardin controlling from the back.
Laws tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laws in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin landing shots from mount.

Hardin has control of Laws's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laws regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hardin wants to control the pace but Laws is squirming around nicely.
Hardin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hardin landing punches.
Hardin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hardin with good strikes from the mount here!

Hardin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Laws has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Laws is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hardin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Laws has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Laws is looking to improve his position but Hardin isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardin unloading with bombs!
Hardin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Laws bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hardin and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Hardin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nelson
vs
Silakka

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silakka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Silakka shows good takedown defense.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Silakka shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Nelson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Silakka dodges it nicely.
Nelson is looking to pass Silakka's guard but actually Silakka recovers to full guard.
Nelson is working Silakka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control but Silakka is working from the bottom.
Nelson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silakka's guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson throws and elbow that misses. Silakka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nelson's guard. Nice move by Silakka!
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Nelson scores with a nice shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson wants to improve his position but instead Silakka has moved into half guard.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.

Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silakka has picked Nelson up and slammed him! Nelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Silakka manages to pass to side control!
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
Nelson is trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nelson tries to get out of the position.
Nelson looking for a sweep but Silakka has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson is breathing heavily.

That's four 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.
Nelson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Silakka.
Nelson is trying to stand back up but Silakka is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Silakka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silakka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silakka keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.

Silakka is working an open guard so Nelson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Silakka avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson tries to bum rush Silakka with a series of wild strikes but Silakka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silakka is breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nelson.
Nelson trying to control the position but Silakka is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nelson grinds an elbow into Silakka's temple.
Nelson trying to control the position but Silakka is working away.

Nelson decides to stand back up.

Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silakka is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silakka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Nelson goes for an armbar but Silakka turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silakka.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Silakka from controlling successfully.
Nelson wants to hit a switch here but Silakka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nelson there!
Nelson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silakka tries to keep control of the position but Nelson is staying busy.
Nelson tries to escape but Silakka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silakka not allowing Nelson to control his hands.
Nelson is trying to stand back up.
Nelson wants to control his opponent's hands but Silakka gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson turns into Silakka and is now in his guard.
Nelson is pushing down on Silakka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silakka is fighting to maintain full guard but Nelson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Silakka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nelson is nestled in close to Silakka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Silakka still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Silakka has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Silakka is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Nelson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Silakka gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nelson won't allow Silakka to sweep him here.

Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silakka dives on top into guard.
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silakka is controlling him.

Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson is striking from the bottom but Silakka uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nelson is pressing down on Silakka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Nelson working for a triangle but Silakka defends it easily.

Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Silakka defends easily.
Silakka wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.

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.

Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silakka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silakka preventing the sweep.
Nelson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silakka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Silakka is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silakka preventing the sweep.

Nelson wriggles free and stands up.

Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silakka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silakka is trying to control but can't.
Nelson is looking to stall here but Silakka recovers full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silakka throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nelson landing with the ground and pound.
Silakka 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.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Silakka keeps moving.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Nelson!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayceon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by The Game- One Blood. Simon Belmont has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Taylor
vs
Belmont

192 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Rising Sun Clothing Co.

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jayceon Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Belmont!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Belmont.
Belmont tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belmont circles away.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Belmont fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belmont looks to clinch

and Taylor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Belmont's guard now.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor won't allow Belmont to get back to his feet.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Belmont manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Belmont clinches.
Belmont connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.

It looks like Jayceon Taylor has been cut.
Belmont throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Belmont landing knees to the head.
Belmont using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belmont lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belmont landing knees to the head.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Belmont pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayceon Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Belmont moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belmont lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Belmont pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Belmont stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Belmont scores with a knee to the head.
Belmont looks gassed!
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belmont is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belmont lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Belmont lands a damaging elbow.
Belmont lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Belmont lands an elbow inside.
Belmont comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belmont with a knee to the head.
Belmont lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taylor is trying to break free.
Belmont lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Belmont lands a knee to the head.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Belmont lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belmont connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Belmont has double underhooks.
Belmont lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belmont just stands there and leans against the cage.
Belmont gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belmont looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belmont connects with a knee to the head.

Taylor is rocked!

Jayceon Taylor's cut is getting worse.
Belmont throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor wants to break free but Belmont has control.
Belmont tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Belmont lands a big knee! That's hurt Taylor! Oh, he's all over the place! Belmont lands another knee that sends Taylor to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Belmont!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cotton Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Chase
vs
Hill

168 cm
18
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
18
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Forbidden Apple

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Chase!
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, Cotton Hill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Chase shoots in.
Charlie Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chase shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily.
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chase is looking to clinch.
Chase moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.

