LAEC 20: First Strike PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Britva
vs
Wagner

180 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

173 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Britva!
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, Ryan Wagner!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Wagner - just one landing.
Britva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wagner finds it's way round the side to connect with Britva's head.

Wagner gets tackled into the cage by Britva. Britva maintains the clinch.
Britva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Britva manages to break the clinch.
Britva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Britva has closed the distance and engaged Wagner in a clinch.
Wagner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Britva throws an elbow but misses.
Britva looking to throw knees to the head but Wagner is blocking nicely.
Britva lands an elbow just above Wagner 's eye.
Britva is struggling to control the position.
Britva trying to stall but Wagner improves his position.
Wagner blocks the elbow strike.
Britva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wagner dodges an elbow strike from Britva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britva looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wagner lands a lovely overhand right.
Britva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Britva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagner misses with a wild combination.
Wagner scores with a spinning back kick!
Britva is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner scores with a three punch combo!
Britva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wagner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wagner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wagner scores with a decent looking hook.
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Britva on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body. Britva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Britva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Britva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wagner scores with a body shot.
Britva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wagner connects with a single shot there.
Wagner connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wagner throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Wagner dominated that round.
That's time! Britva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wagner feints with a jab and clips Britva right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Britva is sent crashing into the canvas and Wagner leaps in for the kill! Britva tries to get to his feet but Wagner is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Britva is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Wagner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zbyszek Mickiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kulapu Kupula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulapu Kupula struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mickiewicz
vs
Kupula

196 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zbyszek Mickiewicz!
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, Kulapu Kupula!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kupula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mickiewicz misses with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mickiewicz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kupula is defended easily by Mickiewicz.
Mickiewicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Kupula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Mickiewicz.
Mickiewicz shoots in looking for a takedown. Kupula tries to sprawl out of it but Mickiewicz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kupula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kupula stuffs the takedown attempt from Mickiewicz. Mickiewicz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zbyszek Mickiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mickiewicz dives in and grabs Kupula's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kupula pushes down on Mickiewicz's head and hops out.
Kupula shoots for a double leg takedown but Mickiewicz sprawls well. He's pushed Kupula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickiewicz shoots for a double leg takedown but Kupula sprawls well. He's pushed Mickiewicz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kupula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mickiewicz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kupula somewhat.
Kupula tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickiewicz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kupula is fending him off so far but Mickiewicz persists. Nope, Kupula circles away and we're back to standing.

Mickiewicz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mickiewicz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mickiewicz wants to control the pace but Kupula is squirming around nicely.
Mickiewicz is breathing heavily.
Kupula wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mickiewicz throwing strikes here but Kupula is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kupula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mickiewicz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mickiewicz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kupula is trying to stand up.

Mickiewicz has hold of Kupula's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kupula manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kupula wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mickiewicz working for a submission but Kupula is keeping him at bay.
Kupula is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickiewicz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kupula tries to buck Mickiewicz off but he can't manage it.
Kupula is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mickiewicz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mickiewicz trying to control but Kupula is having none of it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kupula pushes Mickiewicz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mickiewicz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Kupula throws Mickiewicz to one side and escapes!
Mickiewicz scores with a three punch combo!

Kupula closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mickiewicz tries to bench press Kupula off him but Kupula keeps the position.
Mickiewicz can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kupula advances to mount.
Mickiewicz throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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 Zbyszek Mickiewicz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mickiewicz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mickiewicz wants it to stay on the feet.
Kupula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kupula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mickiewicz wants to clinch up but Kupula keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mickiewicz!
Mickiewicz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kupula's waist but Kupula gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mickiewicz off to one side.
Mickiewicz misses with a takedown attempt - Kupula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kupula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kupula is looking to clinch.
Mickiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mickiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kupula swats away the attempt to clinch by Mickiewicz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kupula tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickiewicz throws a series of punches but Kupula avoids them all with ease.
Kupula throws a head kick but Mickiewicz moves out of range.
Mickiewicz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kupula pinned against the cage. Kupula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zbyszek Mickiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mickiewicz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kupula takes the fight into the clinch.

