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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaylen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamari Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wild Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Webster

180 cm
21
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaylen Jones!
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, Jamari Webster!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Webster throws a shot to the body.
Webster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Webster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Webster shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaylen Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamari Webster.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Webster fails to land the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Webster but Webster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Webster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.

Webster instigates a clinch.

Jones jumps guard.
Webster won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Webster won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Webster wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is pulling down on Webster's head to control his posture.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Webster from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones has his foot on Webster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Webster works his way back into a safe position though.

Jones pushes Webster off and scrambles back to his feet.
Webster avoids the head kick by Jones.
Webster is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Webster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Webster blocks a head kick by Jones.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Webster's head and hops out.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webster is defended easily by Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.
Webster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Webster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Webster with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Webster which made him look bad.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Webster circles away.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Webster as Jones shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaylen Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Webster shoots in but no luck this time.
Webster shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Webster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Webster shoots in.
Jaylen Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamari Webster.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Webster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jones gets a clinch.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jones forces Webster back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Webster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Webster slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webster doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Webster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Webster shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Webster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Webster avoids the body shot from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jaylen Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Webster.
Webster tries a head kick but it misses.
Webster shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Webster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a shot to the body.

Jones gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Webster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Webster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones lands a nice hook to Webster's body. Webster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Webster shows good takedown defense.
Webster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Webster off to one side.
Webster stuffs the takedown.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Webster to keep the fight standing.

Webster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Webster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones dives in and grabs Webster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Webster shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.

Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones is pushing Webster up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Webster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaylen Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Webster has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Webster tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Webster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones tries to pull guard but Webster won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaylen Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster lands a right hand.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Webster wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Webster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Webster is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webster avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones works his way into side control.
Webster managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Webster is working away.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Webster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Webster stands up out of the half guard.
Webster swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Webster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Webster can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Webster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Webster postures up.
Jones wants to sweep here but Webster controlling him for the moment.
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Webster any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Webster 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 fight!
Jaylen Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaylen Jones!
Jaylen Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Okasi Omamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Charleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Charleston is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Omamba
vs
Charleston

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

171 cm
25
151 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Okasi Omamba!
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, James Charleston!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omamba takes a swing at Charleston's ribcage but misses.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charleston moves out of range as Omamba strikes.
Omamba scores with a jab. Charleston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Omamba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Charleston gets caught flat footed, as Omamba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Charleston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Omamba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Charleston trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omamba controlling from the top position.

Charleston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Charleston is looking for a triangle but Omamba pushes his legs off easily.
Omamba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Charleston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omamba.

Charleston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Omamba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Omamba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Omamba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Omamba landing with the ground and pound.
Charleston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omamba wants to pass the guard but Charleston is keeping the position.
Omamba is stalling in the full guard.
Omamba lands a couple of digs.

Charleston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Omamba won't allow Charleston to sweep him here.
Omamba landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omamba postures up.
Charleston being controlled here, momentarily.
Omamba is working Charleston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Omamba is stalling in the full guard.
Omamba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Charleston controls Omamba momentarily but Omamba frees himself.
Omamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omamba postures up and lands a big shot to Charleston's brow.

Charleston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Omamba is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omamba wants to control from the top but Charleston keeps moving.
Omamba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Omamba trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Charleston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omamba lands a couple of elbows.
Omamba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Charleston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Charleston looks gassed!
Charleston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omamba is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omamba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Charleston rushes Omamba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Omamba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Charleston.

It looks like Okasi Omamba has been cut.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omamba can't break the clinch.

Charleston breaks from the clinch.
Omamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Omamba throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Charleston dodges the punch combination from Omamba.
Omamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Omamba.

Charleston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Omamba has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Omamba is trying to break free.

Charleston decides to pull guard.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Omamba from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston working a defensive guard but Omamba passes into half guard.
Charleston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Omamba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Omamba's back!

Charleston is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Omamba is defending well though. Charleston let's go of the attempt for now.

Omamba showing good submission defense here.
Omamba wants to get back to his feet.
Omamba controlling Charleston 's hands.

Charleston is persistently looking for the submission but Omamba is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omamba is trying to get back to his feet but Charleston has full control of the position and if anything, Omamba has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Charleston is throwing shots to the body but Omamba manages to wriggle free. Charleston pounces on him again and ends up in Omamba's guard.
Omamba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Charleston has gone for a leg lock! Omamba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Charleston's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omamba distracts Charleston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Charleston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Omamba with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omamba wants to control from the top but Charleston keeps moving.
Charleston manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Omamba wants to control but Charleston is having none of it.
Omamba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Charleston trying to control but Omamba is having none of it.
Omamba wants to control but Charleston is having none of it.

Charleston working for a submission but Omamba is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charleston tries to control but Omamba wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omamba tries to lock up and control but Charleston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Omamba trying desperately to get to his feet.

Charleston jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Omamba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Omamba and Charleston has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Charleston is breathing heavily.
Omamba is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charleston throws an elbow but Omamba slips to the side and avoids it well.
Omamba is trying to buck Charleston off.
Charleston trying to control the position but Omamba is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Charleston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Okasi Omamba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Omamba takes a swing at Charleston's ribcage but misses.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Omamba.

Omamba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Charleston was covering up waiting for the punch and Omamba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Omamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okasi Omamba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omamba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Charleston has an active guard here but Omamba has managed to pass into half guard.
Omamba prevents Charleston from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omamba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Charleston won't allow Omamba to pass to mount.

