ACE1 Hyabusa vs Phenoix PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yu Unt (ranked 19560 p4p, 606 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 12887 p4p, 578 weight class). Rockstar has chosen You're The Best Around as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Unt
vs
Rockstar

191 cm
30
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
42
197 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yu Unt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Unt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rockstar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockstar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Unt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Unt's back!
Unt is trying to remain composed but Rockstar is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Unt trying to control but not successfully.
Unt is trying to get back to his feet but Rockstar has full control of the position and if anything, Unt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rockstar has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Unt is defending well but eventually Rockstar manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Unt has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Rockstar!
An out of breath Luke Rockstar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland Charlemange (ranked 4844 p4p, 470 weight class) and Henry Wang (ranked 3916 p4p, 428 weight class). Henry Wang told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Charlemange
vs
Wang

186 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Charlemange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Wang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Wang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Charlemange to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Charlemange is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Charlemange throws a big right hand that misses.
Charlemange working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wang's head.
Charlemange throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Charlemange is controlling him.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Charlemange slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charlemange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charlemange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charlemange wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Charlemange working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Charlemange trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Charlemange with a flurry of punches that miss.
Charlemange throws a big elbow that misses.

Wang pushes Charlemange off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roland Charlemange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charlemange throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
Charlemange moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWang.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Charlemange.
Charlemange looks to throw the jab but Wang is out of range.

Charlemange closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wang did well to prevent Charlemange getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang is trying to stand up here but Charlemange is controlling him well.
Charlemange is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charlemange looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Charlemange throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
Charlemange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Charlemange throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wang scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Charlemange manages to mount him!
Charlemange looking to finish Wang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Charlemange dominating with strikes here.
Charlemange raining down shots from the mount!
Charlemange postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Wang bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Charlemange and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Charlemange!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Lati (ranked 5742 p4p, 520 weight class) and Ethan Harris (ranked 6529 p4p, 568 weight class). Harris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Monster. William Lati has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lati
vs
Harris

178 cm
19
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Lati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Harris!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lati feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Harris sprawling to the canvas! Harris rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lati finish him?!

Harris is rocked!

It looks like Ethan Harris has been cut.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Lati finish him?
Lati cracks Harris on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Harris falls backwards against the cage. Lati follows up with more strikes that drop Harris to his knees. Lati keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Harris! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Lati!
In defeat, Ethan Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back, better and sharper than tonight. Thanks to my opponent and the fans. '.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Thompson (ranked 4705 p4p, 391 weight class) and TyLaw Diaz (ranked 5202 p4p, 410 weight class). TyLaw Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thompson
vs
Diaz

169 cm
22
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TyLaw Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Thompson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.

Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thompson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.

Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thompson, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson advances position into side control!
Thompson takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thompson prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Diaz pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.

Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.

Diaz 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.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four 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.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
TyLaw Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Thompson is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thompson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thompson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). TyLaw Diaz!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Striker (ranked 5203 p4p, 434 weight class) and Golden Sage Lll (ranked 5739 p4p, 456 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Striker
vs
Sage Lll

187 cm
23
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
271 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Golden Sage Lll!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker throws a leg kick that misses.

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

Sage Lll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sage Lll is looking for a sweep. Striker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sage Lll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Striker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Striker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Sage Lll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage Lll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Striker scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Striker wants to stand but Sage Lll has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sage Lll is looking to improve his position.
Striker working Sage Lll over with strikes.
Sage Lll pushes Striker off looking to stand but Striker dives back in and keeps control.

Sage Lll is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Striker is tapping! Great win for Sage Lll!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Golden Sage Lll!
A relieved looking Golden Sage Lll thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Murry (ranked 5199 p4p, 503 weight class) and Rod Stickmann (ranked 3068 p4p, 350 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Murry
vs
Stickmann

179 cm
24
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Kato

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlon Murry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Stickmann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Stickmann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murry doesn't seem phased though.
Murry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murry throws a big shot that misses.

Murry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stickmann, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stickmann.
Stickmann scores with a shoulder strike.
Stickmann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murry blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stickmann.
Murry prevents a body shot from Stickmann.
Murry goes for a takedown attempt but Stickmann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murry shoots in but Stickmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Murry. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stickmann walks away with a smile on his face. Murry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murry throws a head kick that misses.
Stickmann throws out a leg kick but Murry moves out of range and Stickmann only half commits.

Murry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murry.
Murry is trying to break free.
Stickmann misses with an elbow over the top.
Murry tries to pull guard but Stickmann holds him up against the cage and eventually Murry drops back down to his feet.
Murry is trying to drag Stickmann to the mat but Stickmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stickmann after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stickmann working aggressively here.

Murry jumps guard and drags Stickmann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Murry keeping moving, preventing Stickmann from controlling successfully.
Stickmann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stickmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stickmann postures up in Murry's guard and throws a big left but Murry blocks it.
Stickmann trying to control but Murry is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murry working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murry keeping moving, preventing Stickmann from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stickmann looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murry looks for a takedown but Stickmann sprawls well.
Stickmann leaves Murry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murry fails with the takedown.
Stickmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murry sprawls well. Murry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stickmann gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four 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.

