CCF Midweek Mayhem 5! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alphonse Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McMurphy
vs
Rosa

181 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall McMurphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alphonse Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurphy misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for McMurphy. That snapped Rosa's head back.

It looks like Alphonse Rosa has been cut.
McMurphy rushes Rosa with punches - Rosa moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Rosa goes down! McMurphy follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall McMurphy!
A relieved looking Randall McMurphy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Westcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vieira
vs
Westcott

185 cm
21
183 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
28
165 lbs
8 - 17 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gennady Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Westcott!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vieira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westcott finds it's way round the side to connect with Vieira's head.

It looks like Gennady Vieira has been cut.
Vieira darts in trying to clinch
and Westcott counters with a left and a right... And another left! Vieira is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Westcott!
An out of breath Billy Westcott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahj Princeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Princeton has chosen Gods Gonna Cut yYou Down as his entrance music. Rahj Princeton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Romero
vs
Princeton

180 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

174 cm
19
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Romero!
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, Rahj Princeton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero throws a front kick aimed at Princeton's knee but Princeton avoids it well.
Romero connects with a jab.
Romero connects with a right hand. Princeton shakes it off.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Princeton under the eye.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Princeton momentarily.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Romero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Princeton is fending him off so far but Romero persists. Nope, Princeton circles away and we're back to standing.

Princeton gets a clinch.
Romero is pressed up against the cage. Princeton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romero down to the mat. Romero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Princeton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Princeton somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Princeton moves out of range easily.

Princeton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Princeton is taking a breather. Romero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Princeton 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rahj Princeton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romero.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Princeton in his tracks.
Romero throws the kick towards the body but Princeton avoids it.
Princeton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romero tries to sprawl but Princeton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Princeton stalling.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Princeton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rahj Princeton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Romero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Princeton pinned against the cage. Princeton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Princeton.
Princeton advances nicely into full mount.
Princeton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princeton avoids the attempt from Romero to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princeton looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Romero tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Princeton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Princeton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Romero's thigh. Romero counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Princeton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romero's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Princeton is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Princeton slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rahj Princeton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Princeton.
Princeton dives in and grabs Romero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes down on Princeton's head and hops out.
Romero looks for the body kick but Princeton saw that one coming.
Romero shoots in but no luck this time.
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Princeton clinches.
Princeton wants a takedown.
Victor Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahj Princeton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Princeton to keep the fight standing.
Romero tries to pull guard but Princeton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Princeton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Princeton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero tries to pull guard but Princeton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Princeton has him pressed against the cage.

Princeton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Princeton just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rahj Princeton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Romero tests Princeton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Princeton doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahj Princeton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Romero has his takedown stuffed

and Princeton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Princeton.

Princeton lands a takedown into guard.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Princeton is one step ahead there.
Princeton stops Romero from standing up.
Princeton 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Rahj Princeton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rahj Princeton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a body punch but Princeton moves out of range.
Romero jabs Princeton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Princeton's head.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero tries for a takedown but Princeton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Princeton shoots in looking for a takedown. Romero tries to sprawl out of it but Princeton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Princeton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princeton keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Princeton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Princeton somewhat.

Princeton feints and as Romero raises his hands in defense, Princeton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Princeton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Princeton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Princeton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rahj Princeton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Princeton circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by Princeton which made him look bad.
Romero jabs Princeton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by Princeton which made him look bad.
Princeton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero has his takedown stuffed

and Princeton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rahj Princeton.
I've got Princeton 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rahj Princeton!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rahj Princeton!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rahj Princeton!

Rahj Princeton wins by unanimous decision!

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RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cole Phelps has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Phelps
vs
Kelly

185 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Phelps!
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, Justin Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Phelps gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kelly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Phelps keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.
Kelly works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phelps is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly unloads with some shots from mount but Phelps bucks and avoids them well.
Phelps knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kelly on the ground.
Phelps tries to reverse the position but Kelly maintains control.
Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phelps is looking to escape.
Phelps is working to get back to half guard.
Phelps tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kelly looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Phelps tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Phelps throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kelly 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.
Phelps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelly wants to control the pace but Phelps is squirming around nicely.
Kelly throws some wild stikes that Phelps manages to avoid easily.
Kelly trying to control but Phelps is having none of it.
Phelps holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kelly tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Phelps on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Phelps tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Phelps is looking to improve his position but Kelly isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Kelly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps is desperately trying to improve his position but Kelly has a good base and remains in mount.
Kelly throwing strikes here but Phelps is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kelly throwing strikes here but Phelps is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Kelly working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Phelps turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kelly off and cradles Phelps's limp body as Kelly celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Justin Kelly!

