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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Boon
vs
Jackson

190 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
28
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boon's half guard.

Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Boon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Boon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boon works his way to full guard. Good work.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Boon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Boon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boon trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Boon tries to pass.
Boon sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Boon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boon avoids it really well and circles away.
A left and a right from Boon both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Owen Jackson has been cut.
Owen Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boon throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boon swivels and escapes.
Bill Boon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boon as he jumps to the side.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boon.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Boon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson with a poor takedown

and Boon counters with a head kick that drops Jackson to the mat! Jackson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Boon steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Jackson is out on his feet! Boon sets himself and nearly takes Jackson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Boon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solar Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dojo TBjang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dojo TBjang told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Flair
vs
TBjang

202 cm
26
218 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

181 cm
31
215 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solar Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dojo TBjang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TBjang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
TBjang throws a lazy head kick
and Flair counters with a flying knee. Nice.
TBjang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flair.

It looks like Dojo TBjang has been cut.
TBjang misses with a head kick.
TBjang connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Flair gets a clinch.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but TBjang avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
A short right from Flair.
TBjang lands a hook to the side of the head.
TBjang tries to throw a body punch but Flair avoids it by throwing TBjang back against the cage.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TBjang's elbow.
Flair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
TBjang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by TBjang.
TBjang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
TBjang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from TBjang.
Flair tries to work over TBjang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from TBjang.
TBjang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
TBjang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
TBjang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
TBjang lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but TBjang avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
TBjang blocks an uppercut.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Flair takes a knee right on the jaw!
TBjang tries to throw a body punch but Flair avoids it by throwing TBjang back against the cage.
Flair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flair pushes TBjang back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
TBjang lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from TBjang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
TBjang blocks an uppercut.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair prevents a body shot from TBjang.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TBjang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
TBjang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TBjang backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but TBjang avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
TBjang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flair.
TBjang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TBjang.
TBjang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TBjang misses with a punch to the body.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair blocking some punches.
Flair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TBjang avoids it.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by TBjang.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by TBjang.
TBjang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
TBjang takes a shot to the head.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as TBjang controls the action.
TBjang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TBjang blocks an uppercut.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but TBjang uses good head movement to avoid it.
TBjang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but TBjang avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair lands with a left to the head.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as TBjang controls his hands.
TBjang blocks an uppercut.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by TBjang.
TBjang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TBjang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair tries a body shot but TBjang blocks it.
TBjang has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
A hook to the body from Flair.
A nice left hand lands by Flair.
Flair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down TBjang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TBjang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by TBjang.
TBjang throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair pushes TBjang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Flair.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by TBjang.
TBjang scores with a nice hook to the head.
TBjang lands with a short shot to the head.
TBjang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TBjang backwards.
TBjang prevents a body shot from Flair.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Flair.
TBjang looks winded!
Flair scores with a shoulder strike.
Flair misses with some punches.
TBjang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of TBjangs head.
TBjang misses with a punch to the body.
TBjang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.
Flair scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solar Flair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dojo TBjang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Flair has TBjang up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Flair as the two fighters clinch.
TBjang scores with a hook to the body.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Flair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TBjang misses with a punch to the body.
TBjang lands a shot to the body.
Flair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flair.
TBjang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
TBjang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
TBjang tries to throw a body punch but Flair avoids it by throwing TBjang back against the cage.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as TBjang controls his hands.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Flair on the inside.
A short right from Flair.
Flair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
TBjang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of TBjang backwards.
Flair lands with a short shot to the head.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but TBjang uses good head movement to avoid it.
TBjang blocking some punches.
TBjang tries to throw a body punch but Flair avoids it by throwing TBjang back against the cage.
TBjang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
TBjang blocks a body shot from Flair.
Solar Flair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
TBjang swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair lands a left hand that snaps the head of TBjang backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TBjang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
TBjang misses with a punch on the inside.
TBjang misses with a body punch.
TBjang blocks a body shot from Flair.
A body shot lands from TBjang.
Flair presses TBjang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TBjang throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
TBjang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
TBjang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TBjang lands with a short shot to the head.

TBjang has clasped his hands together around Flair's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

TBjang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TBjang is breathing heavily.

TBjang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TBjang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair is looking to regain half guard here but TBjang keeps moving and retains side control.

TBjang is trying to get an arm triangle but Flair is defending well.
Flair regains half guard.
Flair trying to control but TBjang postures up.
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.

TBjang is working for a submission of some sort.
TBjang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

TBjang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
TBjang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

TBjang goes for an armbar but Flair turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Flair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dojo TBjang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dojo TBjang's cut.
That's time! Flair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Flair chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before TBjang can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flair.
Flair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Solar Flair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TBjang misses with a low kick.
Flair misses with the combination.
Flair feints a jab promting TBjang to slip. Flair then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. TBjang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Flair avoids a kick to the body.
TBjang moves out of range of the body kick from Flair.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flair.
Flair checks the leg kick nicely there.

