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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Reams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Doestevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doestevsky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. New Divide kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Samuel Doestevsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reams
vs
Doestevsky

193 cm
21
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
35
204 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wade Reams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Doestevsky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doestevsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reams sprawls well initially but Doestevsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Doestevsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Reams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doestevsky is pressing down on Reams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reams is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reams is trying to get back to full guard.
Doestevsky is thwarting Reams's attempts to control the position.
Reams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doestevsky prevents Reams from improving his position.

Doestevsky stands up from half guard.

Doestevsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doestevsky throws an elbow that misses. Reams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doestevsky's guard. Nice move by Reams!
Doestevsky looking to control.
Reams is looking to work some ground and pound but Doestevsky has wrist control.
Doestevsky trying to keep a closed guard but Reams is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reams stands and throws Doestevsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reams throws a strike aimed at the side of Doestevsky's head but Doestevsky avoids it well.

Reams swings around for an armbar but Doestevsky sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reams's guard.
Reams trying to keep a closed guard but Doestevsky is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doestevsky wants to get up but he can't break Reams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Doestevsky looks winded!
Doestevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Reams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Doestevsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reams!
Doestevsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Doestevsky is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Doestevsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doestevsky regains half guard there - taking advantage of Reams's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Reams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doestevsky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Doestevsky wants to get back to full guard.
Doestevsky trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doestevsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doestevsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reams trying to control but Doestevsky is working from the bottom.
Reams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reams tries to free his leg and advance position but Doestevsky is retaining full guard.
Reams working some strikes from top position.
Reams stands and throws Doestevsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doestevsky is looking to regain half guard here but Reams keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doestevsky's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Doestevsky will probably get the nod.
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.

Some wild striking there from Doestevsky.

Doestevsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Doestevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Reams is looking for a triangle but Doestevsky pushes his legs off easily.
Doestevsky preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doestevsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doestevsky stopping the sweep attempt from Reams.

Reams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doestevsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doestevsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doestevsky trying to move into half guard but instead Reams has managed to sweep!
Doestevsky controlling Reams's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Doestevsky has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reams trying to control but Doestevsky is working from the bottom.
Doestevsky is trying to keep Reams in close.
Reams won't allow Doestevsky to sweep him here.

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

Doestevsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Doestevsky wants to control from the top but Reams keeps moving.
Reams wants to sweep but no luck.
Samuel Doestevsky has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doestevsky wants to control from the top but Reams keeps moving.
Doestevsky looking to sit in guard and control but Reams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doestevsky is trying to keep Reams in close.
Reams wants to control from the top but Doestevsky keeps moving.
Doestevsky controls Reams momentarily but Reams frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doestevsky has control of Reams's left arm, preventing Reams from doing any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samuel Doestevsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick from Reams lands but Doestevsky takes it in his stride.

Doestevsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Doestevsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doestevsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reams tries to bench press Doestevsky off him but Doestevsky keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doestevsky off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doestevsky manages to reverse the position and now he's in Reams's guard. Nice work there by Doestevsky.
Reams working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Doestevsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reams tries to roll over but Doestevsky keeps him under control.
Doestevsky works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Doestevsky stands up and beckons Reams to his feet.

Doestevsky drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doestevsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Doestevsky is pushing down on Reams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reams is fighting to maintain full guard but Doestevsky has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reams manages to get to full guard.
Doestevsky postures up.
Doestevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Reams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doestevsky throws an elbow that misses. Reams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doestevsky's guard. Nice move by Reams!
Doestevsky trying to keep a closed guard but Reams is proving a slippery customer.
Wade Reams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doestevsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reams postures up in Doestevsky's guard and throws a big left but Doestevsky blocks it.
Reams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reams is trying to control. Doestevsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doestevsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doestevsky tries to roll over but Reams keeps him under control.

Reams seems to be working for a kimura but Doestevsky defends the submission attempt.
Reams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Reams seems to be looking for submissions.
Doestevsky is staying active underneath Reams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Samuel Doestevsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Reams seems to be working for a kimura but Doestevsky defends the submission attempt.
Reams misses with a head shot. Doestevsky uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reams is looking to work some ground and pound but Doestevsky has wrist control.
Doestevsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reams is one step ahead there.
Reams postures up in Doestevsky's guard and throws a big left but Doestevsky blocks it.
Doestevsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doestevsky trying to keep a closed guard but Reams is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reams throwing strikes from guard but Doestevsky blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wade Reams.
Well Doestevsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Doestevsky!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dojo TBjang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

McNamara
vs
TBjang

180 cm
38
225 lbs
17 - 26 - 0

181 cm
32
215 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
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 17 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dojo TBjang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TBjang closes the distance and clinches up with McNamara, looking for a takedown. TBjang pushes McNamara against the cage but McNamara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McNamara misses with a few strikes there.

