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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Jackoffovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Huang
vs
Jackoffovich

180 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Huang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Huang is nestled in close to Jackoffovich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackoffovich wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackoffovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackoffovich trying to control but Huang postures up.
Huang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackoffovich on the ground.
Huang slips a nice elbow through Jackoffovich's hands, connecting with Jackoffovich's forehead.
Jackoffovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jackoffovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackoffovich punching from the bottom.
Huang working Jackoffovich over with strikes.
Huang drops an elbow to the side of Jackoffovich's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Jackoffovich looking for submissions off his back.
Huang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Jackoffovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Huang.

Jackoffovich actively working from the bottom here.
Jackoffovich looks gassed!
Huang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huang working Jackoffovich over with strikes.
Huang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huang slips a nice elbow through Jackoffovich's hands, connecting with Jackoffovich's forehead.
Jackoffovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Huang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackoffovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huang has managed to get both his arms back between Jackoffovich's legs - danger averted.
Huang distracts Jackoffovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Huang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackoffovich's head.

Jackoffovich is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
Huang lands a couple of digs.
Huang postures up and lands a big shot to Jackoffovich's brow.
Huang lands a couple of elbows.
Huang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huang passes Jackoffovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huang lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackoffovich wants to get back to his feet.
Jackoffovich taking some punishment here, with Huang in his half guard.
Huang prevents Jackoffovich from improving his position.
Huang stops Jackoffovich from getting back to his feet.
Huang drops an elbow to the side of Jackoffovich's head.
Huang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huang lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Huang there.
Jackoffovich is trying to maintain the position but Huang is very close to passing his half guard.

Jackoffovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackoffovich wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
Huang lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackoffovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Huang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huang connects with a couple of short punches.

Jackoffovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huang is aware though and is defending well.
Jackoffovich wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackoffovich is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
Jackoffovich 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.

Jackoffovich is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Huang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Huang is nestled in close to Jackoffovich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackoffovich is trying to maintain the position but Huang is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackoffovich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huang works over Jackoffovich with some ground and pound from guard.
Huang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackoffovich tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Jackoffovich is trying to stand.
Huang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackoffovich is breathing heavily.
Huang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Jackoffovich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck for Huang with that takedown attempt.
Jackoffovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackoffovich swivels and escapes.
Huang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackoffovich can do to turn this around?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackoffovich - that will leave a mark!
Fu Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackoffovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Huang.

Huang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackoffovich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackoffovich is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
Huang is looking to stand up but Jackoffovich won't let him.
Huang is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackoffovich has wrist control.

Huang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Huang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackoffovich did well to prevent Huang getting side control.
Jackoffovich looks like he's trying to stand up.
Huang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackoffovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jackoffovich has his foot on Huang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huang works his way back into a safe position though.
Huang scoring with punches to the head and body.

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

Jackoffovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huang is aware though and is defending well.
Huang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackoffovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jackoffovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fu Huang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Huang.
Jackoffovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Huang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackoffovich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Huang is nestled in close to Jackoffovich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fu Huang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jackoffovich tries for a takedown but Huang circles away easily

and Huang counters with a shoot takedown. Jackoffovich fights it but they end up in guard.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackoffovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

Jackoffovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huang defends well.
Huang is in close to Jackoffovich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackoffovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackoffovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang postures up and lands a big shot to Jackoffovich's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackoffovich wants to stand but Huang is controlling the position.
Huang cracks Jackoffovich with a solid left hand.

Jackoffovich working for a triangle but Huang defends it easily.
Huang distracts Jackoffovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Jackoffovich has his foot on Huang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huang works his way back into a safe position though.
Huang chips away with some ground and pound.
Huang distracts Jackoffovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Jackoffovich is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
Huang landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackoffovich wants to stand and escape but Huang is having none of it.
Jackoffovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huang's guard.
Jackoffovich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huang is proving hard to escape from.
Jackoffovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackoffovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackoffovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackoffovich wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Jackoffovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang with a nice head shot there.

Jackoffovich is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
Huang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackoffovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Jackoffovich.
Huang distracts Jackoffovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackoffovich working for a triangle but Huang defends it easily.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Huang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huang showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackoffovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackoffovich has hold of Huang's hands but Huang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackoffovich gets back to full guard.
Randy Jackoffovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fu Huang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huang, 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 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fu Huang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamina Ballerina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballerina comes to the cage accompanied by The Gayest Song Ever.. The key to victory for Benjamina Ballerina has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ballerina
vs
Cane

175 cm
22
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ballerina closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ballerina lands in his opponent's guard.
Cane trying to control the position.