Charleston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charleston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omamba trying to control from half guard but Charleston is working away.
Charleston is trying to get back to full guard.
Omamba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Charleston moves into full guard.

Charleston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Omamba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Omamba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Charleston's guard.
Omamba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Charleston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Omamba scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omamba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omamba trying to mount his opponent but Charleston defends it.
Omamba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Omamba there.
Omamba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Charleston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Omamba drops an elbow to the side of Charleston's head.
Omamba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Charleston tries to roll over but Omamba keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Omamba there.
Omamba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Omamba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Charleston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Charleston.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charleston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omamba.
Omamba is working Charleston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omamba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Charleston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omamba cracks Charleston with a solid left hand.
Omamba wants to control from the top but Charleston keeps moving.
Omamba with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omamba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charleston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omamba distracts Charleston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Charleston throws his legs up looking for a submission but Omamba uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Okasi Omamba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Omamba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okasi Omamba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tussaint St Preux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tussaint St Preux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack White's chin.

St Preux
vs
White

170 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tussaint St Preux!
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, Jack White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Preux shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White tries to bum rush St Preux with a series of wild strikes but St Preux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White throws a nice looking combination but St Preux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

White lands a left and a right that send St Preux crashing to the mat, dazed. White thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Tussaint St Preux has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White throws a series of punches but St Preux moves out of range.
St Preux misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White cracks St Preux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White misses with a few strikes there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from White enables St Preux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. White manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
St Preux passes easily into side control. Nice work.

St Preux is working to tighten is grip on White's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. White has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but St Preux is really squeezing tight and eventually White passes out! St Preux breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tussaint St Preux!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Velcrow Mercades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercades's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Baddest- Krispy Kreme. Wilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Power Circle. Velcrow Mercades has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mercades
vs
Wilson

183 cm
25
153 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Mercades moves out of range easily.
Mercades throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercades counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mercades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson misses with a straight right.

Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Mercades has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mercades works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mercades postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mercades trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercades in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mercades throwing strikes but missing.
Mercades with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercades really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercades with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Mercades from controlling successfully.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mercades.
Mercades stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
Mercades landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercades controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercades won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet.
Mercades sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because Velcrow Mercades wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mercades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Mercades misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a good, hard body kick but Mercades shrugs it off.
Mercades fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercades misses with a wild combination.

Mercades looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercades throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercades lands strikes from half guard.
Mercades 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.
Mercades is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mercades has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wilson defend it? Mercades steps over the head and cranks it - Wilson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mercades!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Velcrow Mercades!
Our winner, Velcrow Mercades, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smacky Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Tangcalagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smacky Brown had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brown
vs
Tangcalagan

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Smacky Brown!
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, Adrian Tangcalagan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Tangcalagan misses with a head kick.

Tangcalagan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tangcalagan manages to pass to mount!
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tangcalagan content just to control the position here.
Tangcalagan lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangcalagan controlling his opponent.
Brown tries to hold on but Tangcalagan pushes him away.
Tangcalagan lands with some strikes.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Tangcalagan's attempts to control the action.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Tangcalagan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brown has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tangcalagan lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Tangcalagan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tangcalagan avoiding Brown 's attempts to control his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Tangcalagan controls the position.

Brown fending off the submission attempt from Tangcalagan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is really stuck here.
Tangcalagan lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Tangcalagan.
Tangcalagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Tangcalagan is working for a rear naked choke. Brown is not defending it well and Tangcalagan has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Brown refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Brown's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrian Tangcalagan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan's entrance music is Gangnam Style. A fine choice. Green has chosen Hall of Fame as his entrance music. Michael Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jordan
vs
Green

195 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Jordan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Green counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jordan's guard now.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Green wriggles free and stands up.

Jordan moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Jordan manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jordan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Green is chipping away with strikes.
Green lands an elbow.
Jordan tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Green scoring with punches from side control.
Green trying to control the position but Jordan is working away.
Green wants to control for a moment but Jordan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jordan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green lands strikes from half guard.
Green trying to advance position but Jordan counters by regaining guard.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.

Jordan working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jordan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jordan has escaped and now he's on top!
Green keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.

Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green wants to stand but Jordan is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Green dominated that round.
That's time! Jordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jordan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Green slips a nice elbow through Jordan's hands, connecting with Jordan's forehead.
Danny Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jordan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Jordan blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green passes Jordan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jordan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jordan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Green is keen to just control but Jordan is a slippery customer.
Jordan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green stops Jordan from getting back to his feet.

Jordan pushes Green off and gets back to his feet.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Green throws a series of punches but Jordan moves out of range.

Green fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jordan sprawls well initially but Green persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Green throwing shots but Jordan is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Jordan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to control. Jordan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jordan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.
Jordan gets full guard.
Green postures up in Jordan's guard and throws a big left but Jordan blocks it.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green postures up in Jordan's guard and throws a big left but Jordan blocks it.
Green wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Green's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green forces his way into half guard.
Jordan wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Jordan is not content to let Green control the position.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jordan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green is nestled in close to Jordan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green is taking a breather. Jordan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Green lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Green manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jordan on his heels. He'll look to pass Jordan's guard now, I'm sure.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jordan is proving hard to escape from.

Jordan working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Jordan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Green!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green bucks up and throws Jordan to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jordan gets caught napping as Green dives in and scores a takedown. Jordan manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to work some ground and pound but Jordan has wrist control.
Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Green throws a sloppy strike and Jordan has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Green is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jordan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Jordan!
A very excited looking Michael Jordan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.