CFC 17: Ramazanov vs Katasonov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Ferreira had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ferreira
vs
Sane

188 cm
25
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
25
171 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leandro Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Sane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira slaps away a takedown attempt from Sane, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Ferreira 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.
Sane pulls Ferreira in close to prevent any damage.
Ferreira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ferreira trying to keep a closed guard but Sane is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferreira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sane scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sane wants to pass the guard but Ferreira is keeping the position.
Sane stops Ferreira from standing up.
Ferreira 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.
Ferreira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ferreira is trying to control the position but Sane postures up.
Sane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sane is out of range and Ferreira settles back down.
Sane stuffs the takedown.
Jab, jab by Sane - just one landing.

Sane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferreira to the mat! Ferreira manages to get full guard.

Ferreira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane stops Ferreira from standing up.

Sane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ferreira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira fails to land with a series of punches.

Sane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferreira was covering up waiting for the punch and Sane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sane landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Sane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferreira!
Ferreira is trying to control Sane's posture but Sane avoids it.

Sane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferreira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferreira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Sane stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sane scores with a kick to the midsection.

Sane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Sane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sane shoots in and drives through. Ferreira sprawls well.
Sane throws a quick inside leg kick.

Sane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferreira did well to prevent Sane getting side control.
Ferreira wants to get back to full guard but Sane has mounted him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sane with a couple of short strikes.
Ferreira tries to lock up and control but Sane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ferreira looks a forlorn figure.

Sane moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ferreira has worked his arm free - good work by Ferreira!
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Sane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Sane goes for a double leg but Ferreira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferreira continues to drive forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sane.
Ferreira fails to land the takedown.
Ferreira shoots for a double leg takedown but Sane sprawls well. He's pushed Ferreira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferreira.
Sane lands a nice looking body shot.
Leandro Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sane misses with a series of wild punches.
Sane scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Sane coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sane swivels and escapes.

Sane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Sane is looking to take a break and control but Ferreira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferreira is trying to maintain the position but Sane is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sane gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ferreira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferreira 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.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches up with Sane, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes Sane against the cage but Sane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Sane 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.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Sane from controlling successfully.
Sane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sane is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sane has passed into half guard!
Sane is taking a breather. Ferreira 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.
Ferreira is trying to get back to full guard.
Justin Sane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Sane 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.
Sane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferreira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane working Ferreira over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Sane.
Sane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sane is looking to take a break and control but Ferreira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sane is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sane is thwarting Ferreira's attempts to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Sane lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferreira wants to clinch.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sane scores with a head kick.

Sane scores with a takedown into Ferreira's guard.

Ferreira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sane has passed into half guard!
Sane is keen to just control but Ferreira is a slippery customer.
Sane slows the pace down in half guard.
Ferreira is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Sane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferreira.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sane. That's going to slow Ferreira down.
Sane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferreira will feel that in the morning.

Sane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Sane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira wants to control but Sane is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sane trying to advance position but Ferreira counters by regaining guard.
Sane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Ferreira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sane throwing strikes but missing.
Sane postures up.
Sane passes Ferreira's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Sane seems to be working for a kimura but Ferreira defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sane not doing much here.
Sane lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferreira is trying to stand back up but Sane is controlling him
Sane trying to control from half guard but Ferreira is working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Sane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Sane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferreira dives in and grabs Sane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sane pushes down on Ferreira's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferreira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sane is in Ferreira's guard.
Sane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferreira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sane is working Ferreira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sane distracts Ferreira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferreira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sane landing with the ground and pound.
Ferreira wants to stand up but Sane is controlling him.

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

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferreira.
Leandro Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sane slows the pace down in half guard.
Justin Sane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Sane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Sane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kupar Terkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kupar Terkey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ilya Muromets's chin.

Terkey
vs
Muromets

190 cm
25
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

188 cm
24
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kupar Terkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilya Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muromets is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muromets scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Terkey 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.
Some wild striking there from Muromets.
Terkey throws a jab when Muromets was well out of range.
Muromets misses with a combination

so Terkey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Terkey is looking to work some ground and pound but Muromets has wrist control.

Terkey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muromets looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Muromets is still trying to improve position.
Terkey tries to free his leg and advance position but Muromets is retaining full guard.
Muromets working a defensive guard here.
Terkey lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terkey is fighting to break Muromets's control of his arms but Muromets is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Muromets is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Terkey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muromets is working away from the top position though.
Terkey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muromets.
Terkey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muromets is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terkey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Terkey is trying to get back to full guard.
Muromets is trying to control the action in half guard but Terkey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Terkey wants to control but Muromets is keeping busy.
Muromets is trying to control the action in half guard but Terkey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Terkey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Muromets is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Terkey trying to control but Muromets is working from the bottom.
Terkey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets trying to keep a closed guard but Terkey is proving a slippery customer.
Terkey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Muromets controls Terkey momentarily but Terkey frees himself.
Muromets controlling Terkey's posture.
Muromets is trying to control the position but Terkey postures up.

