CCF Midweek Mayhem 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patth Khanmak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Rienstien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Patth Khanmak has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Patth Khanmak seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Khanmak
vs
Rienstien

225 cm
30
300 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

225 cm
22
285 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patth Khanmak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oleg Rienstien!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanmak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rienstien takes a step back to recover.
Khanmak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rienstien tests Khanmak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khanmak blocks a low kick nicely.
Khanmak wants to clinch up but Rienstien keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khanmak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khanmak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rienstien tries to bum rush Khanmak with a series of wild strikes but Khanmak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khanmak doesn't manage to clinch there - Rienstien circles away.

Khanmak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rienstien to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rienstien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rienstien throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rienstien throwing strikes from guard but Khanmak blocks nicely.
Khanmak throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khanmak wants to sweep here but Rienstien controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanmak has momentary wrist control but Rienstien slips an elbow through the middle.
Rienstien is working Khanmak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khanmak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rienstien makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rienstien's corner calls for a 1-2. Rienstien obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khanmak throws a head kick that misses.

Rienstien closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rienstien lands a decent elbow from side control.
Khanmak tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Rienstien lands an elbow.
Rienstien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rienstien working the body and head with strikes.
Rienstien in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rienstien working the head and body with strikes.
Rienstien in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rienstien lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Khanmak down.
Rienstien lands a strong strike to the head of Khanmak. That's dazed him! Rienstien looking to finish here. Khanmak is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rienstien lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Rienstien!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Karolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vartanov
vs
Karolin

190 cm
30
265 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

190 cm
24
235 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorik Vartanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Karolin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vartanov misses with an uppercut. Karolin saw that one coming.
Vartanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karolin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vartanov somewhat.
Karolin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karolin lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Vartanov with that takedown attempt.
Karolin shoots in looking for a takedown but Vartanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karolin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vartanov shoots for a takedown but Karolin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorik Vartanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Vartanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karolin defends it easily.
Karolin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vartanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vartanov is breathing heavily.
Karolin distracts Vartanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karolin lands a couple of elbows.
Karolin won't allow Vartanov to sweep him here.

Vartanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karolin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vartanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karolin.
Karolin slips nicely into half guard.
Karolin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vartanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karolin.
Vartanov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Karolin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karolin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vartanov reverses the position - he's now on top in Karolin's guard.
Vartanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karolin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov scoring with punches to the head and body.

Karolin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vartanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vartanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanov preventing the sweep.

Karolin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vartanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karolin keeping full guard, as Vartanov tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karolin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vartanov throws a strike but Karolin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karolin postures up in Vartanov's guard and throws a big left but Vartanov blocks it.
Karolin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karolin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karolin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Vartanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karolin defends well.

Vartanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Karolin has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karolin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karolin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vartanov tries to get to full guard but Karolin has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karolin working Vartanov over with strikes.
Karolin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karolin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vartanov to regain full guard.

Vartanov has his foot on Karolin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karolin works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karolin wants to pass the guard but Vartanov is keeping the position.
Karolin landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Karolin 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.

Karolin pushes Vartanov away with a front kick.
Karolin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karolin looks for a takedown but Vartanov sprawls well.

Vartanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vartanov throws an elbow but Karolin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Karolin is trying to control Vartanov's posture but Vartanov avoids it.
Vartanov scoring with punches from side control.

Vartanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vartanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vartanov misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vartanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Vartanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karolin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karolin is trying to control Vartanov's posture but Vartanov avoids it.
Vartanov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Karolin is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karolin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Karolin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karolin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vartanov scoring with some ground and pound.

Karolin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vartanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vartanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vartanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vartanov 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.
Karolin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vartanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karolin is keeping the position for now.
Vartanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vartanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karolin is keeping the position for now.
Vartanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Vartanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karolin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karolin trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karolin holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Victor Karolin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vartanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Vartanov tries to keep at a distance but Karolin has taken the fight into the clinch.

Karolin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vartanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Jorik Vartanov has been cut.
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!