Cane kicks Ballerina off and gets to his feet.
Ballerina walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cane shoots for a double leg takedown but Ballerina sprawls well. He's pushed Cane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballerina swivels and escapes.

Ballerina closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ballerina lands in his opponent's guard.
Ballerina would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ballerina moves into the clinch.

Cane pulls guard successfully.
Ballerina trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.

Cane has his feet on Ballerina's thighs here. He's pushed Ballerina off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ballerina screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin Cane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

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

Paxton
vs
Jackoffovich

164 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Paxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackoffovich!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Paxton moves into the clinch.
Paxton blocks an elbow strike from Jackoffovich.
Jackoffovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackoffovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paxton lands an elbow inside that Jackoffovich shrugs off.

It looks like Steven Jackoffovich has been cut.
Jackoffovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Paxton won't allow it.
Paxton misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackoffovich dodges an elbow strike from Paxton.
Jackoffovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackoffovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paxton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Paxton.
Paxton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackoffovich dodges an elbow strike from Paxton.
Jackoffovich blocks an elbow strike from Paxton.
Jackoffovich takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Steven Jackoffovich's cut even more.
Jackoffovich blocks the elbow strike.
Jackoffovich has had enough of the clinch but Paxton keeps him there for the moment.
Jackoffovich is trying to break the clinch but Paxton has him pressed against the cage.
Jackoffovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paxton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackoffovich's brow.
Jackoffovich pushes Paxton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackoffovich has had enough of the clinch but Paxton keeps him there for the moment.
Paxton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above Steven Jackoffovich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paxton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paxton lands an elbow inside that Jackoffovich shrugs off.

Steven Jackoffovich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steven Jackoffovich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nathan Paxton!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bors Whiskavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by renegade. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Whiskavich
vs
Miller

190 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
267 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bors Whiskavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Miller!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiskavich tries to clinch up.
Miller throws a hook but Whiskavich avoids it easily.
Whiskavich shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Miller looks for a takedown but Whiskavich sprawls well.
Miller lands a head shot.

It looks like Bors Whiskavich has been cut.
Whiskavich slips a straight right by Miller.
Whiskavich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whiskavich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whiskavich fails with the takedown

so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller thows a big elbow that misses.
Whiskavich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whiskavich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Whiskavich trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.

Whiskavich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whiskavich's head.
Whiskavich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whiskavich tries to get out of the position.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whiskavich looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiskavich, not yet.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whiskavich's head.
Whiskavich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whiskavich wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiskavich keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Whiskavich trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whiskavich is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whiskavich's head.

Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miller looks gassed!
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whiskavich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whiskavich pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.

Whiskavich is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Miller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Whiskavich's guard.
Miller trying to control but Whiskavich is working from the bottom.
Whiskavich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Whiskavich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bors Whiskavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whiskavich is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller stops Whiskavich from standing up.
Whiskavich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
Miller is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Whiskavich's attempts to control the action.
Miller is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bors Whiskavich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Whiskavich shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Miller avoids the head kick by Whiskavich.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Whiskavich counters with a one-two to the body.
Whiskavich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whiskavich doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bors Whiskavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiskavich tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller prevents Whiskavich from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiskavich tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Miller is just content to waste time from the top position. Whiskavich takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Whiskavich wants to control but Miller passes easily into half guard.
Whiskavich controlling the position for now.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Whiskavich defending well though.
Miller thows a huge punch but Whiskavich dodges it nicely.
Whiskavich is doing well to control the position and prevent Miller from advancing to side control.

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.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiskavich keeps working.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whiskavich trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Whiskavich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Whiskavich on that attempt.
Whiskavich tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Whiskavich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiskavich tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Whiskavich.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whiskavich as he jumps to the side.
Miller checks a low kick from Whiskavich.
Whiskavich throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Whiskavich fails with a takedown attempt.
Bors Whiskavich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiskavich looks to clinch

and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whiskavich's guard.
Whiskavich working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiskavich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Whiskavich wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiskavich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to pass the guard.

Whiskavich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whiskavich is controlling Miller's posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Whiskavich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Whiskavich fails to land the takedown.
Miller leaves Whiskavich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bors Whiskavich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whiskavich.
Whiskavich shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.