Kupula successfully pulls guard.
Kulapu Kupula has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kupula scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kupula is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Mickiewicz clinches up with Kupula and pushes him back against the cage.

Mickiewicz wants the takedown. Kupula is fighting it off but Mickiewicz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kupula's guard against the cage.
Mickiewicz wants to get up but he can't break Kupula's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kupula has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mickiewicz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kulapu Kupula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Mickiewicz.
No luck for Kupula with that takedown attempt.
Kupula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mickiewicz counters with an inside leg kick.

Mickiewicz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kupula pushes Mickiewicz off looking to stand but Mickiewicz dives back in and keeps control.
Mickiewicz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kupula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kupula 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.
Mickiewicz trying to control the action but Kupula is working from the bottom.
Mickiewicz wants to stand but Kupula has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mickiewicz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kupula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Kupula pushes Mickiewicz off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mickiewicz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mickiewicz wants it to stay on the feet.
Mickiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mickiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kupula moves out of range easily.
Mickiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kupula moves out of range easily.
Mickiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kupula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kupula tries to clinch but Mickiewicz moves out of range.
Mickiewicz has a takedown stuffed.
Mickiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kupula shoots in looking for a takedown. Mickiewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Kupula keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mickiewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Kupula. No joy for Mickiewicz on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zbyszek Mickiewicz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kupula looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

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

Mickiewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kupula is aware though and is defending well.

Kupula 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.
Kupula advances position into side control!
Mickiewicz struggling a bit here.

Kupula thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Mickiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kupula working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kupula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mickiewicz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mickiewicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kupula on the ground.
Mickiewicz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kupula wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kulapu Kupula!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Countess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martaza Gazafi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Countess
vs
Gazafi

186 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Countess!
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, Martaza Gazafi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazafi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gazafi wants to clinch
and Countess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gazafi wants to clinch but Countess slips to the side
and Countess counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gazafi takes a swing at Countess's ribcage but misses.
Gazafi throws a lazy uppercut
and Countess counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gazafi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Countess counters with a left and a right that stings Gazafi.
Gazafi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gazafi tries to clinch but Countess moves away
enabling Countess to counter with a crisp jab.
Countess is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gazafi tries to clinch there but Countess circles away.
Jab from Countess.
Countess misses with a straight left.
Countess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Josh Countess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Countess thows a left - swing and a miss!
Countess showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gazafi.
Countess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gazafi circles away quickly and effectively.
Gazafi throws a shot from downtown. Countess moves away and avoids it.
Gazafi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Countess manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Countess is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gazafi wants to clinch.
Gazafi darts in trying to clinch
letting Countess counter with a right hand.
Countess circles away from the clinch attempt
and Countess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazafi tries to clinch but Countess is having none of it.
Gazafi tries to clinch
and Countess counters with a nice body shot.
Gazafi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Countess scores with a jab to the head.
Gazafi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Countess misses with a jab, cross combination.

Gazafi has closed the distance and engaged Countess in a clinch.
Gazafi misses with a knee strike.
Countess jumps guard but Gazafi stands there with Countess around his waist. Countess gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Countess tries to throw a body punch but Gazafi avoids it by throwing Countess back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazafi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Countess goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gazafi prevents it.
Gazafi wants a takedown but no success here.
Gazafi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Countess is defending well for now.
Gazafi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Countess is defending well for now.
Gazafi goes for a takedown attempt but Countess pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Countess misses the jab.
Countess with a jab.
Gazafi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Countess.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazafi is looking to clinch.
Gazafi misses with a looping right.
Countess stuffs the takedown attempt from Gazafi. Gazafi gets slowly back to his feet.
Josh Countess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martaza Gazafi.
Left hook, right uppercut from Countess.
Countess misses with an uppercut. Gazafi saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Countess misses its intended target.
Gazafi darts in trying to clinch
and Countess counters with a series of strikes. Gazafi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Countess. Gazafi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Countess. Gazafi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Countess throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Gazafi gets a clinch.
Gazafi tries to land knees in the clinch but Countess avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Countess breaks the clinch.
Gazafi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Countess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gazafi tries to clinch but Countess moves out of range.
Countess misses with the combination.
Countess misses with a two punch combination.
Gazafi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Countess.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazafi is looking to clinch but Countess is avoiding it.
Gazafi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Countess makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Countess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Countess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gazafi misses with a straight right.
Gazafi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Countess.
Gazafi tries to clinch
and Countess counters with a straight right hand.
Gazafi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Countess throws a lazy right hand but Gazafi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gazafi tries to clinch but Countess moves out of range.
Nice shot by Countess.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Countess cracks a nice hook into Gazafi's ribs.
Josh Countess is winning the standup battle so far.
Gazafi tries to clinch but Countess is having none of it.
Josh Countess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Countess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gazafi fails to land with a series of punches.
Gazafi moves to clinch but Countess breaks away
and Countess counters with a straight right hand.
Gazafi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gazafi tries to clinch up but Countess circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Countess.
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!
Gazafi misses with a body shot.

