LA Combat 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Red Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawasaki Dojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Arcinas
vs
Dojo

195 cm
30
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

195 cm
30
170 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Arcinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kawasaki Dojo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcinas shoots in for a takedown but Dojo shows good takedown defense.
Dojo is looking to slow Arcinas down with leg kicks.
Arcinas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arcinas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dojo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Arcinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dojo cracks Arcinas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arcinas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dojo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dojo stuffs the takedown attempt from Arcinas. Arcinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Arcinas is breathing heavily.
Dojo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dojo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arcinas circles away quickly and effectively.
Dojo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Arcinas. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dojo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dojo connects with a superb combination that knocks Arcinas out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Dojo before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Arcinas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kawasaki Dojo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flash Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Katipunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pinoy Ako. On his way into the cage it seems that Flash Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Flash Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Johnson
vs
Katipunan

190 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flash Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Katipunan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katipunan tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Katipunan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Katipunan successfully pulls guard.

Katipunan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Katipunan is tightening it up a little... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Katipunan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andres Katipunan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Coffee Crisp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crisp's entrance music is Freaks and Geeks - Childish Gambino. A fine choice. StPierre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flo Rida - Good Feeling. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Crisp
vs
StPierre

180 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Coffee Crisp!
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, George StPierre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

StPierre has closed the distance and engaged Crisp in a clinch.
Crisp tries to break the clinch but StPierre is controlling the position.

StPierre jumps guard and drags Crisp to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
StPierre has a closed guard, preventing Crisp from standing up.
StPierre looking to control but Crisp passes into half guard.
Crisp wants to stand but StPierre has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
StPierre punching from the bottom.
Crisp tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crisp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
StPierre has a closed guard, preventing Crisp from standing up.
Crisp being controlled here momentarily.
Crisp wanted to stand there but StPierre had control of the position.
StPierre is trying to keep Crisp in close.

Crisp gets to his feet. StPierre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crisp pushes StPierre away with a front kick.
George StPierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
StPierre shoots in but Crisp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
StPierre looks gassed!

Crisp drops StPierre with a nice combination! Crisp dives into StPierre's guard, looking to finish!

StPierre is rocked!

It looks like George StPierre has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crisp wants to get up but he can't break StPierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crisp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
StPierre wants to stand but Crisp is controlling the position.
Crisp tries to stand but StPierre is controlling from the bottom.

Crisp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

StPierre ducks straight into an uppercut from Crisp and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - StPierre manages to regain guard straight away.
StPierre is still in real trouble! Can Crisp finish him?
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!
Crisp is looking to stand up but StPierre won't let him.
StPierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Crisp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for StPierre on the ground.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crisp stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick misses from Crisp.
StPierre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crisp thumps StPierre with a low kick.
Crisp pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Crisp has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crisp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crisp is trying to push StPierre away but StPierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
StPierre can't get the takedown.
Crisp tries to circle away but StPierre has him pinned against the cage.
Crisp is trying to push StPierre away but StPierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Crisp breaks from the clinch.
StPierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crisp throws a head kick but StPierre moves out of range.
Crisp connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crisp lands a nice looking body kick.

Crisp has StPierre up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coffee Crisp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George StPierre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Crisp lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crisp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crisp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that StPierre can do to turn this around?
StPierre throws a head kick but Crisp moves out of range.
Crisp tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from StPierre.

Crisp drops StPierre with a nice combination! Crisp dives into StPierre's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crisp wanted to stand there but StPierre had control of the position.
StPierre is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Crisp is looking to stand up but StPierre won't let him.
StPierre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crisp!
StPierre controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crisp is trying to stand up.

StPierre goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Crisp turns into him and now he's in StPierre's guard.
Crisp tries to stand but StPierre is controlling from the bottom.
StPierre wants to control the position but Crisp says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre tries to roll over but Crisp keeps him under control.
Coffee Crisp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
StPierre strikes from the bottom but Crisp passes into mount!

Crisp is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Crisp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crisp tries to close the distance and clinch up but StPierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coffee Crisp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown but Crisp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crisp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crisp. That's going to slow StPierre down.
Good shot there by Crisp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crisp scores with a leg kick.
Crisp tries a head kick but it misses.
Crisp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crisp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Crisp drops StPierre with a nice combination! Crisp dives into StPierre's guard, looking to finish!

StPierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

StPierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crisp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coffee Crisp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George StPierre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Crisp pushes StPierre up against the cage in a clinch.

