CCF Midweek Mayhem 28 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Washington
vs
Zoster

180 cm
24
174 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 9 - 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 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varicella Zoster!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Washington looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A combination from Zoster does no damage.
Washington throws the kick towards the body but Zoster avoids it.
Zoster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zoster tries to land a front kick but Washington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zoster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Washingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zoster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zoster.
Zoster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Washington seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Zoster shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Washington is backing up but Zoster catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Washington covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Zoster Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Varicella Zoster!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCarthy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crank That-Soulja Boy. Johnny Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McCarthy
vs
Garcia

175 cm
19
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
141 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia walks into a left hand.

It looks like Johnny Garcia has been cut.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarthy swivels and escapes.
Garcia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCarthy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Garcia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCarthy wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia is standing up over McCarthy. McCarthy looks to escape but Garcia dives into side control.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy bucks up and tries to throw Garcia off but instead Garcia has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia tries to keep control of the position but McCarthy is staying busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but Garcia has full control of the position and if anything, McCarthy has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Garcia is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but McCarthy won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Garcia off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Garcia!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Asiong Salonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Omori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Salonga
vs
Omori

170 cm
27
155 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

177 cm
22
144 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 7 - 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 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Omori!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Salonga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omori, pushing him back against the cage.
Omori is pressed up against the cage. Salonga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Omori down to the mat. Omori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Salonga dives in and grabs Omori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omori pushes down on Salonga's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salonga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asiong Salonga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salonga closes the distance and clinches up with Omori, looking for a takedown. Salonga pushes Omori against the cage but Omori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salonga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salonga works over Omori's head and body with a nice combination.

Omori is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salonga's half guard.
Salonga pushes Omori off looking to stand but Omori dives back in and keeps control.
Salonga tries to roll over but Omori keeps him under control.

Omori is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salonga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Omori.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Omori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salonga sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omori is trying to control the action in half guard but Salonga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Omori 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.
Salonga is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Omori jumps into side control!
Salonga is not content to let Omori control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salonga is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonga is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Salonga wants to control but Omori postures up.

Omori tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Omori wants to control but Salonga is keeping him busy.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonga is trying to control Omori's posture but Omori avoids it.

Omori decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Omori.
Salonga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Omori shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salonga sprawls well. Salonga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omori gets slowly back to his feet.
Salonga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Omori will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonga has a takedown stuffed.
Salonga tries to land a front kick but Omori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Omori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Salonga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Omori!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salonga is landing with some decent strikes but Omori is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Salonga looking to ground and pound but Omori is blocking nicely.
Salonga lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salonga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Omori is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Asiong Salonga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Omori doesn't manage to clinch there - Salonga circles away.

Salonga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Omori sprawls well initially but Salonga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salonga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Salonga lands with a punch from half guard.
Omori is refusing to be controlled, as Salonga sits in half guard.
Salonga trying to control from Omori's half guard. Omori has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Omori 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. Salonga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salonga throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga stays in close to Omori's body and controls the position.

Omori is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Salonga rolls with it to try and escape but Omori cranks on the arm and Salonga is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Omori!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor has chosen Disturbed - Warrior as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Szczerbiec
vs
Connor

188 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patryk Szczerbiec!
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, John Connor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Szczerbiec misses.
Szczerbiec works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Szczerbiec paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Szczerbiec throws the kick towards the body but Connor avoids it.
Connor closes the distance and clinches up with Szczerbiec, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes Szczerbiec against the cage but Szczerbiec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Connor is trying to break the clinch but Szczerbiec is controlling him.
Szczerbiec misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connor.
Connor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Szczerbiec fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Connor gets tackled into the cage by Szczerbiec. Szczerbiec maintains the clinch.
Szczerbiec trying to land knees to the body.
Connor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Szczerbiec walks away with a smile on his face. Connor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patryk Szczerbiec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Connor.
Szczerbiec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Connor gets a clinch.
Connor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczerbiec.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.
Szczerbiec missing with knees to the body.
Connor avoiding damage as Szczerbiec throws knees to the body.
Connor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Szczerbiec is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Szczerbiec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.
Connor avoiding damage.
Szczerbiec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.
Szczerbiec prevents a takedown attempt there.
Szczerbiec tries to land knees in the clinch but Connor avoids the damage to the body.
Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.

Connor breaks from the clinch.

