NEX LA 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Qing Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alden Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu comes to the cage accompanied by King Drum. Qing Fu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Qing Fu
vs
Ho

180 cm
19
156 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

174 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Qing Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alden Ho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fu throws a series of punches but Ho avoids them all with ease.

Ho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fu is trying to control Ho's posture but Ho avoids it.
Ho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ho working the head and body with strikes.
Ho is chipping away with strikes.
Fu is looking for a sweep.
Fu is working hard here to advance position.
Fu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu tries to buck Ho off but Ho is having none of it.
Fu's coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ho working away.
Fu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho looking to control but instead Fu has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fu won't allow Ho to pass to mount.
Ho wants to take a breather but Fu is having none of it.
Ho passes to side control.
Ho is looking to take a break and control but Fu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fu prevents Ho from improving position.
Ho trying to control the position but Fu is working away.
Fu prevents Ho from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu is looking for a sweep.
Fu can't do much from the bottom here.
Ho working the ground and pound but Fu is defending the strikes.
Ho is working Fu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ho tries to advance to mount but Fu denies him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fu wants to get back to full guard.
Ho is looking to take a break and control but Fu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fu tries to get to full guard but Ho has control of the leg.
Ho is thwarting Fu's attempts to control the position.
Ho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fu defending well though.
Ho tries to stand and escape but Fu actually recovers to full guard.
Fu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
Fu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho is not content to let Fu control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fu is controlling the pace.

Qing Fu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ho has his takedown stuffed
enabling Fu to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Fu.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alden Ho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fu keeps Ho at a distance using the push kick.
Fu throws the kick towards the body but Ho avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fu.
Fu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fu leaves Ho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fu misses with a body kick.
Ho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ho's head.
Fu misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu looks for the body kick but Ho saw that one coming.
Fu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fu's waist but Fu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ho off to one side.
Fu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Ho is rocked!
Qing Fu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Fu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho doesn't seem phased though.
Ho is still on wobbly legs! Can Fu finish him?
Fu flashes Ho a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Ho's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Ho crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Fu punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Qing Fu!
A very excited looking Qing Fu 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Ignatiev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ignatiev
vs
Vegas

170 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Valhalla Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Ignatiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas tries to clinch there but Ignatiev circles away.
Ignatiev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vegas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vegas tries to clinch up but Ignatiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vegas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vegas as he jumps to the side.

Ignatiev feints and as Vegas raises his hands in defense, Ignatiev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vegas wants to stand but Ignatiev is controlling the position.
Vegas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vegas controls Ignatiev momentarily but Ignatiev frees himself.
Ignatiev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vegas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatiev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignatiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vegas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas controls Ignatiev momentarily but Ignatiev frees himself.

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

Ignatiev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ignatiev wants to pass the guard but Vegas is defending well.
Ignatiev controlling the action here.
Ignatiev stalling away here and it's allowed Vegas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Vegas working for a triangle but Ignatiev defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ignatiev landing with the ground and pound.
Vegas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vegas on the ground.
Ignatiev trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vegas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vegas looking for a sweep. Not yet Vegas, not yet.
Vegas is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatiev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vegas for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ignatiev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vegas is looking to reverse the position.
Vegas is trying to control Ignatiev's posture but Ignatiev avoids it.
Ignatiev controlling the position.
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.
Ignatiev lands a nice forearm strike.
Vegas wants to control but Ignatiev postures up.
Vegas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev lands a strong strike to the head of Vegas. That's dazed him! Ignatiev looking to finish here. Vegas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ignatiev lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Ignatiev!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yorgi Apollonik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Case Delarosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delarosa has chosen AWOLNATION - Sail as his entrance music. Case Delarosa struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Apollonik
vs
Delarosa

190 cm
19
226 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
283 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Master Lee's One Stop

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR
The Empire Clothing and Laundry

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yorgi Apollonik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Case Delarosa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollonik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Delarosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apollonik.
A jab from Apollonik finds it's way through Delarosa's defenses.

Oooooh!!! Apollonik has knocked Delarosa down with a huge combo! Apollonik steps away and waves a wobbly Delarosa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Delarosa is rocked!

It looks like Case Delarosa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Apollonik takes the fight into the clinch.
Delarosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollonik finish him?
Apollonik creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Delarosa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Delarosa drops to his knees and Apollonik pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yorgi Apollonik!
Our winner, Yorgi Apollonik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Case Delarosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank my fans first and for most and i will come back stronger and better'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jass
vs
Spong

181 cm
21
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
19
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugh Jass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jass throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Jass drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Jass's head coaches at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jass throws a solid leg kick but Spong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jass.
Spong checks a low kick from Jass.
Jass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jass swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Spong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jass on the side of the head.

It looks like Hugh Jass has been cut.