Crisp breaks the clinch.
StPierre closes the distance and clinches up with Crisp, looking for a takedown. StPierre pushes Crisp against the cage but Crisp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
StPierre avoids the head kick by Crisp.
Crisp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

StPierre moves into the clinch.

Crisp manages to break the clinch.

Crisp rushes StPierre and presses him up against the cage.
Crisp wants to get back to striking at distance but StPierre won't allow it.
StPierre wants a takedown but no success here.
Crisp tries to break free but StPierre pushes him back against the cage.
StPierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

StPierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
StPierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crisp pinned against the cage. Crisp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coffee Crisp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George StPierre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown but Crisp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crisp throws a wild body kick that StPierre sees coming a mile off.

Crisp moves into the clinch successfully.

Crisp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crisp lands a head kick!
Crisp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crisp tries to close the distance and clinch up but StPierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
StPierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crisp tries a head kick but it misses.
Crisp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crisp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crisp throws a nice outside leg kick.

Crisp throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as StPierre stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Crisp follows into mount!

Crisp stands up from mount. Strange move.
The fighters circle, before Crisp throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into StPierre's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Crisp lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Coffee Crisp!
Coffee Crisp spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Koch
vs
Deans

177 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

155 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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, Eric Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Micky Deans!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koch.
Nice sprawl there from Koch as Deans shoots in.

Deans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deans is trying to maintain a safe position but Koch gets an underhook and turns Deans into the cage.
Deans is trying to pull guard but Koch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koch scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Koch to work.
Deans can't get the takedown.
Eric Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Deans.
Koch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deans's defenses.
Koch scores with a knee to the head.
Deans is working for takedown but Koch is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koch.
Koch lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deans tries for a takedown. No joy.

Deans jumps guard.
Deans controls Koch momentarily but Koch frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koch stands up from Deans's guard - Koch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Eric Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Koch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Koch.
Deans looks gassed!
Deans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koch smiles and moves away.
Koch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Deans if he has to take too many more of those.

Koch drives through and clinches with Deans against the cage.
Koch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koch after a bit of a struggle.
Deans jumps guard but Koch stands there with Deans around his waist. Deans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koch lands a left hand.
Koch lands with a right to the head.
Koch avoiding damage.
Deans takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koch.
Koch lands an elbow inside.
Koch prevents the takedown attempt.
Deans takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koch is stalling here.
Deans has Koch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koch lands a good knee to the midsection. Deans won't want to take too many of those.
Koch scores with a knee to the head.
Koch crunches a lovely knee into Deans's ribcage.
Koch lands an elbow inside.
Deans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deans takes a shot to the head.
Koch lands a nice knee to the body.
Koch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koch lands a damaging elbow.

Deans is rocked!
Koch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deans is still on wobbly legs! Can Koch finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koch.
Koch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Koch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Deans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Deans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koch obliges.
Koch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deans's face.
Koch lands an elbow just above Deans 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koch connects with a knee to the head.
Koch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koch scores a nice knee to the body.
Deans jumps guard but Koch stands there with Deans around his waist. Deans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Koch.
Koch has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Deans - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Koch, and another! Deans is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Eric Koch!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Arcinas (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?

Butler
vs
Arcinas

191 cm
20
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
29
169 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Butler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arcinas sprawls well initially but Butler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Butler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butler pulls his head out easily.
Butler trying to mount his opponent but Arcinas defends it.
Arcinas is staying active underneath Butler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arcinas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butler.

Arcinas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Butler wants to take a breather but Arcinas is having none of it.

Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butler pulls his head out easily.

Arcinas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butler pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arcinas looking for submissions off his back.

Butler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arcinas defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Arcinas actively working from the bottom here.
Butler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler passes to full mount!
Butler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arcinas is in all sorts of trouble here.

Butler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arcinas is surviving well by controlling Butler's body position as best he can.
Butler tries to control but Arcinas wriggling away.
Butler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Arcinas is desperately trying to improve his position but Butler has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Butler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arcinas is looking to escape.
Arcinas regains half guard.

Arcinas looking for submissions off his back.

Arcinas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arcinas is defending against the submission attempts here by Butler.

Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butler pulls his head out easily.
Arcinas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Butler controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Arcinas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Arcinas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gino Arcinas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Butler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Butler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcinas keeps working.
Butler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Butler wants to pass the guard but Arcinas is defending well.
Arcinas is refusing to be controlled, as Butler sits in half guard.

Butler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arcinas sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arcinas is not content to let Butler control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Butler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arcinas sees it coming and defends easily.

