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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tuthill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessie Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Tuthill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tuthill
vs
Elliot

180 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Tuthill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jessie Elliot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Elliot. Those never looked like landing.
Elliot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuthill circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuthill keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuthill throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tuthill scores with a head kick. Elliot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Elliot misses with a double jab.
Elliot moves in looking to clinch but Tuthill pushes him off.
Elliot throws a combination that misses

and Tuthill moves into the clinch.
Tuthill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tuthill tries for a takedown but Elliot manages to get underhooks.
Elliot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tuthill up against the cage.
Tuthill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elliot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tuthill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuthill is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tuthill.
Elliot wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuthill won't allow it.
Elliot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elliot stops a takedown attempt from Tuthill.
Elliot managing to block the knees to the body from Tuthill.
Tuthill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elliot's efforts to push away.
Elliot is pressed up against the cage. Tuthill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elliot down to the mat. Elliot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jessie Elliot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elliot lands a jab to Tuthill's midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Elliot.
Tuthill has a takedown stuffed.
Elliot tries to clinch but Tuthill is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot misses with the combination.
Elliot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elliot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tuthill on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elliot misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Tuthill with that takedown attempt.
Tuthill tries to land a front kick but Elliot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elliot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elliot stuffs the takedown attempt from Tuthill. Tuthill gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuthill fails with a takedown attempt.
Tuthill is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Elliot. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuthill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tuthill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elliot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tuthill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elliot swivels and escapes.
Elliot tries to clinch there but Tuthill circles away.
Elliot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elliot lands a jab.
Elliot is looking to clinch.
Elliot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tuthill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Elliot does it's job there.
Tuthill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elliot circles away.
Elliot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elliot wants it to stay on the feet.
Elliot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tuthill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elliot.
Jessie Elliot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elliot throws a right hand that Tuthill ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuthill also avoids with ease.
Tuthill has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Elliot does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Elliot as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliot tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Tuthill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuthill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elliot avoids it.
Tuthill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elliot is defending well.
Elliot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Elliot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuthill.
Tuthill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tuthill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elliot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuthill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elliot tries to clinch up but Tuthill circles away and keeps his distance.
Chris Tuthill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elliot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Tuthill is rocked!
Tuthill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Elliot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuthill somewhat.

Elliot tries to keep at a distance but Tuthill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tuthill 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 Chris Tuthill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elliot prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuthill has Elliot pressed against the cage, preventing Elliot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elliot avoiding damage.
Tuthill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tuthill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Elliot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Elliot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elliot can't break the clinch.
Elliot has Tuthill pressed against the cage.
Tuthill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elliot is trying to push Tuthill away but Tuthill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot is trying to stall.
Elliot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuthill has him pressed against the cage.
Tuthill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elliot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elliot tries to clinch but Tuthill moves out of range.
Elliot lands a nice hook to Tuthill's body. Tuthill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tuthill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elliot's waist but Elliot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuthill off to one side.
Elliot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Elliot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tuthill. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Elliot drops Tuthill with a beautiful combination! Tuthill stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Elliot is looking for the KO!
Oh Tuthill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elliot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuthill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elliot closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tuthill! Elliot dives in looking to finish! Tuthill is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jessie Elliot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Picker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzor Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anzor Greene has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Picker
vs
Greene

182 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
28
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Picker!
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, Anzor Greene!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picker fails to land the takedown.
Picker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Picker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Picker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picker throws a low kick but Greene moves out of range easily.
Picker shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.

Greene closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Greene stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene swinging wildly here.

Picker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Greene to the ground. Picker is now in Greene's guard.
Picker is breathing heavily.
Greene working a defensive guard here.
Picker advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Picker.
Greene is looking to improve his position.
Picker is looking to advance position but Greene won't allow it.
Picker trying to control the pace.
Picker is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Picker is thwarting Greene's attempts to control the position.

