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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Chua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally Wild Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wally Wild Man struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Wally Wild Man will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Chua
vs
Wild Man

184 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Plays chess

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Shogun Chua!
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, Wally Wild Man!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wild Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Chua circles away from the clinch attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wild Man pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wild Man looks to throw the jab but Chua is out of range.

Chua looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wild Man looking to control.
Chua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chua pushes down on Wild Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chua passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wild Man!
Wild Man is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wild Man is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chua goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wild Man is on top in guard.
Chua looking for a sweep. Not yet Chua, not yet.

Chua has his feet on Wild Man's thighs here. He's pushed Wild Man off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wild Man screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shogun Chua!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirsad Punishment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Rampage-PAK. Bobby Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jackson
vs
Punishment

180 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

XXX Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jackson!
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, Mirsad Punishment!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punishment goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Punishment stuffs the takedown.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Punishment sprawls well.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punishment's waist but Punishment gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Punishment lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Punishment looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Jackson scores with a takedown into Punishment's guard.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Punishment looks gassed!
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson 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.
Punishment is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Punishment can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Punishment stops Jackson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Punishment has given up his back here. Will Jackson look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Jackson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Jackson is persistently looking for the submission but Punishment is defending it well.
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!
Jackson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Punishment defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Jackson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Punishment is controlling Jackson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

Punishment is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jackson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Punishment is looking to defend but Jackson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Punishment! Jackson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Punishment taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobby Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Draxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Griffen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Draxx
vs
Griffen

185 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Vladislav Draxx!
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, Forrest Griffen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffen shoots in but Draxx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffen misses with a takedown attempt - Draxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Griffen or perhaps it was just good defense by Draxx which made him look bad.
Vladislav Draxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Griffen.

Draxx closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Griffen sneaks back into half guard.
Griffen trying to control here.
Draxx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffen trying to control here.
Griffen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Draxx kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Griffen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griffen regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffen is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Griffen trying to control the position.

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

Draxx moves into range and clinches up with Griffen.

Griffen drags the fight down to the ground.

Griffen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griffen looks gassed!
Draxx wants to pass the guard but Griffen is keeping the position.

Draxx stands up from Griffen's guard - Draxx perhaps looking for a knockout.
Draxx wants to clinch up but Griffen keeps it at a distance.

Draxx darts in and clinches Griffen up against the cage.
Draxx tries to pull guard but Griffen won't allow it.
Draxx fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Griffen has hold of one of Draxx's legs. Draxx is fighting the takedown attempt but Griffen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Griffen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Draxx throws his legs up looking for a submission but Griffen uses it to pass to side control.
Griffen taking a breather here.
Draxx is not content to let Griffen control the position.
You can see the frustration on Draxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Draxx sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Draxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Draxx trying to control but Griffen postures up.
Draxx is not content to let Griffen control the position.
Draxx is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vladislav Draxx will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Draxx tries to clinch there but Griffen circles away.

Draxx decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffen trying to control here.

Griffen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Draxx seems to be working for a kimura but Griffen defends the submission attempt.
Draxx seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Griffen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffen is looking to control Draxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffen avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffen is looking to improve his position.
Draxx winds up and cracks Griffen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Griffen tries for a takedown but Draxx circles away easily

and Draxx holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Draxx lands an elbow inside.

Griffen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Draxx regains guard.
Griffen passes into half guard.
Draxx wants to improve his position but Griffen is controlling well.

Draxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Griffen is looking for a kimura here.
Griffen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Griffen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Draxx is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Griffen working for a guillotine from mount but Draxx is in no mood to give up.
Draxx regains half guard.

Griffen is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffen lands strikes from half guard.
Griffen trying to control the action but Draxx is working from the bottom.

Griffen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Draxx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Griffen.
Griffen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Draxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Forrest Griffen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Draxx closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griffen trying to hold on to Draxx's head to control him but Draxx postures up.
Griffen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Draxx.

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

Draxx postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Griffen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Draxx, into his guard.
Griffen looking to pass the guard.

Draxx has his feet on Griffen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Draxx gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Draxx controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Griffen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Griffen manages to get back to half guard.
Griffen is controlling Draxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Draxx seems to be working for a kimura but Griffen defends the submission attempt.
Griffen gets back to full guard.
Draxx is fighting to break Griffen's control of his arms but Griffen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Draxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Griffen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draxx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griffen keeping moving, preventing Draxx from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffen wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffen working a defensive guard here.
Griffen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Draxx missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Draxx scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Griffen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Draxx off and has taken his back!

Griffen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Draxx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draxx keeps working.