Connor moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Connor pulls Szczerbiec into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Szczerbiec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Szczerbiec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szczerbiec throws a strike but Connor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Connor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Szczerbiec's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Connor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczerbiec.
Nice uppercut there from Szczerbiec.
Connor ducks right into an uppercut from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec throws out a powerful jab.
Szczerbiec wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.

Connor has Szczerbiec up against the cage in a clinch.
Szczerbiec tries to land knees in the clinch but Connor avoids the damage to the body.
Szczerbiec lands a nice knee to the body.
Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Szczerbiec.

Szczerbiec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Szczerbiec instigates a clinch.
Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczerbiec trying to land knees to the body.
Szczerbiec missing with knees to the body.
Connor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Szczerbiec is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Connor pulls guard.
Szczerbiec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczerbiec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Connor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Szczerbiec's guard.
Connor sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczerbiec wants to stand and escape but Connor is having none of it.
Connor passes Szczerbiec's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Szczerbiec is trying to escape back to his feet but Connor uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Connor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Szczerbiec some visible discomfort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Szczerbiec is trying to buck Connor off.
Connor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szczerbiec keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A chopping leg kick lands by Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec throws a sloppy head kick

and Connor moves into the clinch.

Connor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Szczerbiec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Szczerbiec throws an elbow that misses. Connor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Szczerbiec's guard. Nice move by Connor!
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczerbiec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Szczerbiec throws his legs up looking for a submission but Connor uses it to pass to side control.
Szczerbiec is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Connor is looking to take a break and control but Szczerbiec is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szczerbiec tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Connor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec bucks up and tries to throw Connor off but instead Connor has got his back!
Connor is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Connor gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Connor gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Connor apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Connor shoots in and drives through. Szczerbiec sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Connor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Szczerbiec throws a half hearted mid kick.
Szczerbiec is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice sprawl there from Szczerbiec as Connor shoots in.
Connor avoids the head kick by Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec connects with a nice looking jab.
Szczerbiec buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Connor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connor moves forwards but Szczerbiec connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szczerbiec swivels and escapes.
Patryk Szczerbiec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Connor.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Patryk Szczerbiec is winning the standup battle so far.
Connor is breathing heavily.
Szczerbiec lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Szczerbiec throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Szczerbiec cracks Connor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Connor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Connor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Connor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szczerbiec can pounce on him.
Patryk Szczerbiec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor dives in and grabs Szczerbiec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Szczerbiec pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.
Szczerbiec throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Connor's head.

It looks like John Connor has been cut.
That kick from Szczerbiec tenderised Connor's leg. Connor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Szczerbiec lands a nice shot that snaps Connor's head back.
Szczerbiec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Szczerbiec scores with a crisp jab that stopped Connor in his tracks.

Connor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczerbiec throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Szczerbiec.
Connor is still on wobbly legs! Can Szczerbiec finish him?

Connor moves into the clinch.
Szczerbiec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.
Connor seems to have recovered his senses.
Szczerbiec missing with knees to the body.
Szczerbiec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szczerbiec throws a knee to the head but misses.

Connor manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec misses with an uppercut. Connor saw that one coming.
Szczerbiec misses the shot to the body.
Connor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczerbiec moves out of range of the body kick from Connor.
Patryk Szczerbiec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczerbiec thuds his right hand into Connor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Szczerbiec stuffs the takedown.
Connor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Szczerbiec tries to avoid it but Connor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Szczerbiec to the ground. Szczerbiec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Szczerbiec moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Szczerbiec misses.
Szczerbiec cracks Connor with an open hand slap.
Szczerbiec throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patryk Szczerbiec dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Connor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Connor avoids the head kick by Szczerbiec.
Connor avoids the head kick by Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec lands with a cross.
Connor moves out of range of the body kick from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec stuns Connor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Szczerbiec misses with a body kick.
Szczerbiec tries a low kick but Connor avoids it.
Szczerbiec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Szczerbiec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Szczerbiec wants to clinch.
Szczerbiec turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connor.
Szczerbiec throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Connor closes the distance and pushes Szczerbiec back into the cage.
Szczerbiec crunches a lovely knee into Connor's ribcage.
Connor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szczerbiec with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szczerbiec looking to throw knees to the head but Connor is blocking nicely.
Szczerbiec tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Connor avoids it.
Szczerbiec throws a knee to the head but misses.
Connor wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Szczerbiec's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Szczerbiec blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Connor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Szczerbiec tries to land knees in the clinch but Connor avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec is trying to break the clinch but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Connor pulls guard.
Szczerbiec won't allow Connor to sweep him here.
Connor lands some strikes from the bottom.

