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Undercard bout

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

Miller
vs
Dogbrother

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

177 cm
22
181 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Miller!
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, Michi Dogbrother!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogbrother wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.

Dogbrother closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dogbrother is defending well.
Dogbrother struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Dogbrother tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Dogbrother presses Miller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Dogbrother breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dogbrother fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dogbrother tries to clinch
and Dogbrother takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dogbrother tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dogbrother is looking to clinch.
Dogbrother tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michi Dogbrother seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dogbrother drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Dogbrother scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dogbrother throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Dogbrother has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Dogbrother is trying to push Miller away but Miller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dogbrother lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogbrother with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dogbrother looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller prevents a body shot from Dogbrother.
Dogbrother goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dogbrother is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Dogbrother with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dogbrother tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dogbrother goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dogbrother wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Dogbrother is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.

Dogbrother escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dogbrother moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Dogbrother misses with the head strike.
Miller prevents a body shot from Dogbrother.
Dogbrother wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller tries for a takedown but Dogbrother manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dogbrother avoids it.
Dogbrother tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dogbrother gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dogbrother wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller has Dogbrother pressed against the cage, preventing Dogbrother from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dogbrother just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miller's brow.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dogbrother pulls his leg out and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dogbrother gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dogbrother lands a body punch.
Miller tries to stall but Dogbrother uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dogbrother smiles and moves away.
Michi Dogbrother is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Dogbrother fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Dogbrother tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Dogbrother misses with a body punch.
Dogbrother tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Dogbrother is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Dogbrother trying to land knees to the body.
Dogbrother lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.

Dogbrother breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dogbrother's head.
Miller tries for a takedown but Dogbrother sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Dogbrother rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Dogbrother lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogbrother with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller avoiding damage as Dogbrother throws knees to the body.

Miller jumps guard and drags Dogbrother to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Dogbrother drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dogbrother has Miller in his guard.
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!
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Dogbrother is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Dogbrother looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dogbrother has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dogbrother swivels and escapes.

Dogbrother has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Dogbrother gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Dogbrother is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller has Dogbrother pressed against the cage, preventing Dogbrother from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from Dogbrother.
Dogbrother tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Dogbrother is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dogbrother smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dogbrother tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Dogbrother dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Dogbrother is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Miller darts in and clinches Dogbrother up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Miller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dogbrother quickly recovers to half guard.

Dogbrother looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Dogbrother looking for submissions off his back.

Miller moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dogbrother.
Dogbrother tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dogbrother really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Miller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dogbrother to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dogbrother tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dogbrother tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.

Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into Dogbrother's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Dogbrother is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.

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

Dogbrother is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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

Dogbrother looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogbrother is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller thows a huge punch but Dogbrother dodges it nicely.

Dogbrother looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dogbrother is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Dogbrother throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miller escapes and throws Dogbrother's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dogbrother is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogbrother sneaks back into half guard.

Dogbrother looking for submissions off his back.

Dogbrother looking for subs from the bottom but Miller mounts him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller tries to control but Dogbrother wriggling away.
Dogbrother is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michi Dogbrother will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Miller fails with the takedown.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dogbrother tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dogbrother swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Dogbrother tries to clinch up
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Miller tries to keep at a distance but Dogbrother has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller blocks a body shot from Dogbrother.
Miller keeps control of Dogbrother as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dogbrother throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Dogbrother breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dogbrother tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dogbrother tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Dogbrother shows good takedown defense.
Jason Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogbrother looks to clinch

and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Dogbrother fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Dogbrother's brow.

Dogbrother working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.

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

Dogbrother looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.

Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dogbrother has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Dogbrother's legs - danger averted.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller passes Dogbrother's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Dogbrother actively working from the bottom here.
Jason Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller prevents Dogbrother from improving his position.

Dogbrother looking for submissions off his back.

Dogbrother looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dogbrother takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dogbrother actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dogbrother looking for submissions off his back.
Dogbrother taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.

Dogbrother actively working from the bottom here.
Dogbrother is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Dogbrother looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogbrother is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.

Dogbrother actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dogbrother looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Dogbrother is working away.
Miller tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dogbrother controls his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dogbrother looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jason Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dogbrother is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michi Dogbrother.
I've got Dogbrother winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac 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... Michi Dogbrother!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZPryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Hood Mentality. 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?

