11: Attack! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jony Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hanma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to B-Complex - Beautiful Lies. Jony Mann acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hanma
vs
Mann

178 cm
18
213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Modern Wear Apparel

GREEN!160

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jony Mann!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hanma quickly recovers to half guard.
Hanma wants to control but Mann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mann is taking a breather. Hanma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Mann 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.

Mann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Mann is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann stalling away here and it's allowed Hanma to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mann trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mann looking to sit in guard and control but Hanma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hanma looking to control but Mann passes into half guard.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Mann is very close to passing his half guard.
Mann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hanma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mann with a nice head shot there.
Mann landing with the ground and pound.
Mann landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann content to stall in guard here.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard.

Mann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanma is looking to pass into half guard but Mann pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mann is in guard.

Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Hanma's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Hanma's brow.
Mann throwing strikes but missing.
Hanma looking to control.
Mann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Mann slips an elbow through the middle.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann throws an elbow that misses. Hanma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mann's guard. Nice move by Hanma!

Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanma tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jony Mann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mann moves out of range of the leg kick from Hanma.

Mann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hanma seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mann lands a couple of elbows.
Jony Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mann scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Hanma's brow.
Mann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mann passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann tries to pass to full mount but Hanma defends it.

Hanma is defending against the submission attempts here by Mann.
Hanma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanma controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mann working some strikes from top position.
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Mann slips an elbow through the middle.
Mann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Hanma's brow.
Mann being controlled here momentarily.
Mann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mann landing with the ground and pound.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma looking to control.

Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann forces his way into half guard.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Mann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanma taking some punishment here, with Mann in his half guard.
Mann working Hanma over with strikes.
Mann drops an elbow to the side of Hanma's head.

Mann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mann wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.

Mann is looking for a kimura here.
Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mann's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to get back to his feet but Hanma has full control of the position and if anything, Mann has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Hanma is persistently looking for the submission but Mann is defending it well.
Mann is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma is looking to control Mann but Mann is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hanma controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jony Mann 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!

Hanma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mann misses with a takedown
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Hanma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mann shoots and misses
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jony Mann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann dives in and grabs Hanma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanma pushes down on Mann's head and hops out.
As Mann looks to move away, Hanma throws a big counter combo bu Mann just gets out of the way.
Hanma with a nice cross.
Hanma connects with a jab.

Mann is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mann is chipping away with strikes.
Hanma tries to buck Mann off but Mann is having none of it.
Mann cracks Hanma with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hanma tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position.
Mann lands a few punches from side control.
Mann scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hanma to see if he's OK.

Mann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanma tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mann working the ground and pound from side control.
Mann working the ground and pound from side control.

Hanma is rocked!
Hanma is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
Oh Hanma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanma is being controlled here.
Mann cracks Hanma with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mann immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hanma is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jony Mann!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louis Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Dodd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Prince
vs
Dodd

170 cm
22
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
152 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louis Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sylvester Dodd!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dodd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Dodd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Prince moves into range and clinches up with Dodd.
Dodd scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dodd.
A shot in the inside from Dodd.
Prince taking a breather.
Prince tries to work over Dodd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Prince's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dodd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dodd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prince taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodd trying to control the position but instead, Prince has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dodd into the cage.
Dodd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Prince fails to land.
Prince is working for takedown but Dodd is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince wants to take the fight to the mat but Dodd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dodd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dodd.
Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dodd.
A head punch on the inside from Dodd fails to land.
Dodd lands with a light punch inside.
Prince goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dodd prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Prince. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prince tries to throw a body punch but Dodd avoids it by throwing Prince back against the cage.
Prince stalling against the cage.
Prince wants a takedown.
Dodd blocking some punches.
Dodd stops a takedown attempt from Prince.
Dodd lands with a right to the head.
Dodd has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Prince seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dodd can turn it around.
Prince wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dodd as Prince tries to tie him up.
Dodd stops a takedown attempt from Prince.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodd gets through Prince's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodd.
Prince can't get the takedown.
Prince tries a body shot but Dodd blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodd lands a nice uppercut.
Prince tries to throw a body punch but Dodd avoids it by throwing Prince back against the cage.
Prince misses with a punch to the body.
Dodd misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Prince wants to stall.
Dodd misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodd.