Szczerbiec has gone for a leg lock! Connor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Szczerbiec's guard.
Connor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Szczerbiec looking for subs off his back but Connor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Connor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Szczerbiec knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Connor on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor throwing shots but Szczerbiec is blocking nicely.
Szczerbiec is trying to stand up here but Connor is controlling him well.

Szczerbiec looking for subs from the bottom but Connor mounts him!
Connor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Szczerbiec looks a forlorn figure.
Connor unloading with bombs!

Connor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Szczerbiec is surviving well by controlling Connor's body position as best he can.
Connor looking to finish Szczerbiec with some ground and pound. This is bad for Szczerbiec!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Szczerbiec really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Connor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Connor working for a submission but Szczerbiec is keeping him at bay.
Szczerbiec tries to buck Connor off but he can't manage it.
Connor controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but John Connor just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on John Connor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Szczerbiec dodges the punch combination from Connor.

Szczerbiec gets tackled into the cage by Connor. Connor maintains the clinch.
Connor can't get the takedown.
Connor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Szczerbiec fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Connor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Szczerbiec lands a jab to Connor's midsection.

Connor has Szczerbiec up against the cage in a clinch.
Szczerbiec prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
Szczerbiec trying to land knees to the body.
Szczerbiec lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Szczerbiec manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Connor momentarily.
Connor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szczerbiec but Szczerbiec pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Patryk Szczerbiec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Connor.
Connor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Szczerbiec misses with the combination.
Szczerbiec keeps Connor at a distance using the push kick.
Connor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczerbiec.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown but Szczerbiec manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
No joy there for Szczerbiec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Connor drops his hands momentarily and Szczerbiec takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Connor rushes Szczerbiec and presses him up against the cage.
Szczerbiec has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Connor tries for a takedown but Szczerbiec manages to get underhooks.
Szczerbiec tries a knee to the head but Connor blocks it.
Szczerbiec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor jumps guard but Szczerbiec turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Connor pulls guard.
Szczerbiec wants to get up but he can't break Connor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Szczerbiec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szczerbiec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szczerbiec trying to stand up but can't free himself from Connor's guard.
Szczerbiec has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Connor trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor has his hands on Szczerbiec's head, controlling the position.
Szczerbiec throwing strikes from guard but Connor blocks nicely.
Szczerbiec throwing strikes but missing.
Connor working a defensive guard here.

Connor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A combination from Connor does no damage.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczerbiec.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor misses with a hook. Szczerbiec ducked under it nicely.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Szczerbiec sprawls well. Szczerbiec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Szczerbiec getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Szczerbiec thuds his shin into the meat of Connor's side.
Connor misses with a leg kick
and Szczerbiec counters with a good, hard body kick but Connor shrugs it off.
Szczerbiec scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczerbiec lands with a nice combination. Connor backs away looking to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szczerbiec chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Connor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec delivers a nice body kick.
Szczerbiec scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patryk Szczerbiec had his way with John Connor in that round.
The cut man is working on John Connor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Szczerbiec lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczerbiec misses with a head kick.
Connor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Connor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szczerbiec misses the shot to the body.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor fails with the takedown.
A good leg kick by Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec lands with a thumping leg kick.
Szczerbiec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Connor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szczerbiec sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connor somewhat.
Patryk Szczerbiec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Connor.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Connor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Szczerbiec, pushing him back against the cage.
Connor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Szczerbiec tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Connor avoiding damage as Szczerbiec throws knees to the body.
Szczerbiec missing with knees to the body.
Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczerbiec tries to break free but Connor pushes him back against the cage.
Szczerbiec prevents the takedown attempt.
Szczerbiec missing with knees to the body.
Szczerbiec missing with knees to the body.