Chase has closed the distance and engaged Hill in a clinch.

Hill has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chase uses from the top position.
Hill trying to strike off his back.

Chase thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase is pushing down on Hill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hill is fighting to maintain full guard but Chase has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.
Hill trying to strike off his back.
Hill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

Hill 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase can't keep his opponent in guard - Hill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase wants to sweep but Hill has passed to side control!
Hill passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chase!
Chase is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chase is breathing heavily.

Hill is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chase is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hill's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase avoiding Hill 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chase is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hill is defending well though. Chase let's go of the attempt for now.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.

Chase working for a choke but Hill is defending well.
Hill has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Chase working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Hill is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Chase has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Hill taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Chase!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingtiger Pardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demyan Arkhipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkhipov has chosen Vitas - The Star as his entrance music. Demyan Arkhipov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pardy
vs
Arkhipov

188 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
22
241 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kingtiger Pardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demyan Arkhipov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkhipov wants to clinch.
Arkhipov moves out of range of the body kick from Pardy.
Pardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arkhipov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arkhipov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pardy circles away.
Pardy cracks the inside of Arkhipov's front leg.
Arkhipov tries to clinch but Pardy moves out of range.
Arkhipov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pardy as he jumps to the side.
Pardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arkhipov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardy swinging wilding here.
Pardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pardy misses with a jab, cross combination.

Arkhipov pushes Pardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Pardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Kingtiger Pardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demyan Arkhipov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arkhipov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pardy regains guard immediately.
Pardy 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.
Pardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arkhipov trying to control but Pardy is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arkhipov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pardy is on top in guard.
Pardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pardy trying to control but Arkhipov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Arkhipov is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arkhipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pardy trying to control but Arkhipov is working from the bottom.
Pardy slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Arkhipov.
Pardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arkhipov tries to get to full guard but Pardy has control of the leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pardy throws a head kick but Arkhipov moves out of range.
Arkhipov has a takedown stuffed.
Arkhipov looks gassed!
Pardy connects with a crisp jab.
Arkhipov looks for a takedown but Pardy sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkhipov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Pardy misses.
Pardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pardy throws a series of punches but Arkhipov moves out of range.
Arkhipov blocks a head kick by Pardy.
Arkhipov shoots in but Pardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pardy.
Pardy lands a head kick!
Pardy throws a leg kick which misses Arkhipov's front leg but catches the back leg as Arkhipov tries to avoid it.
Pardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arkhipov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pardy.
Arkhipov avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pardy is looking to slow Arkhipov down with leg kicks.
Pardy throws a right and a left that Arkhipov avoids nicely.

Arkhipov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pardy's guard.
Arkhipov thows a big elbow that misses.
Pardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arkhipov throwing strikes from guard but Pardy blocks nicely.
Arkhipov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pardy is retaining full guard.
Pardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pardy wants to stand up but Arkhipov is controlling him.
Pardy controls Arkhipov momentarily but Arkhipov frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Arkhipov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kingtiger Pardy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arkhipov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pardy swivels and escapes.
Arkhipov tries for a takedown but Pardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pardy throws a sloppy head kick and Arkhipov moves out of range easily.
Pardy works Arkhipov's body with a nice hook.
Arkhipov shoots in for a takedown but Pardy shows good takedown defense.
Kingtiger Pardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demyan Arkhipov.
Pardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arkhipov tries for a takedown but Pardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arkhipov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Pardy.
Kingtiger Pardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardy throws a head kick that Arkhipov semi-blocks.
Pardy works over Arkhipov's head and body with a nice combination.
Pardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arkhipov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pardy lands a two punch combo.
Pardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arkhipov shoots in but Pardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arkhipov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arkhipov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Arkhipov.

Arkhipov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkhipov trying to control but Pardy is working from the bottom.
Arkhipov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Arkhipov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arkhipov dodges the punch combination from Pardy.
Pardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Arkhipov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pardy sprawls well. He's pushed Arkhipov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pardy throws a series of punches but Arkhipov avoids them all with ease.
Pardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Pardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arkhipov is out of range and Pardy settles back down.
Arkhipov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pardy misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arkhipov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pardy is trying to control but can't.
Pardy controlling the position for now.
Pardy gets full guard.
Pardy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arkhipov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pardy controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkhipov tries to get to full guard but Pardy has control of the leg.
Pardy wants to pass the guard but Arkhipov is defending well.
Arkhipov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arkhipov is trying to maintain the position but Pardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Pardy prevents Arkhipov from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arkhipov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingtiger Pardy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pardy cracks Arkhipov with a good jab.
Pardy throws a head kick but Arkhipov moves out of range.
Arkhipov takes a kick to the side of the head.