Simmons
vs
Gonzalez

180 cm
24
212 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

195 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ZPryde Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jared Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Gonzalez darts in and clinches Simmons up against the cage.

Gonzalez decides to pull guard.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of ZPryde Simmons.
Simmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons scores with a shot to the body.
Simmons sizes up Gonzalez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Jared Gonzalez has been cut.
Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simmons drops Gonzalez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Simmons follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ZPryde Simmons!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chalong Maha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Young
vs
Maha

170 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Young!
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, Chalong Maha!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maha was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Maha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maha circles away quickly and effectively.
Maha throws out a leg kick but Young moves out of range and Maha only half commits.
Maha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Maha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Young has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Young letting Maha take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maha manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maha misses with a jab to the body
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young lands a jab to Maha's midsection.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maha manages to avoid it.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Maha ducks under a wild hook from Young.

Maha clinches up against the cage.

Young lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Young stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maha scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maha.

It looks like Andre Young has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Maha.
Young throws a series of punches but Maha avoids them all with ease.
Maha throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Young scores with a three punch combo!
Young throws a series of punches but Maha avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maha throws a head kick that misses.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Young drops his hands momentarily and Maha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Maha clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.
Maha lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maha.
A short uppercut from Maha.
Maha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maha smiles and moves away.
Maha throws a leg kick which misses Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Young tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Maha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maha darts in trying to clinch
and Young counters with a two punch combo.
Maha scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young throws a right hand that Maha ducks under and follows up with a left that Maha also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young misses with a double jab.
Maha misses with a double jab
and Young counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chalong Maha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Young'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.

Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maha was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maha.
Young displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good leg kick by Maha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Maha.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chalong Maha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Maha scores with a four punch combination!
Maha tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maha tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Maha.
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young connects with a looping right hand.
Maha lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick from Maha lands but Young takes it in his stride.
Maha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andre Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maha connects with a leg kick. Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Young there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Young instigates a clinch.
Maha just leaning against Young, taking a breather.

Young jumps guard.

Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maha is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maha passes Young's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maha prevents Young from improving his position.
Maha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Young won't allow Maha to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chalong Maha wasn't active enough on the ground.
Young throws a combination that misses

and Maha counters by moving into the clinch.
Young blocks the elbow strike.

Young escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maha connects with the punch.

Maha has closed the distance and engaged Young in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Young is trying to trip Maha. He has hold of a leg but Maha is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Young persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maha is working an open guard so Young takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Young misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chalong Maha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Young's cut.
That's time! 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.

Young stuns Maha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maha throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a two punch combo.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young is looking to wear down Maha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maha lands with a kick to the temple. Young shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maha tries a low kick but Young avoids it.
Maha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.

Maha instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maha looks to land a combination but Young avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Maha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Young's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.

Maha pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Maha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahas head.
Maha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maha is pressed up against the cage. Young has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maha down to the mat. Maha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Maha throws a leg kick but Young checks it.
Maha thows a body shot but no joy.
Young scores with a one two! Maha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maha doesn't manage to clinch there - Young circles away.
Maha tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
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!

Maha clinches up against the cage.
Maha lands an elbow just above Young 's eye.
Maha is pushing Young up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Maha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Maha is just out of range.
Maha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Young moves out of range of the body kick from Maha.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.

Maha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maha is struggling to control the position.

Maha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maha throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Maha.

Andre Young's cut is getting worse.
Young is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maha.

Maha gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young wants to break the clinch but can't.
Young is looking for a takedown.
Chalong Maha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young has Maha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maha just leaning against Young, taking a breather.
Andre Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chalong Maha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Maha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chalong Maha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chalong Maha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Bae Mok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Maynard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Maynard
vs
Bae Mok

180 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
20
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Frankie Maynard!
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, Dong Bae Mok!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Maynard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mok lands a body shot in the clinch.

Maynard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maynard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maynard is looking to clinch.

