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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between sam preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

preston
vs
Almeida

175 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

S.W.A.T.

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, sam preston!
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, Fabio Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
preston shoots in but Almeida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Almeida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

preston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Almeida's guard.
preston looking to pass the guard.
Almeida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in preston's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

preston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Almeida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but preston is keeping the position.
preston looking for a sweep. Not yet preston, not yet.

preston has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Almeida should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, preston has tightened it up now! Almeida should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). sam preston!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Guillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guillard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Damn it feels good to be a gangster. Melvin Guillard looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Guillard
vs
Hicks

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Guillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hicks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guillard is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guillard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hicks on the ground.
Guillard is looking to control Hicks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guillard avoid being mounted?
Hicks wants to take a breather but Guillard is having none of it.
Hicks prevents Guillard from improving his position.
Guillard won't allow Hicks to pass to mount.

Hicks is working for a submission of some sort.
Hicks trying to control from half guard but Guillard is working away.
Hicks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hicks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Guillard tries to hold on but Hicks postures up.
Guillard is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hicks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Guillard has given up his back. Will we see Hicks going for some submissions?

Hicks has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Guillard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hicks looks gassed!
Guillard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Guillard is really stuck here.

Hicks is working for a rear naked choke. Guillard is not defending it well and Hicks has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Guillard refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Guillard's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derrick Hicks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Canseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Canseco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Canseco
vs
Valentine

175 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Canseco !
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, David Valentine!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canseco shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Canseco shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Canseco forces Valentine back against the cage and clinches.
Canseco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canseco wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Canseco . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Canseco has him pressed against the cage.
Canseco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valentine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valentine can't get the takedown.
Valentine is trying to break the clinch but Canseco has him pressed against the cage.
Canseco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Canseco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Canseco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canseco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valentine sprawls well initially but Canseco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Canseco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet.

Canseco is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canseco is breathing heavily.
Canseco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.
Valentine regains full guard. Nicely done.

Canseco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valentine throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Canseco fails to land the takedown.
Valentine with a poor takedown

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

Canseco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valentine, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valentine struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Canseco 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Valentine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Canseco 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Canseco 's back!
Canseco looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valentine.
Valentine punishes Canseco with strikes from the back mount.
Will Valentine go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Valentine is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Canseco is defending well though. Valentine let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.
Canseco tries to roll but Valentine sticks to his back.

Valentine has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Canseco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Canseco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Canseco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canseco is desperately trying to improve his position but Valentine has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valentine is working for a guillotine from mount but Canseco frees his head quite easily.
Valentine throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Canseco swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Valentine prevents Canseco from getting the reversal.
Canseco avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valentine.
Valentine throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Valentine lands a big shot there that rocks Canseco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valentine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Canseco is looking to escape.
Valentine throwing strikes here but Canseco is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Canseco avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valentine.
Valentine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Canseco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Canseco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valentine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canseco 's head.

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.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Canseco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Canseco actively working from the bottom here.
Canseco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valentine.

Canseco looking for submissions off his back.
Canseco is pressing down on Valentine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Canseco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valentine is trying to stand up here but Canseco is controlling him well.
Canseco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valentine taking some punishment here, with Canseco in his half guard.
Canseco moves nicely into side control.
Valentine is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Canseco cracks Valentine with a big right hand but Valentine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Valentine regains half guard.
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Canseco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canseco slips a nice elbow through Valentine's hands, connecting with Valentine's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Canseco fails with the takedown.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canseco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Canseco scores a takedown into full mount!
Canseco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Canseco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valentine looks a forlorn figure.

Canseco goes for an armbar but Valentine turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Valentine.

Valentine drops back looking for a leg! Canseco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canseco manages to kick Valentine off! Valentine jumps back into Canseco 's guard.
Canseco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canseco is looking for a triangle but Valentine pushes his legs off easily.
Valentine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Canseco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Valentine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valentine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Canseco .
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canseco is keeping the position for now.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Canseco .