Spong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jass tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spong is in Jass's guard.
Spong postures up.
Spong works over Jass with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jass has momentary wrist control but Spong slips an elbow through the middle.

Jass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong stalling.
My spies in Wake and Bake inform me that Spong has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Spong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Spong trying to control but Jass is having none of it.
Jass sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jass trying to control from the bottom.
Spong is trying to control the action in half guard but Jass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Jass looking for submissions off his back.
Spong lands strikes from half guard.
Jass is looking to improve his position.

Spong is working for a kimura but Jass is defending it quite comfortably.
Jass taking some punishment here, with Spong in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. Spong connects with a nice short shot to Jass's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jass wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong winds up and cracks Jass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Spong controlling the position easily from mount.
Jass wants to hold on but Spong pushes him away.
Spong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jass wants to control but Spong is having none of it.
Spong looking to finish Jass with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jass!
Jass tries to hold on but Spong postures up.
Spong working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong content just to control the position here.
It looks like Spong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Spong tries to control but Jass wriggling away.
Spong dominating with strikes here.
Spong with a couple of short strikes.
Jass tries to hold on but Spong pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spong controlling from the full mount.
Spong landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Jass's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spong blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jass. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jass misses with a left hand

and Spong counters by clinching up.
Spong is working Jass over against the cage.
Spong lands a right hand.
Jass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jass takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Hugh Jass's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Chance Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Spong wants the takedown. Jass is fighting it off but Spong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jass's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong is pushing down on Jass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jass is fighting to maintain full guard but Spong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spong uses his free foot to push down on Jass's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jass.
Spong controlling from mount.
Spong with a couple of short strikes.

Jass is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Spong! Jass is hurt baaadly! Spong is firing away with more strikes - Jass is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chance Spong!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Angus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Angus
vs
Dick

186 cm
25
237 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

198 cm
19
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colonel Angus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Dick!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dick takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dick.
Dick lands a body shot.
Dick lands a left hand.

Dick lands a big uppercut and Angus is down! He's in big trouble - Dick follows him to the mat!

Angus is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Angus is hurt! He's hurt bad - Dick fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Angus from any more punishment! Congratulations to Dick! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Dick!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique St Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Emerson
vs
St Lawrence

180 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

212 cm
26
276 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enrique St Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
St Lawrence throws a right and a left that Emerson avoids nicely.
St Lawrence works Emerson's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Emerson misses
and St Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Sam Emerson has been cut.
St Lawrence lands with a cross.
Emerson really is a fat lump.

Emerson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming St Lawrence to the mat! St Lawrence manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emerson controlling from the top position.
Emerson wants to control from the top but St Lawrence keeps moving.
Emerson postures up in St Lawrence's guard and throws a big left but St Lawrence blocks it.
Emerson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emerson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
St Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emerson controls the pace.
St Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emerson is working St Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Emerson stays in close to St Lawrence's body and controls the position.
Emerson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emerson prevents St Lawrence from getting back to his feet.
St Lawrence has momentary wrist control but Emerson slips an elbow through the middle.
Emerson controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emerson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed St Lawrence's guard.
Emerson not doing much here.
Emerson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Emerson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Emerson 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.
Emerson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson is looking to take a break and control but St Lawrence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emerson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
St Lawrence has hold of Emerson's hands but Emerson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Emerson is trying to control. St Lawrence wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Emerson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Emerson working over St Lawrence with some ground and pound. St Lawrence looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Lawrence is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emerson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Emerson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
St Lawrence on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Emerson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Emerson drops an elbow to the side of St Lawrence's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Lawrence trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Emerson manages to pass to mount!
Emerson landing strikes from the mount and St Lawrence is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Lawrence tries to lock up and control but Emerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Emerson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emerson landing shots from mount.
Emerson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of St Lawrence's face.

St Lawrence is rocked!
Emerson landing punches.
St Lawrence is still in real trouble! Can Emerson finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Emerson! St Lawrence is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Emerson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caliph James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Halo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Halo
vs
James

187 cm
20
187 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caliph James!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Halo throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halo on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Halo misses
and James counters with a left to the body.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halo shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Halo shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.

Halo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Halo fails to move to back control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Halo.
James is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.

Halo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.

Halo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to get to half guard.
James holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Halo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Halo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo fails to move to back control.

Halo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and James is now in Halo's guard. A big mistake from Halo there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Halo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by James.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo falls off balance throwing a combination

and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
James misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Halo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halo is defending well for now.
James misses with a knee strike.
Halo managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James tries a knee to the head but Halo blocks it.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James missing with knees to the body.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries a knee to the head but Halo blocks it.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halo.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halo is defending well for now.
James misses with a knee strike.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halo is defending well for now.
Halo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James being controlled against the cage.
Halo avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halo avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Halo blocks with his arms.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halo is defending well for now.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Halo avoids the damage to the body.