Picker seems to be working for a kimura but Greene defends the submission attempt.
Picker trying to pass the guard but Greene defending well.
Greene is concentrating on defense, preventing Picker from advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Greene misses with a wild combination.

Greene shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Picker is trying to defend but Greene finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Picker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greene.
Greene is pressing down on Picker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Picker is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Greene looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Picker is pressing down on Greene's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greene throwing strikes but missing.
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a strike but Picker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greene pulls Picker in to control the position.
Picker trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Picker postures up.

Greene is working an open guard so Picker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Greene shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Picker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Greene stands up over Picker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greene postures up and lands a big shot to Picker's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Picker is proving hard to escape from.
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene is in close to Picker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greene working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Picker's head.
Greene throws a big elbow that misses.
Greene stopping the sweep attempt from Picker.
Greene working some strikes from top position.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Picker's head.
Picker has momentary wrist control but Greene slips an elbow through the middle.
Picker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greene.
Picker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greene lands a couple of digs.
Greene is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Picker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anzor Greene dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Greene dives in and scores a takedown into Picker's guard.
Greene is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greene throwing strikes but missing.
Greene distracts Picker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Picker looking for a sweep. Not yet Picker, not yet.
Greene distracts Picker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Picker is rocked!
Greene lands a couple of digs.
Oh Picker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Picker working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene throws an elbow that misses. Picker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greene's guard. Nice move by Picker!
Picker seems to have got his legs back now.
Picker wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greene is trying to keep Picker in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Picker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Picker won't allow Greene to get back to his feet.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Picker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Picker stands up and waves to Greene to follow him.

Greene shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Picker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Greene is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Picker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Picker hang on?
BOOM! Greene connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Picker is looking to get to half guard.
Greene with good strikes from the mount here!
Greene postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Picker badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Greene around the waist but Greene pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Greene is the winner by TKO! Greene jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anzor Greene!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Razumikhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitri Razumikhin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Razumikhin
vs
Probert

173 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
139 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dmitri Razumikhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sparky Probert!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Probert.
Probert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparky Probert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Razumikhin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Probert counters with a straight right hand.
Razumikhin misses with a body shot.
Razumikhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probert was well out of range. Poor timing from Razumikhin.
Probert lands a jab to Razumikhin's midsection.
Probert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Razumikhin slips a jab and a cross from Probert.
Probert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Probert swats away the attempt to clinch by Razumikhin.
Razumikhin looks to land a left hand but Probert moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Probert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Razumikhin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Razumikhin tries to clinch there but Probert circles away.
Probert throws a series of punches but Razumikhin moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Probert catches Razumikhin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Razumikhin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Probert throws a combination. Razumikhin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Razumikhin is looking to clinch but Probert is avoiding it.
Razumikhin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Razumikhin tries to clinch there but Probert circles away.
A combination from Probert does no damage.
Probert with a nice cross.
Probert punishes Razumikhin's body with a nice straight punch.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Probert jabs Razumikhin right on the nose. Razumikhin blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Razumikhin tries to clinch but Probert moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razumikhin tries to close the distance and clinch but Probert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Razumikhin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Probert finds it's way round the side to connect with Razumikhin's head.
Sparky Probert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Razumikhin tries to close the distance and clinch but Probert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Probert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Probert throws a series of punches but Razumikhin avoids them all with ease.
Razumikhin tries to clinch up.
Razumikhin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Probert misses with a few strikes there.
Probert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Razumikhin at a distance.
Probert connects with a body shot.
Probert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Razumikhin on the side of the head.
Probert connects with a nice looking jab.
Probert keeps the fight on the outside.
Probert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Probert throws a nice looking combination but Razumikhin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert throws a shot to the body.
Razumikhin tries to clinch but Probert is having none of it.
Razumikhin dodges the punch combination from Probert.
Probert throws a right hand that Razumikhin ducks under and follows up with a left that Razumikhin also avoids with ease.
Razumikhin slips a jab from Probert.
Probert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Razumikhin.
Razumikhin throws a body kick that misses.
Probert misses with a wild body shot.
Razumikhin throws a leg kick but Probert sees it coming and moves out of range.
Probert digs a good body shot into Razumikhin's ribs.
Probert cracks a nice hook into Razumikhin's ribs.
Probert is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Razumikhin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Probert looks to land a combination but Razumikhin avoids it well.
Razumikhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert scores with a body shot.
Probert missing with a left hand there. Razumikhin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Probert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Probert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Probert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Probert cracks Razumikhin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Probert blocks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Razumikhin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Probert fails to land with a series of punches.