Prince manages to pull guard.
Dodd's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prince is on top in guard.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dodd can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prince accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prince wants to pass the guard but Dodd is keeping the position.
Dodd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prince prevents Dodd from getting back to his feet.
Dodd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prince. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dodd 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Prince's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Prince stands up over Dodd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Prince 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.
Prince passes Dodd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dodd is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dodd is trying to control but can't.
Prince missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prince is controlling the pace.
Prince works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Dodd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dodd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prince looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Prince has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prince there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dodd loads up on a big right hand but Prince slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Dodd - just one landing.
Prince shoots in looking for a takedown. Dodd tries to sprawl out of it but Prince keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dodd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince moves in looking to clinch but Dodd pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dodd! But no joy.
Louis Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prince takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Prince pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Prince misses with a straight right.
Sylvester Dodd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dodd wants to counter the offense by Prince and move into the clinch position.
Dodd looks to score with a jab to the body but Prince is just out of range.
Dodd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dodd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prince slips a jab and a cross from Dodd.
Prince tries a head kick but it misses.
Dodd scores with a three punch combo!
Dodd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dodd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prince displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodd throws out the jab.
Dodd misses with a straight left.
Dodd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prince misses the shot to the body.
Dodd scores with a nice head shot.
Prince tries to clinch but Dodd moves away
and Dodd counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodd lands with a nice body punch.
Prince misses with a wild body shot.
Prince moves out of range as Dodd strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodd staying out of range there.

Prince clinches with his opponent.
Prince has Dodd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dodd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prince working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prince drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Prince. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prince fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prince misses with some punches.
Prince swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dodd swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodd gets through Prince's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Dodd.

Prince turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Prince manages to end up in side control.
Prince in side control, throwing shots but Dodd defends.
Prince wants to control but Dodd is keeping him busy.
Dodd is trying to get back to half guard.
Dodd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Prince working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dodd keeps working.
Dodd tries to bench press Prince off him but Prince keeps the position.
Prince wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dodd keeps working.
Prince is working Dodd over with some ground and pound from side control.
Prince tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Prince misses with the ground and pound.

Prince has hold of Dodd's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dodd seems comfortable defending it but Prince has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dodd is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dodd is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Prince couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Louis Prince!
Louis Prince thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Radek Vagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Segan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vagner
vs
Segan

173 cm
22
166 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

179 cm
21
167 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radek Vagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Segan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vagner misses with an uppercut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vagner enables Segan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vagner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vagner wants to control but Segan passes easily into half guard.
Vagner is looking for a sweep. Segan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Segan is trying for a kimura here. Vagner looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Segan wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Segan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jong Un Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Un Kim
vs
Duke

150 cm
21
132 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

172 cm
21
144 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jong Un Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Duke!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke is looking to clinch.
Raoul Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.

Duke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim pushes Duke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Duke manages to break the clinch.
Duke is looking to clinch.
Duke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duke wants to clinch.

Duke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Kim's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Duke wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
Kim lands a shot to the body.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Duke controls the action.
Duke wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Duke wants to break free but Kim has control.
Duke blocking some punches.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kim.
Kim keeps control of Duke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Duke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim looks to land a combination but Duke avoids it well.
Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Duke's side.
Duke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duke's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duke clinches up against the cage.
Kim scores with a shoulder strike.
Duke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kim trying to control the position but instead, Duke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kim into the cage.

Duke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duke's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duke darts in trying to clinch
and Kim scores with a counter punch that sends Duke to the canvas! Kim smells blood - he's punishing Duke with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Duke has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jong Un Kim!
Jong Un Kim is the new bantamweight champion!
Jong Un Kim decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Investitor Gradnje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edan De Farias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gradnje might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rammstein-Moskau. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gradnje
vs
De Farias

188 cm
22
213 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

188 cm
22
218 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Investitor Gradnje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edan De Farias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gradnje throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Farias's waist but De Farias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gradnje off to one side.
De Farias does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Farias fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gradnje stuffs the takedown.

De Farias drives through and clinches with Gradnje against the cage.
De Farias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gradnje pulls him back up using the underhooks.