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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Critico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard comes to the cage accompanied by Young Jezzy- Lose my mind. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maynard
vs
Critico

172 cm
19
158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gray Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Critico!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Critico clinches with his opponent.

Maynard has Critico pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Maynard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Critico tumbling to the mat - Maynard dives into Critico's guard.
Maynard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Critico keeps moving.
Maynard throws an elbow that misses. Critico uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maynard's guard. Nice move by Critico!
Maynard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Critico tries to pass.
Critico trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Critico has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maynard is proving hard to escape from.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Critico from controlling successfully.
Maynard wants to stand but Critico is controlling the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Leon Critico hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Critico wants to clinch but Maynard slips to the side
enabling Maynard to counter with a crisp jab.
Critico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maynard stops a takedown attempt from Critico.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Critico is trying to pull guard but Maynard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maynard gets underhooks to prevent Critico's takedown attempt.
Gray Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Critico.

Critico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Critico working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Maynard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maynard stands up over Critico, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard postures up.
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Critico's head.
Critico trying to control the position.
Maynard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Critico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maynard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maynard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maynard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Critico's head.
Critico keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Critico's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard throwing strikes but missing.
Maynard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Critico on the ground.
Maynard postures up and lands a big shot to Critico's brow.

Critico is looking for a triangle but Maynard pushes his legs off easily.
Critico looks gassed!
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Critico's head.
Maynard connects with a couple of short punches.
Maynard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Critico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Critico working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maynard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Critico fails to pull guard.

Maynard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maynard manages to end up in side control.
Critico trying to remain calm as Maynard controls from the top position.
Maynard grinds an elbow into Critico's temple.
Maynard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Critico down.

Critico is rocked!
Maynard lands a strong strike to the head of Critico. That's dazed him! Maynard looking to finish here. Critico is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Maynard lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Maynard!
In his post fight interview, Gray Maynard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tragen Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tragen Hyabusa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hyabusa
vs
Franco

183 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

181 cm
25
177 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tragen Hyabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Franco!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyabusa connects with a leg kick. Franco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hyabusa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hyabusa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hyabusa.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hyabusa tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hyabusa to the ground. Hyabusa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch lands to the side of Franco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hyabusa throws a combination. Franco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hyabusa is looking to slow Franco down with leg kicks.
Hyabusa connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Hyabusa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hyabusa connects with a body shot that sends Franco's belly button to the back.
Franco tries for a takedown but Hyabusa circles away easily
and Hyabusa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Franco's knee momentarily.
Tragen Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Franco.
Hyabusa feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Hyabusa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hyabusa leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hyabusa lands with a kick to the temple. Franco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hyabusa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hyabusa.

Franco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hyabusa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco cracks Hyabusa with a solid left hand.
Franco looking to pass the guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Franco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hyabusa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Franco!

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hyabusa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hyabusa but Hyabusa pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Franco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hyabusa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hyabusa can't do much from the bottom here.
Franco in side control, throwing shots but Hyabusa defends.
Hyabusa manages to get back to half guard.
Hyabusa wants to control but Franco is keeping busy.
Hyabusa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Franco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Franco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hyabusa looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franco postures up in Hyabusa's guard and throws a big left but Hyabusa blocks it.
Hyabusa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franco postures up in Hyabusa's guard and throws a big left but Hyabusa blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tragen Hyabusa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hyabusa delivers a nice body kick.
Hyabusa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hyabusa stalks Franco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Franco's face. Franco staggers backwards, shaken.