Razumikhin drives through and clinches with Probert against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Razumikhin tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Razumikhin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Probert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Razumikhin leaning against his opponent.
Razumikhin stalling in the clinch but Probert improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Probert dominated that round.
That's time! Razumikhin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Probert scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Razumikhin tries to clinch but Probert moves out of range.
Probert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Probert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Probert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Razumikhin circles away quickly and effectively.
Probert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparky Probert seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Probert gets caught napping as Razumikhin dives in and scores a takedown. Probert manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Razumikhin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Razumikhin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Dmitri Razumikhin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Razumikhin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Razumikhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probert was well out of range. Poor timing from Razumikhin.
Probert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Probert lands a jab.
Razumikhin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Razumikhin tries to close the distance and clinch but Probert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Probert misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razumikhin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Razumikhin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Probert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Probert lands with a good body shot.
Razumikhin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Probert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probert scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Probert connects with a single shot there.
Razumikhin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Probert but Probert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab by Probert.
Probert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Probert swinging wildly here.
Probert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Probert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Probert dips to his left and cracks Razumikhin with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Probert misses.
Sparky Probert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Razumikhin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Probert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Razumikhin doesn't manage to clinch there - Probert circles away.
Razumikhin tries to clinch there but Probert circles away.
Razumikhin shoots in for a takedown but Probert shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Razumikhin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Probert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Razumikhin.
Probert swinging wildly here.
Razumikhin thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Probert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Probert keeps the fight on the outside.
Probert looks to score with a jab to the body but Razumikhin is just out of range.
Probert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Razumikhin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Probert avoids it really well and circles away.
Razumikhin ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Probert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Razumikhin.
Razumikhin shoots in for a takedown but Probert shows good takedown defense.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Probert with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Probert 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. This is the final round!

Probert misses with a wild combination.
Razumikhin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Probert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Probert avoids the body shot from Razumikhin.
Probert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Razumikhin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Probert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Razumikhin scrambles back to his feet.
Probert scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Probert stalks Razumikhin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Razumikhin's face. Razumikhin staggers backwards, shaken.
Razumikhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probert.
Probert keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Probert.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert throws a series of strikes that have Razumikhin backpedaling.

Razumikhin is rocked!
Probert misses with a few strikes there.
Probert leaves Razumikhin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Razumikhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Probert fails to land with a series of punches.
Razumikhin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Probert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Razumikhin. Razumikhin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Razumikhin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Probert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Razumikhin at a distance.
Probert scores with a hook.
Razumikhin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Probert.
Probert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Razumikhin tries to close the distance and clinch but Probert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Razumikhin tries to clinch there but Probert circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razumikhin tries to clinch there but Probert circles away.
Razumikhin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Razumikhin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Probert misses with a two punch combination.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but Razumikhin ducks down to avoid it.