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valentine lands a head kick. Canseco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jose Canseco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Canseco but Canseco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valentine darts in trying to clinch

and Canseco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Canseco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Valentine or perhaps it was just good defense by Canseco which made him look bad.
Jose Canseco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Valentine.
Canseco shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine lands a high kick!
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Canseco tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Canseco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Canseco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Valentine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Canseco shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Canseco 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valentine lands a head kick!
Canseco avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Canseco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Canseco lands in his opponent's guard.

Canseco 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.
Canseco postures up in Valentine's guard and throws a big left but Valentine blocks it.

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

Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canseco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canseco landing some decent shots from guard.
Canseco lands a couple of elbows.

Canseco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jose Canseco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is looking to stand up but Canseco isn't so interested in that idea.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Canseco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canseco looking to pass the guard.

Valentine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canseco .
Valentine doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Canseco moves into the clinch.

Canseco has clasped his hands together around Valentine's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canseco working the body and head with strikes.
Canseco lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Canseco advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Canseco dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Canseco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but Canseco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Canseco or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine which made him look bad.
Canseco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Canseco . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canseco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Canseco . No joy for Valentine on that attempt.
Valentine lands with a kick to the temple. Canseco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Valentine shoots in but Canseco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Canseco shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Canseco 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canseco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canseco off to one side.
Valentine lands with a nice combination. Canseco backs away looking to recover.
Valentine throws a combination. Canseco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canseco circles away.
Valentine shoots in for a double leg but Canseco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Valentine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Valentine decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Canseco is looking to clinch but Valentine is avoiding it.
Valentine clinches but Canseco breaks the clinch

and Canseco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canseco .
Canseco stands up over Valentine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valentine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canseco is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold.
Canseco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Canseco has wrist control.
Canseco looking for a sweep. Not yet Canseco , not yet.

Canseco has his foot on Valentine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valentine works his way back into a safe position though.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canseco is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valentine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentine thows a big elbow that misses.
Canseco looking for a sweep. Not yet Canseco , not yet.
Valentine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Canseco fails with the takedown.
Valentine lands with a nice combination. Canseco backs away looking to recover.
Canseco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canseco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.

Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
Valentine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Canseco won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine prevents the takedown attempt.
Canseco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valentine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Canseco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valentine wants to break free but Canseco has control.
Valentine is looking to break free of the clinch but Canseco has double underhooks.

Canseco has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Valentine is trying to keep an underhook but Canseco manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Canseco working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Canseco slips a nice elbow through Valentine's hands, connecting with Valentine's forehead.
Canseco working the head and body with strikes.
Canseco winds up and cracks Valentine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Valentine pushes Canseco off and gets back to his feet.
Valentine lands with a slapping head kick.
Canseco fails to land the takedown.

Valentine clinches up with Canseco and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine prevents the takedown attempt.
Valentine tries to break the clinch but Canseco is controlling the position.

Valentine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Canseco is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valentine to the mat. Valentine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Canseco throws a strike but Valentine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Canseco wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.

Canseco is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Valentine has his hands clasped together but Canseco extends an breaks Valentine's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Canseco .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Canseco !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Florian
vs
Maxwell

180 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Florian!
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, Isaiah Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florian throws a head kick but Maxwell moves out of range.
Florian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Florian lands a head kick!
Florian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Florian.
Florian lands with a slapping head kick.
Florian lands a high kick!

Maxwell is rocked!
Whack! Florian lands a heavy head kick that drops Maxwell. The ref tackles Florian to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Maxwell was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kevin Florian!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Nova has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nova
vs
Sanchez

170 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nova.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nova postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face as Nova controls the position.
Nova trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez parries the strikes from Nova easily there. Nova is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanchez to escape.
Sanchez tries to bench press Nova off him but Nova keeps the position.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nova shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Nova.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.

Nova looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Nova sits in half guard.
Nova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez won't allow Nova to pass to mount.

Sanchez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nova pulls his head out easily.
Nova thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nova pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nova is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Nova drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nova is breathing heavily.

Sanchez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nova is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sanchez.
Nova just content to control the position.
Nova seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nova decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet.

Nova 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nova wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Sanchez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nova.
Sanchez not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nova.
Nova fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nova counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Nova postures up.
Nova looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nova wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sanchez is now in half guard.
Nova tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nova kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nova throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nova counters by moving into the clinch.

