NEFC 7: Habibin Vs. McFist PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ McMackin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMackin has chosen Eminem - 3 am (Travis Barker Remix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Holliday
vs
McMackin

184 cm
19
209 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, PJ McMackin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like PJ McMackin has been cut.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMackin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Holliday.
McMackin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holliday's head.
McMackin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but McMackin moved out of range nicely.
Holliday lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

McMackin is rocked!
Holliday throws a shot from downtown. McMackin moves away and avoids it.
McMackin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holliday tries to avoid it but McMackin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holliday to the ground. Holliday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McMackin looks gassed!
Holliday cracks McMackin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McMackin falls to his knees and Holliday doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Holliday!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins has chosen Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. Crank Mir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Hawkins's chin.

Mir
vs
Hawkins

188 cm
22
261 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawkins Rushes Mir and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Mir is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Hawkins Piles on the pressure and Mir crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Hawkins!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Cohnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohnor comes to the cage accompanied by Sound Of Madness. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cohnor
vs
Stinson

175 cm
19
187 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Cohnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Stinson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cohnor fakes the leg kick and cracks Stinson in the body.
Stinson closes the distance and clinches up with Cohnor, looking for a takedown. Stinson pushes Cohnor against the cage but Cohnor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Stinson with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Cohnor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Stinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stinson showed some decent athleticism there.

Cohnor is defending against the submission attempts here by Stinson.
Stinson prevents Cohnor from improving his position.

Stinson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cohnor is defending against the submission attempts here by Stinson.
Cohnor trying to control here.

Stinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stinson looks gassed!
Stinson prevents Cohnor from improving his position.
Stinson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stinson trying to pass the guard but Cohnor defending well.
Cohnor wants to get back to his feet.

Stinson is working for a kimura but Cohnor is defending it quite comfortably.

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.

Cohnor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stinson closes the distance and clinches up with Cohnor, looking for a takedown. Stinson pushes Cohnor against the cage but Cohnor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Christian Cohnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Stinson.

Cohnor has closed the distance and engaged Stinson in a clinch.
Cohnor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cohnor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cohnor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cohnor is pressed up against the cage. Stinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cohnor down to the mat. Cohnor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Cohnor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Cohnor stands up and beckons Stinson to his feet.

Cohnor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stinson sprawls well initially but Cohnor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stinson actively working from the bottom here.
Stinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stinson.
Cohnor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Cohnor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stinson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cohnor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stinson pulls down on the head and he's put Cohnor to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ted Stinson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Souza
vs
Tuffs

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Tuffs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Souza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Souza lands in his opponent's guard.
Tuffs scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Tuffs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
De Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Tuffs is working for a guillotine from mount but De Souza frees his head quite easily.
Tuffs punishing his opponent with strikes.
De Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Tuffs looking for a guillotine here but De Souza defends easily.
De Souza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tuffs striking off his back but it's not causing De Souza any problems.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuffs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tuffs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Tuffs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuffs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Souza content to stall in guard here.
Tuffs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Souza manages to get himself to full guard.
De Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet De Souza, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuffs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuffs looks gassed!
Tuffs scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Souza is really struggling to control Tuffs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tuffs is fighting to break De Souza's control of his arms but De Souza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Tuffs is proving a slippery customer.

De Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tuffs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Souza can't keep his opponent in guard - Tuffs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Souza is in trouble now - Tuffs has advanced to mount!
Tuffs landing strikes from the mount.
De Souza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Tuffs is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. De Souza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
De Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tuffs breaks from De Souza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tuffs working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Tuffs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, De Souza has worked his arm free - good work by De Souza!
De Souza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tuffs is trying to work for a kimura but De Souza is defending well.
Tuffs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tuffs 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.
De Souza taking some punishment here, with Tuffs in his half guard.
Tuffs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tuffs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza is looking for a sweep. Tuffs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tuffs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tuffs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Souza defending well though.
Tuffs working over De Souza with some ground and pound. De Souza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Tuffs in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. De Souza tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tuffs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trevor Tuffs!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Schneiderhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bang Your Head. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schneiderhan
vs
Robinson