Karolin gets a double leg takedown into Vartanov's guard.

Vartanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karolin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karolin trying to control but Vartanov is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karolin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Victor Karolin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jorik Vartanov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vartanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Vartanov fails with the takedown
and Karolin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karolin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vartanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Karolin darts in and clinches Vartanov up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Karolin.

Karolin jumps guard and drags Vartanov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Karolin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vartanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vartanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karolin is keeping the position for now.

Karolin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vartanov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Victor Karolin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vartanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vartanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vartanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vartanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vartanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karolin's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov is thwarting Karolin's attempts to control the position.
Vartanov wants to pass the guard but Karolin is defending well.
Karolin is looking for a sweep. Vartanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karolin is trying to control but can't.
Vartanov winds up and cracks Karolin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vartanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karolin gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanov trying to control but Karolin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karolin wants to stand but Vartanov is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karolin's head.
Vartanov stopping the sweep attempt from Karolin.
Vartanov distracts Karolin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vartanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov throws a strike but Karolin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vartanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karolin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Vartanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karolin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karolin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karolin with a nice head shot there.
Karolin looking to pass the guard.
Vartanov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorik Vartanov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jorik Vartanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Karolin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Karolin prevents Vartanov from improving his position.
Karolin thows a huge punch but Vartanov dodges it nicely.
Karolin wants to get back to his feet.

Vartanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Karolin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vartanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov gets back to full guard.
Vartanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vartanov 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.
Karolin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karolin landing some decent shots from guard.
Karolin wants to control from the top but Vartanov keeps moving.
Vartanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Karolin landing some decent shots from guard.
Karolin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Vartanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karolin postures up and lands a big shot to Vartanov's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karolin.
Vartanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karolin manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karolin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Karolin lands a nice shot to the head.
Karolin lands a nice shot to the head.
Karolin landing shots from mount.
Karolin unloading with bombs!
Karolin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Karolin with shots to the head and body - Vartanov looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karolin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Karolin working Vartanov over with strikes here.

Vartanov is rocked!
Vartanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Karolin.
Oh Vartanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karolin connects with a bit shot that sees Vartanov covering up! More strikes from Karolin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Karolin is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Karolin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gino Matic enters the cage!

Peters
vs
Matic

190 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

165 cm
30
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Matic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters leaves Matic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gino Matic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matic misses with a takedown attempt - Peters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matic throws a nice looking combination but Peters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peters leaves Matic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Peters throws a combination. Matic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Peters leaves Matic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peters blocks a leg kick.
Peters moves in looking to clinch but Matic pushes him off.
Matic tries to clinch but Peters moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic wants to clinch up but Peters keeps it at a distance.
Matic fails with a takedown attempt.
Peters throws a series of punches but Matic avoids them all with ease.
Peters avoids the head kick by Matic.
Peters throws a series of punches but Matic avoids them all with ease.
Peters looks to land a combination. Matic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matic!
Matic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peters sprawls well. Peters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matic gets slowly back to his feet.
Peters misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic shoots in but no luck this time.
Matic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peters misses with a double jab.
Matic shoots in for a takedown but Peters shows good takedown defense.
Matic misses with a takedown attempt
and Peters counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matic shoots in and drives through. Peters sprawls well.
Peters works over Matic's head and body with a nice combination.
Matic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Peters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peters misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic tries to clinch but Peters is having none of it.
Peters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matic tries to clinch but Peters moves out of range.
Peters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matic throws out the jab.
Matic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matic is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Peters misses.
Matic looks for a takedown but Peters sprawls well.
Matic misses with a head kick.
Peters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Matic moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters is trying to force a seperation but Matic has the dominant position.
Peters wants to break free but Matic has control.
Matic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peters's efforts to push away.
Peters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peters is trying to stall.
Matic is looking to control Peters's arms but Peters gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matic has his back to the cage.
Matic is trying to pull guard but Peters turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peters's efforts to push away.
Peters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Peters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matic misses with a low kick.
Matic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Peters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matic shoots in but Peters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matic shoots in for a double leg but Peters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peters wants it to stay on the feet.
Mason Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Peters stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peters!
Mason Peters is winning the standup battle so far.
Peters misses with a two punch combination.
Peters throws a nice looking combination but Matic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peters is defended easily by Matic.
Matic fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matic has closed the distance and engaged Peters in a clinch.