Maynard shoots in and bounces Mok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mok trying to control the position.
Mok scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Mok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mok's guard.
Mok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maynard's guard.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mok.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mok passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mok lands a few punches from side control.
Mok controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Mok has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maynard tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard defending against the ground and pound.
Mok landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Mok seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mok tries to move to mount but Maynard blocks the move with his legs.
Mok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mok in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maynard sneaks out the side door and pushes Mok away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard moves in looking to clinch but Mok pushes him off.
Mok scores with a nice body kick.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
Maynard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mok connects with an inside leg kick.
Mok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Mok pushes Maynard up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Mok.
A short right from Mok on the inside.
Mok scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mok presses Maynard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mok lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Mok.
Mok digs a right hand into Maynard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maynard's gas tank.
Mok lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mok is leaning against Maynard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maynard takes an elbow to the temple.
Mok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mok is struggling to control the position.
Mok works on Maynard's body with a couple of short punches.

Mok manages to pull guard.
Mok pulls Maynard in close to his closed guard and prevents Maynard from doing any damage or advancing position.

Mok looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maynard is defending well. Mok quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maynard has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mok celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dong Bae Mok!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vandrax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Vandrax has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vandrax
vs
Jones

185 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Vandrax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones scores with a takedown into Vandrax's guard.
Jones won't allow Vandrax to sweep him here.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vandrax wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Vandrax drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vandrax jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vandrax throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vandrax sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandrax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vandrax is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vandrax.

Vandrax escapes and gets back to his feet.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.

Vandrax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Jones drives through and clinches with Vandrax against the cage.
Vandrax wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones landing knees to the body.
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!

Vandrax jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vandrax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to advance position but Vandrax has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Vandrax trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Vandrax looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Vandrax is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandrax unloading with bombs!
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vandrax connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Vandrax looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Vandrax looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandrax misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vandrax can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Vandrax 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 bucks Vandrax off and manages to get back to his feet!
Jones looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones blocks a head kick by Vandrax.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandrax takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Vandrax in a clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones wants a takedown.
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 Brandon Vandrax will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vandrax looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vandrax swivels and escapes.
Vandrax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
A head kick misses from Vandrax.
Vandrax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones blocks a head kick by Vandrax.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Vandrax in a clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Vandrax is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Vandrax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vandrax.
Vandrax just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.

Vandrax lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Vandrax is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A big right from Vandrax misses.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vandrax sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vandrax misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vandrax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.

Jones clinches.
Jones is pushing Vandrax up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vandrax keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones is trying to break free.

Jones has hold of one of Vandrax's legs. Vandrax is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Vandrax is retaining full guard.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Vandrax gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Vandrax drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vandrax jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Vandrax decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vandrax tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vandrax to the ground. Vandrax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Vandrax closes the distance and clinches.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandrax landing knees to the head.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vandrax shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Vandrax's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandon Vandrax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vandrax lands with a slapping head kick.
Vandrax misses with a head kick.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Vandrax jumps guard but Jones stands there with Vandrax around his waist. Vandrax gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vandrax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vandrax up against the cage.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Vandrax has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandrax tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vandrax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vandrax up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vandrax is defending well for now.
Vandrax lands a knee to the head.
Vandrax has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones landing knees to the body.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Vandrax.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vandrax managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Vandrax.

Jones pushes Vandrax up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Vandrax breaks the clinch.
Vandrax misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Vandrax can't get the takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vandrax.
Vandrax with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vandrax throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vandrax backwards.
Vandrax is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Vandrax into the cage.
Vandrax taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnny Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandrax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones has Vandrax pushed against the cage.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vandrax up against the cage.

Vandrax ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vandrax no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vandrax can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandrax parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vandrax to escape.
Jones with the ground and pound but Vandrax regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vandrax defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vandrax is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vandrax uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vandrax fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Vandrax. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones clinches.
Vandrax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vandrax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones is looking to control Vandrax's arms but Vandrax gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Vandrax leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Vandrax misses with a knee strike.
Vandrax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Vandrax blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Jones successfully pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Desmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arestotle Santo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santo Montoya has chosen Theme From Jaws as his entrance music. 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?

Desmond
vs
Santo Montoya

160 cm
20
141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
147 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Desmond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arestotle Santo Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Santo Montoya does no damage.
Desmond fails with a takedown attempt.