Miller gets the takedown into side control.

Miller is trying to get an arm triangle but Whiskavich is defending well.
Whiskavich is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller throws an elbow but Whiskavich slips to the side and avoids it well.
Whiskavich regains half guard.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whiskavich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiskavich is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
Whiskavich has a hand on Miller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Miller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Miller looking to secure an arm triangle but Whiskavich defends it well.
Whiskavich tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Whiskavich is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Miller looking to finish with strikes here!

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.
Whiskavich tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Whiskavich is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
Whiskavich is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
Whiskavich avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Whiskavich is looking to get to half guard.
Whiskavich is working hard here to advance position.
Whiskavich wants to hold on but Miller pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiskavich wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Miller avoids the attempt from Whiskavich to control.
Whiskavich blocking the ground and pound.
Whiskavich is looking to get to half guard.
Whiskavich tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.

Miller with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four 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.
Whiskavich is working to get back to half guard.
Whiskavich tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whiskavich is in a horrible position here. Miller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Whiskavich tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller unloads with some shots from mount but Whiskavich bucks and avoids them well.
Bors Whiskavich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller avoids the attempt from Whiskavich to control.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

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

Gabriel
vs
Taylor

167 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erich Gabriel!
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, Jayceon Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Gabriel circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor tries to clinch but Gabriel is having none of it.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Gabriel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gabriel really is a fat lump.
Gabriel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gabriel looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gabriel has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabriel is retaining full guard.
Gabriel controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gabriel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gabriel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Taylor has his feet on Gabriel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Gabriel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gabriel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gabriel somewhat.
Jayceon Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gabriel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.

Gabriel moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gabriel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gabriel jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Gabriel around his waist. Gabriel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Gabriel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taylor tries to clinch

and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor is trying to stand.
Gabriel drops an elbow to the side of Taylor's head.

Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Gabriel not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel stops Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Taylor looks gassed!

Gabriel trying to work for an americana but Taylor has managed to regain full guard.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabriel scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Erich Gabriel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Taylor wants to clinch

and Gabriel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gabriel is looking to stand up but Taylor won't let him.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Gabriel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taylor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gabriel controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor closes the distance but Gabriel moves to the side

and Gabriel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Gabriel has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gabriel's guard.
Gabriel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor won't allow Gabriel to get back to his feet.
Taylor is pushing down on Gabriel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gabriel is fighting to maintain full guard but Taylor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Gabriel defends it.
Gabriel is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Gabriel controlling the position for now.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Gabriel defends the submission attempt.
Taylor prevents Gabriel from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Gabriel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gabriel lands a couple of digs.
Gabriel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Taylor's guard.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gabriel stands up from Taylor's guard - Gabriel perhaps looking for a knockout.

Gabriel shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gabriel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gabriel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Gabriel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gabriel, as that shot connected.
Gabriel circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gabriel moves into the clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Gabriel has Taylor pressed against the cage.
Gabriel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gabriel prevents it.

Taylor tightens his grip and picks Gabriel up, before dumping him to the ground. Gabriel manages to land in guard.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gabriel pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Gabriel is keeping the position.

Gabriel has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Taylor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gabriel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taylor, into his guard.
Gabriel trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Erich Gabriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Gabriel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gabriel'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 three minutes gone in the round.

Gabriel gets to his feet. Taylor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Erich Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor wants to clinch

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

Gabriel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gabriel controlling the action here.
Gabriel lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Gabriel is controlling well.
Gabriel trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor pushes Gabriel off looking to stand but Gabriel dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Gabriel seems content to control.
Gabriel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gabriel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head.
Jayceon Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erich Gabriel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gabriel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erich Gabriel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gabriel, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erich Gabriel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ando Easter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Easter
vs
Stalin

200 cm
23
271 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

167 cm
20
244 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ando Easter!
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, Joseph Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stalin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stalin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Easter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stalin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Stalin seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalin is looking to advance position but Easter won't allow it.
Stalin passes the guard and advances to mount!

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stalin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stalin controlling the position from side mount.
Stalin tries to move to mount but Easter blocks the move with his legs.

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.

Stalin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stalin wants to control but Easter is keeping him busy.
Easter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stalin on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stalin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Stalin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Easter prevents Stalin from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Easter is trying to control Stalin's posture but Stalin avoids it.
Stalin trying to control the position but Easter is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Easter stops Stalin from passing to mount.

Stalin is trying to get an arm triangle but Easter is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Easter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalin 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.

