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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Irish Rebel Song. Cragen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Captain Cragen. 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.

Collins
vs
Cragen

195 cm
32
202 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

182 cm
32
202 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cragen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cragen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins counters with a body kick that stops Cragen in his tracks momentarily.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Cragen. Cragen gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins is looking to slow Cragen down with leg kicks.
No luck for Cragen with that takedown attempt.
Max Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Cragen.
Collins wants to clinch up but Cragen keeps it at a distance.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Cragen. Cragen gets slowly back to his feet.
Cragen dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Cragen dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Cragen's head and hops out.
Cragen fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cragen looks gassed!
Cragen takes one to the side of the head.
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!
A punch combination from Collins misses.
A left and a right from Collins both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Don Cragen has been cut.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.

Cragen is rocked!
Collins throws a series of punches but Cragen moves out of range.
Cragen misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cragen is able to avoid easily.
Collins shoots for a takedown but Cragen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cragen shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Cragen shoots in.
Cragen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Collins clinches up with Cragen and pushes him back against the cage.
Cragen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Collins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cragen.
Collins prevents the takedown attempt.

Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins tries to bum rush Cragen with a series of wild strikes but Cragen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cragen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Collins gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Collins!
Max Collins very nearly forgot to thank Das Labor amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aira Panganiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Ain't No Sunshine - (DMX) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Panganiban
vs
Silva

180 cm
28
198 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

189 cm
31
194 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aira Panganiban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaxon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panganiban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panganiban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick but Panganiban sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panganiban staying out of range there.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Panganiban.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panganiban has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panganiban there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Silva.
A swing and a miss from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Panganiban closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Panganiban getting side control.
Panganiban throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is staying active underneath Panganiban, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Panganiban missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panganiban thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panganiban.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panganiban.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Panganiban sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Panganiban takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Panganiban is controlling him
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Panganiban content to control rather than advance.
Panganiban throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Panganiban not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Panganiban is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aira Panganiban.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Silva scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Panganiban avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panganiban takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Panganiban moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban fails with a takedown attempt.
Panganiban fails with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panganiban checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Silva lands but Panganiban takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panganiban.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aira Panganiban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva motions for Panganiban to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Silva punishes Panganiban's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva looks to throw a body kick

and Panganiban counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panganiban trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panganiban is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panganiban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Panganiban is controlling him.
Panganiban is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Panganiban wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panganiban stops Silva from standing up.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panganiban.
Panganiban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panganiban looking to pass the guard.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panganiban has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Panganiban pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Panganiban prevents Silva from standing back up.
Silva has hold of Panganiban's hands but Panganiban slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Panganiban working Silva over with strikes.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Panganiban slows the pace down in half guard.
Panganiban thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Panganiban trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panganiban not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Panganiban is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panganiban drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Panganiban lands strikes from half guard.
Silva is staying active underneath Panganiban, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Panganiban is controlling him
Panganiban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Panganiban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Panganiban seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Panganiban perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Panganiban trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Panganiban thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Panganiban escapes and gets back to his feet.
Silva looks to land a combination but Panganiban avoids it well.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Panganiban moves away from the strike by Silva.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Jaxon Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Panganiban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Panganiban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Panganiban shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Panganiban.
Panganiban throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is looking to escape.
Panganiban scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Silva pushes Panganiban off and gets back to his feet.
Panganiban shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Panganiban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aira Panganiban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a leg kick but Panganiban sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Panganiban takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aira Panganiban dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Panganiban shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panganiban blocks a jab.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jaxon Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panganiban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Panganiban tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva throws a series of punches but Panganiban avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Silva tenderised Panganiban's leg. Panganiban is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Panganiban has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Panganiban's head.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panganiban.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panganiban's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva feints a jab promting Panganiban to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Panganiban slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva throws a low kick but Panganiban moves out of range easily.
Silva feints a jab promting Panganiban to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Panganiban slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panganiban moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva cracks Panganiban with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panganiban.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Panganiban's head but Panganiban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva motions for Panganiban to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a jab when Panganiban was well out of range.
Silva throws a right hand that Panganiban ducks under and follows up with a left that Panganiban also avoids with ease.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Jaxon Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses

and Panganiban counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Panganiban is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Panganiban seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Aira Panganiban has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Panganiban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panganiban is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Panganiban counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
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!
Panganiban landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Panganiban tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panganiban fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Panganiban's attempts to control the action.
Panganiban is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Crash Bandicoot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bandicoot
vs
Johnsson

172 cm
32
185 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

175 cm
34
178 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnsson is not content to let Bandicoot control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandicoot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnsson wants to improve his position but Bandicoot is controlling well.
Bandicoot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnsson's head.

Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bandicoot!

Johnsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bandicoot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bandicoot tries to control Johnsson's body but Johnsson pushes him off. Bandicoot squirms to his side and now Johnsson has his back!
Bandicoot is trying to stand back up.

Johnsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bandicoot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to escape the position.
Johnsson gets his hands free as Bandicoot looks to control.
Bandicoot tries to escape but Johnsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bandicoot breaks Johnsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandicoot defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnsson is retaining full guard.
Johnsson trying to keep a closed guard but Bandicoot is proving a slippery customer.
Bandicoot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnsson is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot 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.
Johnsson keeping full guard, as Bandicoot tries to pass.
Bandicoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandicoot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnsson.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandicoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Johnsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnsson is retaining full guard.

Johnsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnsson trying to keep a closed guard but Bandicoot is proving a slippery customer.

Johnsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandicoot preventing the sweep.
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnsson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bandicoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bandicoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bandicoot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandicoot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bandicoot wants to clinch

and Johnsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Johnsson slips a nice elbow through Bandicoot's hands, connecting with Bandicoot's forehead.

Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnsson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Johnsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnsson wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.

Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnsson trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Johnsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bandicoot kicks Johnsson off and gets to his feet.
Bandicoot darts in trying to clinch
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot takes the fight into the clinch.

Johnsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnsson wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.

Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnsson trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnsson wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.

Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Johnsson pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Johnsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandicoot, who protects the arm well.
Bandicoot regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandicoot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnsson trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Johnsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crash Bandicoot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Johnsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bandicoot wants to improve his position but Johnsson is controlling well.
Bandicoot has his hands clasped together around Johnsson's back. He's all about the action.
Bandicoot tries to kick Johnsson off but Johnsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnsson passes to side control.
Bandicoot wants to control but Johnsson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandicoot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bandicoot is looking for a sweep.
Bandicoot is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bandicoot gets back to half guard.
Bandicoot is looking for a sweep. Johnsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandicoot is not content to let Johnsson control the position.
Bandicoot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Johnsson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bandicoot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Johnsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Bandicoot defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson lands a heavy elbow.
Bandicoot is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnsson tries to control but Bandicoot wriggling away.
Bandicoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bandicoot wants to hold on but Johnsson pushes him away.
Jim Johnsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandicoot working to try and regain half guard.
Johnsson lands a big shot there that rocks Bandicoot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Johnsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Bandicoot defends it well.
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!
Johnsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crash Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnsson lands with some strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Johnsson!
Jim Johnsson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fujichrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder has chosen Bliss N Eso-Field of Dreams as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fujichrome
vs
Pounder

193 cm
33
205 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

186 cm
34
222 lbs
25 - 17 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Fujichrome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujichrome throws a combination that misses
and Pounder counters with a right hand to the body.
Fujichrome gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pounder counters with a straight right hand.
Fujichrome misses with a series of wild punches.
Fujichrome misses with a takedown attempt
and Pounder counters with a stiff right hand.
Fujichrome gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pounder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Fujichrome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujichrome takes one on the button.
Fujichrome tries for a takedown but Pounder circles away easily
and Pounder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujichrome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthew Fujichrome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Fujichrome closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pounder to the mat! Pounder manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Pounder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fujichrome tries to clinch there but Pounder circles away.
Pounder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fujichrome's head.
Pounder checks a leg kick.
Fujichrome will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fujichrome misses with a takedown
and Pounder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujichrome with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pounder counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujichrome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pounder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujichrome with a poor takedown
enabling Pounder to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujichrome shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pounder counters with a left to the body.
Fujichrome is breathing heavily.
Pounder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pounder slips a jab and a cross from Fujichrome.
Fujichrome dodges the punch combination from Pounder.
Fujichrome misses with a takedown
enabling Pounder to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujichrome wants to clinch but Pounder slips to the side
and Pounder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujichrome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujichrome shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pounder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pounder stalks Fujichrome and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fujichrome's face. Fujichrome staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Matthew Fujichrome has been cut.
Fujichrome moves in looking to clinch but Pounder pushes him off.
Pounder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pounder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fujichrome shoots and misses
and Pounder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Fujichrome is rocked!
Fujichrome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pounder counters with a big left hand that crumples Fujichrome! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Pounder!
Jim Pounder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Rampaasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Morgan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Rampaasi
vs
Morgan

185 cm
32
220 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

188 cm
31
210 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Rampaasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampaasi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rampaasi tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Morgan.

It looks like Quinton Rampaasi has been cut.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Rampaasi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rampaasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Rampaasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rampaasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rampaasi.
Scott Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rampaasi gets slowly back to his feet.

Morgan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
Rampaasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rampaasi chips away with some ground and pound.
Rampaasi wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Rampaasi throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rampaasi postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rampaasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi throws an elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rampaasi's guard. Nice move by Morgan!
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rampaasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rampaasi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rampaasi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Morgan's face.
Rampaasi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampaasi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rampaasi cracks Morgan with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Rampaasi!