Griffen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vladislav Draxx did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Draxx looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Griffen!
Griffen is looking to get to half guard.
Griffen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Griffen trying to control but Draxx is working from the bottom.
Griffen postures up.
Griffen wants to control from the top but Draxx keeps moving.

Griffen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Draxx dives on top into guard.
Griffen is trying to control the position but Draxx postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Griffen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Draxx looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draxx postures up.
Griffen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draxx is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draxx is one step ahead there.
Griffen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Draxx!
Draxx taking shots to the head.
Draxx tries to hold on but Griffen pushes him away.
Draxx is working to get back to half guard.
Griffen controlling his opponent.
Draxx is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draxx is squirming around, avoiding Griffen's attempts to control the action.
Draxx bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Draxx drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Draxx jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Forrest Griffen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffen keeping moving, preventing Draxx from controlling successfully.

Griffen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Draxx slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Forrest Griffen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Draxx looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Griffen!

Draxx working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Griffen is looking to improve his position but Draxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Griffen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Griffen trying to control but Draxx is working from the bottom.
Draxx keeping full guard, as Griffen tries to pass.
Griffen passes Draxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Griffen is working for a kimura but Draxx is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffen is looking to take a break and control but Draxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griffen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Griffen wants to pass the guard but Draxx is defending well.

Griffen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Draxx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Griffen.
Griffen stalling away here and it's allowed Draxx to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Griffen trying to control the position from guard on top but Draxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draxx is keeping the position for now.
Draxx wants to stand but Griffen is controlling 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.
Griffen pushes down on Draxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Draxx is trying to control but can't.
Griffen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Draxx reverses the position - he's now on top in Griffen's guard.
Draxx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Griffen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffen controls Draxx momentarily but Draxx frees himself.
Draxx pushes down on Griffen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Draxx is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladislav Draxx.
I think Draxx has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Vladislav Draxx!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Vladislav Draxx!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Forrest Griffen!

Vladislav Draxx wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brazlin Palkow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Sober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sober is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pantera - Walk. 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.

Palkow
vs
Sober

180 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brazlin Palkow!
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, Dylan Sober!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palkow wants to clinch up but Sober keeps it at a distance.
Palkow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sober.
Palkow blocks the body kick.

Sober clinches with his opponent.
Palkow looking to stall.
Palkow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sober on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Palkow successfully pulls guard.
Palkow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sober is controlling him.
Palkow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sober's guard.
Palkow trying to control but Sober is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sober is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palkow is controlling him.

Sober pushes Palkow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Palkow tries to keep at a distance but Sober has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sober lands a nice uppercut.
Palkow tries to stall but Sober uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Palkow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sober with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Sober has closed the distance and engaged Palkow in a clinch.

Sober breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palkow tries to clinch up

and Sober counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Sober escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sober throws a shot to the body.
Sober throws a nice outside leg kick.

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

Sober stands up out of the half guard.
Palkow is breathing heavily.

Sober 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.
Palkow looking for a sweep. Not yet Palkow, not yet.
Sober must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sober cracks Palkow with a solid left hand.
Sober controls from within his opponent's guard.
Palkow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sober slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Palkow keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.

Palkow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sober doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sober manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sober pushes down on Palkow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sober with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sober thows a huge punch but Palkow dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palkow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sober is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Sober dominated that round.
That's time! Palkow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sober walks into a stiff left hand from Palkow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sober.
Palkow tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Sober scores with a four punch combination!
Palkow stuffs the takedown attempt from Sober. Sober gets slowly back to his feet.
Brazlin Palkow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sober moves into the clinch successfully.
Palkow landing knees to the body.
Palkow crunches a lovely knee into Sober's ribcage.
Palkow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sober pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sober has had enough of the clinch but Palkow keeps him there for the moment.
Palkow scores a nice knee to the body.
Palkow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sober avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Palkow.
Palkow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sober blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Palkow.
Palkow stalling the fight.
Palkow lands a knee to the body.
Palkow missing with knees to the body.
Palkow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sober pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brazlin Palkow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palkow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palkow wants to clinch.
Palkow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Sober closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sober tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Palkow taking punishment in the form of punches.

Sober decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Palkow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sober throws a series of punches but Palkow avoids them all with ease.
Palkow moves out of range of the body kick.
Palkow shoots and misses

and Sober counters with a takedown into side control.
Palkow being controlled for a moment.
Palkow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sober's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palkow gets full guard.
Sober slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Sober stands and steps away. Palkow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brazlin Palkow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sober feints and as Palkow raises his hands in defense, Sober changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Palkow closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sober wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Palkow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Palkow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palkow lands an elbow just above Sober 's eye.