Stickmann clinches up against the cage.
Stickmann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stickmann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stickmann has a couple of punches blocked by Murry.
Stickmann misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stickmann has a couple of punches blocked by Murry.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stickmann.
Stickmann has a couple of punches blocked by Murry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Stickmann 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.

Murry dives in and grabs Stickmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stickmann pushes down on Murry's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murry is defended easily by Stickmann.
Stickmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murry throws a body punch but Stickmann moves out of range.
Stickmann tries to land a leg kick but Murry saw it coming and moves away.
Stickmann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stickmann is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stickmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murry's hands.
Murry takes a swing at Stickmann's ribcage but misses.
Stickmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Stickmann coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Stickmann.
Stickmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marlon Murry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stickmann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stickmann thuds his right hand into Murry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stickmann lands a slapping body shot.
Stickmann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Murry is rocked!
Stickmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by Murry misses
and Stickmann counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rod Stickmann!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Aronna (ranked 4239 p4p, 473 weight class) and Nic Sella (ranked 4402 p4p, 488 weight class). Sella has chosen Warm up as his entrance music. Ricardo Aronna has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Aronna
vs
Sella

180 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Aronna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nic Sella!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sella drives through and clinches with Aronna against the cage.
Aronna goes for a takedown attempt but Sella pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sella throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Ricardo Aronna has been cut.

Aronna drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

Sella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aronna is looking to regain half guard here but Sella keeps moving and retains side control.

Sella is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aronna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sella misses with the ground and pound.
Sella landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Sella goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aronna rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sella's guard! Nice work there by Aronna!

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

Sella wants to control from the top but Aronna keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sella's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sella really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aronna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sella throwing strikes but missing.
Sella not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Sella has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sella throws an elbow that misses. Aronna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sella's guard. Nice move by Aronna!

Aronna 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Aronna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Aronna 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.
Sella working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aronna.
Aronna throws a big right hand that misses.
Aronna is working Sella over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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.

Aronna stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sella lands a two punch combo.
Sella throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aronna as he avoids it easily.
Sella misses with a combination

and Aronna counters with a single leg into guard. Sella didn't expect that.
Aronna working some strikes from top position.
Aronna lands a couple of digs.
Aronna is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aronna wants to control from the top but Sella keeps moving.
Sella looks winded!

Aronna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aronna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Ricardo Aronna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Aronna's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aronna circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Sella, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Aronna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sella manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sella avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Aronna drops back looking for a leg! Sella is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sella manages to kick Aronna off! Aronna jumps back into Sella's guard.

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

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sella controlling from the top position.
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.
Sella trying to control but Aronna is working from the bottom.

Sella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sella controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Sella stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Aronna throws up his legs and catches Sella in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sella tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Aronna! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricardo Aronna!

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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 5133 p4p, 487 weight class) and Phil Phenoix (ranked 5117 p4p, 486 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hyabusa
vs
Phenoix

192 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
24
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Hyabusa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Phenoix!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phenoix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hyabusa defends well and Phenoix ends up having to push Hyabusa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phenoix shoots in for a takedown but Hyabusa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Phenoix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hyabusa did well to prevent Phenoix getting side control.
Hyabusa is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phenoix in particular looking to stall.
Phenoix lands with a punch from half guard.
Hyabusa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyabusa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Phenoix seems to be working for a kimura but Hyabusa defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa tries to roll over but Phenoix keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phenoix is trying to control. Hyabusa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phenoix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hyabusa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hyabusa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hyabusa tries to get out of the position.
Hyabusa is looking for a sweep. Phenoix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyabusa keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hyabusa wants to control the action here but instead Phenoix manages to pass to full mount!
Phenoix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hyabusa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hyabusa is looking to get to half guard.
Hyabusa is squirming around, avoiding Phenoix's attempts to control the action.
Phenoix has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hyabusa's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phenoix looking to control but Hyabusa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hyabusa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phenoix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phenoix throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Phenoix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hyabusa is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Phenoix there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenoix wants to control the pace but Hyabusa is squirming around nicely.
Hyabusa is working to get back to half guard.
Phenoix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phenoix trying to control but Hyabusa is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phenoix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phenoix ducks under a wild hook from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phenoix.
Hyabusa connects with a nice looking jab.
Phenoix dives in for a single leg takedown but Hyabusa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hyabusa throwing a counter right hand but Phenoix manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phenoix or perhaps it was just good defense by Hyabusa, which made it look bad.
Hyabusa thuds his right hand into Phenoix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phenoix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hyabusa as he avoids it easily.
As Phenoix backs away, Hyabusa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ryu Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Phenoix.
Hyabusa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phenoix throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Hyabusa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa avoids the body shot from Phenoix.
An attempted straight right counter from Hyabusa misses the target.
Phenoix dives in for a single leg takedown but Hyabusa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Phenoix backs away, Hyabusa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phil Phenoix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyabusa throws a body punch but Phenoix moves out of range.

