LA Combat 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michi Dogbrother (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawasaki Dojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michi Dogbrother is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dogbrother
vs
Dojo

177 cm
23
181 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

195 cm
30
170 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michi Dogbrother!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kawasaki Dojo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogbrother doesn't manage to clinch there - Dojo circles away.
Dojo closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Michi Dogbrother has been cut.
Dojo throws a series of punches but Dogbrother moves out of range.

Dogbrother has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dogbrother breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dogbrother tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Dogbrother clinches.
Dogbrother can't find room to land a body shot as Dojo controls the action.
A short left from Dogbrother.
Dogbrother wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dojo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dogbrother missing with knees to the body.
Dojo is trying to pull guard but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage.
Dojo prevents a body shot from Dogbrother.
Dojo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Dogbrother pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dogbrother wants to clinch.
Dojo scores with a shot to the body.
Dojo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dogbrother at a distance.
A cross from Dojo lands.
Dogbrother walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogbrother fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dojo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dojo lands a head kick!
Dogbrother is looking to clinch.
That kick from Dojo tenderised Dogbrother's leg. Dogbrother is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dojo connects with a leg kick. Dogbrother looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Dojo.
Dojo connects with a right hand. Dogbrother shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dogbrother is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whack! Dojo lands a heavy head kick that drops Dogbrother. The ref tackles Dojo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dogbrother was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kawasaki Dojo!

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C
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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Arcinas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Jordan's chin.

Jordan
vs
Arcinas

177 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
30
170 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Arcinas enables Jordan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arcinas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jordan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jordan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jordan throws a big right hand that misses.
Arcinas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jordan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jordan'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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Jordan.

Jordan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arcinas's guard.
Jordan stands up over Arcinas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jordanis looking to pass into half guard but Arcinas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arcinas is in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jordan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arcinas preventing the sweep.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jordan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jordan is working hard here to advance position.

Jordan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arcinas escapes and throws Jordan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jordan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Arcinas has hold of Jordan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jordan seems comfortable defending it but Arcinas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jordan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jordan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Arcinas couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Red Arcinas!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tycho Kostopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Calvin King has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Calvin King seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

King
vs
Kostopoulos

200 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kostopoulos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Kostopoulos getting side control.
King looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kostopoulos wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Kostopoulos trying to control the pace.
Kostopoulos works his way into full mount!
Kostopoulos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostopoulos throws some wild stikes that King manages to avoid easily.
Kostopoulos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kostopoulos controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostopoulos throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kostopoulos controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tycho Kostopoulos wasn't active enough on the ground.

Kostopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kostopoulos showed some decent athleticism there.
Kostopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kostopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kostopoulos passes to full mount!
Kostopoulos controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostopoulos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kostopoulos looking to control and managing it successfully.
King holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kostopoulos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostopoulos controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kostopoulos looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.

Kostopoulos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kostopoulos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
King gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kostopoulos looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kostopoulos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Kostopoulos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kostopoulos works his way into full mount!
Kostopoulos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kostopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tycho Kostopoulos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kostopoulos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kostopoulos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kostopoulos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kostopoulos controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tycho Kostopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kostopoulos 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.
Kostopoulos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Kostopoulos 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.
Kostopoulos postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Kostopoulos slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kostopoulos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tycho Kostopoulos wasn't active enough on the ground.

Kostopoulos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kostopoulos is in King's guard.
Kostopoulos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kostopoulos pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kostopoulos controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostopoulos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kostopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostopoulos controlling the pace for now.
Tycho Kostopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tycho Kostopoulos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kostopoulos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Kostopoulos is now in King's guard.
Calvin King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostopoulos 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

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

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Gat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aang Avatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avatar has chosen An Epic as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gat
vs
Avatar

182 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Gat!
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, Aang Avatar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avatar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Avatar somewhat.
Gat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gat shoots in but no luck this time.
Gat misses the shot to the body.
Gat misses with a takedown attempt - Avatar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Gat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avatar shoots in for a takedown but Gat shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Gat. Beautiful body shot.
Gat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gat.
Nice sprawl there from Avatar as Gat shoots in.
Avatar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gat's calf.
Avatar misses with a few strikes there.

Gat has managed to clinch.
Gat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avatar fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Avatar to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Avatar content to stall in guard here.