Probert tries to keep at a distance but Razumikhin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Probert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Razumikhin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Razumikhin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Probert - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Probert.
Probert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Razumikhin fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert lands with a right to the head.
Probert trying to control the position but instead, Razumikhin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Probert into the cage.
Razumikhin jumps guard but Probert stands there with Razumikhin around his waist. Razumikhin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Probert blocks a body shot from Razumikhin.
Good body shot from Probert.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Probert.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Probert displaying some good clinch control by pressing Razumikhin up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Probert.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert leaning his opponent against the cage.
Probert digs a right hand underneath Razumikhin's ribcage. Razumikhin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Probert lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Razumikhin can't get the takedown.
Probert taking a breather.
Probert lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dmitri Razumikhin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Razumikhin backwards.
Probert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Probert lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Probert.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Probert.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Probert.
Sparky Probert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Probert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Probert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Razumikhin backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Probert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Probert winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Probert!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Eveans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Until it sleeps. Eveans has chosen One Step Into A World as his entrance music. Rashad Eveans is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bronson
vs
Eveans

188 cm
25
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Eveans!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bronson.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Eveans shows good takedown defense.
Bronson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eveans counters with a three punch combo that has Bronson backing up. Bronson nods at Eveans to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eveans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eveans takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eveans throws a head kick that misses.
Bronson avoids the head kick by Eveans.
Bronson shoots and misses
and Eveans counters with a one-two to the body.
Bronson tries to clinch but Eveans moves out of range.

Bronson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eveans takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bronson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eveans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Bronson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Eveans is trying to escape and Bronson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Eveans is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bronson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niko Bronson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jax Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Ashcroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jax Morrow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Morrow
vs
Ashcroft

185 cm
24
162 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

186 cm
30
160 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Ashcroft!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashcroft misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Morrow stalks Ashcroft and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ashcroft's face. Ashcroft staggers backwards, shaken.
Ashcroft shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrow as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Morrow.

Ashcroft shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morrow is trying to defend but Ashcroft finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Morrow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ashcroft looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morrow is pressing down on Ashcroft's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Ashcroft gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Morrow falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ashcroft counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morrow's guard now.
Ashcroft sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashcroft is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashcroft content to stall in guard here.
Morrow wants to stand up but Ashcroft is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ashcroft not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Alan Ashcroft has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Morrow moves away from the strike by Ashcroft.
Morrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ashcroft avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrow throws a series of punches but Ashcroft avoids them all with ease.
Morrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ashcroft looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashcroft is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ashcroft has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Morrow managing to control the position.

Alan Ashcroft has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Morrow lands a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Morrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Ashcroft dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Morrow throws a nice looking combination but Ashcroft bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jax Morrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ashcroft fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Morrow.
Ashcroft throws a jab when Morrow was well out of range.
Ashcroft will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morrow throws a right hand that Ashcroft ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashcroft also avoids with ease.
Morrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ashcroft.

Ashcroft shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ashcroft tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrow is retaining full guard.
Ashcroft seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ashcroft looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ashcroft gets to his feet. Morrow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrow closes the distance but Ashcroft moves to the side

and Ashcroft counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morrow!
Ashcroft controlling from mount.
Morrow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alan Ashcroft has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ashcroft takes one on the button.
Ashcroft shoots in and drives through. Morrow sprawls well.
Jax Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Ashcroft.
A clash of legs there as Morrow blocks the low kick.
Morrow misses with a two punch combination.

Morrow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ashcroft to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ashcroft content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morrow working for submissions but it's allowed Ashcroft to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Ashcroft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ashcroft shoots in and bounces Morrow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ashcroft cracks Morrow with a solid left hand.
Ashcroft passes into half guard.
Alan Ashcroft has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ashcroft is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrow sees it coming and defends easily.
Morrow wants to get back to his feet.
Ashcroft slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan Ashcroft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ashcroft just misses with a punch to the body.
Jax Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Morrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Ashcroft shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ashcroft showed some decent athleticism there.
Morrow gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ashcroft controls the pace.
Morrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ashcroft controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ashcroft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrow is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ashcroft stays in close to Morrow's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alan Ashcroft wasn't active enough on the ground.
Morrow looks to land a combination but Ashcroft avoids it well.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Ashcroft.
Morrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ashcroft.
A punch combination from Morrow misses.
Jax Morrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Morrow.
Morrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrow lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Ashcroft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ashcroft winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Ashcroft!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dillard
vs
Khan

160 cm
21
135 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Dillard!
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, Marko Khan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Khan closes the distance and clinches up with Dillard, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes Dillard against the cage but Dillard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marko Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Khan leaves Dillard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Khan moves into range and clinches up with Dillard.
Dillard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khan.