Desmond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Desmond throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Desmond is trying to control the position but Santo Montoya postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santo Montoya pushes down on Desmond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Desmond is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Desmond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Desmond tries to get out of the position.
Desmond is pressing down on Santo Montoya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Desmond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santo Montoya is one step ahead there.
Santo Montoya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Montoya won't allow Desmond to sweep him here.
Santo Montoya wants to pass the guard but Desmond is keeping the position.
Santo Montoya stopping the sweep attempt from Desmond.
Desmond is working hard here to advance position.
Santo Montoya stands up over Desmond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desmond wants to sweep here but Santo Montoya controlling him for the moment.
Santo Montoya trying to control but Desmond is working from the bottom.
Santo Montoya throwing strikes but missing.
Desmond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santo Montoya wants to control from the top but Desmond keeps moving.
Desmond lands some strikes from the bottom.
Desmond looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Desmond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Desmond is looking for a triangle but Santo Montoya pushes his legs off easily.
Santo Montoya won't allow Desmond to sweep him here.
Desmond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santo Montoya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santo Montoya throwing strikes from guard but Desmond blocks nicely.
Santo Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Desmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desmond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santo Montoya tries to stand but Desmond is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya wants to control from the top but Desmond keeps moving.
Desmond trying to control the position.
Santo Montoya tries to stand but Desmond is controlling from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Arestotle Santo Montoya was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Santo Montoya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Santo Montoya throws a nice head kick!

Desmond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santo Montoya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desmond seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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 Ian Desmond will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Santo Montoya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santo Montoya wants to clinch.

Desmond dives in and scores a takedown into Santo Montoya's guard.
Desmond trying to control but Santo Montoya is working from the bottom.
Desmond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Desmond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santo Montoya is trying to control the position but Desmond postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmond won't allow Santo Montoya to sweep him here.
Desmond slips nicely into half guard.
Ian Desmond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desmond works his way into full mount!
Desmond connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Desmond cracks Santo Montoya with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Desmond controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmond postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Santo Montoya looks a forlorn figure.
Desmond controlling from mount.
Desmond landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desmond prevents Santo Montoya from getting the reversal.
Desmond is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santo Montoya can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya is looking to get to half guard.
Desmond controlling from the full mount.
Santo Montoya tries to hold on but Desmond pushes him away.
Santo Montoya is looking to improve his position but Desmond isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desmond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santo Montoya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Desmond wants to control the pace but Santo Montoya is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desmond working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Desmond looking to score a takedown here. Santo Montoya is defending well but Desmond drives through and ends up in Santo Montoya's guard.
Desmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Santo Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santo Montoya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Desmond engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Desmond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Desmond tries to free his leg and advance position but Santo Montoya is retaining full guard.
Desmond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Montoya trying to control the position.
Desmond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Desmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desmond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Desmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santo Montoya with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Desmond manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Desmond wants to sweep here but Santo Montoya controlling him for the moment.
Santo Montoya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmond throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Desmond holds on and takes a little breather.
Santo Montoya throws a strike but Desmond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Desmond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santo Montoya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Desmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Santo Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santo Montoya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Desmond stays in close to Santo Montoya's body and controls the position.
Desmond postures up.
Santo Montoya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Desmond's guard.
Desmond working a defensive guard here.
Santo Montoya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya wants to control from the top but Desmond keeps moving.
Desmond is pulling down on Santo Montoya's head to control his posture.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Desmond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santo Montoya swivels and escapes.
Santo Montoya wants to clinch but Desmond slips to the side

and Desmond counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Desmond tries for a kimura but Santo Montoya is defending well.

Desmond tries for a kimura but Santo Montoya is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Desmond clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Santo Montoya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Desmond looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santo Montoya wants to control but Desmond is keeping him busy.
Santo Montoya working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Desmond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Santo Montoya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santo Montoya is looking to take a break and control but Desmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Desmond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmond striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Desmond manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Desmond tries to get to full guard but Santo Montoya has control of the leg.

Santo Montoya wants to work for an arm triangle but Desmond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Desmond gets back to full guard.
Desmond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Desmond keeping moving, preventing Santo Montoya from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desmond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santo Montoya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santo Montoya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Desmond looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Santo Montoya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Santo Montoya seems to be working for a kimura but Desmond defends the submission attempt.
Desmond moves into full guard.
Santo Montoya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Desmond has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmond keeping moving, preventing Santo Montoya from controlling successfully.
Desmond pulls Santo Montoya in close to prevent any damage.
Desmond has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Desmond keeping moving, preventing Santo Montoya from controlling successfully.