187 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Schneiderhan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneiderhan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Schneiderhan persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Schneiderhan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Schneiderhan shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but Schneiderhan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson cracks Schneiderhan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Schneiderhan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schneiderhan tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Schneiderhan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schneiderhan shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Schneiderhan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schneiderhan throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Schneiderhan moved out of range nicely.
Schneiderhan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Schneiderhan persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Schneiderhan shoots in but no luck this time.
Schneiderhan shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense.
Schneiderhan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schneiderhan is breathing heavily.
Schneiderhan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Schneiderhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Schneiderhan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolfgang Schneiderhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Robinson misses.
Schneiderhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Schneiderhan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robinson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schneiderhan moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Nice shot lands for Robinson.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Schneiderhan slips the punch.
Schneiderhan ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Schneiderhan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schneiderhan momentarily.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Randy Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schneiderhan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schneiderhan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Schneiderhan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schneiderhan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Schneiderhan shoots in.
Schneiderhan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schneiderhan off to one side.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Schneiderhan ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Schneiderhan misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneiderhan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Schneiderhan shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schneiderhan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schneiderhan off to one side.
Schneiderhan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
Schneiderhan fails with the takedown.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Robinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Schneiderhan slips the punch.
Schneiderhan slips a straight right by Robinson.
Schneiderhan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Schneiderhan.
Schneiderhan blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Schneiderhan misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Schneiderhan.
Schneiderhan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
Robinson scores with a punch to the head.
Schneiderhan looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
Robinson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Schneiderhan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneiderhan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robinson swivels and escapes.
Schneiderhan shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Schneiderhan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schneiderhan has a takedown stuffed.
Schneiderhan shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schneiderhan fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schneiderhan.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schneiderhan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Schneiderhan closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Schneiderhan pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schneiderhan shoots in but no luck this time.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Schneiderhan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schneiderhan.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schneiderhan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Schneiderhan lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.
Schneiderhan fails with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schneiderhan misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schneiderhan thinking.
Schneiderhan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schneiderhan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schneiderhan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Schneiderhan moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Schneiderhan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schneiderhan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schneiderhan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schneiderhan doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Schneiderhan with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Schneiderhan on that attempt.
Schneiderhan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Schneiderhan shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Schneiderhan on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Schneiderhan on that attempt.
Schneiderhan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schneiderhan off to one side.
Schneiderhan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Schneiderhan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Schneiderhan persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Schneiderhan shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schneiderhan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schneiderhan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schneiderhan slips a straight right by Robinson.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Schneiderhan.
Schneiderhan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Schneiderhan is rocked!
Schneiderhan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Schneiderhan moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Schneiderhan walks into a straight right hand from Robinson.
Oh Schneiderhan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson cracks Schneiderhan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Schneiderhan falls backwards against the cage. Robinson follows up with more strikes that drop Schneiderhan to his knees. Robinson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Schneiderhan! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Robinson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aster Fjell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Lava Lava. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miller
vs
Fjell

185 cm
22
173 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

184 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Miller!
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, Aster Fjell!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fjell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fjell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Fjell wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Fjell is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Fjell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miller trying to control but Fjell is working from the bottom.
Fjell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjell is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fjell circles away.
Miller fails with the takedown.

Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Fjell wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Fjell manages to get to full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aster Fjell!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khru Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drey Severence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Goldberg Entrance Theme by WCW. Drey Severence has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kang
vs
Severence

200 cm
22
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Broken Halo Threads
MMA Elite Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khru Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drey Severence!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Severence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kang.
Kang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Kang misses.
Severence throws a solid leg kick but Kang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Severence.
Kang throws a series of punches but Severence avoids them all with ease.
Severence blocks a head kick by Kang.
Kang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severence scores with a jab. Kang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Severence dodges the punch combination from Kang.
Kang blocks a head kick by Severence.
Severence wants to clinch up but Kang keeps it at a distance.
Severence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Severence throws a head kick but Kang moves out of range.

Severence closes the distance and clinches.
Severence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kang prevents Severence from breaking the clinch.

Kang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Severence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kang manages to avoid it.
Kang misses with a double jab
and Severence counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kang throws a hook but Severence blocks it.
Severence tries to close the distance and clinch but Kang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Severence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Severence slips a jab and a cross from Kang.
Kang tries to clinch but Severence is having none of it.
Kang falls off balance throwing a combination

and Severence counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kang!
Kang is breathing heavily.
Kang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Severence trying to control but Kang is having none of it.
Kang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Severence keeping full guard, as Kang tries to pass.
Kang trying to control but Severence is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severence trying to keep a closed guard but Kang is proving a slippery customer.
Severence keeping moving, preventing Kang from controlling successfully.
Severence has momentary wrist control but Kang slips an elbow through the middle.
Severence is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Severence looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kang 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Severence misses with a takedown attempt - Kang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kang throws a head kick but Severence moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severence slips a jab and a cross from Kang.
Kang is looking to clinch.
Kang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Severence falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kang.
Severence has had enough of the clinch but Kang keeps him there for the moment.