Muromets looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muromets keeping moving, preventing Terkey from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Terkey scoring with punches to the head and body.

Terkey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Muromets looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Terkey wants to control from the top but Muromets keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muromets misses with a combination

and Terkey counters with a single leg into guard. Muromets didn't expect that.
Muromets wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kupar Terkey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Terkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Terkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muromets.
Terkey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Muromets connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terkey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muromets connects with the punch.
Muromets lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Kupar Terkey has been cut.
A punch combination from Muromets misses.
Muromets throws a combination that misses

and Terkey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Terkey.
Terkey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muromets looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terkey is one step ahead there.
Muromets wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Terkey is now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terkey slips a nice elbow through Muromets's hands, connecting with Muromets's forehead.
Terkey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Terkey landing strikes from the mount.
Muromets wants to control but Terkey is having none of it.
Terkey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Terkey lands a couple of good shots and Muromets has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

It looks like Ilya Muromets has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Muromets's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Terkey go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kupar Terkey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Terkey.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Terkey's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Muromets trying to control the hands but Terkey breaks the grip.
Terkey controlling well, preventing Muromets from escaping the position.
Muromets trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Muromets preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Terkey.
Muromets tries to escape the position.

Terkey patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terkey keeps control of the position as Muromets tries to break free.
Muromets looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Muromets might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Terkey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Muromets is trying to shake Terkey off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Terkey won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Muromets swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Terkey counters with a single leg into guard. Muromets didn't expect that.
Terkey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muromets is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Terkey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Terkey is staying active underneath Muromets, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Muromets seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terkey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Muromets seems content to control.
Terkey is looking for a sweep. Muromets is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muromets with the ground and pound but Terkey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terkey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Muromets is trying to keep Terkey in close.
Terkey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kupar Terkey dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Muromets throws a series of punches but Terkey avoids them all with ease.
Muromets misses with a head kick.
Muromets fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Terkey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ilya Muromets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muromets lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terkey circles away quickly and effectively.
Muromets fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Muromets misses.
Muromets misses with a two punch combination.
Terkey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muromets defends well and Terkey ends up having to push Muromets into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Terkey has a takedown stuffed.
Muromets lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terkey circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Terkey scores with a takedown into Muromets's guard.
Terkey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Muromets takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!

Terkey tries for a kimura but Muromets is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Muromets's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Terkey cracks Muromets with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Muromets can't do much from the bottom here.

Terkey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Muromets to his feet.
Terkey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terkey wants to clinch up but Muromets keeps it at a distance.
Muromets has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muromets circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muromets misses with a series of wild punches.
Muromets swinging wildly here.
Muromets lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Terkey backs up against the cage.
Muromets throws a series of punches but Terkey moves out of range.

Terkey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muromets is looking for a sweep. Terkey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Terkey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Muromets trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terkey slips a nice elbow through Muromets's hands, connecting with Muromets's forehead.
Terkey throwing shots but Muromets is blocking nicely.
Muromets wants to sweep but Terkey has passed to side control!
Muromets is not content to let Terkey control the position.
Check out the look on Terkey's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Muromets sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Terkey is controlling the pace.
Muromets trying to hold on to Terkey's head to control him but Terkey postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets is trying to get back to full guard.
Terkey blocks the strikes from Muromets.
Ilya Muromets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terkey stalling away here and it's allowed Muromets to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Muromets looking for a guillotine here but Terkey defends easily.
Muromets wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilya Muromets.
I think Terkey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kupar Terkey!
Kupar Terkey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Richter
vs
Walter

166 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q
Arcticus University: London

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicholas Walter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richter, pushing him back against the cage.

Walter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Walter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richter can't keep his opponent in guard - Walter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walter prevents Richter from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter wants to get back to full guard.
Richter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter is staying active underneath Walter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Richter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walter on the ground.

Walter is looking for a kimura here.
Walter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Richter wants to control but Walter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richter's head.
Richter's coaches at Skintchicken Gym 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.
Richter tries to roll over but Walter keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Walter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Walter working for a guillotine from mount but Richter is in no mood to give up.
Walter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Walter is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Walter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Walter looking to control but Richter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Richter tries to lock up and control but Walter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richter is squirming around, avoiding Walter's attempts to control the action.