Connor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Connor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Connor holds on and takes a little breather.
Connor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Connor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Connor lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor tries to control but Szczerbiec wriggling away.
Connor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor prevents Szczerbiec from getting the reversal.
Szczerbiec is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Connor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Szczerbiec is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Connor lands a big shot there that rocks Szczerbiec but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Connor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Szczerbiec's face.
John Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee warns Szczerbiec that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Szczerbiec that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Szczerbiec is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor looking to finish Szczerbiec with some ground and pound. This is bad for Szczerbiec!
Oh Szczerbiec is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connor lands with some strikes.
Connor cracks Szczerbiec with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Connor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Connor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 Maxx Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bova has chosen I came to bring the pain! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Shepard
vs
Bova

170 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
30
159 lbs
17 - 21 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxx Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Bova!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bova swats away the attempt to clinch by Shepard.

Shepard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shepard not doing much here.
Bova is looking to control Shepard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bova avoid being mounted?
Shepard working over Bova with some ground and pound. Bova looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Shepard.
Shepard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shepard landing strikes from the mount and Bova is in trouble!
Shepard landing punches.
Shepard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shepard unloading with bombs!
Bova is in a horrible position here. Shepard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Shepard lands a big shot to the head and Bova winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maxx Shepard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rizal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford comes to the cage accompanied by The Cranberries - Zombie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crawford
vs
Rizal

179 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

175 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Rizal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crawford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rizal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Crawford!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crawford is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Rizal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Crawford to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Crawford shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford tries to buck Rizal off but Rizal takes his back!
Crawford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rizal on the ground.
Crawford is trying to stand back up.

Rizal is cranking Crawford's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Crawford! He's tightened the choke and Crawford is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Rizal!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Von Minoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tj Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tj Miller looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Von Minoza
vs
Miller

175 cm
26
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
146 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Von Minoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, tj Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minoza misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Minoza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Minoza duly obliges.

Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Minoza has him pressed against the cage.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Minoza is trying to break free.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Joseph Von Minoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tj Miller.
Minoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Minoza wants to break free but Miller has control.

Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minoza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minoza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller looks gassed!
Miller lands a head kick. Minoza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Minoza throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Minoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Minoza lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minoza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Minoza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Miller is rocked!
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoza finish him?
Minoza throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minoza looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Minoza throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Minoza defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoza is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
Minoza tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Miller manages to move to mount!
Minoza is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Minoza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.

Miller swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Minoza is now in Miller's guard. A big mistake from Miller there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoza tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minoza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller is looking to stand up but Minoza isn't so interested in that idea.
Minoza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miller is proving hard to escape from.
Miller looking to control.
Minoza won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minoza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Minoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Minoza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minoza sprawls well. Minoza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Minoza connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minoza scores with a body shot.
Miller digs a good body shot into Minoza's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Minoza. That snapped Miller's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minoza.
Minoza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Minoza lands a body shot.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Minoza. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minoza.
Joseph Von Minoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoza.
Joseph Von Minoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Minoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Minoza scores with a punch to the head.
Minoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minoza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minoza jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minoza avoids it really well and circles away.
Joseph Von Minoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tj Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Minoza tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph Von Minoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

A jab-cross combination lands for Minoza and sends Miller crashing to the mat! Minoza follows him down to the mat - Miller regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoza is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Minoza decides to stand up.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minoza.
A combination from Minoza does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Minoza.
Jab from Minoza.
Minoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minoza's corner calls for a 1-2. Minoza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Minoza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
tj Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Minoza.
Minoza throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller walks into a jab.
Minoza scores with a decent looking hook.
Minoza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Minoza rushes Miller with punches - Miller moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Miller goes down! Minoza follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Von Minoza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Trainor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Zaharn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trainor comes to the cage accompanied by The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Zaharn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 28 Days Later . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trainor
vs
Zaharn

175 cm
22
135 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

175 cm
23
158 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Trainor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Zaharn!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaharn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trainor.

Trainor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zaharn was covering up waiting for the punch and Trainor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zaharn keeping moving, preventing Trainor from controlling successfully.
Trainor connects with a couple of short punches.
Trainor wants to control from the top but Zaharn keeps moving.
Trainor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Zaharn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trainor passes Zaharn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trainor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Zaharn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaharn manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zaharn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaharn keeping full guard, as Trainor tries to pass.

Zaharn working for a triangle but Trainor defends it easily.
Trainor is looking to stand up but Zaharn won't let him.
Zaharn is trying to control the position but Trainor postures up.
Trainor with a flurry of punches that miss.

Zaharn pushes a forearm under Trainor's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Trainor is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Zaharn!
Ray Zaharn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Gregson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregson comes to the cage accompanied by Let The Bodies Hit The Floor by Drowning Pool . Carl Gregson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Gregson
vs
Stewart

174 cm
29
147 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

178 cm
22
145 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Gregson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stewart feints and as Gregson raises his hands in defense, Stewart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gregson is keeping the position for now.