Matic pulls Peters into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Peters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peters is controlling him.
Peters is looking to work some ground and pound but Matic has wrist control.
Peters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matic on the ground.
Peters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peters throwing strikes but missing.
Matic controls Peters momentarily but Peters frees himself.
Peters wants to stand but Matic is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Peters is posturing up here but Matic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Peters tries to roll out but it's too tight and Peters has to tap! Slick submission there by Matic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gino Matic!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Syah Pernong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Sadollah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Syah Pernong
vs
Sadollah

175 cm
21
161 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
158 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Syah Pernong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Sadollah!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syah Pernong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadollah moves away.
A leg kick checked by Syah Pernong.
Sadollah scores with a leg kick.
Sadollah misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sadollah. That's going to slow Syah Pernong down.
Sadollah connects with a solid leg kick.
Sadollah throws a low kick but Syah Pernong moves out of range easily.
Sadollah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadollah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sadollah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sadollah throws a leg kick but Syah Pernong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Syah Pernong.
An inside leg kick lands from Sadollah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadollah is looking to slow Syah Pernong down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sadollah. No joy for Syah Pernong on that attempt.
Sadollah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Syah Pernong's calf.
Syah Pernong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Syah Pernong is breathing heavily.
Syah Pernong shoots for a takedown but Sadollah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Syah Pernong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sadollah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sadollah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syah Pernong's sensitive parts.
Sadollah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sadollah tries to clinch there but Syah Pernong circles away.
Sadollah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sadollah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syah Pernong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sadollah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sadollah feints and then cracks Syah Pernong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Syah Pernong down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sadollah.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sadollah.
Syah Pernong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sadollah connects with an inside leg kick.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch but Syah Pernong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Syah Pernong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sadollah.
Amir Sadollah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Sadollah.
Sadollah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Syah Pernong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Syah Pernong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sadollah, right into the meat.
Amir Sadollah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syah Pernong circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sadollah.
Sadollah tries to clinch but Syah Pernong moves out of range.
Sadollah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sadollah thumps Syah Pernong with a low kick.
Syah Pernong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sadollah.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sadollah.
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!
Sadollah tries to clinch up but Syah Pernong circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sadollah.
Syah Pernong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sadollah.
Sadollah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syah Pernong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sadollah cracks the inside of Syah Pernong's front leg.

Sadollah sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Syah Pernong to the ground! Sadollah dives into full mount looking to finish!

Syah Pernong is rocked!
Sadollah is looking to stand but Sadollah has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Oh Syah Pernong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Syah Pernong seems to have got his legs back now.
Syah Pernong is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sadollah wants to stand but Syah Pernong is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

Sadollah stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sadollah connects with a solid leg kick.
Syah Pernong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sadollah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Syah Pernong moves into the clinch successfully.
Syah Pernong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sadollah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sadollah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sadollah is trying to break free.
Syah Pernong tries to score a body lock takedown but Sadollah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Syah Pernong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syah Pernong tries for a takedown but Sadollah manages to get underhooks.
Sadollah working hard to break the clinch.

Syah Pernong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sadollah is trying to keep an underhook but Syah Pernong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sadollah is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Syah Pernong is looking for a kimura but Sadollah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Syah Pernong to get the leverage.
Syah Pernong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sadollah defending well though.
Sadollah wants to get back to his feet.

Syah Pernong stands up from half guard.
Sadollah thumps Syah Pernong with a low kick.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syah Pernong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sadollah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Syah Pernong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edward Syah Pernong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah is looking to slow Syah Pernong down with leg kicks.
Sadollah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Syah Pernong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Sadollah has closed the distance and engaged Syah Pernong in a clinch.
Sadollah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Syah Pernong.