Palkow jumps into guard, dragging Sober to the mat.
Dylan Sober has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palkow lands some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Sober showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Sober looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palkow with a poor takedown

and Sober counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sober stalling in the clinch.

Sober manages to break the clinch.
Palkow clinches but Sober breaks the clinch

and Sober counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Palkow's guard now.

Sober stands up and waves to Palkow to follow him.
Palkow tries to clinch up

and Sober counters by clinching up.

Sober breaks the clinch.
Palkow wants to clinch
and Sober counters with a good, hard body kick but Palkow shrugs it off.
Palkow is looking to land body kicks.
Palkow avoids the body shot from Sober.
Palkow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sober.
Palkow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sober counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sober.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sober is stalling in the full guard.
Palkow controls Sober momentarily but Sober frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sober stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Palkow tries for a takedown but Sober circles away easily

and Sober counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brazlin Palkow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Palkow.
Palkow keeps control of Sober as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sober takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sober prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sober wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palkow has him pressed against the cage.
Sober can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Palkow.
Palkow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sober working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Sober has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Palkow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sober is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sober lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Palkow.
Sober is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sober keeps control of the position as Palkow tries to break free.
Good control from Sober.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sober scores with strikes from the back.
Sober really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Palkow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Sober really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sober lands with a nice combination. Palkow backs away looking to recover.
Palkow doesn't manage to clinch there - Sober circles away.
Palkow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sober can pounce on him.
Palkow tries to clinch there but Sober circles away.

Sober closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sober is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Palkow moves into full guard.
Palkow keeping full guard, as Sober tries to pass.
Sober is stalling in the full guard.

Sober decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sober scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sober doesn't manage to clinch there - Palkow circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Sober feints and as Palkow raises his hands in defense, Sober changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sober pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palkow is keeping the position for now.
Sober has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Palkow is proving hard to escape from.

Sober stands and steps away. Palkow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Sober closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sober tries to move to mount but Palkow blocks the move with his legs.

Sober decides to stand up, so the ref orders Palkow to his feet.
Palkow looks to clinch
and Sober counters with a nice leg kick.
Palkow clinches but Sober breaks the clinch

and Sober counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Sober postures up.
Palkow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sober is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sober cracks Palkow with a solid left hand.
Sober slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palkow wants to sweep here but Sober controlling him for the moment.
Palkow working a defensive guard here.

Sober decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Palkow tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Sober counters with a shoot takedown. Palkow fights it but they end up in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sober stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Palkow tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Sober counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palkow won't be happy with that.
Sober has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sober scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Palkow to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Sober dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Palkow misses with a head kick.
Palkow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sober's sensitive parts.
Sober throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sober keeps the fight on the outside.
Palkow tests Sober's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palkow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good leg kick by Sober there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Palkow tries to keep at a distance but Sober has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sober breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Sober coming out on top.

Sober closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sober lands in his opponent's guard.
Sober stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palkow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palkow wants to stand up but Sober is controlling him.

Sober stands up and waves to Palkow to follow him.
Sober is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palkow with a poor takedown

and Sober counters with a shoot takedown. Palkow fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Sober stands up from Palkow's guard - Sober perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Sober as Palkow shoots in.
A head kick misses from Palkow.

Sober moves into range and clinches up with Palkow.
Sober wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Palkow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Palkow moves into the clinch.

Palkow pulls guard successfully.
Sober tries to stand but Palkow is controlling from the bottom.

Palkow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sober won't allow Palkow to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sober stands up and waves to Palkow to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palkow misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Palkow.

Palkow tries to keep at a distance but Sober has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palkow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sober.
Sober will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Palkow up against the cage.

Sober breaks the clinch.
Brazlin Palkow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Palkow.
Sober moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Palkow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sober scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sober displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sober throws a push kick but Palkow slaps the foot to one side.
Sober avoids the head kick by Palkow.
Palkow throws a lazy right hand but Sober sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Dylan Sober!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Dylan Sober!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Dylan Sober!

Dylan Sober wins by unanimous decision!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystof Teverdosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Escobar
vs
Teverdosky

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Gifts of the Rainforest

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Riley Escobar!
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, Krystof Teverdosky!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Teverdosky as Escobar shoots in.
Teverdosky swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teverdosky is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Teverdosky circles away and we're back to standing.
Teverdosky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar as he avoids it easily.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Teverdosky circles away easily

and Teverdosky counters with a shoot takedown. Escobar fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Teverdosky from controlling successfully.
Teverdosky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Escobar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teverdosky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Teverdosky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar as he avoids it easily.