Gregson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stewart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stewart working some strikes from top position.
Gregson lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gregson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stewart tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stewart works to advance to full mount. Gregson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gregson tries to hold on but Stewart pushes him away.
Stewart tries to control but Gregson wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Stewart.
Gregson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stewart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gregson is looking to improve his position.
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.
Gregson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stewart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gregson trying to control from the bottom.

Stewart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gregson is refusing to be controlled, as Stewart sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregson looking to control.
Stewart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart is stalling in the full guard.
Gregson keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Stewart was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stewart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gregson swivels and escapes.

Gregson tries to sprawl but Stewart drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gregson is trying to control but can't.
Gregson is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gregson is breathing heavily.

Stewart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stewart uses his free foot to push down on Gregson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gregson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregson is trying to escape the mount.
Stewart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gregson is looking to escape.
Gregson is trying to escape the mount.
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!
Stewart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gregson is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stewart drives through and clinches with Gregson against the cage.

Stewart breaks the clinch.

Stewart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stewart taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gregson tries to pull guard but Stewart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stewart wants a takedown.
Gregson is trying to pull guard but Stewart turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gregson misses with a knee strike.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Gregson manages to get underhooks.

Stewart ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stewart no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Stewart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gregson moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paul Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stewart won't allow Gregson to get back to his feet.

Stewart gets to his feet. Gregson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Stewart counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Gregson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregson throws a strike from the bottom but Stewart passes into side control!

Stewart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gregson, who protects the arm well.
Gregson is trying to improve his position.
Stewart scoring with punches from side control.

Stewart has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gregson shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gregson as he avoids it easily.
Gregson slaps away a takedown attempt from Stewart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stewart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregson is fending him off so far but Stewart persists. Nope, Gregson circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewart lands a two punch combo.
Gregson slaps away a takedown attempt from Stewart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gregson dodges the punch combination from Stewart.
Gregson fails with a takedown attempt.
Carl Gregson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart tries to sprawl out of it but Gregson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.

Stewart has closed the distance and engaged Gregson in a clinch.
Stewart wants a takedown but no success here.
Stewart is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stewart manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gregson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gregson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stewart but Stewart pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Stewart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gregson's guard.
Gregson can't keep his opponent in guard - Stewart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stewart is thwarting Gregson's attempts to control the position.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gregson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Gregson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Gregson is having none of it.
Stewart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gregson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregson wants to control but Stewart is keeping busy.

Gregson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Stewart 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.

Stewart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stewart lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart thows a huge punch but Gregson dodges it nicely.
Gregson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gregson is squirming around, avoiding Stewart's attempts to control the action.
Gregson can't escape the position.
Stewart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gregson is looking to escape.
Stewart cracks Gregson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stewart get's back to his feet.

Gregson rushes Stewart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Gregson.
Gregson is trying to break free.
Gregson is looking to break free of the clinch but Stewart has double underhooks.

Stewart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gregson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Gregson tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gregson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown but Gregson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stewart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carl Gregson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stewart.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart shoots for a takedown but Gregson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Gregson tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gregson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregson misses with a takedown attempt - Stewart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gregson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart closes the distance and clinches up with Gregson, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes Gregson against the cage but Gregson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Gregson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Stewart really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregson.

Stewart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stewart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
Gregson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stewart circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Gregson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart shoots in but Gregson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Horrible takedown by Stewart or perhaps it was just good defense by Gregson which made him look bad.

Gregson gets tackled into the cage by Stewart. Stewart maintains the clinch.

Stewart drags the fight down to the ground.

Stewart 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.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregson is one step ahead there.
Gregson trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gregson connects with a couple of short punches.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Gregson from controlling successfully.
Gregson wants to get up but he can't break Stewart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gregson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gregson won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gregson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregson wants to sweep here but Stewart controlling him for the moment.
Gregson is trying to keep Stewart in close.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Gregson gets tackled into the cage by Stewart. Stewart maintains the clinch.
Stewart pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gregson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stewart fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stewart tries to avoid it but Gregson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stewart to the ground. Stewart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.