Khan manages to break the clinch.
Dillard slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dillard looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khan instigates a clinch.

Dillard pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Khan throws a sloppy strike and Dillard has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Khan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Dillard!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

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

Rogan
vs
Shinomori

175 cm
28
198 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fro Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kano Shinomori!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinomori misses with a two punch combination.
Rogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shinomori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Rogan with that takedown attempt.
Rogan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shinomori is fending him off so far but Rogan persists. Nope, Shinomori circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fro Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinomori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rogan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shinomori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Rogan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogan wants to pass the guard but Shinomori is defending well.

Rogan is working for a submission of some sort.

Rogan wants to work for an arm triangle but Shinomori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogan seems to be working for a kimura but Shinomori defends the submission attempt.
Shinomori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Rogan seems to be working for a kimura but Shinomori defends the submission attempt.

Shinomori is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogan.

Rogan seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shinomori defends it well.

Rogan is working for a kimura but Shinomori is defending it quite comfortably.

Rogan seems to be looking for submissions.

Rogan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Rogan is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Rogan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogan prevents Shinomori from standing back up.

Rogan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shinomori is just riding it out for now. Rogan eventually gives up the hold.

Rogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rogan is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fro Rogan 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.

Rogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Shinomori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shinomori wants it to stay on the feet.
Rogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shinomori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fro Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Shinomori.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogan.
Rogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shinomori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shinomori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Shinomori finds it's way through Rogan's defenses.
Rogan fails to land the takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shinomori moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shinomori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shinomori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shinomori tries to keep at a distance but Rogan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shinomori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shinomori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shinomori prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rogan has clasped his hands together around Shinomori's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

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

Rogan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Rogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shinomori, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori is trying to get back to his feet.

Rogan is trying to get an arm triangle but Shinomori is defending well.

Rogan swings around for an armbar but Shinomori sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rogan's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Rogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinomori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shinomori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fro Rogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shinomori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rogan is proving hard to escape from.

Rogan looking for a guillotine here but Shinomori defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Rogan is looking for a triangle but Shinomori pushes his legs off easily.
Shinomori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rogan is proving hard to escape from.

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

Rogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rogan is looking for a triangle here but Shinomori uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rogan is looking to reverse the position.
Rogan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rogan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shinomori pulls his head out easily.
Rogan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shinomori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rogan is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fro Rogan dominated that second 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!

Rogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shinomori circles away.
Rogan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shinomori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogan slips a jab from Shinomori.
Shinomori throws a looping overhand right but Rogan ducks down to avoid it.

Rogan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shinomori to the mat! Shinomori manages to get full guard.
Rogan looking to pass the guard.

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

Rogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shinomori wanted to stand there but Rogan had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Rogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinomori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rogan is tightening it up a little... Shinomori has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shinomori reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shinomori taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rogan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fro Rogan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fro Rogan made sure he mentioned Hilo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatton's entrance music is Da Rockwilder by Redman & Method Man. A fine choice. Billy Bob will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hatton
vs
Bob

173 cm
28
143 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

173 cm
28
145 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob misses with the combination.
Hatton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hatton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hatton showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bob is trying to maintain the position but Hatton is very close to passing his half guard.
Hatton is pressing down on Bob's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bob is holding on for now.
Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton is working hard here to advance position.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Hatton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bob trying to keep a closed guard but Hatton is proving a slippery customer.
Hatton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob is trying to keep Hatton in close.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hatton throws a hook but Bob blocks it.
Bob throws a right hand that Hatton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatton also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatton somewhat.
Hatton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hatton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Billy Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatton misses the body punch
and Bob counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hatton badly! Bob follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hatton out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Bob finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Bob!
Billy Bob really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ DOUBLE 160Q ® logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.