Nova manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Nova keeps moving.

Nova has his feet on Sanchez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Nova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Nova has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nova.

Nova breaks from the clinch.
Nova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nova has his takedown stuffed

and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Nova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Nova won't let him.
Sanchez trying to control but Nova is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but instead Nova has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Sanchez working for a triangle but Nova defends it easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch

and Nova counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to control Nova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Nova is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nova stands up and beckons Sanchez to join him on the feet.
Nova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a head kick. That will keep Nova thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Nova has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanchez regains guard immediately.
Nick Nova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Nova from controlling successfully.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova passes easily into side control. Nice 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!
Nova controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Nova dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Nova has managed to clinch.
Nova lands a body punch in the clinch.

Sanchez pulls guard successfully.
Sanchez is trying to hold Nova in close to prevent damage but Nova has managed to pass into half guard.
Nova prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
Nova frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nova manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sanchez to take his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanchez doesn't escape.
Nova keeps control of the position as Sanchez tries to break free.
I would not like to be Sanchez right now.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Nova manages to sink in the hooks.
Sanchez holding both Nova 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nova has good solid back control here.
Nova missing with punches from the back.
Nova controls the action.
Nova keeps control of the position as Sanchez tries to break free.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Nova just sinks the hooks in.
Sanchez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nova.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nova.
Sanchez tries to escape but Nova has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nova throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Nova somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sanchez trying to control but not successfully.
Sanchez tries to escape the position.
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nova struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nova controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
Nova throwing sloppy strikes.
Nova has the hooks in. Sanchez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez covering up well and avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nova throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Nova missing with punches from the back.
Diego Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nova has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Nova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nova, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Nova!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anakin Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Soos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Skywalker
vs
Soos

180 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakin Skywalker!
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, Mathias Soos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skywalker throws a right hand that Soos ducks under and follows up with a left that Soos also avoids with ease.
Skywalker throws a nice looking combination but Soos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soos shoots in but Skywalker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soos shoots in but Skywalker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Soos is having none of it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Soos.
Skywalker manages to get back to half guard.
Skywalker is looking to escape.
Soos trying to control the action but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Skywalker wants to control but Soos is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soos prevents Skywalker from improving his position.
Soos is looking to advance position but Skywalker won't allow it.
Soos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skywalker keeps working.
Soos not doing much here.
Skywalker trying to hold on to Soos's head to control him but Soos postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker parries the strikes from Soos easily there. Soos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Skywalker to escape.
Skywalker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Skywalker manages to get back to half guard.
Soos trying to mount his opponent but Skywalker defends it.
Skywalker is looking to improve his position.
Soos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Skywalker!
Soos misses with a head shot.
Skywalker working to try and regain half guard.
Soos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Soos lands with some strikes.
Soos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Skywalker?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soos scoring with strikes but Skywalker is staying in there.
Soos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Skywalker regains half guard.
Skywalker moves into full guard.
Soos preventing the sweep.
Skywalker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soos manages to get himself to full guard.
Soos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Soos has a closed guard, preventing Skywalker from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Soos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Soos controlling his opponent.
Skywalker is in a horrible position here. Soos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Soos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skywalker is looking to escape.
Skywalker wants to hold on but Soos pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Skywalker fails to land the takedown.
Skywalker is looking to clinch but Soos is avoiding it.
Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soos misses with a body kick.

Soos 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.
Soos wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
Skywalker can't keep his opponent in guard - Soos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skywalker is looking to control Soos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skywalker avoid being mounted?
Skywalker is trying to stand up here but Soos is controlling him well.
Soos trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skywalker is just riding it out for now. Soos eventually gives up the hold.
Soos is breathing heavily.
Skywalker is trying to stand up here but Soos is controlling him well.
Skywalker trying to control from the bottom.
Skywalker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Skywalker.

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.
Soos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skywalker tries to clinch up but Soos circles away and keeps his distance.