Gregson gets caught flat footed, as Stewart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gregson has an active guard here but Stewart has managed to pass into half guard.
Stewart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Stewart dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Stewart looking to score a takedown here. Gregson is defending well but Stewart drives through and ends up in Gregson's guard.
Gregson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stewart trying to control but Gregson is working from the bottom.

Stewart stands up from Gregson's guard - Stewart perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gregson misses with a combination

and Stewart counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Stewart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gregson uses from the top position.
Gregson wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart has his hands on Gregson's head, controlling the position.

Gregson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stewart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stewart has escaped and now he's on top!
Stewart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Stewart.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Gregson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Gregson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Gregson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carl Gregson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stewart.
Gregson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stewart as he jumps to the side.
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!

Stewart closes the distance and pushes Gregson back into the cage.
Gregson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stewart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Well,Gregson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stewart gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Stewart gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gregson shoots in but Stewart avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Stewart gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Stewart works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Gregson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stewart off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gregson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gregson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Stewart is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregson is trying to get back to full guard.

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

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

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Paul Stewart!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Paul Stewart!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Paul Stewart!

Paul Stewart wins by unanimous decision!

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Angero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Angero is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nasri
vs
Angero

179 cm
20
144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
135 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Nasri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Angero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angero staying out of range there.
Angero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Angero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Alex Nasri has been cut.
Angero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nasri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Angero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nasri's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nasri controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Nasri is defending against the submission attempts here by Angero.
Angero tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nasri controlling the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Nasri.
Angero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nasri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Angero pushing down on Nasri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nasri holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Angero seems to be working for a kimura but Nasri defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Angero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Angero's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri doesn't have the hooks in and Angero manages to turn into his guard.
Angero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nasri is pulling down on Angero's head. It's preventing any offense from Angero, at least for the moment.
Nasri throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angerois looking to pass into half guard but Nasri pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nasri is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Angero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Nasri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nasri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nasri wants to control from the top but Angero keeps moving.

Angero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nasri defends it easily.
Nasri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nasri trying to control the position from guard on top but Angero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Nasri just wasn't active enough.
Nasri with a poor takedown

and Angero counters by clinching up.
Nasri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Angero prevents it.
Angero missing with knees to the body.
Angero gets underhooks to prevent Nasri's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Nasri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angero prevents the takedown attempt.
Angero tries to land a knee to the head but Nasri blocks with his arms.

Angero works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angero is looking to advance position but Nasri has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Angero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Angero is squirming around, avoiding Nasri's attempts to control the action.
Nasri controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nasri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Angero is looking to escape.
Angero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Angero is trying to reverse the position but instead Nasri has taken his back - oops!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri is controlling the position but Angero somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Nasri is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Angero!
Nasri content just to control the position here.
Nasri'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Nasri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Nasri'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.

Angero shoots in for a takedown but Nasri shows good takedown defense.
Angero scores with a hook to the body. Nasri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Angero tries for a takedown but Nasri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nasri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nasri fails to land the takedown.
Angero has his takedown stuffed

and Nasri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alex Nasri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Angero.
Nasri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Angero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nasri defends it easily.
Nasri tries to free his leg and advance position but Angero is retaining full guard.

Angero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nasri is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasri is in close to Angero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nasri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nasri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Angero is looking to stand up but Nasri isn't so interested in that idea.

Angero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Angero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nasri passes into side control.

Nasri stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nasri dodges the punch combination from Angero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angero moves in looking to clinch but Nasri pushes him off.

Angero gets caught napping as Nasri dives in and scores a takedown. Angero manages to retain guard.
Nasri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Angero is looking for a triangle here but Nasri uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Angero tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Nasri clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Nasri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nasri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nasri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Angero shoots in and bounces Nasri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Angero wants to stand and escape but instead Nasri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Angero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nasri passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri working the ground and pound from side control.

Nasri stands up and beckons Angero to his feet.

Angero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nasri on his heels. He'll look to pass Nasri's guard now, I'm sure.
Angero is fighting to break Nasri's control of his arms but Nasri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nasri looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Alex Nasri has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Angero fails with the takedown.
Alex Nasri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angero doesn't manage to clinch there - Nasri circles away.
Nasri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nasri wants it to stay on the feet.
Nasri fails with the takedown.
Angero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nasri's waist but Nasri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angero off to one side.
Alex Nasri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Angero.
Angero fails with the takedown

and Nasri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Angero's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri advances position into side control!

Nasri in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Angero is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Nasri!

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