McNamara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into TBjang's guard.
TBjang wants to sweep but no luck.
McNamara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Sean McNamara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McNamara has his takedown stuffed
and TBjang counters with a nice leg kick.
McNamara misses with a double jab.
McNamara thows a leg kick but TBjang checks it
and TBjang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNamara.
TBjang blocks a head kick by McNamara.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
McNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TBjang moves away.

TBjang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TBjang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McNamara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in TBjang's guard! Nice work there by McNamara!
McNamara preventing the sweep.
TBjang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
TBjang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

TBjang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McNamara defends it easily.
McNamara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McNamara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
TBjang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McNamara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McNamara misses with a double jab
and TBjang counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McNamara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McNamara tries to pull guard but TBjang holds him up against the cage and eventually McNamara drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TBjang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNamara's elbow.

McNamara is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. TBjang can't fight it off and eventually McNamara manages to take the fight to the floor. TBjang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but TBjang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNamara stays in close to TBjang's body and controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
TBjang controls McNamara momentarily but McNamara frees himself.
McNamara controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

TBjang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McNamara content to stall in guard here.

We're going to have a standup here because Sean McNamara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McNamara is trying hard to land a takedown here. TBjang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara moves out of range as TBjang throws a body kick.
TBjang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McNamara misses with a combination
and TBjang counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McNamara is lucky that one didn't land flush.
TBjang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McNamara shoots in but TBjang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
TBjang misses with a head kick.
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!

McNamara takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from TBjang.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TBjang misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNamara tries to pull guard but TBjang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

McNamara manages to pull guard.
TBjang wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving.
TBjang postures up in McNamara's guard and throws a big left but McNamara blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dojo TBjang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

TBjang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

McNamara shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McNamara showed some decent athleticism there.
McNamara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNamara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McNamara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but TBjang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
TBjang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McNamara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McNamara's back!

TBjang working for a choke but McNamara reverses nicely into TBjang 's guard.
McNamara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara wants to control from the top but TBjang keeps moving.

TBjang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McNamara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McNamara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
TBjang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McNamara controls the pace.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but TBjang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean McNamara.
McNamara fails with the takedown.
TBjang misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McNamara closes the distance and clinches up with TBjang, looking for a takedown. McNamara pushes TBjang against the cage but TBjang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McNamara shoots in and drives through. TBjang sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNamara throws a nice looking combination but TBjang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
TBjang throws a quick inside leg kick.
TBjang misses with a head kick.
TBjang cracks McNamara with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by McNamara there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNamara misses with a combination
and TBjang counters with an outside leg kick.
TBjang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
McNamara misses with a takedown
enabling TBjang to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from TBjang tenderised McNamara's leg. McNamara is trying to keep his angry face on.
TBjang throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TBjang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McNamara's head.
TBjang with a jab.
TBjang tries to close the distance and clinch but McNamara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TBjang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
TBjang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but TBjang shows good takedown defense.
TBjang cracks the inside of McNamara's front leg.
McNamara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNamara blocks a head kick by TBjang.
A chopping leg kick lands by TBjang.
TBjang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McNamara.
TBjang throws a head kick that half lands.
McNamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
TBjang scores with a sloppy right hand. McNamara should have avoided that one.
McNamara fails with a takedown attempt.
TBjang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McNamara's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McNamara. Those never looked like landing.
Sean McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
TBjang connects with a nice looking jab.
TBjang throws a nice head kick!
TBjang slips a jab and a cross from McNamara.
A slapping body kick lands there for TBjang.
McNamara swats away the attempt to clinch by TBjang.
A low kick from McNamara misses
and TBjang counters with a series of strikes. McNamara will be more careful next time no doubt.
TBjang with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TBjang lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as TBjang lands an impressive looking overhand right. McNamara doesn't seem phased though.
TBjang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from TBjang finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dojo TBjang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A jab from TBjang finds it's way through McNamara's defenses.
McNamara has his takedown stuffed
and TBjang counters with a low kick, right behind McNamara 's knee.
TBjang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That kick from TBjang tenderised McNamara's leg. McNamara is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
McNamara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
TBjang throws the kick towards the body but McNamara avoids it.
McNamara throws a series of punches but TBjang moves out of range.
TBjang feints and then cracks McNamara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNamara down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TBjang thumps McNamara with a low kick.
TBjang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
TBjang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNamara misses with a hook.
Dojo TBjang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
TBjang throws a head kick that misses.
TBjang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TBjang throws a quick inside leg kick.
TBjang cracks McNamara with an open hand slap.