Sadollah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sadollah tries to clinch but Syah Pernong moves out of range.
Sadollah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadollah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sadollah has managed to clinch.
Syah Pernong avoiding damage as Sadollah throws knees to the body.
Syah Pernong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syah Pernong keeps control of Sadollah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sadollah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Sadollah breaks from the clinch.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch but Syah Pernong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sadollah.

Syah Pernong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sadollah napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sadollah is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Syah Pernong asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Syah Pernong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Syah Pernong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Syah Pernong is trying to get an arm triangle but Sadollah is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Syah Pernong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Sadollah 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.

Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syah Pernong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Syah Pernong wants to clinch up but Sadollah keeps it at a distance.
Sadollah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Sadollah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Syah Pernong postures up and lands a big shot to Sadollah's brow.
Syah Pernong pushes down on Sadollah's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Syah Pernong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syah Pernong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Syah Pernong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Syah Pernong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edward Syah Pernong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sadollah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Syah Pernong seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syah Pernong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Syah Pernong is working for a kimura but Sadollah is defending it quite comfortably.
Syah Pernong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Syah Pernong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sadollah scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Syah Pernong manages to mount him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Syah Pernong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Syah Pernong unloading with bombs!
Sadollah wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Syah Pernong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sadollah is surviving well by controlling Syah Pernong's body position as best he can.
Syah Pernong working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syah Pernong unloading with bombs!
Syah Pernong breaks from Sadollah's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syah Pernong lands a heavy elbow.
Syah Pernong landing strikes from the mount and Sadollah is in trouble!
Sadollah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Syah Pernong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sadollah is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syah Pernong controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Syah Pernong clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Syah Pernong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Syah Pernong just misses with a punch to the body.
Syah Pernong shoots in looking for a takedown but Sadollah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Syah Pernong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Syah Pernong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sadollah doesn't manage to clinch there - Syah Pernong circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sadollah.
Sadollah tries to clinch up but Syah Pernong circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadollah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Syah Pernong is able to avoid easily.
Sadollah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sadollah feints and then cracks Syah Pernong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Syah Pernong down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadollah leaves Syah Pernong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sadollah fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Sadollah tenderised Syah Pernong's leg. Syah Pernong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sadollah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sadollah connects with a leg kick. Syah Pernong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sadollah tries to clinch there but Syah Pernong circles away.
Sadollah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Syah Pernong. That did some damage!
Sadollah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sadollah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syah Pernong's sensitive parts.
That kick from Sadollah tenderised Syah Pernong's leg. Syah Pernong is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadollah doesn't manage to clinch there - Syah Pernong circles away.
Syah Pernong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sadollah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadollah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Syah Pernong swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadollah.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadollah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sadollah, right into the meat.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syah Pernong paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah lands a head kick!
Syah Pernong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amir Sadollah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syah Pernong wants to clinch up but Sadollah keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Syah Pernong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Syah Pernong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sadollah instigates a clinch.
Sadollah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Sadollah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Syah Pernong shoots in for a double leg but Sadollah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syah Pernong swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah scores with a head kick.
Sadollah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sadollah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sadollah, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syah Pernong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sadollah tries to avoid it but Syah Pernong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sadollah to the ground. Sadollah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sadollah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sadollah cracks the inside of Syah Pernong's front leg.
Sadollah throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sadollah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Syah Pernong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Syah Pernong keeps the fight on the outside.
Sadollah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Sadollah dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sadollah tries to clinch but Syah Pernong moves out of range.
Sadollah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Syah Pernong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sadollah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sadollah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sadollah cracks the inside of Syah Pernong's front leg.
Sadollah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sadollah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch but Syah Pernong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadollah wants to clinch up but Syah Pernong keeps it at a distance.
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.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syah Pernong swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadollah connects with an inside leg kick.
Sadollah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sadollah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sadollah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sadollah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sadollah thumps Syah Pernong with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Sadollah.