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

Santo Montoya looking to score a takedown here. Desmond is defending well but Santo Montoya drives through and ends up in Desmond's guard.
Santo Montoya won't allow Desmond to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desmond is adopting a defensive guard.
Desmond looking to control.

Desmond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santo Montoya wants to get up but he can't break Desmond's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Santo Montoya stopping the sweep attempt from Desmond.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Montoya trying to control but Desmond is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Arestotle Santo Montoya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Santo Montoya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santo Montoya lands in his opponent's guard.
Santo Montoya throws a strike but Desmond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Desmond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santo Montoya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santo Montoya looking for a sweep. Not yet Santo Montoya, not yet.
Desmond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santo Montoya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santo Montoya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santo Montoya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Desmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Desmond looks for a takedown but Santo Montoya sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desmond darts in and clinches Santo Montoya up against the cage.

Desmond pulls guard effortlessly.
Santo Montoya preventing the sweep.

Desmond looking for a guillotine here but Santo Montoya defends easily.
Desmond pulls Santo Montoya in close to prevent any damage.
Santo Montoya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya trying to control but Desmond is working from the bottom.

Desmond looking for a guillotine here but Santo Montoya defends easily.
Desmond wants to sweep but no luck.
Santo Montoya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Desmond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Desmond not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya punching from the bottom.
Santo Montoya is looking to control Desmond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santo Montoya avoid being mounted?
Santo Montoya wants to improve his position but Desmond is controlling well.
Arestotle Santo Montoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santo Montoya taking some punishment here, with Desmond in his half guard.
Ian Desmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santo Montoya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Desmond is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Desmond is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ian Desmond.
I think Desmond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Desmond!
Ian Desmond is the new featherweight champion!
Ian Desmond made sure to mention his sponsor, FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Kharitonov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ethan Mars's chin.

Mars
vs
Kharitonov

175 cm
25
152 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

170 cm
20
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov throws a nice head kick!

Mars closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kharitonov to the mat! Kharitonov manages to get full guard.
Kharitonov pulls Mars in to control the position.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars throws a big right hand that misses.
Kharitonov trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kharitonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Kharitonov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kharitonov.
Nice straight punches there by Kharitonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kharitonov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars walks into a stiff left hand from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mars walks into a straight right hand from Kharitonov.
Mars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov looks to land a body kick but Mars moved away.
Kharitonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kharitonov scores with a push kick.
Mars walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kharitonov.
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!
Kharitonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mars.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mars is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov scores with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kharitonov!
Kharitonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kharitonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mars walks into a left hand.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kharitonov gets tackled into the cage by Mars. Mars maintains the clinch.
Kharitonov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kharitonov obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is pushing Mars up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kharitonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mars avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Mars avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a right hand.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick that knocks Mars off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a kick to the body.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Mars down with leg kicks.
Mars avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Kharitonov tenderised Mars's leg. Mars is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Kharitonov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mars manages to avoid it.
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
Mars misses with a takedown attempt - Kharitonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mars takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mars takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mars walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kharitonov.
Mars shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kharitonov as he jumps to the side.
Kharitonov connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Mars looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mars ducks right into an uppercut from Kharitonov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov delivers a nice body kick.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kharitonov feints and then cracks Mars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mars down.
Kharitonov scores with the left hand. Mars knows he should have avoided that one.
Kharitonov is looking to land body kicks.
Mars avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kharitonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Mars down with leg kicks.
Kharitonov misses with a two punch combination.
Kharitonov scores with a jab. Mars acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Mars moves out of range easily.
Mars takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mars on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mars takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars darts in trying to clinch
and Kharitonov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kharitonov with a hook.
Kharitonov thumps Mars with a low kick.
Mars tries to clinch there but Kharitonov circles away.
Mars will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Kharitonov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mars takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharitonov scores with a three punch combo!
Kharitonov pushes Mars away with a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharitonov misses the shot to the body.
Kharitonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Mars in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov lands with a hook. Mars tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mars blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mars fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharitonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mars was well out of range. Poor timing from Kharitonov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mars moves in looking to clinch but Kharitonov pushes him off.
Kharitonov thumps Mars with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mars uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov looks to throw the jab but Mars is out of range.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov delivers a nice body kick.
Kharitonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mars is out of range.
Kharitonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mars's sensitive parts.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kharitonov scores with a punch to the head.
Mars tries to clinch there but Kharitonov circles away.
Mars tries to move into range but Kharitonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharitonov is looking to land body kicks.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Mars walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kharitonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mars has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mars misses with a takedown attempt - Kharitonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kharitonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kharitonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mars shoots for a double leg takedown but Kharitonov sprawls well. He's pushed Mars's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mars wants to clinch up but Kharitonov keeps it at a distance.
Kharitonov cracks a nice hook into Mars's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov tries to bum rush Mars with a series of wild strikes but Mars uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mars tries for a takedown but Kharitonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharitonov takes a swing at Mars's ribcage but misses.
Kharitonov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kharitonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mars tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kharitonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kharitonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kharitonov throws a push kick but Mars slaps the foot to one side.
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
Kharitonov scores with a jab. Mars acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick from Kharitonov misses.
Kharitonov tries a low kick but Mars avoids it.
Mars keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mars.
Vladimir Kharitonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kharitonov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Kharitonov.
Ethan Mars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mars shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense.
Kharitonov keeps Mars at a distance using the push kick.
Kharitonov misses with a looping left.
Mars looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mars takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Kharitonov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A combination from Kharitonov does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kharitonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kharitonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
Vladimir Kharitonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burnt Faceman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Niekonieczny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faceman comes to the cage accompanied by Dirt Road Anthem. Niekonieczny has chosen Metallica - Ride The Lightning as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Faceman
vs
Niekonieczny