Escobar forces Teverdosky back against the cage and clinches.
Escobar jumps guard but Teverdosky stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar wants to clinch but Teverdosky slips to the side

and Teverdosky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Escobar's guard.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Teverdosky trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Teverdosky is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard.
Teverdosky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobar preventing the sweep.
Teverdosky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Escobar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Teverdosky throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Escobar wanted to stand there but Teverdosky had control of the position.
Escobar 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teverdosky is trying to keep Escobar in close.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Teverdosky circles away easily

and Teverdosky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Teverdosky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Escobar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Teverdosky gets full guard.
Teverdosky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Escobar!
Escobar squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Teverdosky content just to control the position here.
Escobar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Teverdosky won't let Escobar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Teverdosky content just to control the position here.
Escobar is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Teverdosky's attempts to control the action.

Teverdosky looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Escobar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Teverdosky.
Escobar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Teverdosky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Teverdosky working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Teverdosky is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Escobar is surviving well by controlling Teverdosky's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teverdosky with shots to the head and body - Escobar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Escobar tries to hold on but Teverdosky pushes him away.
Teverdosky wants to control but instead Escobar manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teverdosky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Escobar tries to get to full guard but Teverdosky has control of the leg.

Teverdosky is working for a kimura but Escobar is defending it quite comfortably.
Escobar manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystof Teverdosky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Teverdosky misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Teverdosky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar counters with a left and a right that stings Teverdosky.
Teverdosky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Teverdosky is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar. No joy for Teverdosky on that attempt.
Riley Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystof Teverdosky.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt

and Teverdosky counters with a shoot takedown. Escobar fights it but they end up in guard.
Teverdosky lands a couple of elbows.
Teverdosky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Teverdosky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Teverdosky stands up and beckons Escobar to his feet.
Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Teverdosky's head.

Escobar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Escobar lands in his opponent's guard.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teverdosky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Teverdosky keeps moving.
Escobar landing with the ground and pound.
Krystof Teverdosky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Teverdosky is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teverdosky wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobar slips nicely into half guard.
Teverdosky manages to get to full guard.
Teverdosky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Teverdosky gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Riley Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Teverdosky gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Teverdosky trying to control the position.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Krystof Teverdosky just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Teverdosky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar is out of range.
Teverdosky tries to clinch up.

Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Teverdosky jumps guard but Escobar stands there with Teverdosky around his waist. Teverdosky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teverdosky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar fails with the takedown

and Teverdosky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teverdosky is one step ahead there.
Teverdosky trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar wants to stand and escape but Teverdosky is having none of it.
Teverdosky wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Escobar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Escobar prevents Teverdosky from getting back to his feet.
Teverdosky trying to strike off his back.
Teverdosky has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Escobar has passed into side control.
Teverdosky is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
Teverdosky is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Teverdosky stops Escobar from passing to mount.

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

Escobar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teverdosky sprawls well initially but Escobar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Escobar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Teverdosky is trying to control but can't.
Escobar trying to control from half guard but Teverdosky is working away.
Escobar is taking a breather. Teverdosky says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Teverdosky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Escobar had his way with Krystof Teverdosky in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teverdosky.
Escobar closes the distance but Teverdosky moves to the side

so Teverdosky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Teverdosky trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teverdosky is one step ahead there.

Teverdosky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teverdosky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Teverdosky stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Teverdosky throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Teverdosky looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar fails with the takedown

and Teverdosky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar trying to hold on to Teverdosky's head to control him but Teverdosky postures up.

Escobar manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A left and a right from Escobar both land. Nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar as Teverdosky shoots in.
Riley Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystof Teverdosky.
Escobar throws a head kick that Teverdosky semi-blocks.

Teverdosky is rocked!

Escobar feints and as Teverdosky raises his hands in defense, Escobar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Teverdosky is still in real trouble! Can Escobar finish him?
Teverdosky trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Escobar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Teverdosky is proving hard to escape from.
Escobar postures up.
Teverdosky seems to have recovered his senses.
Teverdosky keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Teverdosky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teverdosky wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Escobar looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Teverdosky wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
Escobar wants to clinch but Teverdosky slips to the side

and Teverdosky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Teverdosky can't break the clinch.

Escobar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teverdosky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Escobar decides to return to a standing position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar tries to clinch but Teverdosky moves out of range.
Teverdosky shoots and misses
and Escobar counters with a right hand to the body.

Escobar clinches up with Teverdosky and pushes him back against the cage.
Teverdosky prevents Escobar from breaking the clinch.

Teverdosky jumps into guard, dragging Escobar to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krystof Teverdosky.
I think Teverdosky 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Krystof Teverdosky!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Krystof Teverdosky!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Krystof Teverdosky!

Krystof Teverdosky wins by unanimous decision!

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A | B

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