Syah Pernong gets tackled into the cage by Sadollah. Sadollah maintains the clinch.
Sadollah can't break the clinch.
Sadollah is looking to break free of the clinch but Syah Pernong has double underhooks.

Sadollah manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadollah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Syah Pernong.

Sadollah closes the distance and clinches.
Syah Pernong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sadollah pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Sadollah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Sadollah.
Syah Pernong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Syah Pernong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sadollah lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sadollah. That's going to slow Syah Pernong down.
Sadollah connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch but Syah Pernong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadollah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Sadollah rushes Syah Pernong and presses him up against the cage.
Sadollah is trying to force a seperation but Syah Pernong has the dominant position.

Sadollah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syah Pernong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sadollah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syah Pernong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sadollah tries to work over Syah Pernong's front leg with a kick but Syah Pernong checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Sadollah.
Sadollah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Syah Pernong closes the distance and clinches up with Sadollah, looking for a takedown. Syah Pernong pushes Sadollah against the cage but Sadollah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Syah Pernong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Sadollah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadollah wants to clinch.
Sadollah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Syah Pernong swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadollah.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Sadollah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sadollah 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Amir Sadollah!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Amir Sadollah!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Amir Sadollah!

Amir Sadollah wins by unanimous decision!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Washington
vs
Diaz

180 cm
24
174 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

175 cm
26
159 lbs
8 - 14 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jory Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Washington looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Washington back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Washington is rocked!
Diaz cracks Washington with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jory Diaz!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Gregson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregson has chosen Let The Bodies Hit The Floor by Drowning Pool as his entrance music. Ascension Bjj Expert is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bjj Expert
vs
Gregson

170 cm
27
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

174 cm
28
147 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ascension Bjj Expert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Gregson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregson avoids the body shot from Bjj Expert.

Bjj Expert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gregson to the mat! Gregson manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bjj Expert postures up in Gregson's guard and throws a big left but Gregson blocks it.

Gregson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjj Expert is aware though and is defending well.
Bjj Expert tries to free his leg and advance position but Gregson is retaining full guard.

Bjj Expert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gregson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bjj Expert has managed to get both his arms back between Gregson's legs - danger averted.
Gregson wants to stand up but Bjj Expert is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjj Expert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Gregson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bjj Expert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bjj Expert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert postures up in Gregson's guard and throws a big left but Gregson blocks it.
Bjj Expert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gregson working a defensive guard here.
Bjj Expert prevents Gregson from getting back to his feet.
Gregson keeping moving, preventing Bjj Expert from controlling successfully.
Bjj Expert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bjj Expert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Gregson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bjj Expert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bjj Expert pushing down on Gregson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gregson has hold of Bjj Expert's hands but Bjj Expert slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bjj Expert drops an elbow to the side of Gregson's head.

Gregson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregson trying to control here.
Gregson is still in real trouble! Can Bjj Expert finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjj Expert trying to control from half guard but Gregson is working away.
Gregson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bjj Expert is really struggling to control Gregson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gregson is looking to improve his position.
Bjj Expert 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.

Bjj Expert 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.
Bjj Expert working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert slips a nice elbow through Gregson's hands, connecting with Gregson's forehead.

Bjj Expert is working for a submission of some sort.
Gregson wants to improve his position but Bjj Expert is controlling well.
Bjj Expert working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Bjj Expert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bjj Expert is keen to just control but Gregson is a slippery customer.
Bjj Expert throwing shots but Gregson is blocking nicely.
Gregson looks like he's trying to stand up.

Gregson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gregson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjj Expert.

Bjj Expert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gregson sees it coming and defends easily.