Phenoix shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hyabusa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phenoix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phenoix stopping the sweep attempt from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa is working hard here to advance position.
Phenoix trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Phenoix throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Phenoix doesn't manage to clinch there - Hyabusa circles away.
Phenoix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phenoix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hyabusa misses with a hook. Phenoix ducked under it nicely.
Hyabusa blocks a head kick by Phenoix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa misses with a body kick.
Phenoix with the counter takedown but Hyabusa avoids it easily.
Phenoix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phenoix missing with a left hand there. Hyabusa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Phenoix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hyabusa to the ground. Phenoix is now in Hyabusa's guard.
Phenoix is standing up over Hyabusa. Hyabusa looks to escape but Phenoix dives into side control.
Hyabusa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hyabusa gets back to half guard.
Hyabusa keeping control of the position.
Phenoix is keen to just control but Hyabusa is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phenoix is working away from the top position though.
Hyabusa wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phenoix wants to pass to mount but Hyabusa is defending the position.
Hyabusa is refusing to be controlled, as Phenoix sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Hyabusa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Phenoix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phenoix shoots for a takedown but Hyabusa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phenoix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phenoix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hyabusa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyabusa slaps away a takedown attempt from Phenoix, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryu Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Phenoix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phenoix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hyabusa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Phenoix looks to move away, Hyabusa throws a big counter combo but Phenoix just gets out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phenoix.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenoix dives in for a single leg takedown but Hyabusa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hyabusa swats away the attempt to clinch by Phenoix.
Hyabusa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryu Hyabusa is winning the standup battle so far.
Phenoix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hyabusa throws a looping overhand right but Phenoix ducks down to avoid it.
Phenoix fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phenoix.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phenoix or perhaps it was just good defense by Hyabusa, which made it look bad.
Phenoix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hyabusa tries to avoid it but Phenoix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hyabusa to the ground. Hyabusa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Hyabusa misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa throws a hook but Phenoix blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyabusa. Phenoix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phenoix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Hyabusa does no damage.
Hyabusa throws a front kick aimed at Phenoix's knee but Phenoix avoids it well.
Hyabusa throws a looping overhand right but Phenoix ducks down to avoid it.
Phenoix darts in looking for a takedown but Hyabusa gets double underhooks and turns Phenoix into the cage.
Hyabusa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phenoix shoots in for a takedown but Hyabusa shows good takedown defense.
Phenoix ducks under a wild hook from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phenoix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hyabusa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hyabusa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Phil Phenoix has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Hyabusa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Phenoix struggling a bit here.
Hyabusa in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenoix takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hyabusa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hyabusa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Phenoix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hyabusa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phenoix seems a little lost for a moment, as Hyabusa dominates the positioning.
Phenoix isn't going anywhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Hyabusa clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Phenoix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hyabusa!
Hyabusa wants to control but Phenoix postures up.
Hyabusa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hyabusa is trying to stand back up but Phenoix is controlling him
Hyabusa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyabusa wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenoix is looking to take a break and control but Hyabusa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hyabusa is defending against the submission attempts here by Phenoix.
Phenoix wants to pass to mount but Hyabusa is defending the position.
Phenoix is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hyabusa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phenoix.
Phenoix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.
Hyabusa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hyabusa looks to land a left hand but Phenoix moved out of range nicely.
Hyabusa throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyabusa throws the left hand but Phenoix avoids the punch easily.
Phil Phenoix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phenoix dives in and grabs Hyabusa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hyabusa pushes down on Phenoix's head and hops out.
Hyabusa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hyabusa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phenoix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hyabusa's waist but Hyabusa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phenoix off to one side.
Hyabusa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phenoix counters with a right hand to the body.
Phenoix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phenoix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hyabusa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryu Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Phenoix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phenoix tries to clinch up.
Hyabusa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phenoix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phenoix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hyabusa scores with a sloppy right hand. Phenoix should have avoided that one.
Phenoix tries to clinch up but Hyabusa circles away and keeps his distance.

Hyabusa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Phenoix quickly recovers to half guard.
Hyabusa not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenoix wants to control but Hyabusa is keeping busy.
Hyabusa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hyabusa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Hyabusa had his way with Phil Phenoix in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hyabusa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Phenoix. Those never looked like landing.
Phenoix fails to land the takedown.
Phenoix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hyabusa defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hyabusa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phenoix tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hyabusa is in Phenoix's guard.
Phenoix is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Phenoix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hyabusa is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hyabusa landing some decent shots from guard.
Hyabusa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hyabusa advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phenoix is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hyabusa is controlling him well.
Hyabusa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Phenoix tries to improve position but can't.
Phenoix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hyabusa throws an elbow but Phenoix slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is putting a hurting on Phenoix here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hyabusa in side control, throwing shots but Phenoix defends.
Phenoix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hyabusa off and has taken his back!
Phenoix struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hyabusa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hyabusa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phenoix on the ground.
Hyabusa gets back to full guard.
Phenoix won't allow Hyabusa to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa wants to improve his position but instead Phenoix has moved into half guard.
Phenoix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyabusa's head.
Hyabusa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hyabusa moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hyabusa has his hands on Phenoix's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Hyabusa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hyabusa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Hyabusa!
Ryu Hyabusa is the new lightweight champion!