Arkhipov has closed the distance and engaged Pardy in a clinch.

Pardy breaks from the clinch.
Kingtiger Pardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arkhipov's head backwards.
Pardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arkhipov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Pardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arkhipov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pardy throws a right and a left that Arkhipov avoids nicely.
Pardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arkhipov.
Pardy throws a series of punches but Arkhipov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Pardy.

Arkhipov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardy taking a bit of punishment here - Arkhipov scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arkhipov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arkhipov trying to mount his opponent but Pardy defends it.
Arkhipov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arkhipov prevents Pardy from improving his position.
Pardy is refusing to be controlled, as Arkhipov sits in half guard.
Pardy pushes Arkhipov off looking to stand but Arkhipov dives back in and keeps control.
Pardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arkhipov is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arkhipov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kingtiger Pardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Arkhipov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingtiger Pardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arkhipov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pardy.
Arkhipov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arkhipov misses with a takedown attempt - Pardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pardy misses with a wild combination.
Pardy throws a series of punches but Arkhipov moves out of range.
Arkhipov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Arkhipov scores with a takedown into Pardy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkhipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pardy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arkhipov throwing strikes from guard but Pardy blocks nicely.
Pardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arkhipov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arkhipov.
Pardy is trying to hold Arkhipov in close to prevent damage but Arkhipov has managed to pass into half guard.
Pardy keeping control of the position.
Arkhipov tries to pass to full mount but Pardy defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pardy is refusing to be controlled, as Arkhipov sits in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Arkhipov with that takedown attempt.
Kingtiger Pardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demyan Arkhipov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pardy!
Demyan Arkhipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pardy throws a head kick but Arkhipov moves out of range.
Pardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arkhipov.
A left and a right from Pardy both land. Nice combination.
Pardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arkhipov.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kingtiger Pardy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingtiger Pardy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Pardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araya has chosen Tiger Army - Pain as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pardy
vs
Araya

188 cm
21
194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Pardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Araya!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leo Pardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Pardy.
Pardy throws a series of punches but Araya moves out of range.
Pardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Pardy.
Pardy throws a right and a left that Araya avoids nicely.
Pardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Pardy misses with a wild combination.
Araya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araya throws a right hand that Pardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Pardy also avoids with ease.

Araya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardy is looking for a sweep.
Pardy is trying to work for a sweep but Araya has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardy tries to lock up and control but Araya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Araya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pardy is working hard here to advance position.
Pardy tries to buck Araya off but he can't manage it.
Araya controlling from the full mount.

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.
Pardy taking shots to the head.
Araya tries to control but Pardy wriggling away.
Pardy tries to hold on but Araya pushes him away.
Pardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Araya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pardy wants to control but Araya is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardy can't escape the position.
Araya controlling from mount.
Pardy is trying to escape the mount.
Araya avoids the attempt from Pardy to control.
Pardy is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.
Araya avoids the attempt from Pardy to control.
Pardy is breathing heavily.
Araya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pardy has given up his back here.
Pardy tries to escape but Araya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Araya scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araya really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Araya dominated that round.
That's time! Pardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pardy throws a combination that misses
and Pardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Araya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pardy is trying to get back to full guard.
Araya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pardy wants to improve his position but Araya is controlling well.
Pardy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araya's back!
Araya is trying to break free.

Pardy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardy is trying to stick to Araya's back but Araya is turning into Pardy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pardy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Araya.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pardy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Araya controls the pace.
Pardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pardy trying to keep a closed guard but Araya is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Araya is looking to stand up but Pardy won't let him.
Pardy is pulling down on Araya's head. It's preventing any offense from Araya, at least for the moment.
Pardy looking to control.

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

Araya preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pardy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya turns into Pardy and is now in his guard.
Pardy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Araya controls the pace.
Araya stopping the sweep attempt from Pardy.

Pardy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araya pushes down on Pardy's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pardy is doing well to control the position and prevent Araya from advancing to side control.
Pardy tries to get to full guard but Araya has control of the leg.