Gazafi closes the distance and pushes Countess back into the cage.
Gazafi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Countess avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Countess tries to pull guard but Gazafi won't allow it.
Countess can't get the takedown.
Gazafi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Countess blocks it with crossed arms.
Gazafi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gazafi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Countess.
Gazafi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Countess letting Gazafi take a breather here.
Countess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gazafi tries to land a knee to the head but Countess blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Countess pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gazafi is looking to clinch but Countess is avoiding it.

Gazafi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gazafi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gazafi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gazafi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gazafi unloads with some shots from mount but Countess bucks and avoids them well.
Gazafi landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Countess tries to lock up and control but Gazafi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martaza Gazafi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Countess moves out of range as Gazafi strikes.
Gazafi misses with a combination
and Countess counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Gazafi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gazafi throws a big right hand that misses.
Countess on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Countess tries to get out of the position.
Countess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazafi.
Gazafi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gazafi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Countess knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gazafi on the ground.
Gazafi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gazafi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gazafi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Countess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Countess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gazafi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gazafi is looking to work some ground and pound but Countess has wrist control.
Gazafi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Countess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazafi.
Gazafi is working Countess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Countess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazafi.
Gazafi throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Countess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gazafi prevents Countess from getting back to his feet.
Gazafi cracks Countess with a solid left hand.
Gazafi is looking to work some ground and pound but Countess has wrist control.
Gazafi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazafi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Countess keeping full guard, as Gazafi tries to pass.
Countess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Countess is looking to stand up but Gazafi isn't so interested in that idea.
Gazafi throwing strikes but missing.
Gazafi passes into half guard.
Gazafi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gazafi is keen to just control but Countess is a slippery customer.
Gazafi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martaza Gazafi has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazafi throwing shots but Countess is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gazafi lands a nice short elbow.
Gazafi wants to pass the guard but Countess is defending well.
Countess has hold of Gazafi's hands but Gazafi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gazafi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gazafi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Countess keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazafi thows a huge punch but Countess dodges it nicely.
Gazafi trying to control from half guard but Countess is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martaza Gazafi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gazafi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martaza Gazafi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Green
vs
Morris