173 cm
23
145 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

164 cm
26
146 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burnt Faceman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janusz Niekonieczny!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niekonieczny misses with a hook.
Niekonieczny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faceman.
Niekonieczny scores with a jab to the body.
Faceman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Faceman.
Faceman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niekonieczny stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faceman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niekonieczny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niekonieczny thows a body shot but no joy.

Niekonieczny darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Faceman is trying to stand up here but Niekonieczny is controlling him well.
Niekonieczny is nestled in close to Faceman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Faceman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Faceman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niekonieczny on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faceman controls Niekonieczny momentarily but Niekonieczny frees himself.
Niekonieczny seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Faceman is pulling down on Niekonieczny's head to control his posture.
Niekonieczny trying to control but Faceman is working from the bottom.
Faceman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Niekonieczny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niekonieczny throws a big elbow that misses.
Faceman wants to stand but Niekonieczny is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niekonieczny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faceman is trying to keep Niekonieczny in close.
Faceman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Niekonieczny content to stall in guard here.
Niekonieczny trying to control but Faceman is working from the bottom.

Niekonieczny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Faceman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Niekonieczny has Faceman in his guard.
Faceman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faceman looking to sit in guard and control but Niekonieczny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Niekonieczny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Niekonieczny postures up.
Faceman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niekonieczny manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Niekonieczny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faceman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faceman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Faceman wants to control from the top but Niekonieczny keeps moving.
Niekonieczny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Niekonieczny is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faceman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Faceman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Niekonieczny connects with the punch.
Niekonieczny looks to throw a body kick
and Faceman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Faceman throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niekonieczny fails to land the takedown.
Faceman scores with a one two! Niekonieczny had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Niekonieczny shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Niekonieczny showed some decent athleticism there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faceman tries to get to full guard but Niekonieczny has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Janusz Niekonieczny will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Faceman tries to clinch up.
Faceman throws a wild body kick that Niekonieczny sees coming a mile off.
Danga de danga de dang - Faceman scores with a four punch combination!
Faceman scores with a sloppy right hand. Niekonieczny should have avoided that one.
Faceman is looking to clinch but Niekonieczny is avoiding it.
Faceman tries to clinch but Niekonieczny moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Niekonieczny.
Faceman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niekonieczny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faceman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Niekonieczny throws the kick towards the body but Faceman avoids it.
Faceman tries to bum rush Niekonieczny with a series of wild strikes but Niekonieczny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niekonieczny is looking to chop away at Faceman's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niekonieczny misses with a wild body shot.
Faceman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niekonieczny scores with a shot to the body.