Pardy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pardy looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Araya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pardy throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Pardy misses.
Pardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Araya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Araya.
Pardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Araya has Pardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Araya looking for a takedown.
Pardy tries to land a knee to the head but Araya blocks with his arms.
Pardy is trying to maintain a safe position but Araya gets an underhook and turns Pardy into the cage.
Pardy can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Pardy breaks from the clinch.
Pardy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Araya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Araya wants to take a breather but Pardy is having none of it.
Pardy wants to sweep but Araya has passed to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardy is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pardy struggling a bit here.
Pardy is looking to regain half guard here but Araya keeps moving and retains side control.
Pardy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pardy wants to improve his position but Araya is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araya controlling the pace.
Pardy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Araya jumps into side control!
Pardy tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Pardy reaches up to try and control the position but Araya seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pardy rolls and tries to escape and now Araya has his back!
Araya has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pardy's body.
Araya wants to control but Pardy is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Pardy right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pardy is really stuck here.
Pardy wants to control his opponent's hands but Araya gets his hands free.
Pardy tries to break free.
Pardy is keeping busy.
Pardy wants to escape the position.
Lars Araya has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Araya tries to get the hooks in deep but Pardy pushed the leg off.
Araya biding his time, controlling Pardy.
Pardy tries to roll but Araya sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Araya!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollor Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Morris
vs
Nothing

194 cm
18
261 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Crippler's Corner
MMA's Best Nutrition

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Morris!
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, Ollor Nothing!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morris clinches with his opponent.
Morris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nothing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morris prevents Nothing from breaking the clinch.
Morris is leaning against Nothing and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nothing scores with a shot to the side of Morris's head.
Morris stalling in the clinch but Nothing improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nothing.
A shot in the inside from Morris.
Nothing throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morris blocks it with crossed arms.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nothing backwards.
Nothing is trying to break free.
Morris has a couple of punches blocked by Nothing.
Nothing blocks an uppercut.
Nothing lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Nothing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Morris keeps control of Nothing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Nothing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch but Nothing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Morris takes the fight into the clinch.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
Nothing lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nothing throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morriss head.
Morris works on Nothing's body with a couple of short punches.
Morris lands a nice knee to the body.
Nothing looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Morris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nothing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nothing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morris has him pressed against the cage.
Nothing scores with a hook to the body.
Morris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nothing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Morris.
Nothing is trying to break the clinch but Morris has him pressed against the cage.
Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morris stalling.
Nothing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
Nothing is trying to maintain a safe position but Morris gets an underhook and turns Nothing into the cage.
Nothing taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morris throws an elbow but misses.
Nothing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Nothing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
Morris lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Nothing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nothing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nothing stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morris is breathing heavily.

Morris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nothing sprawls well initially but Morris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nothing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nothing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nothing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nothing is on top in guard.

Morris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nothing scoring with some ground and pound.

Morris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nothing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Nothing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morris 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.
Nothing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Nothing is proving a slippery customer.
Nothing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is trying to improve his position.
Morris throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nothing is working Morris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nothing is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nothing scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morris gets back to half guard.
Nothing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morris is looking to improve his position.
Nothing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morris is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris is trying to control but can't.
Morris is looking for a sweep. Nothing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nothing is tying to control. Morris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Morris rushes Nothing and presses him up against the cage.

Nothing is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morris can't fight it off and eventually Nothing manages to take the fight to the floor. Morris looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Nothing from controlling successfully.

Nothing is sitting in close to Morris's body. Morris has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nothing is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nothing is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Morris.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Morris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cobra Pardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panu Potko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Pardy
vs
Potko

188 cm
19
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

201 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cobra Pardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panu Potko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Potko gets the takedown into side control.
Pardy is trying to get back to half guard.

Potko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Potko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardy tries to bench press Potko off him but Potko keeps the position.
Potko working away.

Potko tries for a kimura but Pardy is defending well.

Potko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Potko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pardy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pardy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardy avoids the strikes from the bottom by Potko.
Pardy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pardy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Potko some visible discomfort.
Pardy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pardy trying to control the position but Potko is working away.
Pardy lands a nice forearm strike.
Potko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pardy is keen to just control but Potko is a slippery customer.
Pardy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Potko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Potko looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pardy prevents Potko from improving his position.
Pardy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Pardy stands up from half guard.
Pardy has a takedown stuffed.
Potko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pardy throws a nice looking combination but Potko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pardy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Pardy throws a head kick but Potko moves out of range.

Pardy gets caught flat footed, as Potko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potko is looking to work some ground and pound but Pardy has wrist control.
Pardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potko.
Potko pushes down on Pardy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Potko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pardy is squirming around, avoiding Potko's attempts to control the action.

Pardy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Potko.
Pardy can't escape the position.
Potko landing shots from mount.
Potko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pardy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Potko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pardy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pardy and Potko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pardy is trying to get back to half guard.

Potko is working to tighten is grip on Pardy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pardy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Potko is really squeezing tight and eventually Pardy passes out! Potko breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Panu Potko!
Panu Potko is the new light heavyweight champion!