Franco scores with a takedown into Hyabusa's guard.
Hyabusa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franco.
Hyabusa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Hyabusa is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Franco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hyabusa's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hyabusa pushes Franco off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Hyabusa shows good takedown defense.
Tragen Hyabusa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hyabusa lands with a slapping head kick.
Hyabusa scores with a leg kick.
Hyabusa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hyabusa misses with a two punch combination.
Hyabusa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Franco blocks a low kick nicely.
Tragen Hyabusa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyabusa lands with an uppercut that bounces Franco off the cage and back into range.
Franco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hyabusa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyabusa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hyabusa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hyabusa jabs at Franco's body.
Hyabusa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franco. That did some damage!
Hyabusa throws a body kick that misses.
Tragen Hyabusa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hyabusa slaps away a takedown attempt from Franco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tragen Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Franco.
Hyabusa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Hyabusa shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyabusa throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Hyabusa leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hyabusa throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Hyabusa sprawls well.
Franco with a poor takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hyabusa. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
Hyabusa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hyabusa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hyabusa lands the left hand.
Franco with a poor takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a left and a right that stings Franco.
Hyabusa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franco's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa works Franco's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Hyabusa tenderised Franco's leg. Franco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyabusa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Franco if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyabusa counters with a thumping low kick.
Hyabusa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hyabusa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hyabusa.
Hyabusa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hyabusa.
Hyabusa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a leg kick.
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tragen Hyabusa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hyabusa throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Hyabusa scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Hyabusa.
Hyabusa is looking to wear down Franco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hyabusa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hyabusa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hyabusa cracks the inside of Franco's front leg.
Hyabusa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hyabusa connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Franco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hyabusa - the referee stops the clock and Franco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hyabusa. Franco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Franco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hyabusa. Hyabusa obviously looking to wear him down.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hyabusa swivels and escapes.
Hyabusa lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa lands the left hand.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyabusa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Franco really felt that one!
Tragen Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Franco.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hyabusa stuffs the takedown attempt from Franco. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Hyabusa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hyabusa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hyabusa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Franco dodges the punch combination from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa thumps Franco with a low kick.
Franco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hyabusa pinned against the cage. Hyabusa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hyabusa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Hyabusa. Beautiful body shot.
Hyabusa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hyabusa feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Hyabusa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hyabusa. Hyabusa obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hyabusa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hyabusa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hyabusa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hyabusa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hyabusa scoring well with a low kick there.
Hyabusa tries to bum rush Franco with a series of wild strikes but Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hyabusa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Hyabusa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Hyabusa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franco has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hyabusa.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Hyabusa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hyabusa. Hyabusa obviously looking to wear him down.
Hyabusa throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
Hyabusa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tragen Hyabusa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt
and Hyabusa counters with a low kick, right behind Franco 's knee.
Franco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hyabusa.
Franco shoots in but Hyabusa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Franco misses with a takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a three punch combo that has Franco backing up. Franco nods at Hyabusa to acknowledge the strikes.
Eddie Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyabusa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyabusa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franco back to the cage. Hyabusa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyabusa fakes the leg kick and cracks Franco in the body.
Hyabusa throws a head kick that Franco semi-blocks.
Hyabusa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tragen Hyabusa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hyabusa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Tragen Hyabusa!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tragen Hyabusa!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tragen Hyabusa!

Tragen Hyabusa wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Sadollah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Millen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sadollah
vs
Millen

180 cm
24
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Sadollah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Millen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadollah moves to clinch but Millen breaks away
and Millen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Millen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Millen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sadollah.
Millen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sadollah checks it well.

Millen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sadollah did well to prevent Millen getting side control.
Sadollah is in trouble now - Millen has advanced to mount!

Sadollah is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Millen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sadollah is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colin Millen!
Colin Millen 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
48%

Undercard bout

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

Yager
vs
McCarthy

188 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
188 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Yager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rayn McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yager misses with a head kick.

McCarthy gets tackled into the cage by Yager. Yager maintains the clinch.
Yager using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCarthy can't get the takedown.
Yager is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yager down to the mat. Yager avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yager doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Yager gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCarthy has Yager pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yager manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jamie Yager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayn McCarthy.
McCarthy takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Rayn McCarthy has been cut.
Yager lands a hook that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.

Yager breaks the clinch.
Yager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and Yager counters with a big head kick but McCarthy shrugs it off.
A head kick from Yager lands but McCarthy takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McCarthy gets tackled into the cage by Yager. Yager maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yager breaks from the clinch.
Yager catches McCarthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Yager moves into range and clinches up with McCarthy.
A short right from Yager.

McCarthy is rocked!

Yager escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yager tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
Yager is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yager wants to clinch.
Yager takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up with Yager, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes Yager against the cage but Yager circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.
Yager throws a nice head kick!
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Yager.
A head kick misses from Yager.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Yager has managed to clinch.
Yager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Yager breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yager as he jumps to the side.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCarthy looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy clinches up with Yager and pushes him back against the cage.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
Yager connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCarthy's face.