Easter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stalin wants to control but Easter postures up.
Stalin manages to get back to half guard.
Stalin is looking to improve his position.
Easter misses with a head shot. Stalin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Easter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Easter wants to control from the top but Stalin keeps moving.
Easter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Easter postures up in Stalin's guard and throws a big left but Stalin blocks it.
Easter is looking to stand up but Stalin won't let him.
Stalin looking for a sweep. Not yet Stalin, not yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Easter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stalin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stalin is trying to control Easter's posture but Easter avoids it.

That's two 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.
Stalin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Easter.
Easter wants to stand but Stalin is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Stalin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stalin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Easter.
Stalin is not content to let Easter control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin tries to buck Easter off but Easter is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stalin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Easter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalin tries for a takedown but Easter circles away easily

and Easter counters with a takedown into side control.
Stalin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Easter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easter in side control, throwing shots but Stalin defends.
Easter wants to take a breather but Stalin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Easter.
Easter throws and elbow that misses. Stalin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Easter's guard. Nice move by Stalin!
Easter looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Easter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ando Easter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Easter fails with a takedown attempt.

Easter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stalin is staying active underneath Easter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stalin is controlling Easter's trapped leg to prevent Easter from advancing to side control.
Stalin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Easter trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Easter wanted to stand there but Stalin had control of the position.
Easter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Easter stands up over Stalin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stalin looking to control.
Stalin being controlled here, momentarily.
Stalin is trying to keep Easter in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Easter trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stalin working a defensive guard here.
Stalin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Easter is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easter tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalin is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stalin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Easter counters with a shoot takedown. Stalin fights it but they end up in guard.
Stalin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Easter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalin is keeping the position for now.
Easter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easter looking to sit in guard and control but Stalin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Easter pulls Stalin in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ando Easter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Easter 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ando Easter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Che Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jones
vs
Monroe

199 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephan Jones!
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, Che Monroe!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monroe pinned against the cage. Monroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe with a poor takedown

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monroe defending well though.
Monroe pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Monroe wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Monroe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Monroe is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Monroe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monroe is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Monroe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones 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.
Jones stops Monroe from getting back to his feet.
Jones thows a huge punch but Monroe dodges it nicely.

That's two 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.
Monroe wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Monroe is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is breathing heavily.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Monroe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monroe manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Monroe's guard.
Monroe is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monroe gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.

Monroe drags the fight down to the ground.

Monroe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck for Monroe with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Monroe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.

Monroe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monroe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.

Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Monroe has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for Monroe to work.

Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monroe doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Monroe dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Monroe's head and hops out.

Monroe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monroe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Monroe is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Monroe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body kick from Monroe.
Monroe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Monroe. Monroe gets slowly back to his feet.
Monroe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Che Monroe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Monroe scores with a head kick.

Monroe rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Monroe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.

Monroe successfully pulls guard.
Monroe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Monroe wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Monroe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monroe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Monroe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monroe manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Monroe's guard.
Monroe trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe.
Monroe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.

Monroe has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.

Monroe drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Monroe moves into the clinch.
Monroe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Monroe manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Monroe.
A short body shot lands from Monroe as the two fighters clinch.
Monroe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Monroe shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stephan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Che Monroe.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monroe closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Monroe pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephan Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monroe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom.
Monroe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Monroe wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Monroe trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Monroe pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Che Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Monroe doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Monroe pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Monroe throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Monroe wants to clinch

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monroe is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Monroe blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monroe is on top in guard.

Monroe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monroe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Monroe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Monroe is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Monroe 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.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monroe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Monroe in his guard.
Monroe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.
Monroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Stephan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Monroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monroe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Che Monroe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollis Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Reeves had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Reeves
vs
Harris

182 cm
23
219 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hollis Harris!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Reeves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harris is looking to clinch but Reeves is avoiding it.
Reeves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris tries for a takedown but Reeves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hollis Harris.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Reeves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Reeves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reeves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reeves wants it to stay on the feet.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Reeves.

Reeves is trying to get an arm triangle but Harris is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Reeves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

Reeves goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reeves but great work by Harris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Reeves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Reeves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Harris drops an elbow to the side of Reeves's head.
Reeves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris stands up over Reeves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reeves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris lands a couple of digs.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reeves has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.

Reeves has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.

Reeves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reeves's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Harris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Reeves's brow.
Reeves keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Reeves has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Harris doesn't defend quickly enough and Reeves has managed to lock this one up! Can Harris escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Reeves on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Reeves!