Arcinas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Arcinas actively working from the bottom here.
Butler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arcinas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butler pulls his head out easily.
Butler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Arcinas actively working from the bottom here.
Arcinas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butler.

Arcinas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Butler is keen to just control but Arcinas is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas gets back to full guard.

Arcinas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Butler should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Arcinas has tightened it up now! Butler should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gino Arcinas!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryson Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen You Make Me Sick as his entrance music. Bryson Khan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hernandez
vs
Khan

183 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
22
273 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryson Khan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khan has managed to clinch.
Hernandez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown.
Hernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan scores with a jab to the body.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Hernandez has managed to clinch.
Khan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Khan has Hernandez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Khan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hernandez tumbling to the mat - Khan dives into Hernandez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khan stands up over Hernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khan stands up over Hernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Khan works over Hernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Khan gets to his feet and stands over Hernandez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hernandez felt that one! Khan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hernandez from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryson Khan!
Bryson Khan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al an (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amon Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

an
vs
Ra

185 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
189 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Whip and Wills Custom Clothing Outlet

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al an!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amon Ra!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
an staying out of range there.

an feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
an missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ra controls an momentarily but an frees himself.
Ra keeping full guard, as an tries to pass.
an looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ra has control of an's left arm, preventing an from doing any damage.
an postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
an lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
an tries to free his leg and advance position but Ra is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra keeping moving, preventing an from controlling successfully.
Ra being controlled here, momentarily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from an.
an takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

an closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ra wants to control but an postures up.
an in side control lands a decent elbow.
an wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ra keeps working.
an is really struggling to control Ra but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ground and pound from an seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
an working the ground and pound.
an remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
an lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
an lands a few punches from side control.
Ra is looking to regain half guard here but an keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ra struggling a bit here.
an working the head and body with strikes.
an working the ground and pound.

Ra is rocked!
an cracks Ra with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! an immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ra is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by an!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al an!
Al an managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Whip and Wills Custom Clothing Outlet, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misicavi Bebster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caine's entrance music is Dot Rotten - Are You Not Entertained. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Caine
vs
Bebster

191 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine fails with a takedown attempt.
Caine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bebster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bebster lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caine backs up against the cage.

Caine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bebster trying to remain calm as Caine controls from the top position.
Bebster is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bebster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bebster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine trying to control the position but Bebster is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebster tries to escape but Caine is in control.
Caine is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bebster is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebster tries to escape but Caine is in control.
Caine controlling the position from side mount.
Bebster wants to get back to his feet but Caine drags him back down.
Bebster is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebster is trying to control Caine's posture but Caine avoids it.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

We're going to have a standup here because Harry Caine wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bebster misses with a double jab.
Caine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bebster circles away.
Caine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caine tries to clinch but Bebster moves out of range.
Bebster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bebster fails with the takedown

and Caine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bebster's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebster doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Caine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bebster tries to strike from the bottom.
Caine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bebster on the ground.
Caine is standing up over Bebster. Bebster looks to escape but Caine dives into side control.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bebster is not content to let Caine control the position.
Caine remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Caine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bebster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Bebster pushes Caine up against the cage in a clinch.

Caine breaks from the clinch.
Bebster scores with a one two! Caine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Caine has a takedown stuffed.
Caine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bebster pinned against the cage. Bebster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Caine fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Caine. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine wants to clinch up but Bebster keeps it at a distance.
Bebster leaves Caine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caine tries for a takedown but Bebster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bebster wants to clinch up but Caine keeps it at a distance.
Bebster slaps away a takedown attempt from Caine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bebster swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bebster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Bebster tries to keep at a distance but Caine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebster avoids it.
The referee calls for Bebster to work.
Bebster lands an uppercut.
Bebster is trying to break free.
Bebster tries to break the clinch but Caine is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebster wants to break free but Caine has control.
Caine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bebster wants to break the clinch but can't.

Caine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bebster fails with the takedown.
Caine blocks a head kick by Bebster.
Bebster stalks Caine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caine's face. Caine staggers backwards, shaken.
Caine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bebster.
Bebster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caine.
Caine avoids the head kick by Bebster.
Bebster throws the kick towards the body but Caine avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Bebster or perhaps it was just good defense by Caine which made him look bad.
Bebster is breathing heavily.
Bebster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caine circles away quickly and effectively.
Bebster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misicavi Bebster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caine is defended easily by Bebster.
Caine leaves Bebster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bebster tries to avoid it but Caine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bebster to the ground. Bebster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bebster as Caine shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Caine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caine shoots in and drives through. Bebster sprawls well.
Caine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bebster but Bebster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Caine has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine shoots in looking for a takedown. Bebster tries to sprawl out of it but Caine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bebster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Caine tries to clinch up.
Caine fails with a takedown attempt.
Bebster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Caine tries for a takedown but Bebster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bebster. Those never looked like landing.
Caine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harry Caine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bebster as he avoids it easily.
Bebster lands a jab.
Bebster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caine.