McNamara gets caught napping as TBjang dives in and scores a takedown. McNamara manages to retain guard.
TBjang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
TBjang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNamara is keeping the position for now.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing TBjang from controlling successfully.
TBjang advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on McNamara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TBjang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McNamara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for TBjang but great work by McNamara.
Sean McNamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNamara controlling the position.
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 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McNamara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McNamara throws an elbow but TBjang slips to the side and avoids it well.
TBjang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McNamara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
TBjang is not content to let McNamara control the position.
McNamara controls the position from side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
TBjang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McNamara off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TBjang has got his arm under McNamara's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! McNamara has spun round into TBjang's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
McNamara sitting in guard here, content to control.
McNamara wants to control from the top but TBjang keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean McNamara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
TBjang lands a glancing blow to the side of McNamara's head.
TBjang lands with a nice body kick.
McNamara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McNamara works over TBjang's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Dojo TBjang has been cut.
McNamara loads up on a big right hand but TBjang slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara swinging wildly here.

TBjang gets tackled into the cage by McNamara. McNamara maintains the clinch.
Dojo TBjang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from TBjang fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNamara is looking for a takedown.

McNamara gets a trip takedown into half guard.
TBjang is controlling McNamara's trapped leg to prevent McNamara from advancing to side control.
McNamara is thwarting TBjang's attempts to control the position.
TBjang is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McNamara is looking for a kimura but TBjang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McNamara to get the leverage.
Sean McNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TBjang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dojo TBjang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got TBjang 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 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dojo TBjang!
A very excited looking Dojo TBjang 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kron Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strep Agalactaciae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kenny
vs
Agalactaciae

225 cm
35
285 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

194 cm
36
270 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kron Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Strep Agalactaciae!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny avoids the head kick by Agalactaciae.
Kenny misses with a takedown attempt - Agalactaciae sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Agalactaciae swinging wildly here.
Kenny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agalactaciae's waist but Agalactaciae gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenny off to one side.
Agalactaciae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenny circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kenny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agalactaciae's waist but Agalactaciae gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenny off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Kenny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Agalactaciae. Kenny shrugs it off though.
Agalactaciae lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Agalactaciae drops Kenny with a beautiful combination! Kenny stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Agalactaciae is looking for the KO!

Kenny is rocked!
Agalactaciae throws an overhand right that has Kenny reeling! Agalactaciae follows up with more punches and Kenny is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Strep Agalactaciae!
A relieved looking Strep Agalactaciae 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%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Imagine Dragons-Radioactive. Dan Morgan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Russo
vs
Morgan

172 cm
35
149 lbs
32 - 23 - 1

155 cm
27
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 32 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Donato Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan catches Russo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Russo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.

Morgan gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Morgan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Morgan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russo, who protects the arm well.
Russo wants to get back to his feet but Morgan drags him back down.
Russo is trying to improve his position.

Morgan swings around for an armbar but Russo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morgan's guard.

Morgan is looking for a triangle here but Russo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Russo's best efforts.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Russo is controlling well.
Russo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to get back to full guard here but Russo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Morgan tries to buck Russo off but Russo is having none of it.
Russo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morgan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morgan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Russo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Russo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morgan regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Russo is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Russo has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses

and Russo counters with a shoot takedown. Morgan fights it but they end up in guard.
Russo won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.

Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Russo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Russo passes into side control.
Morgan regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to get back to full guard here but Russo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Morgan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Russo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo controlling the position easily from mount.
Morgan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Russo is trying to keep Morgan in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants to stand up but Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.

Morgan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Russo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morgan has Russo in his guard.

Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Russo controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

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

Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russo defends it easily.

Morgan looking for subs off his back but Russo has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo passes to full mount!
Russo tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Russo maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A nice combination there by Morgan.
Morgan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russo counters with a body kick that stops Morgan in his tracks momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Morgan.
Dan Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Russo counters with a thumping low kick.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Russo avoids nicely.
Donato Russo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russo as he jumps to the side.
Russo slips a straight right by Morgan.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Russo avoids nicely.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Morgan feints a jab promting Russo to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Russo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Russo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Russo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morgan's guard.

Morgan has an active guard here but Russo has managed to pass into half guard.
Russo tries to pass to full mount but Morgan defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily.

Morgan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Russo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.
Russo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Russo maintains control.
Russo controlling the pace for now.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
Morgan wants to sweep but Russo has passed to side control!
Dan Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Donato Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Morgan trying his best to control but Russo has mounted him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo controlling the pace for now.
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Russo maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Morgan.
Well Morgan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

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