168 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taylor Green!
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, George Morris!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Green clinches up with Morris and pushes him back against the cage.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morris is defending well for now.
Morris is trying to stall.
Green with a knee to the head.
Morris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Green connects with a knee to the head.
Green lands a nice elbow.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Morris tries to stall but Green uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Green.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Green.
Morris tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morris looks gassed!
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a damaging elbow.
Green utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Green utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green crunches a lovely knee into Morris's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Green.
Green lands a nice elbow.
Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morris takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like George Morris has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Green.
Green putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Green.
Nice elbow from Green.
Green scores a nice knee to the body.
Green scores a nice knee to the body.
Green landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Green landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Green lands an elbow just above Morris 's eye.
A knee to the head by Green.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Green using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Green gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Green lands a knee to the head.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Morris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Green landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Green obliges.
Green putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Green lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green lands an elbow inside that Morris shrugs off.
Green creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morris's defenses.
Morris tries to pull guard but Green won't allow it.
Green landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Green.
Green putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Green landing knees to the body.
Green lands a knee to the head.
Morris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morris takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Morris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Green moves into the clinch.
Green lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morris throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Nice elbow from Green.
Green lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morris takes an elbow to the temple.
Green gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Green obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Green landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Green.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Green.
Morris is looking to control Green's arms but Green gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morris has his back to the cage.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morris tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Green.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green landing knees to the body.
Morris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Green creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morris's defenses.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Green lands an elbow inside that Morris shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Green obliges.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Morris won't want to take too many of those.
Green is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Green with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Morris trying to control the position but instead, Green has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morris into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Green.
Morris wants a takedown but no success here.
Green lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Green utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Green connects with a knee to the head.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Morris won't want to take too many of those.
Green connects with a knee to the head.

Morris decides to pull guard.
Morris wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Morris blocks nicely.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morris is keeping the position for now.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green is pushing down on Morris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morris is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morris can do to turn this around?

Green decides to return to a standing position.

Morris closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Green dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Morris's cut.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Green gets a clinch.
Morris fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
Morris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Morris won't want to take too many of those.
Green lands an elbow just above Morris 's eye.
Nice elbow from Green.
Nice elbow from Green.
Green lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green lands a nice elbow.
Green working Morris over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Green.
Green is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
Morris tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Green lands a damaging elbow.
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
Morris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taylor Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Morris.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Green.
Morris can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Morris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Green creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morris's defenses.
Green connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morris's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Morris won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Green obliges.
Taylor Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Green lands an elbow inside that Morris shrugs off.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Morris won't want to take too many of those.
Morris avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Morris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
Morris managing to block the knees to the body from Green.
Morris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Green utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morris's face.
Morris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green lands an elbow inside.
Green lands a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morris.
Morris tries for a takedown but Green manages to get underhooks.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morris is defending well for now.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
George Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green connects with a knee to the head.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Green using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Green tries a knee to the head but Morris blocks it.
Morris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Green prevents a body shot from Morris.
Knees to the body from Green.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Morris pulls guard effortlessly.
Green cracks Morris with a solid left hand.
Taylor Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green 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 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Green!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rumble
vs
Nero

185 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Rumble!
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, Raphael Nero!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble digs a good hook to Nero's body.
Rumble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rumble feints and then cracks Nero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nero down.
Rumble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nero doesn't seem bothered though.
Rumble connects with a body shot.
Nero looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumble throws a front kick that sends Nero stumbling back into the cage.
Nero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rumble.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rumble.
Rumble lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rumble throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A cross from Rumble lands.
Rumble scores with a spinning back kick!
Rumble lands with a kick to the temple. Nero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rumble throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

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

Nero is rocked!
Nero glances at the clock... BAM! Rumble nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Nero crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Nero is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Rumble!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Timbura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Sonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timbura's entrance music is In The Shadows. A fine choice. Grayson Timbura could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Sonny's chin.

Timbura
vs
Sonny

190 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hilo Nutrition (video proof)

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timbura misses the jab.
Timbura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonny.
Timbura lands with a right hand.

It looks like Jim Sonny has been cut.
Timbura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timbura throws a right hand that Sonny ducks under and follows up with a left that Sonny also avoids with ease.

Sonny scores a takedown into full mount!
Sonny working the ground and pound effectively.
Sonny working Timbura over with strikes here.
Timbura is trying to stand.
Sonny postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Timbura looks a forlorn figure.
Sonny scoring with strikes but Timbura is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonny trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Timbura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Sonny there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sonny looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sonny dominating with strikes here.