Caine has Bebster up against the cage in a clinch.
Caine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bebster pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bebster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Caine lands an elbow just above Bebster 's eye.
Bebster has had enough of the clinch but Caine keeps him there for the moment.
Caine prevents Bebster from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bebster throws an elbow but misses.
Bebster tries to break free but Caine pushes him back against the cage.
Bebster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bebster gets through Caine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Caine keeps control of Bebster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebster tries to break the clinch but Caine is controlling the position.

Bebster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caine dives in and grabs Bebster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bebster pushes down on Caine's head and hops out.
Bebster throws a shot to the body.
Bebster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bebster wants it to stay on the feet.
Bebster throws a nice looking combination but Caine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bebster misses with a few strikes there.
Bebster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bebster throws a left and a right that both miss

and Caine counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Bebster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bebster trying to remain calm as Caine controls from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Misicavi Bebster.
I think Bebster 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misicavi Bebster!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Krauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ribiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Stanislav Krauss has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Krauss
vs
Ribiero

167 cm
27
156 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
149 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Krauss!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Ribiero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Krauss enables Ribiero to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krauss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ribiero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribiero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krauss keeping moving, preventing Ribiero from controlling successfully.
Ribiero stopping the sweep attempt from Krauss.
Krauss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribiero.
Ribiero prevents Krauss from getting back to his feet.
Ribiero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribiero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribiero wants to pass the guard but Krauss is keeping the position.
Krauss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribiero controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krauss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ribiero stands up from Krauss's guard - Ribiero perhaps looking for a knockout.
Krauss misses with a series of wild punches.

Ribiero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ribiero is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero wants to control but Krauss is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krauss tries to get to full guard but Ribiero has control of the leg.
Krauss trying to hold on to Ribiero's head to control him but Ribiero postures up.
Ribiero not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paul Ribiero wasn't active enough on the ground.
Krauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribiero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribiero.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krauss misses with a combination

and Ribiero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krauss won't be happy with that.

Ribiero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krauss pushes Ribiero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ribiero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ribiero advances nicely into full mount.
Krauss is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krauss wants to control but Ribiero is having none of it.
Ribiero landing strikes from the mount and Krauss is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krauss sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ribiero working over Krauss with some ground and pound. Krauss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Ribiero escapes and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krauss.

Krauss tries to keep at a distance but Ribiero has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ribiero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ribiero tries a head kick but it misses.

Ribiero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krauss did well to prevent Ribiero getting side control.
Ribiero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krauss's head.
Krauss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ribiero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krauss sees it coming and defends easily.
Krauss is trying to control but can't.
Krauss is looking for a sweep. Ribiero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Krauss looking for submissions off his back.
Paul Ribiero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krauss won't allow Ribiero to pass to mount.
Krauss is staying active underneath Ribiero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribiero controlling the action here.

Ribiero decides to stand and escape the position.
Krauss swinging wildly here.
Krauss blocks a head kick by Ribiero.
Krauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krauss looks to land a combination but Ribiero avoids it well.
Krauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribiero was well out of range. Poor timing from Krauss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribiero gets the takedown into side control.
Krauss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ribiero's best efforts.
Krauss is looking for a sweep. Ribiero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krauss is working hard here to advance position.

Ribiero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribiero is breathing heavily.
Krauss tries to get to full guard but Ribiero has control of the leg.
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!
Ribiero not doing much here.
Krauss wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krauss is trying to control but can't.
Ribiero is trying to control the action in half guard but Krauss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Ribiero was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Ribiero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krauss did well to prevent Ribiero getting side control.

Ribiero seems to be working for a kimura but Krauss defends the submission attempt.

Ribiero seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krauss tries to kick Ribiero off but Ribiero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krauss gets full guard.
Krauss looking to control.
Krauss wants to stand and escape but Ribiero is having none of it.
Krauss wants to control but Ribiero passes easily into half guard.
Krauss wants to control but Ribiero is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krauss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krauss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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

Ribiero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krauss, up you get!