Soos rushes Skywalker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soos tries to pull guard but Skywalker won't allow it.
Soos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anakin Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Soos.
Soos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skywalker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soos prevents it.
Skywalker has had enough of the clinch but Soos keeps him there for the moment.
Soos has Skywalker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skywalker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skywalker.
Skywalker wants a takedown.
Soos prevents Skywalker from breaking the clinch.
Skywalker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Mathias Soos has been cut.
Skywalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skywalker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skywalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anakin Skywalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soos fails with the takedown.
Soos misses with a double jab
and Skywalker counters with a head kick.
Soos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Soos persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
Skywalker has a takedown stuffed.
Skywalker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skywalker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soos counters with a two punch combo.
Soos is looking to clinch.
Soos misses with a wild combination.
Skywalker looks to throw the jab but Soos is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker cracks Soos with a good jab.
Skywalker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skywalker closes the distance looking to clinch

and Soos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skywalker's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Soos manages to pass to side control.
Soos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skywalker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Soos from controlling successfully.
Soos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soos won't allow Skywalker to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathias Soos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathias Soos's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Soos throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Soos with that takedown attempt.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Soos moves out of range.
Soos is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Soos stuffs the takedown.
Soos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Skywalker or perhaps it was just good defense by Soos which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soos throws a right hand that misses
and Skywalker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Soos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skywalker misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Skywalker.
Skywalker is looking to clinch but Soos is avoiding it.
Skywalker swinging wilding here.
Skywalker dodges the punch combination from Soos.
Soos shoots in and drives through. Skywalker sprawls well.
Anakin Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Soos.
Skywalker lands with a nice combination. Soos backs away looking to recover.
Soos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soos swats away the attempt to clinch by Skywalker.
Soos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skywalker tries to clinch up.
Soos is looking to clinch.

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

Soos stands up and beckons Skywalker to his feet.
Soos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skywalker.
Soos dodges the punch combination from Skywalker.
Soos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Skywalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soos shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Soos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skywalker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skywalker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Soos counters with a takedown into side control.
Skywalker manages to get back to half guard.
Skywalker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Soos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Soos is looking for a kimura here.
Skywalker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Skywalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anakin Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Soos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skywalker.
Soos shoots in but no luck this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathias Soos.
I've got Soos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Soos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between willie QUIK PHISH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). QUIK PHISH comes to the cage accompanied by I Will Be Heard. The key to victory for willie QUIK PHISH has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

QUIK PHISH
vs
Cage

183 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Syndicate Drugs
FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR

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 Los Angeles, willie QUIK PHISH!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Cage!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cage closes the distance and clinches.

Cage manages to break the clinch.
QUIK PHISH misses with a double jab.

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

Cage stands up.
QUIK PHISH misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by QUIK PHISH!
QUIK PHISH swinging wilding here.
willie QUIK PHISH seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from QUIK PHISH misses.
QUIK PHISH throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Nice straight punches there by QUIK PHISH. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of QUIK PHISH.

Cage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cage showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage wants to free his trapped foot but QUIK PHISH is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cage is thwarting QUIK PHISH's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

QUIK PHISH looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
QUIK PHISH is looking for a sweep. Cage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
QUIK PHISH throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cage winds up and cracks QUIK PHISH with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cage misses with a combination
and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Johny Cage has been cut.
QUIK PHISH with a nice cross.
QUIK PHISH lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
QUIK PHISH shoots for a takedown but Cage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
QUIK PHISH throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
QUIK PHISH misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
QUIK PHISH is breathing heavily.
QUIK PHISH throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
QUIK PHISH lands a nice looking body shot.
QUIK PHISH shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed QUIK PHISH's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cage works over QUIK PHISH's head and body with a nice combination.
QUIK PHISH falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
QUIK PHISH throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Cage stands and steps away. QUIK PHISH gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
QUIK PHISH gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cage counters with a nice double leg into side control. QUIK PHISH won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for willie QUIK PHISH. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cage stands up and beckons QUIK PHISH to his feet.

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

QUIK PHISH is trying to work for a kimura but Cage is defending well.
Cage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to sweep but QUIK PHISH has passed to side control!
QUIK PHISH throws a strike aimed at the side of Cage's head but Cage avoids it well.