Gregson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bjj Expert feints and as Gregson raises his hands in defense, Bjj Expert changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gregson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Bjj Expert drops back looking for a leg! Gregson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gregson manages to kick Bjj Expert off! Bjj Expert jumps back into Gregson's guard.
Bjj Expert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ascension Bjj Expert dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gregson enables Bjj Expert to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gregson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gregson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bjj Expert throws a big right hand that misses.
Gregson keeping moving, preventing Bjj Expert from controlling successfully.
Bjj Expert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gregson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjj Expert wants to pass the guard but Gregson is keeping the position.
Bjj Expert throwing strikes but missing.
Bjj Expert postures up.
Bjj Expert content to stall in guard here.

Gregson has his foot on Bjj Expert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bjj Expert works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregson is trying to keep Bjj Expert in close.
Bjj Expert tries to free his leg and advance position but Gregson is retaining full guard.

Gregson looking for a guillotine here but Bjj Expert defends easily.
Bjj Expert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregson controls Bjj Expert momentarily but Bjj Expert frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregson wants to stand up but Bjj Expert is controlling him.
Gregson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bjj Expert wants to pass the guard but Gregson is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjj Expert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Bjj Expert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bjj Expert throws a big right hand that misses.
Bjj Expert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Bjj Expert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bjj Expert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gregson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gregson, not yet.
Bjj Expert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjj Expert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gregson is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ascension Bjj Expert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gregson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gregson, not yet.
Bjj Expert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bjj Expert throws a big elbow that misses.
Bjj Expert won't allow Gregson to sweep him here.
Gregson is breathing heavily.
Bjj Expert throws a strike but Gregson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position.

Bjj Expert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bjj Expert is trying to control the position but Gregson postures up.

Bjj Expert working for a triangle but Gregson defends it easily.
Bjj Expert keeping full guard, as Gregson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bjj Expert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bjj Expert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bjj Expert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gregson lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bjj Expert is looking for a triangle but Gregson pushes his legs off easily.

Bjj Expert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ascension Bjj Expert dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gregson tries to clinch but Bjj Expert moves out of range.
Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown but Gregson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Gregson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bjj Expert to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Gregson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bjj Expert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bjj Expert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bjj Expert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjj Expert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Bjj Expert has gone for a leg lock! Gregson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bjj Expert's guard.

Bjj Expert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert has a closed guard, preventing Gregson from standing up.

Bjj Expert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gregson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bjj Expert is proving hard to escape from.
Gregson advances position into side control!

Gregson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bjj Expert regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bjj Expert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gregson trying to control from half guard but Bjj Expert is working away.
Gregson is thwarting Bjj Expert's attempts to control the position.
Gregson wants to stand but Bjj Expert has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bjj Expert desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Bjj Expert looking for submissions off his back.
Gregson wants to pass to mount but Bjj Expert is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjj Expert.

Bjj Expert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregson defends it easily.
Gregson wanted to stand there but Bjj Expert had control of the position.
Bjj Expert keeping full guard, as Gregson tries to pass.
Gregson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj Expert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position.
Gregson wants to get up but he can't break Bjj Expert's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Bjj Expert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gregson is aware though and is defending well.
Bjj Expert trying to keep a closed guard but Gregson is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjj Expert is keeping the position for now.

Bjj Expert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregson lands a couple of elbows.

Bjj Expert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gregson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bjj Expert is retaining full guard.
Gregson lands a couple of digs.
Bjj Expert keeping full guard, as Gregson tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bjj Expert is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bjj Expert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gregson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bjj Expert has managed to get both his arms back between Gregson's legs - danger averted.
Bjj Expert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gregson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ascension Bjj Expert clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bjj Expert scores with the left hand. Gregson knows he should have avoided that one.

Bjj Expert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gregson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bjj Expert is in Gregson's guard.
Gregson has momentary wrist control but Bjj Expert slips an elbow through the middle.
Gregson trying to control the position.

Gregson is looking for a triangle but Bjj Expert pushes his legs off easily.
Bjj Expert throws a big elbow that misses.
Gregson wants to control the position but Bjj Expert says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bjj Expert wants to pass to mount but Gregson is defending the position.