Flair moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair blocking some punches.
TBjang swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from TBjang.
TBjang lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flair.
TBjang takes a shot to the head.
TBjang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TBjang blocks a body shot from Flair.
TBjang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flair.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but TBjang avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
TBjang scores with a nice hook to the head.
TBjang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TBjang is working Flair over against the cage.
TBjang cracks Flair with a nice body shot.
TBjang working Flair over with knees to the body.
TBjang scores with a shot to the side of Flair's head.
TBjang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TBjang lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TBjang avoids it.
TBjang lands a right hand.
TBjang landing knees to the head.
TBjang tries to work over Flair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TBjang misses with some punches.
TBjang misses with an elbow over the top.
TBjang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from TBjang.
TBjang can't find room to land a body shot as Flair controls the action.
TBjang pushes Flair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from TBjang.
TBjang lands with a right to the head.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Flair blocking some punches.
Flair misses with some punches.
TBjang is working Flair over against the cage.
TBjang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flair or not.
TBjang struggles to land a body shot inside as Flair controls his hands.
TBjang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
TBjang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flair or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TBjang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TBjang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair gets underhooks to prevent TBjang's takedown attempt.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TBjang's elbow.
Flair takes a shot to the head.
TBjang misses with a hook to the ribs.

TBjang has clasped his hands together around Flair's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Flair is trying to get back to his feet.
TBjang works to advance to full mount. Flair defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

TBjang is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Flair is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Flair flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. TBjang anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Flair and secures both hooks! This could be bad! TBjang slips an arm under Flair chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. TBjang has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. TBjang is squeezing on Flair like an anaconda would it's prey. Flair fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dojo TBjang!
A relieved looking Dojo TBjang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Martyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martyn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Live For The Moment. Stubb has chosen Paper Scratcher as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Martyn
vs
Stubb

191 cm
34
205 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

195 cm
35
203 lbs
17 - 24 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Martyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Stubb!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stubb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Martyn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martyn throws a combination. Stubb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Michael Stubb has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Martyn.
Some wild striking there from Martyn.
Martyn leaves Stubb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martyn swats away the attempt to clinch by Stubb.

Martyn darts in and clinches Stubb up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martyn is working for takedown but Stubb is calmly controlling the position for now.

Martyn has picked Stubb up - he's going for a ride! Martyn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stubb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martyn is looking to work some ground and pound but Stubb has wrist control.
Martyn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martyn cracks Stubb with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stubb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martyn has managed to get both his arms back between Stubb's legs - danger averted.
Martyn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martyn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stubb's head.
Martyn throws a big elbow that misses.

Martyn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stubb keeping moving, preventing Martyn from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Martyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stubb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martyn has managed to get both his arms back between Stubb's legs - danger averted.
Martyn looking to sit in guard and control but Stubb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martyn keeping moving, preventing Stubb from controlling successfully.

Martyn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stubb off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Martyn jabs at Stubb's body.
Martyn delivers a nice body kick.
Stubb looks winded!
Stubb misses with a body punch

and Martyn moves into the clinch.

Martyn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Stubb postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martyn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stubb, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stubb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martyn is working hard here to advance position.
Martyn tries to stand but Stubb is controlling from the bottom.
Martyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Stubb is retaining full guard.
Martyn is looking to stand up but Stubb won't let him.

Stubb is looking to sinch up a triangle. Martyn throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stubb's body to avoid the submission. Stubb has instead reached around Martyn's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stubb arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Stubb!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Caraan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aira Panganiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caraan comes to the cage accompanied by TubThumping(I get Knockdown). Aira Panganiban is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Caraan
vs
Panganiban

182 cm
28
197 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

180 cm
29
198 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite 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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Caraan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aira Panganiban!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caraan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panganiban counters with a right hand to the body.
Panganiban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caraan.
Caraan closes the distance and clinches up with Panganiban, looking for a takedown. Caraan pushes Panganiban against the cage but Panganiban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Panganiban scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Panganiban not doing much here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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. Panganiban connects with a nice short shot to Caraan's temple.

It looks like Cedric Caraan has been cut.

Caraan looking for submissions off his back.
Panganiban winds up and cracks Caraan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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.

Caraan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panganiban lands with a punch from half guard.
Panganiban looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panganiban lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panganiban not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Caraan tries to roll over but Panganiban keeps him under control.
Caraan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panganiban's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panganiban's back!
Panganiban is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Caraan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Caraan looking to break Panganiban's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Panganiban remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Caraan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Caraan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Panganiban looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Caraan has his opponent's back but Panganiban is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Caraan.
Panganiban misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caraan doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Panganiban stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Panganiban shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Caraan keeping full guard, as Panganiban tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Caraan looking for a guillotine here but Panganiban defends easily.
Panganiban with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aira Panganiban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Caraan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Panganiban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Panganiban changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Caraan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caraan is looking to reverse the position.
Panganiban connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Caraan some visible discomfort.
Panganiban is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Caraan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Panganiban decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caraan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panganiban pinned against the cage. Panganiban gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Panganiban shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Panganiban was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Panganiban lands a big shot there that rocks Caraan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Cedric Caraan's cut is getting worse.
Panganiban punishing his opponent with strikes.