De Farias successfully pulls guard.
Gradnje trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Farias trying to keep a closed guard but Gradnje is proving a slippery customer.
De Farias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gradnje controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

De Farias looking for a guillotine here but Gradnje defends easily.
Gradnje tries to free his leg and advance position but De Farias is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Farias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gradnje controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gradnje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gradnje passes De Farias's left leg - he's now in half guard.

De Farias looking for submissions off his back.

Gradnje is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

De Farias is defending against the submission attempts here by Gradnje.

Gradnje seems to be working for a kimura but De Farias defends the submission attempt.
De Farias is refusing to be controlled, as Gradnje sits in half guard.
Gradnje throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje is trying to control. De Farias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gradnje thows a huge punch but De Farias dodges it nicely.
De Farias gets full guard.

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

Gradnje 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.
De Farias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gradnje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gradnje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gradnje keeping moving, preventing De Farias from controlling successfully.
Gradnje looking to control.

De Farias stands up and waves to Gradnje to follow him.
Gradnje takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Farias fails with a takedown attempt.
Gradnje tries to counter with a takedown but De Farias is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gradnje keeps the fight on the outside.
Gradnje shoots in for a takedown but De Farias shows good takedown defense.
De Farias tries to break free but Gradnje pushes him back against the cage.
Gradnje is trying to pull guard but De Farias has him pressed against the cage.
De Farias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gradnje looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gradnje wants to break free but De Farias has control.
De Farias keeps control of Gradnje as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Gradnje has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but De Farias regains guard immediately.
De Farias wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gradnje is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Farias is not content to let Gradnje control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Farias trying to hold on to Gradnje's head to control him but Gradnje postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gradnje in particular looking to stall.

Gradnje is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed De Farias to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
De Farias is looking to stand up but Gradnje isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Farias tries to strike from the bottom.
De Farias trying to keep a closed guard but Gradnje is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

De Farias gets caught napping as Gradnje dives in and scores a takedown. De Farias manages to retain guard.
De Farias working a defensive guard here.
Gradnje looking to pass the guard.
Gradnje distracts De Farias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gradnje postures up.
Gradnje trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gradnje looking to sit in guard and control but De Farias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gradnje trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gradnje is on top in guard.

Gradnje pushes down on De Farias's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Gradnje is trying to work for a kimura but De Farias is defending well.
Gradnje stalling away here and it's allowed De Farias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gradnje wants to pass the guard but De Farias is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje trying to control but De Farias is working from the bottom.
Gradnje pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Farias is keeping the position for now.
De Farias keeping moving, preventing Gradnje from controlling successfully.
De Farias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Farias pulls Gradnje in close to prevent any damage.
Gradnje advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Investitor Gradnje dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

De Farias moves in looking to clinch but Gradnje pushes him off.
De Farias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gradnje avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Farias is looking to land body kicks.
Gradnje is looking for a counter combo.
Investitor Gradnje is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gradnje throws a body punch but De Farias moves out of range.
De Farias throws out a leg kick but Gradnje moves out of range and De Farias only half commits.
Gradnje shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Farias but De Farias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Farias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gradnje tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Farias was well out of range. Poor timing from Gradnje.
Gradnje goes for a double leg but De Farias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Farias continues to drive forward.
Gradnje fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Investitor Gradnje. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Farias fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Farias scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gradnje shoots in for a double leg but De Farias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Farias fails with the takedown.
Gradnje shoots in looking for a takedown but De Farias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gradnje's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Farias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gradnje went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Farias throws a nice looking combination but Gradnje bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Farias with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Farias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gradnje showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Farias.
We've been told by Gradnje's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje fails with the takedown.
De Farias throws a right hand that Gradnje ducks under and follows up with a left that Gradnje also avoids with ease.
Gradnje shoots in but no luck this time.

Gradnje drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
De Farias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gradnje off and has taken his back!
Gradnje trying to control the hands but De Farias breaks the grip.
Investitor Gradnje overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

De Farias looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Farias looking for the RNC.
De Farias missing with strikes from the back.
Gradnje manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Farias's guard. Nice work there by Gradnje.
De Farias wants to stand and escape but Gradnje is having none of it.
Gradnje slips nicely into half guard.
De Farias is looking for a sweep. Gradnje is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Farias regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gradnje.
Gradnje trying to control the position from guard on top but De Farias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Farias 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje throws a strike but De Farias rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gradnje is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Farias defends well.
Gradnje looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Farias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gradnje is trying to control the position but De Farias postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edan De Farias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Farias 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edan De Farias!
Investitor Gradnje was interviewed post fight and said 'I just wanna congretz my opponent on his win, wish him all the best, for me its back to my drawing board see where i went wrong study it and get the best of this lose.'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarkis Zakoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernard Bear could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sarkis Zakoyan's chin.