Timbura is rocked!
Timbura takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Timbura is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonny raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sonny connects with a bit shot that sees Timbura covering up! More strikes from Sonny and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sonny is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Sonny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogers
vs
Freeman

185 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
198 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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, Eric Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Freeman misses.
Good exchange - Freeman coming out on top.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Freeman moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Freeman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rogers wants to land a leg kick but Freeman is out of range.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Freeman connects with a jab.
Rogers tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman misses with the combination.
Freeman connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Freeman. Those never looked like landing.
Freeman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Freeman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Freeman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freeman lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Freeman as he checks the leg kick.
Eric Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Freeman.
Freeman works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Rogers is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Freeman moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a left hand
and Freeman counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers ducks right into an uppercut from Freeman.
Freeman lands a nice shot to the body.
Freeman gets in close and tags Rogers with a short punch that almost sends Rogers to the mat! Oh Rogers is in big trouble! He turns his back on Freeman, trying to create some distance but Freeman rushes him, striking wildly and Rogers goes down! The referee tackles Freeman into the cage to end the fight! Freeman is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Freeman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Ballroom Blitz as his entrance music. Michael Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Williams's chin.

Johnson
vs
Williams

173 cm
21
155 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Williams!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Williams is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but Williams extends an breaks Johnson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Williams.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Williams! Jeff Williams retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Jeff Williams said 'Michael Johnson was my toughest opponent to date. He's good at both striking and grappling, so I had to train very hard in order to beat him. He has the skills to be a great champ someday.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Silvers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvers comes to the cage accompanied by Con te Partiro. Chris Silvers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silvers
vs
Sanchez

168 cm
30
145 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

182 cm
29
165 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt)
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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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Silvers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Silvers circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silvers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch

so Silvers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silvers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.

Silvers is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Silvers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silvers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sanchez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silvers trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Silvers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silvers 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.
Sanchez is pushing Silvers's head away, looking to escape. Silvers manages to hold on to the position though.

Silvers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez pushes Silvers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silvers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Silvers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silvers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez is pushing Silvers's head away, looking to escape. Silvers manages to hold on to the position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Silvers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Silvers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silvers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silvers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Silvers tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silvers has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Silvers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to escape but Silvers is in control.

Silvers tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is trying to buck Silvers off.
Sanchez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silvers tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Silvers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silvers gets a takedown into half guard.
Silvers is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Silvers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silvers.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silvers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez won't allow Silvers to pass to mount.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.

Silvers seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to escape.

Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Silvers.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Silvers is controlling him
Silvers wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.

Silvers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Silvers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silvers prevents Sanchez from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Silvers.

Sanchez pushes Silvers off and gets back to his feet.

Silvers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanchez was covering up waiting for the punch and Silvers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sanchez wriggles free and stands up.
Silvers keeps the fight on the outside.

Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.

Silvers drags the fight down to the ground.

Sanchez stands up and waves to Silvers to follow him.

Silvers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez dodges the ground and pound from Silvers.
Sanchez pushes Silvers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silvers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Sanchez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sanchez is breathing heavily.

Silvers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silvers is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Silvers.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez pushes Silvers off but Silvers dives into side control.

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Sanchez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Silvers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is pushing Silvers's head away, looking to escape. Silvers manages to hold on to the position though.

Silvers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silvers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Silvers dominated that second 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. 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.

Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvers circles away.

Silvers darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Silvers blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silvers's brow.

Silvers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silvers prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
Silvers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silvers.
Sanchez tries to kick Silvers off but Silvers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Silvers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Silvers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silvers.
Silvers prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
Silvers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silvers passes to side control.

Silvers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silvers prevents Sanchez from escaping the position.

Silvers tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Silvers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanchez is avoiding damage well.
Raul Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silvers tries to score with some ground and pound. Sanchez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sanchez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Sanchez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Silvers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanchez napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silvers asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez throws Silvers to one side and escapes!
Silvers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Silvers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silvers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Silvers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silvers won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
Silvers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silvers prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Silvers passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is trying to stand up here but Silvers is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silvers is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Silvers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silvers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Silvers is controlling him
Sanchez taking some punishment here, with Silvers in his half guard.
Chris Silvers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez tries to kick Silvers off but Silvers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silvers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanchez is looking to escape.

Silvers is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Silvers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silvers, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Silvers!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chris Silvers thanked L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).