Yager manages to break the clinch.

Yager takes the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yager is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Yager clinches up with McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage.
Yager throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yager is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yager lands with a right to the head.

Yager breaks the clinch.
Jamie Yager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Yager closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yager is defending well.
Yager is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yager down to the mat. Yager avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Yager takes the fight into the clinch.

Yager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Yager closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yager misses with a knee strike.
Yager lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yager lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Rayn McCarthy's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Yager turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

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

Yager closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
Yager gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Yager dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rayn McCarthy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Yager throws a head kick that McCarthy semi-blocks.

Yager gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy wants to break free but Yager has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCarthy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yager keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCarthy's efforts to push away.

Yager breaks the clinch.
McCarthy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yager is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McCarthy.
Yager tries a head kick but it misses.

McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Yager clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yager stops a takedown attempt from McCarthy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yager scores with a shoulder strike.
Yager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yager looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yager after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yager - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCarthy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jamie Yager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayn McCarthy.

Yager pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Yager instigates a clinch.
McCarthy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yager lands a damaging elbow.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Yager throws knees to the body.
Jamie Yager has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yager connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCarthy's face.

Yager breaks the clinch.
Yager lands with a nice combination. McCarthy backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Yager lands but McCarthy takes it in his stride.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Yager finish him?
Jamie Yager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Yager pushes McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
Yager scores with a knee to the head.
McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yager avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Yager pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yager with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Yager fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCarthy, pushing him back against the cage.

Yager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yager paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

The cut above Rayn McCarthy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Yager moves into the clinch.

Yager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Yager rushes McCarthy and presses him up against the cage.
Yager has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles McCarthy - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Yager, and another! McCarthy is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jamie Yager!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wong Mongtong has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cunnings
vs
Mongtong

167 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Cornell No Gi Fight Gear ($5 shirts)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongtong stuffs the takedown.
Cunnings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mongtong's waist but Mongtong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cunnings off to one side.
Mongtong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cunnings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jojo Cunnings. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mongtong closes the distance and clinches.
Mongtong lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Jojo Cunnings has been cut.
Cunnings wants a takedown.
Mongtong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cunnings lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mongtong lands a knee to the head.
Mongtong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunnings blocks it with crossed arms.
Cunnings wants to take the fight to the mat but Mongtong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mongtong lands a damaging elbow.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mongtong obliges.
Mongtong lands a shoulder strike.
Mongtong looking to throw knees to the head but Cunnings is blocking nicely.
Mongtong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Mongtong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cunnings takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jojo Cunnings's cut is getting worse.
Cunnings goes for a takedown attempt but Mongtong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mongtong thumps Cunnings with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mongtong closes the distance and pushes Cunnings back into the cage.
Cunnings blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Mongtong.
Mongtong just leaning against Cunnings, taking a breather.
Cunnings drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mongtong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mongtong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cunnings.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunnings avoids the head kick by Mongtong.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mongtong enables Cunnings to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mongtong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cunnings trying to control but Mongtong is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cunnings is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cunnings is looking to stand up but Mongtong won't let him.

Cunnings drops back looking for a leg! Mongtong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mongtong manages to kick Cunnings off! Cunnings jumps back into Mongtong's guard.

Cunnings is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mongtong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mongtong has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is looking to stand up but Mongtong isn't so interested in that idea.
Mongtong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunnings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cunnings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Mongtong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jojo Cunnings's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cunnings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown but Mongtong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mongtong clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mongtong.
Cunnings has Mongtong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mongtong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mongtong scores a nice knee to the body.
Mongtong connects with a knee to the head.
Mongtong working Cunnings over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunnings takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mongtong pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.
Cunnings is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mongtong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jojo Cunnings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mongtong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mongtong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cunnings's face.

Jojo Cunnings's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mongtong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cunnings avoiding damage as Mongtong throws knees to the body.
Mongtong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cunnings tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongtong avoiding damage.
Mongtong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mongtong has Cunnings pushed against the cage.
Mongtong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong lands an elbow just above Cunnings 's eye.

Jeez, Jojo Cunnings's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mongtong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunnings has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.
Mongtong is pressed up against the cage. Cunnings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mongtong down to the mat. Mongtong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mongtong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mongtong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wong Mongtong!
Our winner, Wong Mongtong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.