Kang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kang lands a jab to Severence's midsection.
Kang avoids the head kick by Severence.
Kang misses with a two punch combination.
Severence takes a swing at Kang's ribcage but misses.
Kang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Severence.

Severence changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kang gets back to half guard.
Kang wants to control but Severence is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Severence tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kang controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kang wants to sweep here but Severence controlling him for the moment.
Kang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Severence's guard.
Kang trying to control the position from guard on top but Severence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severence trying to keep a closed guard but Kang is proving a slippery customer.
Kang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Severence throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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 Khru Kang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Severence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Severence throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Severence backs up against the cage.
Severence clobbers Kang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kang misses with a series of wild punches.
Severence scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Kang is rocked!
Khru Kang is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Severence scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Kang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kang tries to clinch but Severence moves out of range.
Kang avoids the head kick by Severence.
Kang dodges the punch combination from Severence.
Kang seems to have got his legs back now.
Kang throws out a powerful jab.
Kang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kang misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kang. That's going to slow Severence down.
Kang shoots in but Severence avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kang blocks a head kick by Severence.
Kang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Severence tries to bum rush Kang with a series of wild strikes but Kang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Severence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severence misses with a series of wild punches.
Kang throws a series of punches but Severence avoids them all with ease.

Severence closes the distance and clinches.
Severence has had enough of the clinch but Kang keeps him there for the moment.

Kang manages to break the clinch.
Whack! Kang lands a heavy head kick that drops Severence. The ref tackles Kang to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Severence was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Khru Kang!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan's entrance music is Kid Rock - American Badass. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Greco's choice of entrance music: Bring the Pain - Method Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Morgan
vs
Greco

196 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salvatore Greco!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greco has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Greco with a knee to the head.
Greco lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Greco throws an elbow but misses.
Greco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morgan's face.

Morgan is rocked!
Morgan is working for takedown but Greco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Greco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Greco lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
Greco tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Greco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greco misses with a knee strike.
Greco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Greco.
Greco lands a damaging elbow.
Greco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Greco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greco lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
Greco tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan can't get the takedown.
Greco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan jumps guard but Greco stands there with Morgan around his waist. Morgan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Greco looks gassed!
Greco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Greco tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Greco holds him up against the cage and eventually Morgan drops back down to his feet.
Greco lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
Greco tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Greco tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Greco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.

Morgan drags the fight down to the ground.
Greco tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan controls Greco momentarily but Greco frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greco!
Greco is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Morgan has taken his back!

Morgan looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to get the hooks in deep but Greco pushed the leg off.
Greco manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morgan's guard. Nice work there by Greco.

Greco stands up from Morgan's guard - Greco perhaps looking for a knockout.

Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Greco won't allow it.

Morgan jumps into guard, dragging Greco to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greco is looking to advance position but Morgan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Greco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morgan scoring with strikes but Greco is staying in there.
Greco throwing hammer fists to the chest of Morgan. What's that going to do exactly?
Greco is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morgan cracks Greco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Greco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco regains half guard.
Greco is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
Greco strikes from the bottom but Morgan uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Greco throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Greco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morgan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Greco is defending well.
Greco tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Greco blocks a jab.
Greco wants to clinch

and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Greco trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Morgan manages to pass to mount!
Greco is trying to stand.
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greco is looking to escape.
Greco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greco!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greco is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco is trying to stand up.

Morgan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.

Greco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Greco won't allow it.
Morgan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greco smiles and moves away.
Greco closes the distance but Morgan moves to the side

and Morgan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Morgan stops Greco from getting back to his feet.
Greco is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan stops Greco from getting back to his feet.
Greco controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Greco wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Greco is defending the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morgan wants to clinch

and Greco moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Greco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Greco landing knees to the body.
Greco misses with a knee to the head.
Greco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Greco.
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Greco tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Greco stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Greco scores a nice knee to the body.
Greco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greco lands a nice knee to the body.
Greco with a knee to the head.
Greco misses with a knee strike.
Greco stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Greco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greco looking to throw knees to the head but Morgan is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Greco tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Greco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greco misses with a knee strike.
Greco missing with knees to the body.
Greco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greco gets underhooks to prevent Morgan's takedown attempt.
Greco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morgan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Greco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greco lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greco lands a nice knee to the body.
Greco tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morgan tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greco lands a knee to the body.
Greco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Greco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Greco tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Greco looking to throw knees to the head but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Greco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Greco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Greco tries to clinch but Morgan moves away