Bjj Expert is trying for a kimura here. Gregson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bjj Expert wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ascension Bjj Expert!
During a confident post fight interview, Ascension Bjj Expert thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Silas Anaconda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Anaconda
vs
Bates

175 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silas Anaconda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Bates!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bates closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anaconda trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.

Anaconda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anaconda manages to get to full guard.
Anaconda keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Anaconda is trying to keep Bates in close.

Anaconda is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
Anaconda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bates landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates trying to control but Anaconda is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anaconda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anaconda's head.
Bates postures up and lands a big shot to Anaconda's brow.

Anaconda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.
Bates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anaconda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anaconda manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bates tries to reverse the position but Anaconda maintains control.
Bates in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Anaconda wants to finish this one by submission but Bates is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anaconda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anaconda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anaconda landing shots from mount.
Bates tries to hold on but Anaconda pushes him away.
Anaconda with a couple of short strikes.
Anaconda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bates is looking to escape.

Anaconda looking for a guillotine from mount but Bates is having none of it.
Bates sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anaconda pulls his head out easily.
Anaconda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anaconda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anaconda 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.

Anaconda goes for an armbar but Bates turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bates.

Anaconda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Anaconda.

Anaconda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Anaconda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.
Bates wanted to stand there but Anaconda had control of the position.
Anaconda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Bates stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bates fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anaconda sprawls well initially but Bates persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anaconda is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bates 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.
Anaconda manages to get to full guard.
Bates with a flurry of punches that miss.

Anaconda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bates uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Anaconda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bates throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Anaconda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anaconda is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Anaconda is looking to reverse the position.
Anaconda taking a bit of punishment here - Bates scoring with strikes.
Bates tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bates trying to control the action but Anaconda is working from the bottom.
Anaconda can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bates stands up.

Bates looking to score a takedown here. Anaconda is defending well but Bates drives through and ends up in Anaconda's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silas Anaconda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Witter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Stewart
vs
Witter

178 cm
22
145 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

177 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Witter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Witter moves into the clinch successfully.

Witter jumps guard and drags Stewart to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Witter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stewart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stewart passes Witter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart controlling the action here.
Witter is in trouble now - Stewart has advanced to mount!
Stewart thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Witter is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stewart gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Witter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Witter throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Junior Witter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Witter tries to close the distance and clinch but Stewart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Witter as he avoids it easily.
Witter lands a nice shot to the body.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Witter stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Witter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stewart is fending him off so far but Witter persists. Nope, Stewart circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart keeps the fight on the outside.

Stewart gets tackled into the cage by Witter. Witter maintains the clinch.
Stewart wants a takedown but no success here.
Stewart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Witter just stands there and leans against the cage.

Witter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Witter tries to clinch up but Stewart circles away and keeps his distance.

Stewart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witter is trying to control Stewart's posture but Stewart avoids it.
Witter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stewart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witter is trying to control Stewart's posture but Stewart avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witter tries to bench press Stewart off him but Stewart keeps the position.
Stewart moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stewart wants to control but Witter is keeping him busy.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart works to advance to full mount. Witter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Witter tries to improve his position but instead Stewart has taken his back!
Witter just trying to survive but Stewart is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Witter won't enjoy being in this position. Stewart looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Witter is tapping - it's over boys! Stewart picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Stewart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Asiong Salonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mia St John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St John is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Bitch is back. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Salonga
vs
St John

170 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

168 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asiong Salonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mia St John!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St John misses with a series of wild punches.
St John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salonga.
A nice inside leg kick there by St John. That's going to slow Salonga down.
St John tries to clinch up but Salonga circles away and keeps his distance.
Salonga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St John as he avoids it easily.
Salonga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asiong Salonga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St John misses with a jab, cross combination.
St John tries to clinch

and Salonga counters by clinching up.
St John can't break the clinch.
Salonga is trying to pull guard but St John turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Salonga has hold of one of St John's legs. St John is fighting the takedown attempt but Salonga gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mia St John!
Mia St John really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Broken Halo Pride Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

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