Richter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Walter.
Walter scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter looking to control but Richter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walter throwing strikes here but Richter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Walter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Richter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walter looking to control but Richter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Walter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Walter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Walter throws a sloppy head kick
and Richter counters with a right hand to the body.
Richter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nicholas Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Walter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walter lands in his opponent's guard.
Richter wants to improve his position but instead Walter has moved into half guard.
Walter lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Walter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Richter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter goes for a double leg but Richter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richter continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Richter misses the target.

Walter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Richter's guard.
Walter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Richter pushes Walter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Walter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Walter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walter trying to control the position but Richter is working away.
Richter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Walter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter looks up at the clock and then as Richter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Walter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Walter wants to control but Richter is keeping him busy.
Richter regains half guard there - taking advantage of Walter's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Walter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Richter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter is trying to control the action in half guard but Richter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Walter moves into full mount! Richter won't be happy about that!
Walter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Walter takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Richter fending off the submission attempt from Walter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Richter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Richter is keeping busy.
Nicholas Walter has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Richter right now.
What can Richter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Walter 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!

Richter swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Walter rushes Richter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Walter to work.

Walter has picked Richter up - he's going for a ride! Walter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Richter wants to get back to full guard.

Walter decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Walter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter stuffs the takedown attempt from Walter. Walter gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Walter.
Walter fails with a takedown attempt.
Richter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Walter shoots in but Richter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles Richter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richter is fending him off so far but Walter persists. Nope, Richter circles away and we're back to standing.
Richter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walter tries to clinch up but Richter circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter throws a head kick but Richter moves out of range.
Richter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walter on the side of the head.
Charles Richter is winning the standup battle so far.
Richter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richter moves out of range of the body kick from Walter.
Good leg kick by Richter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richter misses with a double jab

and Walter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richter keeping moving, preventing Walter from controlling successfully.
Walter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Richter keeping moving, preventing Walter from controlling successfully.
Richter is trying to keep Walter in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richter keeping moving, preventing Walter from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Walter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Walter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Richter!
Richter tries to improve position but can't.
Walter cracks Richter with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Richter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Charles Richter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicholas Walter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicholas Walter.
I've got Walter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Walter!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikki Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Oliveira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rikki Robertson's chin.

Oliveira
vs
Robertson

160 cm
26
130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

162 cm
25
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

KaotiK

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rikki Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Robertson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robertson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira lands a glancing blow to the side of Robertson's head.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robertson.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Oliveira there.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Robertson is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robertson is defended easily by Oliveira.
Carlos Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikki Robertson.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira cracks Robertson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Oliveira catches Robertson right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robertson throws a counter combo.
Oliveira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Robertson is rocked!
Nice body punch from Oliveira.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Robertson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Oliveira swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Robertson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Oliveira!
Carlos Oliveira made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You people keep trying to take me down and I, like a real man, will keep on trying to punch your face and knock you out.'.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Estebanjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miso Kovac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miso Kovac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Estebanjos
vs
Kovac

181 cm
25
264 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
237 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Estebanjos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miso Kovac!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Estebanjos.
Kovac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Estebanjos cracks the inside of Kovac's front leg.
Kovac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Estebanjos avoids it really well and circles away.
Estebanjos throws a quick counter head kick but Kovac was just out of range.
Kovac misses with a combination
and Estebanjos counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bobby Estebanjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovac.
Kovac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Estebanjos.

Estebanjos moves into the clinch.
Estebanjos lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Miso Kovac has been cut.
Kovac takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovac avoids a wild elbow strike from Estebanjos.
Kovac blocks an elbow strike from Estebanjos.
Estebanjos lands an elbow that stopped Kovac in his tracks for a moment.
Kovac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kovac avoids a wild elbow strike from Estebanjos.
Estebanjos lands an elbow inside that Kovac shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovac tries to break free but Estebanjos pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Estebanjos.
Kovac dodges an elbow strike from Estebanjos.
Estebanjos lands an elbow just above Kovac 's eye.

That has opened up Miso Kovac's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Estebanjos lands an elbow that stopped Kovac in his tracks for a moment.

The cut above Miso Kovac's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Estebanjos lands an elbow just above Kovac 's eye.
Kovac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Estebanjos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovac's defenses.