so Morgan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morgan won't allow Greco to sweep him here.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morgan is tying to control. Greco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Greco manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Greco clinches but Morgan breaks the clinch

and Morgan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Greco's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco tries to strike from the bottom.
Greco is trying to hold Morgan in close to prevent damage but Morgan has managed to pass into half guard.
Greco missing with punches from the bottom.
Greco is trying to stand back up but Morgan is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Greco is defending well.
Morgan stops Greco from getting back to his feet.
Greco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Greco circles away and keeps his distance.
Greco tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Greco rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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.
Greco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Greco tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Morgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greco scores a nice knee to the body.
Greco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Morgan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Greco wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.

Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greco postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Greco wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco is trying to stand back up but Morgan is controlling him
Greco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back!
Greco wants to control but Morgan manages to buck him off and is now in Greco's guard! Nice work there by Morgan!

Greco is looking for a triangle here but Morgan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aaron Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Greco tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position.
Greco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Greco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco striking off his back but it's not causing Morgan any problems.

Greco has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morgan 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 Greco.
Greco striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Greco gets back to half guard.
Greco trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Greco!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jones
vs
Ramsey

188 cm
22
191 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakeem Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramsey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Ramsey.
Ramsey trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ramsey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Ramsey is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramsey to get the leverage.
Ramsey prevents Jones from improving his position.
Ramsey wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Ramsey trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramsey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Ramsey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramsey wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramsey is one step ahead there.
Ramsey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ramsey looks gassed!
Ramsey trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones is pulling down on Ramsey's head to control his posture.
Ramsey postures up.
Ramsey wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones misses with a takedown

and Ramsey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramsey.
Ramsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramsey manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramsey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones won't allow Ramsey to get back to his feet.
Jones won't allow Ramsey to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramsey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ramsey pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jones with a poor takedown

and Ramsey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Ramsey misses with the ground and pound.

Ramsey decides to stand back up.

Ramsey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ramsey working the ground and pound.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Ramsey prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jones wants to sweep here but Ramsey controlling him for the moment.
Jones has control of Ramsey's left arm, preventing Ramsey from doing any damage.
Jones is trying to control the position but Ramsey postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Ramsey is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramsey wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Ramsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramsey loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.

Ramsey gets the takedown into side control.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramsey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones trying to control but Ramsey postures up.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramsey thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones is not content to let Ramsey control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ramsey moves into range and connects with a jab.

Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramsey wants to control but Jones postures up.
Ramsey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ramsey down.
Jones trying to control the action but Ramsey is working from the bottom.
Ramsey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Ramsey is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Ramsey is in full control for now.

Ramsey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones is keeping busy.
Ramsey slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
A helpless look comes across Jones 's face. He knows he's trapped as Ramsey lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Ramsey!

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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Habib al Habibin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McFist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Habibin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Can't Be Touched. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

al Habibin
vs
McFist

185 cm
19
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Habib al Habibin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony McFist!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Habibin throws a head kick that misses.
al Habibin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McFist avoids the head kick by al Habibin.
al Habibin lands with a kick to the temple. McFist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight stays on the outside here - al Habibin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
al Habibin throws a body punch but McFist moves out of range.
McFist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before al Habibin can pounce on him.
al Habibin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
al Habibin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McFist pinned against the cage. McFist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
al Habibin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McFist's waist but McFist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing al Habibin off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

al Habibin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
al Habibin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McFist blocks it with crossed arms.
al Habibin is trying to maintain a safe position but McFist gets an underhook and turns al Habibin into the cage.
al Habibin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Habib al Habibin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
al Habibin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

al Habibin has McFist pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. al Habibin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McFist tumbling to the mat - al Habibin dives into McFist's guard.
McFist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFist is trying to keep al Habibin in close.
McFist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control al Habibin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
al Habibin won't allow McFist to sweep him here.

McFist is looking for a triangle but al Habibin pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McFist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but al Habibin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McFist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. al Habibin manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. al Habibin is keeping the position for now.
McFist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
al Habibin is trying to improve his position.
McFist tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McFist looks gassed!
al Habibin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McFist off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

al Habibin working for the choke.
al Habibin keeps control of the position as McFist tries to break free.

al Habibin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McFist wants to escape the position.
McFist looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

al Habibin working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but McFist is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and al Habibin has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! McFist taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Habib al Habibin!
Habib al Habibin retains his middleweight title!