Avatar stands and steps away. Gat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

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

Avatar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gat regains guard.
Avatar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Avatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gat controls Avatar momentarily but Avatar frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Avatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gat shoots and misses

and Avatar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gat working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avatar 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.
Gat wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Avatar trying to control but Gat is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aang Avatar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Avatar. No joy for Gat on that attempt.
Johnny Gat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Avatar pinned against the cage. Avatar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Gat clinches up against the cage.
Gat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Avatar is defending well for now.
Gat is trying to break the clinch but Avatar is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avatar working hard to break the clinch.
Gat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avatar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Avatar jumps guard but Gat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gat tries to stall but Avatar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gat jumps guard but Avatar stands there with Gat around his waist. Gat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Avatar has Gat pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Avatar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gat tumbling to the mat - Avatar dives into Gat's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gat throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Aang Avatar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Avatar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Avatar or perhaps it was just good defense by Gat which made him look bad.
Avatar tries to clinch but Gat is having none of it.
Gat has a takedown stuffed.
Avatar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Avatar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Avatar.
Avatar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gat keeping moving, preventing Avatar from controlling successfully.
Gat trying to keep a closed guard but Avatar is proving a slippery customer.
Avatar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gat keeping moving, preventing Avatar from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aang Avatar.
Gat lands a jab to Avatar's midsection.
Avatar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Avatar somewhat.
Avatar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gat tries to avoid it but Avatar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gat to the ground. Gat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnny Gat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aang Avatar.
Gat wants to slow Avatar down by chopping away at his legs.
Avatar checks a low kick from Gat.
Avatar tries to close the distance and clinch but Gat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gat dives in and grabs Avatar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avatar pushes down on Gat's head and hops out.
Gat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avatar swivels and escapes.
Gat swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avatar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gat shoots for a takedown but Avatar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gat dives in and grabs Avatar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avatar pushes down on Gat's head and hops out.
Gat swats away the attempt to clinch by Avatar.

Gat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Avatar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gat keeping moving, preventing Avatar from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gat is trying to keep Avatar in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avatar throws a big elbow that misses.
Avatar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gat being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Aang Avatar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Avatar throws a series of punches but Gat moves out of range.
Avatar avoids the head kick by Gat.
Avatar wants to clinch up but Gat keeps it at a distance.
Gat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Avatar counters with a big head kick but Gat shrugs it off.
Gat misses with a takedown attempt - Avatar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gat misses with a right hand
and Avatar counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gat shoots for a double leg takedown but Avatar sprawls well. He's pushed Gat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Avatar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gat swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gat.
Gat throws a head kick but Avatar moves out of range.
Gat leaves Avatar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avatar is fending him off so far but Gat persists. Nope, Avatar circles away and we're back to standing.
Gat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avatar shoots in looking for a takedown. Gat tries to sprawl out of it but Avatar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Avatar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avatar is looking to take a break and control but Gat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aang Avatar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Avatar fails with a takedown attempt.
Avatar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avatar is fending him off so far but Gat persists. Nope, Avatar circles away and we're back to standing.
Gat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Avatar pinned against the cage. Avatar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gat with a lazy takedown attempt

and Avatar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gat won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Gat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Avatar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gat shoots in but no luck this time.

Avatar darts in and clinches Gat up against the cage.
Avatar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Avatar prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gat can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gat wants to stall.
Avatar goes for a takedown attempt but Gat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Avatar misses with a two punch combination.
Avatar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gat circles away.
Avatar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gat circles away.
Avatar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avatar tries to clinch there but Gat circles away.

Avatar shoots in and bounces Gat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gat is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gat keeping moving, preventing Avatar from controlling successfully.
Gat wants to stand up but Avatar is controlling him.

Gat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Avatar is aware though and is defending well.

Gat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avatar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Avatar wants to control from the top but Gat keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avatar stands up and waves to Gat to follow him.

Avatar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gat is trying to stall.
Avatar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gat keeps control of Avatar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avatar tries to pull guard but Gat won't allow it.
Gat is trying to pull guard but Avatar has him pressed against the cage.

Avatar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Avatar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Avatar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Avatar trying to control but Gat is having none of it.

Avatar stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Johnny Gat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aang Avatar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Avatar moves into the clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aang Avatar!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Surface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Surface acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Peters
vs
Surface

190 cm
26
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Peters!
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, Paul Surface!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peters scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peters throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Paul Surface has been cut.
Peters lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surface looks to score with a jab to the body but Peters is just out of range.
Peters looks to score with a jab to the body but Surface is just out of range.
Surface takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Surface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peters.
Surface throws a big shot that misses.
Surface takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Surface stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Surface throws a poor cross that misses
and Peters counters with a stiff right hand.
Peters lands with a right that hurts Surface. Surface looks to clinch but Peters throws a short knee that drops Surface. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). James Peters!
After winning the bout, James Peters thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gino Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisi Taille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Arcinas
vs
Taille

170 cm
29
169 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

180 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Arcinas!
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, Sisi Taille!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taille shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arcinas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arcinas wants it to stay on the feet.