Cedric Caraan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Panganiban with a couple of short strikes.

Jeez, Cedric Caraan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aira Panganiban!
Post fight, Aira Panganiban took to the microphone: 'Thank you for the fans in attendance and the millions watching at home, do i deserve a title shot? hey champ! be ready cause "danger" is coming for you.'.

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Pieru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pieru
vs
Campbell

180 cm
35
184 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

186 cm
32
192 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

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 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pieru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell tries for a takedown but Pieru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pieru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pieru closes the distance looking to clinch

and Campbell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pieru is looking to stand up but Campbell isn't so interested in that idea.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pieru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.

Pieru uses the cage to get back to his feet.
George Pieru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pieru wants to clinch but Campbell slips to the side
and Campbell counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt

so Campbell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
Pieru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Pieru blocks nicely.
Pieru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campbell on the ground.

Campbell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pieru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pieru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pieru!
Campbell is looking for a sweep.
Campbell sneaks back into half guard.
Pieru tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Campbell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pieru stands up and beckons Campbell to join him on the feet.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
Pieru walks into a straight right hand from Campbell.
Pieru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campbell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pieru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pieru looks to clinch

and Campbell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pieru's guard now.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pieru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Pieru wants to stand but Campbell is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell works over Pieru with some ground and pound from guard.
Campbell with a nice head shot there.
Campbell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campbell scoring with some ground and pound.
Pieru keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pieru's head.
Pieru wants to stand and escape but Campbell is having none of it.
Campbell works over Pieru with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell slips nicely into half guard.

Campbell seems to be working for a kimura but Pieru defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pieru looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campbell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pieru is trying to stand back up but Campbell is controlling him
Pieru on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Campbell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pieru defending well though.
Pieru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell misses with a head shot. Pieru uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pieru keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selby Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pieru tries to clinch but Campbell moves away
and Campbell counters with a nice leg kick.
Campbell throws a one two combo.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
Pieru tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pieru is looking to clinch but Campbell is avoiding it.
Campbell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pieru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Campbell counters with a one-two to the body.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Pieru looks to clinch
and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pieru is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Campbell counters with a three punch combo that has Pieru backing up. Pieru nods at Campbell to acknowledge the strikes.
Pieru is looking to clinch but Campbell is avoiding it.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Selby Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pieru tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
Pieru wants to clinch

and Campbell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Campbell.
Pieru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pieru keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Campbell won't allow Pieru to get back to his feet.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campbell lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pieru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Pieru keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Campbell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pieru is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Campbell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pieru keeps working.

Campbell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pieru, who protects the arm well.
Pieru wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is working Pieru over with some ground and pound from side control.
Campbell working the ground and pound.
Pieru is working to avoid the ground and pound but Campbell connects with a decent elbow.
Campbell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Pieru sneaks out the side door and pushes Campbell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
George Pieru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pieru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
Pieru darts in trying to clinch
and Campbell counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pieru wants to clinch
and Campbell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pieru.
Pieru looks to clinch

and Campbell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pieru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Pieru is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pieru is looking to escape.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selby Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pieru tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Campbell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Campbell fails with the takedown.
Pieru wants to clinch but Campbell slips to the side
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pieru moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Pieru avoids them all with ease.
Pieru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Campbell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pieru lands with an uppercut that bounces Campbell off the cage and back into range.

Pieru rushes Campbell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
Campbell tries to work over Pieru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Pieru has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Campbell misses with the head strike.
Pieru scores with a shoulder strike.
Pieru is looking to control Campbell's arms but Campbell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pieru has his back to the cage.
Campbell tries for a takedown. No joy.
George Pieru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selby Campbell.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Pieru manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Pieru fails to land.
Pieru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pieru blocks an uppercut.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pieru stalling in the clinch but Campbell improves position.
Campbell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieru prevents a body shot from Campbell.
Pieru prevents the takedown attempt.
Pieru lands a left hand.

Campbell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pieru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Campbell swinging wildly here.
Pieru moves to clinch but Campbell breaks away
and Campbell counters with a left and a right that stings Pieru.
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!
Pieru closes the distance but Campbell moves to the side
and Campbell counters with a two punch combo.
Pieru is looking to clinch.
Pieru tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Campbell. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieru tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Campbell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pieru wants to stand up but Campbell is controlling him.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pieru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell stops Pieru from standing up.
Pieru can't keep his opponent in guard - Campbell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pieru is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.

Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but Pieru is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pieru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Campbell working the head and body with strikes.
Selby Campbell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieru tries to kick Campbell off but Campbell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pieru trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Campbell controlling the pace.
Pieru wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campbell lands a nice short elbow.
Pieru is refusing to be controlled, as Campbell sits in half guard.
George Pieru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pieru kicks off Campbell and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pieru tries to clinch there but Campbell circles away.
Campbell misses with a takedown
and Pieru counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Selby Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Campbell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selby Campbell!
A victorious Selby Campbell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.