Bear
vs
Zakoyan

194 cm
21
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
19
269 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Bear!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sarkis Zakoyan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear scores with a nice strike.
Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zakoyan sprawls well. Zakoyan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Zakoyan misses with a head kick.
Zakoyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zakoyan throws a series of punches but Bear avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zakoyan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zakoyan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bear trying to control but Zakoyan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakoyan wants to get back to his feet but Bear is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bear won't allow Zakoyan to sweep him here.
Bear throwing strikes from guard but Zakoyan blocks nicely.
Zakoyan has momentary wrist control but Bear slips an elbow through the middle.
Zakoyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bear passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bear cracks Zakoyan with a big right hand but Zakoyan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zakoyan parries the strikes from Bear easily there. Bear is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zakoyan to escape.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zakoyan keeps working.
The strikes coming from Bear are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bear has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bear is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakoyan is not content to let Bear control the position.
Bear working the ground and pound but Zakoyan is defending the strikes.
Bear scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zakoyan tries to buck Bear off but Bear is having none of it.
Bear is chipping away with strikes.

Zakoyan is rocked!

Bear swings around for an armbar but Zakoyan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bear's guard.
Zakoyan is still in real trouble! Can Bear finish him?

Bear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zakoyan is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zakoyan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zakoyan trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Zakoyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Zakoyan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bear haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bear trying to keep a closed guard but Zakoyan is proving a slippery customer.
Zakoyan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zakoyan lands a couple of elbows.
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.
Bear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bear wants to sweep but no luck.
Bear is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bear lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakoyan is doing well to control the position and prevent Bear from advancing to side control.
Bear missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Bear dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zakoyan sprawls well. Zakoyan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Zakoyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bear fails to land the takedown.
Bear goes for a double leg but Zakoyan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zakoyan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zakoyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zakoyan throws the left hand but Bear avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zakoyan counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bear.
Zakoyan wants to counter the offense by Bear and move into the clinch position.
Bear displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zakoyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bear somewhat.
Zakoyan throws a hook but Bear avoids it easily.
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zakoyan circles away quickly and effectively.

Bear fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zakoyan to the ground. Bear is now in Zakoyan's guard.
Bernard Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear landing with the ground and pound.
Bear missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zakoyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zakoyan's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zakoyan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bear manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zakoyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.
Bear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakoyan can do to turn this around?
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear wants to control from the top but Zakoyan keeps moving.
Bear throws a strike but Zakoyan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bear looking to control.
Zakoyan won't allow Bear to sweep him here.
Zakoyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakoyan is stalling in the full guard.
Bear is trying to control the position but Zakoyan postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zakoyan missing with a left hand there. Bear was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zakoyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear attempts a counter takedown but Zakoyan avoids it well and moves away.
Bear shoots in for a double leg but Zakoyan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zakoyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Bear. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zakoyan as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bear closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bear works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Zakoyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zakoyan dodges the ground and pound from Bear.
Bear working the strikes but Zakoyan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Zakoyan is trying to get back to full guard.
Bear throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bear throwing shots but Zakoyan is blocking nicely.
Bear is trying to control. Zakoyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bernard Bear will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zakoyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bear to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bear throws a strike but Zakoyan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zakoyan is in close to Bear's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zakoyan trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakoyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bear is trying to control the position but Zakoyan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakoyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear 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.
Zakoyan looking to pass the guard.
Zakoyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear pulls Zakoyan in close to his closed guard and prevents Zakoyan from doing any damage or advancing position.

Bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakoyan defends it easily.
Zakoyan trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zakoyan lands with a kick to the temple. Bear shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bear misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bernard Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakoyan stuffs the takedown.
Zakoyan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bear.
Zakoyan stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear fails to land the takedown.
Bear will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bear slips under a jab from Zakoyan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakoyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bear.
Bear changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zakoyan tries to avoid it but Bear manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zakoyan to the ground. Zakoyan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zakoyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bear scores with a punch to the head.
Zakoyan misses with a looping right.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Zakoyan shows good takedown defense.
Sarkis Zakoyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zakoyan swivels and escapes.
Zakoyan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bear fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zakoyan avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bear with a poor takedown

and Zakoyan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bear won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakoyan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bear sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear tries to improve position but can't.
Zakoyan controlling the position.
Zakoyan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bear down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakoyan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bear stops Zakoyan from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zakoyan takes the fight into the clinch.
Zakoyan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bear blocking some punches.
Bear is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Zakoyan.
Zakoyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Bear leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bear on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakoyan can't find room to land a body shot as Bear controls the action.
Zakoyan lands with a left to the head.
Bear prevents a body shot from Zakoyan.

Zakoyan breaks the clinch.
Zakoyan stuffs the takedown.
Bear blocks a head kick by Zakoyan.
Zakoyan stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zakoyan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bear is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zakoyan to the mat. Zakoyan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zakoyan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakoyan controls Bear momentarily but Bear frees himself.
Zakoyan keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear is in close to Zakoyan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zakoyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zakoyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zakoyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Bear. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Zakoyan throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Zakoyan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bear shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zakoyan defends it nicely.
Bear closes the distance and clinches up with Zakoyan, looking for a takedown. Bear pushes Zakoyan against the cage but Zakoyan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Zakoyan as Bear shoots in.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bear takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear moves out of range as Zakoyan strikes.
Bear fails with the takedown.

Zakoyan has managed to clinch.
Zakoyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zakoyan.

Zakoyan has hold of one of Bear's legs. Bear is fighting the takedown attempt but Zakoyan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zakoyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zakoyan trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarkis Zakoyan dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bear on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Zakoyan misses its intended target.
Bear drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zakoyan sprawls and moves away.
Zakoyan tests Bear's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Bear 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.
Bear controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bear missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear lands a couple of digs.
Zakoyan keeping full guard, as Bear tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
Bear postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zakoyan controls Bear momentarily but Bear frees himself.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zakoyan is trying to control the position but Bear postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bear blocks a leg kick.

Zakoyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bear to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakoyan looking to control.
Bear throws a strike but Zakoyan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Zakoyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zakoyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear tries to strike from the bottom.
Zakoyan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakoyan with a nice head shot there.
Bear wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zakoyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zakoyan stands up over Bear, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Bear has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zakoyan doesn't defend quickly enough and Bear has managed to lock this one up! Can Zakoyan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bear on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernard Bear!
Bernard Bear retains his heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Luatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xingu Huka Huka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Luatua
vs
Huka Huka

189 cm
20
262 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
21
244 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Conviction

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Luatua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xingu Huka Huka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luatua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huka Huka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luatua. Huka Huka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huka Huka wants to clinch but Luatua slips to the side
and Luatua counters with a left to the body.
Luatua tries to move into range but Huka Huka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Huka Huka ducks under a wild hook from Luatua.
Huka Huka throws the left hand but Luatua avoids the punch easily.
Huka Huka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luatua manages to avoid it.
Luatua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Huka Huka looks to land a right hand but Luatua moved out of range.
Huka Huka darts in trying to clinch
enabling Luatua to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Xingu Huka Huka has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Luatua lands a big uppercut and Huka Huka crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Huka Huka looks OK. Luatua waves Huka Huka back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luatua misses with a wild body shot.
Huka Huka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luatua's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Huka Huka misses the target.
Luatua throws a quick counter kick to the body but Huka Huka avoids it.
Huka Huka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luatua.
Jab, jab by Luatua - just one landing.
Luatua connects with a body shot.
Luatua steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Huka Huka is out on his feet! Luatua sets himself and nearly takes Huka Huka's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robbie Luatua!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Luatua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pol Cuaresma Vi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuaresma Vi comes to the cage accompanied by Keys to the Kingdom. The crowd seem to be enjoying Takayanagi's choice of entrance music: now. Meguru Takayanagi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cuaresma Vi
vs
Takayanagi