Arcinas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taille sprawls well initially but Arcinas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Arcinas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Arcinas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taille moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Arcinas 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.
Taille manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arcinas manages to get himself to full guard.
Taille trying to control but Arcinas is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Arcinas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taille gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taille must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taille stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arcinas swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Arcinas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taille is aware though and is defending well.
Arcinas has a closed guard, preventing Taille from standing up.

Taille is sitting in close to Arcinas's body. Arcinas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Taille is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Taille is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Arcinas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gino Arcinas!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ribiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo comes to the cage accompanied by Parado Na Esquina. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Aldo
vs
Ribiero

170 cm
27
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
147 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Ribiero!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribiero swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Ribiero 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ribiero tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full guard.
Ribiero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Ribiero might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Paul Ribiero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ribiero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but Ribiero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aldo gets caught flat footed, as Ribiero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ribiero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ribiero looking to pass the guard.

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

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

Ribiero breaks from the clinch.
Ribiero throws a right and a left that Aldo avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribiero 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.
Ribiero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paul Ribiero wasn't active enough on the ground.

Ribiero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ribiero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribiero raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aldo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ribiero tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ribiero controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ribiero 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Paul Ribiero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Ribiero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aldo did well to prevent Ribiero getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Ribiero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ribiero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Ribiero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Ribiero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aldo regains guard.
Ribiero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Paul Ribiero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ribiero misses with a double jab

and Aldo counters with a shoot takedown. Ribiero fights it but they end up in guard.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribiero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aldo!
Ribiero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribiero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aldo is now in Ribiero's guard. A big mistake from Ribiero there, giving up the dominant position!
Ribiero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Aldo has gone for a leg lock! Ribiero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aldo's guard.
Ribiero sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Ribiero.

Ribiero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

Ribiero has closed the distance and engaged Aldo in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Ribiero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ribiero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ribiero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ribiero has gone for a leg lock! Aldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribiero's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribiero pulls Aldo in close to his closed guard and prevents Aldo from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ribiero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aldo!
Ribiero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Ribiero moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aldo has worked his arm free - good work by Aldo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo is being controlled here.
Ribiero tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aldo's legs.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Ribiero goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aldo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ribiero's guard! Nice work there by Aldo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribiero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldo defends it easily.
Ribiero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ribiero pulls Aldo in close to his closed guard and prevents Aldo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Aldo has gone for a leg lock! Ribiero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aldo's guard.
Aldo has a closed guard, preventing Ribiero from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Ribiero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ribiero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aldo won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo prevents Ribiero from moving into mount.
Ribiero is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Ribiero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribiero is trying to ground and pound but Aldo uses the momentary lack of control by Ribiero to regain half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Ribiero!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Guillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carpet Chair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Guillard
vs
Chair

175 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Guillard!
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, Carpet Chair!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chair moves out of range as Guillard strikes.

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

Guillard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chair defends well.
Guillard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chair works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Chair is trying to work for a kimura but Guillard is defending well.

Chair wants to work for an arm triangle but Guillard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chair is thwarting Guillard's attempts to control the position.

Chair is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guillard defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guillard tries to roll over but Chair keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chair wants to control but Guillard is keeping him busy.

Chair is trying for a kimura here. Guillard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Chair wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carpet Chair! Carpet Chair retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Carpet Chair rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biru Abuabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Abuabu

188 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson jabs at Abuabu's body.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Johnson feints and as Abuabu raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Abuabu's brow.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Abuabu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Abuabu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson pushing down on Abuabu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson working Abuabu over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson winds up and cracks Abuabu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is nestled in close to Abuabu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson throwing shots but Abuabu is blocking nicely.

Abuabu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson prevents Abuabu from improving his position.
Abuabu is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Abuabu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is nestled in close to Abuabu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abuabu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abuabu has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abuabu is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Abuabu's temple.
Abuabu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abuabu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abuabu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Abuabu's head.

Abuabu is rocked!
Abuabu is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abuabu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abuabu has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abuabu is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Abuabu has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abuabu is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abuabu seems to have recovered his senses.
Abuabu looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Abuabu dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abuabu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is really struggling to control Abuabu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abuabu is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is thwarting Abuabu's attempts to control the position.
Abuabu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.

It looks like Biru Abuabu has been cut.
Johnson working over Abuabu with some ground and pound. Abuabu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Abuabu!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Abuabu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biru Abuabu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Abuabu throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abuabu throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abuabu was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Abuabu fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abuabu.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Abuabu misses its intended target.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Abuabu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abuabu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Abuabu connects with a single shot there.
Johnson moves out of range as Abuabu strikes.
Abuabu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abuabu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson tries to control but Abuabu wriggling away.
Abuabu is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Abuabu is breathing heavily.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.

That has opened up Biru Abuabu's cut even more.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

The cut above Biru Abuabu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abuabu wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Abuabu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson unloading with bombs!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tim Johnson!
Tim Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!