QUIK PHISH tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no QUIK PHISH has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
QUIK PHISH lands an elbow.
QUIK PHISH 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.
Cage tries to buck QUIK PHISH off but QUIK PHISH is having none of it.
QUIK PHISH tries to score with some ground and pound. Cage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cage wants to get back to his feet but QUIK PHISH is dominant here and he's now got Cage's back!
Cage is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

QUIK PHISH swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cage is now in QUIK PHISH's guard. A big mistake from QUIK PHISH there, giving up the dominant position!
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but QUIK PHISH is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
QUIK PHISH is looking to sweep but instead, Cage has passed into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
QUIK PHISH is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Cage's cut.
That's time! QUIK PHISH's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

QUIK PHISH thows a leg kick but Cage checks it

and Cage counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for QUIK PHISH!
Cage raining down shots from the mount!
Johny Cage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cage working QUIK PHISH over with strikes here.
QUIK PHISH is trying to escape the mount.
Cage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish QUIK PHISH?
QUIK PHISH trying desperately to get to his feet.
QUIK PHISH keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
QUIK PHISH throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cage. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
QUIK PHISH manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
QUIK PHISH throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cage is nestled in close to QUIK PHISH, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
QUIK PHISH tries to get to full guard but Cage has control of the leg.

Cage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cage is breathing heavily.

Cage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cage is thwarting QUIK PHISH's attempts to control the position.

That's two 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.
QUIK PHISH moves into full guard.
Cage wants to control from the top but QUIK PHISH keeps moving.

QUIK PHISH is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cage goes for a takedown in the clinch but QUIK PHISH prevents it.
QUIK PHISH drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cage jumps guard and drags QUIK PHISH to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cage uses the cage to get back to his feet.
QUIK PHISH shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.

Cage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cage working the head and body with strikes.
Cage looks up at the clock and then as QUIK PHISH takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cage smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
QUIK PHISH takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Cage stands up.
Cage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and QUIK PHISH counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Cage gets to his feet - QUIK PHISH follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage throws a nice head kick!
QUIK PHISH scores with a hook.
QUIK PHISH fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for willie QUIK PHISH. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
QUIK PHISH wants to control but Cage postures up.
A control attempt from QUIK PHISH but he's now mounted!
QUIK PHISH is looking to get to half guard.
Cage putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
QUIK PHISH is desperately trying to improve his position but Cage has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage with shots to the head and body - QUIK PHISH looks very uncomfortable down there.
QUIK PHISH is looking to improve his position but Cage isn't that keen on the idea.
Cage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish QUIK PHISH?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johny Cage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
QUIK PHISH misses with a double jab
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
QUIK PHISH doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cage counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for QUIK PHISH!
QUIK PHISH is desperately trying to improve his position but Cage has a good base and remains in mount.

Cage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but QUIK PHISH is surviving well by controlling Cage's body position as best he can.
Cage working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
QUIK PHISH in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cage working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cage.
QUIK PHISH really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
QUIK PHISH is working hard here to advance position.
QUIK PHISH bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cage keeping moving, preventing QUIK PHISH from controlling successfully.
QUIK PHISH stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
QUIK PHISH trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.

Cage manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but QUIK PHISH paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by QUIK PHISH.
QUIK PHISH tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cage fails with the takedown

and QUIK PHISH counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cage's guard now.
Cage wants to sweep here but QUIK PHISH controlling him for the moment.

Cage has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes QUIK PHISH off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cage. QUIK PHISH shrugs it off though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from QUIK PHISH.
QUIK PHISH throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. QUIK PHISH will be more careful next time no doubt.
QUIK PHISH fails with a takedown attempt.

Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
Cage tries for a takedown but QUIK PHISH manages to get underhooks.
Cage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but QUIK PHISH gets the underhooks and prevents it.
willie QUIK PHISH has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
QUIK PHISH fails to pull guard.

Cage is trying to trip QUIK PHISH. He has hold of a leg but QUIK PHISH is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cage persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
QUIK PHISH lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cage!
Cage is trying to escape the mount but QUIK PHISH keeps good control and instead manages to take Cage's back.
Cage wants to escape the position.
QUIK PHISH looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

QUIK PHISH has his arm under Cage's chin here. Game over son! QUIK PHISH squeezes tightly and Cage is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). willie QUIK PHISH!