160 cm
19
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

165 cm
27
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pol Cuaresma Vi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Takayanagi gets tackled into the cage by Cuaresma Vi. Cuaresma Vi maintains the clinch.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takayanagi.
Cuaresma Vi misses with the head strike.
Cuaresma Vi lands a left hand.
Takayanagi has had enough of the clinch but Cuaresma Vi keeps him there for the moment.
Cuaresma Vi digs a right hand underneath Takayanagi's ribcage. Takayanagi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Vi blocks an elbow strike from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takayanagi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takayanagi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takayanagi prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi keeps control of Takayanagi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takayanagi is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Vi is controlling him.
Cuaresma Vi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Vi struggles to land a body shot inside as Takayanagi controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Cuaresma Vi.

Takayanagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cuaresma Vi clinches with his opponent.
Cuaresma Vi lands a hook that snaps the head of Takayanagi backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuaresma Vi lands with a left to the head.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takayanagi is trying to break free.
Cuaresma Vi has a couple of punches blocked by Takayanagi.
Cuaresma Vi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cuaresma Vi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takayanagi can't break the clinch.
Takayanagi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuaresma Vi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Vi blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Vi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cuaresma Vi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Vi lands a hook that snaps the head of Takayanagi backwards.
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!
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Vi - that landed with a thud.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuaresma Vi has a couple of punches blocked by Takayanagi.
A right hand to the body from Cuaresma Vi.
Takayanagi looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi presses Takayanagi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cuaresma Vi working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Takayanagi is rocked!
Cuaresma Vi lands a shoulder strike.
Takayanagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuaresma Vi finish him?
Cuaresma Vi presses Takayanagi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cuaresma Vi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takayanagi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takayanagi prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi lands a shoulder strike.
Cuaresma Vi is working Takayanagi over against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a punch to the body.
Cuaresma Vi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Cuaresma Vi.
Takayanagi working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Cuaresma Vi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takayanagi.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a shot to the side of Takayanagi's head.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Vi - that landed with a thud.
Cuaresma Vi lands a right hand.
Cuaresma Vi lands a hook that snaps the head of Takayanagi backwards.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a shot to the side of Takayanagi's head.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi lands a left hand.
Cuaresma Vi lands a shoulder strike.
Cuaresma Vi cracks Takayanagi with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuaresma Vi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takayanagi backwards.
Cuaresma Vi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi lands an uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Vi.
Still in the clinch, Cuaresma Vi scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Vi lands a hook that snaps the head of Takayanagi backwards.
Takayanagi blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi lands a left hand.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a light punch inside.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cuaresma Vi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cuaresma Vi.
Takayanagi tries to break free but Cuaresma Vi pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Vi is working Takayanagi over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma Vi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi pushes Takayanagi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takayanagi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Cuaresma Vi.
A short uppercut from Cuaresma Vi.
Good body shot from Cuaresma Vi.
Takayanagi prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Vi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pol Cuaresma Vi dominated that round.
That's time! Cuaresma Vi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cuaresma Vi moves into the clinch.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Cuaresma Vi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takayanagi throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi is working Takayanagi over against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi lands a body punch.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a hook to the body.
Takayanagi blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuaresma Vi works on Takayanagi's body with a couple of short punches.
Cuaresma Vi lands a nice uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi can't find room to land a body shot as Takayanagi controls the action.
Cuaresma Vi tries to throw a body punch but Takayanagi avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Vi back against the cage.
Takayanagi is breathing heavily.
Takayanagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuaresma Vi.
A body shot lands from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi presses Takayanagi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Vi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cuaresma Vi pushes Takayanagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Vi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Vi keeps control of Takayanagi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cuaresma Vi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takayanagi backwards.
Cuaresma Vi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Takayanagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takayanagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuaresma Vi.
Takayanagi misses with a straight right.

Cuaresma Vi moves into the clinch successfully.
Cuaresma Vi lands an uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuaresma Vi lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuaresma Vi scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Cuaresma Vi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cuaresma Vi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Takayanagi to his knees! Cuaresma Vi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pol Cuaresma Vi!
A very excited looking Pol Cuaresma Vi 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.
Meguru Takayanagi was interviewed post fight and said 'baka dayo ne'.