Ribiero has managed to clinch.
Ribiero has Krauss pushed against the cage.
Ribiero trying to land knees to the body.

Ribiero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krauss throws a right hand that Ribiero ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribiero also avoids with ease.
Ribiero looks to land a combination but Krauss avoids it well.
Ribiero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krauss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krauss looks to land a combination but Ribiero avoids it well.
Ribiero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribiero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krauss throws a right hand that Ribiero ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribiero also avoids with ease.

Ribiero shoots in and bounces Krauss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krauss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribiero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribiero wants to control from the top but Krauss keeps moving.
Ribiero wants to pass the guard but Krauss is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribiero sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Krauss doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ribiero paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Krauss - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stanislav Krauss!
Stanislav Krauss is the new featherweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Main event

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

Stock
vs
Henderson

185 cm
20
199 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Brayden Stock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
No joy there for Stock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Stock moves out of range.
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Stock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Stock.
Stock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
Henderson clobbers Stock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Henderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stock backs up against the cage.

It looks like Brayden Stock has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Stock avoids them all with ease.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stock at a distance.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson lands an overhand right.
Stock misses with a hook to the body
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stock back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.

Stock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stock is not going to allow Henderson to sit and survive in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I really don't envy Henderson right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stock misses with punches from the back.
Stock missing with strikes from the back.
Henderson is keeping busy.
Stock softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Stock biding his time, controlling Henderson.
Stock wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy.

Stock looking to break Henderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stock biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stock throwing sloppy strikes.
Henderson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stock.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Stock controlling the positon.
Henderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Stock gets his hands free.
Stock struggling to land strikes to the head as Henderson covers up.
Stock is looking to control Henderson but Henderson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Henderson tries to break free.
Stock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Henderson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stock missing with strikes.
Stock is landing with strikes from the back.
Stock missing with strikes from the back.
Stock is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Henderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Henderson right now.
Stock punishes Henderson with strikes from the back mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson avoids the strikes from Stock.
Stock misses with a punch to the head.
Henderson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brayden Stock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Henderson rushes Stock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson tries to work over Stock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stock wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Stock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stock lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson's hand.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Stock's body. Stock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Henderson closes the distance and pushes Stock back into the cage.
Henderson lands a left hand.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Stock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stock is trying to maintain a safe position but Henderson gets an underhook and turns Stock into the cage.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Stock works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Stock from controlling successfully.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Stock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stock trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stock is really struggling to control Henderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stock pushing down on Henderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson moves into full guard.
Stock preventing the sweep.
Brayden Stock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stock postures up.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stock trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stock!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henderson tries to control but Stock wriggling away.
Henderson controlling from the full mount.
Stock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Stock tries to hold on but Henderson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stock wants to control but Henderson is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stock can't escape the position.
Stock wants to control but Henderson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brayden Stock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson swings for the body but Stock moves out of range.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stock.
Henderson misses the jab.
Stock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dan Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Henderson.
Henderson scores with a punch to the head.
Henderson tries to bum rush Stock with a series of wild strikes but Stock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stock slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Stock ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Stock misses with a wild combination.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stock can pounce on him.
Henderson throws a right hand that Stock ducks under and follows up with a left that Stock also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Stock or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stock.
Stock throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson tries to bum rush Stock with a series of wild strikes but Stock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Henderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Stock.

Henderson clinches with his opponent.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stock.
Stock looking to stall.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stock controls his hands.
Henderson prevents a body shot from Stock.
Henderson lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson is working Stock over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Henderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries a body shot but Stock blocks it.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Stock backwards.
Stock takes a shot to the head.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Henderson.
Henderson stalling in the clinch but Stock improves position.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stock or not.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Stock backwards.
Henderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Stock gets an underhook and turns Henderson into the cage.
Henderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henderson!
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stock eats them both and turns towards Henderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Stock is rocked!
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Stock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson throws a combination. Stock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stock circles away quickly and effectively.

Henderson clinches.
Henderson digs a right hand into Stock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stock's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henderson.
Henderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stock.
Dan Henderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Stock's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by Henderson.
Henderson stalks Stock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stock's face. Stock staggers backwards, shaken.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.

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

Dan Henderson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brayden Stock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Stock shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson presses Stock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henderson lands a shot to the body.

Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Stock backs away looking to recover.

Henderson gets a clinch.
Henderson dips a shoulder and cracks Stock with a mighty uppercut! Stock falls back against the cage and Henderson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stock is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Henderson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson is the new middleweight champion!