Halo successfully pulls guard.
Arthur Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halo pulls James in to control the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caliph James 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!

Nice sprawl there from James as Halo shoots in.
Halo closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Halo pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arthur Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
James's coach down at Last Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halo with a poor takedown
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
James moves away from the strike by Halo.
Halo with a lazy takedown attempt

and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Halo is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Halo is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from James.
James tries a knee to the head but Halo blocks it.
Halo avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James misses with the head strike.
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halo.
Halo goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Halo or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James avoids the body shot from Halo.
Halo closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Halo pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halo off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by James.
Halo has a takedown stuffed.
Halo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caliph James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caliph James!
A very excited looking Caliph James 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
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Halo
vs
Harris

192 cm
20
269 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

196 cm
19
282 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Harris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Halo misses with a few strikes there.
Harris wants to clinch up but Halo keeps it at a distance.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halo lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harris is defended easily by Halo.
Gunner Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ken Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ken Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Harris.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Some bone on bone action there as Halo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Halo lands a right hook to the body.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo sizes up Harris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Harris scores with a takedown into Halo's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gunner Harris hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Harris misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris closes the distance and pushes Halo back into the cage.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.

Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halo throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Halo's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harris closes the distance but Halo moves to the side
and Halo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands a front kick.
Halo sizes up Harris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harris looks winded!
Halo lands a jab.
Halo connects with a body shot that sends Harris's belly button to the back.
Halo lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halo jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halo connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Harris covering up! Halo comes in with a big uppercut and Harris goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ken Halo!
Ken Halo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walter Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viavao Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaho comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dunham
vs
Kaho

170 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Fast

Master Lee's One Stop
Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viavao Kaho!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Kaho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dunham on his heels. He'll look to pass Dunham's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dunham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaho is aware though and is defending well.
Kaho trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Kaho from controlling successfully.
Kaho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dunham keeping full guard, as Kaho tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Viavao Kaho was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dunham scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kaho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dunham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kaho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dunham has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dunham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaho off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dunham patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dunham is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Dunham is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kaho defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Kaho defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dunham's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunham is not going to allow Kaho to sit and survive in this position.
Kaho rolls, trying to escape but Dunham keeps control of the position.
Kaho breaks Dunham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kaho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunham is keeping the position for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Dunham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaho trying to control but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Kaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunham is keeping the position for now.
Dunham trying to control the position.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho wants to control from the top but Dunham keeps moving.
Dunham keeping full guard, as Kaho tries to pass.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Kaho from controlling successfully.

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

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

Kaho is working for a submission of some sort.
Dunham manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaho wants to control from the top but Dunham keeps moving.

Kaho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dunham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Dunham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaho defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dunham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaho defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaho wants to pass the guard but Dunham is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunham throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunham. Kaho does a little dance to reset his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dunham enables Kaho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dunham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dunham looking to control.

Dunham is looking for a triangle here but Kaho uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dunham manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dunham wants to control from the top but Kaho keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Kaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dunham defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunham looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaho pushes a forearm under Dunham's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dunham is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viavao Kaho!
Viavao Kaho 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
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quin Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Chang
vs
Dos Santos

193 cm
26
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

193 cm
26
239 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quin Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang misses with a straight right.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Chang drops his hands momentarily and Dos Santos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dos Santos throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Chang takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dos Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Chang moves into the clinch.

Chang breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chang, as that shot connected.
A jab from Chang misses.
Dos Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chang misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Dos Santos misses with a hook.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Santos at a distance.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dos Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quin Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang lands a jab-cross combination.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Chang.
Chang swings widly with a right hand
and Dos Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. Dos Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Chang moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.

Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chang counters with a one-two to the body.
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chang.
Dos Santos throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.

Chang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dos Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chang is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chang walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chang tests Dos Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Chang catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Chang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Dos Santos is out of range.
Chang clobbers Dos Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
Chang lands a nice shot that snaps Dos Santos's head back.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chang connects with a single shot there.
Chang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dos Santos walks into a straight right hand from Chang.
Chang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos lands with a right hand.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Chang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Chang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chang rushes Dos Santos and presses him up against the cage.

Chang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Chang takes the fight into the clinch.
Chang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Chang manages to break the clinch.

Chang has Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.

Chang breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chang.
A shot to the liver by Chang. Beautiful body shot.

Chang pushes Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos jumps guard but Chang stands there with Dos Santos around his waist. Dos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quin Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Dos Santos.

Chang manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chang closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Chang as the two fighters clinch.

Chang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chang dips to his left and cracks Dos Santos with an uppercut!
Chang connects with a nice looking jab.
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Dos Santos is rocked!
Chang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Chang.
Dos Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Dos Santos looks up at the clock. Bad move! Chang lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dos Santos. Chang pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quin Chang!
A very excited looking Quin Chang 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.