Miso Kovac's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Estebanjos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Estebanjos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Estebanjos lands an elbow that stopped Kovac in his tracks for a moment.
Estebanjos lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Estebanjos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wu Xian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Van Kompf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Xian
vs
Van Kompf

168 cm
25
140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

162 cm
25
143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wu Xian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Van Kompf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kompf with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Xian counter with a right hand.
Xian thuds a left hand into Van Kompf's body.
Van Kompf tries for a takedown but Xian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Kompf.
Wu Xian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Van Kompf.
Van Kompf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Peter Van Kompf has been cut.

Xian lands a big right hand that sends Van Kompf crashing to the mat! Xian stays standing though and waves Van Kompf back to his feet!

Van Kompf is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xian weaves into range and cracks Van Kompf right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Van Kompf goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Xian is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wu Xian!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Declan Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Morris has chosen White Zombie - Thunder Kiss '65 as his entrance music. Tim Morris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Morris
vs
Morris

175 cm
23
150 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

169 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

KaotiK
SP Ultimate Nutrition

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Declan Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Morris!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tim Morris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Declan Morris slips a jab and a cross from Tim Morris.
Declan Morris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tim Morris.
Tim Morris throws a good cross that connects.
Tim Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tim Morris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tim Morris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Declan Morris back to the cage. Tim Morris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Tim Morris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Declan Morris quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan Morris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Declan Morris.

Declan Morris has his foot on Tim Morris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tim Morris works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan Morris working a defensive guard but Tim Morris manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tim Morris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Declan Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tim Morris tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan Morris manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Tim Morris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tim Morris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Declan Morris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Declan Morris is trying to control but can't.
Tim Morris is looking to advance position but Declan Morris won't allow it.
Declan Morris controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Declan Morris wants to control but Tim Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan Morris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tim Morris.
Tim Morris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Declan Morris is looking for a sweep. Tim Morris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan Morris wants to control but Tim Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan Morris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Declan Morris tries to get out of the position.
Declan Morris is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tim Morris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Declan Morris fails with the takedown
enabling Tim Morris to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim Morris scores with a jab.
Tim Morris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Declan Morris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tim Morris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Declan Morris is rocked!
Tim Morris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oh Declan Morris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Declan Morris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tim Morris with the counter takedown but Declan Morris avoids it easily.
Declan Morris seems to have got his legs back now.
Tim Morris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Declan Morris shoots in and bounces Tim Morris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Declan Morris is breathing heavily.
Tim Morris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tim Morris looking for a triangle here. Declan Morris is fighting it but it looks tight! Tim Morris pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Declan Morris is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Morris!
Tim Morris 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
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Handsome Phuthong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handsome Phuthong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Phuthong
vs
Wu

196 cm
17
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

KaotiK

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Handsome Phuthong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Wu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phuthong thows a leg kick but Wu checks it

and Wu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Phuthong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wu is working away from the top position though.

Phuthong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wu trying to mount his opponent but Phuthong defends it.
Phuthong is pressing down on Wu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phuthong pulls Wu in close to his closed guard and prevents Wu from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phuthong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Phuthong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Phuthong is looking for a triangle but Wu pushes his legs off easily.

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

Phuthong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phuthong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wu trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Wu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phuthong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Phuthong working for a triangle but Wu defends it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Handsome Phuthong!
Handsome Phuthong is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Handsome Phuthong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavlo Ramazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Katasonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ramazanov
vs
Katasonov

181 cm
22
279 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
242 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavlo Ramazanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Katasonov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramazanov looks to land a left hand but Katasonov moved out of range nicely.
Pavlo Ramazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katasonov ducks under a wild hook from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov connects with a body shot that sends Katasonov's belly button to the back.
Ramazanov lunges at Katasonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Katasonov's hand.

It looks like Sergey Katasonov has been cut.
Ramazanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ramazanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramazanov throws a sloppy head kick
and Katasonov counters with a head kick. That will keep Ramazanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Katasonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramazanov. Ramazanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Katasonov slips a jab from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov throws an overhand right that lands on Katasonov's shoulder, as Katasonov tries to avoid the shot.
Ramazanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Katasonov leaves Ramazanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Katasonov tries to counter with a clinch but Ramazanov shakes him off and moves away.
Ramazanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katasonov throws a series of punches but Ramazanov avoids them all with ease.
Katasonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramazanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katasonov throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Ramazanov misses.
Ramazanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramazanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katasonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramazanov.
Katasonov wants to counter with a clinch but Ramazanov pushes him away.
Ramazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramazanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Ramazanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramazanov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ramazanov is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramazanov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Katasonov defend it? Ramazanov steps over the head and cranks it - Katasonov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ramazanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavlo Ramazanov!
Pavlo Ramazanov retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Pavlo Ramazanov, 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, Sergey Katasonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll train even harder and come back to win!'.