Faceman moves into the clinch successfully.
Niekonieczny is trying to stall.
Faceman trying to land knees to the body.
Niekonieczny taking a breather.
Niekonieczny tries to work over Faceman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faceman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faceman tries to land knees in the clinch but Niekonieczny avoids the damage to the body.
Niekonieczny tries to throw a body punch but Faceman avoids it by throwing Niekonieczny back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Niekonieczny.
Faceman lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faceman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niekonieczny is defending well for now.
Niekonieczny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Faceman.
A short right from Niekonieczny.
Niekonieczny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faceman's elbow.
Niekonieczny wants a takedown.
Niekonieczny tries to work over Faceman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niekonieczny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niekonieczny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faceman lands an elbow that stopped Niekonieczny in his tracks for a moment.
Faceman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niekonieczny content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Faceman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niekonieczny's efforts to push away.
Niekonieczny avoids the elbow strike from Faceman, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny avoids a wild elbow strike from Faceman.
Niekonieczny blocks a body shot from Faceman.
Faceman lands with a left to the head.
Niekonieczny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faceman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Niekonieczny is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Faceman rather than just go for the knockout.

Faceman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faceman tries a body shot but Niekonieczny blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faceman throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faceman.

Niekonieczny gets control of Faceman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Niekonieczny will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Faceman looking to sit in guard and control but Niekonieczny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Niekonieczny trying to control but Faceman is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faceman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Niekonieczny wants to control from the top but Faceman keeps moving.
Faceman looking to control.
Niekonieczny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niekonieczny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niekonieczny seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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 Burnt Faceman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Faceman misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Faceman - just one landing.
Niekonieczny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faceman.
Faceman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Niekonieczny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Faceman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Niekonieczny is able to avoid easily.
Niekonieczny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Faceman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burnt Faceman is winning the standup battle so far.
Faceman throws a shot to the body.
Niekonieczny tries to land a front kick but Faceman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Faceman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Niekonieczny.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faceman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faceman tries to clinch there but Niekonieczny circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faceman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faceman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Faceman.
Niekonieczny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Niekonieczny wants to land a leg kick but Faceman is out of range.
Niekonieczny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Faceman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Niekonieczny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niekonieczny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faceman.
Faceman loads up on a big right hand but Niekonieczny slips the punch.
Faceman looks to land a left hand but Niekonieczny moved out of range nicely.
Faceman needs to keep his hands up - Niekonieczny had a free shot at his head there.
Faceman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Faceman moves in looking to clinch but Niekonieczny pushes him off.
Niekonieczny just misses with a punch to the body.
Niekonieczny tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Niekonieczny throws a wild body kick that Faceman sees coming a mile off.
Faceman avoids a kick to the body.
Faceman throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niekonieczny is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Faceman.
Niekonieczny shoots in looking for a takedown but Faceman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niekonieczny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faceman.
Faceman throws a head kick that misses.
Niekonieczny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faceman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faceman moves out of range as Niekonieczny strikes.
Faceman throws a sloppy body shot

so Niekonieczny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Niekonieczny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Niekonieczny working the ground and pound.
Faceman is trying to improve his position.
Janusz Niekonieczny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faceman pushes Niekonieczny away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Niekonieczny gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faceman tries to improve position but can't.
Faceman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Niekonieczny tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Faceman is trying to improve his position.

Niekonieczny looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niekonieczny is working Faceman over with some ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Burnt Faceman.
I think Faceman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janusz Niekonieczny!
An out of breath and clearly excited Janusz Niekonieczny thanked ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chul Moo Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Love (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?

Moo Pak
vs
Love

180 cm
22
181 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
174 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Conviction

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chul Moo Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Love!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Love, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Love lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
Pak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Love's calf.
Pak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pak swivels and escapes.
Pak throws a leg kick which misses Love's front leg but catches the back leg as Love tries to avoid it.
Pak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Pak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Love.
Pak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Pak.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Love crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pak - the referee stops the clock and Love gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pak. Love manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pak.
Love dives in and grabs Pak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pak pushes down on Love's head and hops out.
Good leg kick by Pak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Love looks gassed!
Pak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Love.

It looks like Kevin Love has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak lands a nice hook to Love's body. Love takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Love avoids the head kick by Pak.
Pak connects with a leg kick. Love looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pak delivers a nice body kick.
Chul Moo Pak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pak lands a high kick!
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!
Nice cross by Pak.

Love is rocked!
Pak cracks Love with a hook to the temple - Love is on wobbly legs here! Pak swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Love falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pak wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chul Moo Pak!