SFC130: ... PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tane Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Better Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Henderson
vs
Muller

182 cm
34
201 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

185 cm
34
184 lbs
18 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tane Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Better Muller!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.

Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muller's half guard.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muller defending well though.
Muller has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson prevents Muller from improving his position.
Henderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muller gets back to full guard.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson works over Muller with some ground and pound from guard.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Muller blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Henderson controlling Muller's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Henderson is trying to control the position but Muller postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tane Henderson.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Good shot there by Muller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Muller misses.
Muller misses with a looping left.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tane Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller falls off balance throwing a combination

and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Muller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muller leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Muller.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Muller shoots in looking for a takedown but Henderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muller dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Muller's head and hops out.
Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Muller. Muller gets slowly back to his feet.
Muller misses the shot to the body.

Henderson shoots in and bounces Muller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Muller has wrist control.
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Muller blocks nicely.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Muller has wrist control.
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!
Muller keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.

Muller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Tane Henderson 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Muller on that attempt.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muller takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muller misses with the combination.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Muller keeps it at a distance.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller misses with a hook.

Muller gets caught flat footed, as Henderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Henderson postures up in Muller's guard and throws a big left but Muller blocks it.
Muller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson works over Muller with some ground and pound from guard.
Muller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tane Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson is in close to Muller's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Muller pushes Henderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Muller finds it's target.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tane Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Muller connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Muller sizes up Henderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Muller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Muller has wrist control.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson advances to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Muller wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tane Henderson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Henderson looking to score a takedown here. Muller is defending well but Henderson drives through and ends up in Muller's guard.
Muller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Henderson keeping control of the position.
Henderson is looking to control Muller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?
Muller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson controlling the position for now.
Muller winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Muller sits in half guard.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Muller in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson trying to control but Muller postures up.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson gets back to full guard.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working Muller over with strikes.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muller tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Muller dodges it nicely.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muller defending well though.
Muller pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Muller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Muller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson won't allow Muller to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson works over Muller with some ground and pound from guard.
Henderson is working Muller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henderson works over Muller with some ground and pound from guard.
Muller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muller's head.
Better Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Muller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tane Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tane Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tane Henderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Withrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Withrow acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Campbell
vs
Withrow

186 cm
33
192 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

185 cm
31
195 lbs
22 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Withrow!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Withrow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Campbell misses with the combination.
A big left from Withrow misses.
Withrow throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Withrow misses with a few strikes there.
Withrow stuffs the takedown.
Withrow falls off balance throwing a combination

and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Withrow blocks nicely.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Withrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell is in close to Withrow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Withrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Withrow is keeping the position for now.
Withrow wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Withrow blocks nicely.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Withrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell prevents Withrow from getting back to his feet.
Campbell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Withrow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Withrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campbell defends well.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Withrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Withrow is keeping the position for now.
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.
Withrow trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
Withrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campbell stands up over Withrow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell won't allow Withrow to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Withrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Withrow is looking to stand up but Campbell isn't so interested in that idea.
Withrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Withrow trying to control the position.

Campbell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Withrow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Campbell has Withrow in his guard.
Campbell pulls Withrow in close to his closed guard and prevents Withrow from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Withrow controlling him for the moment.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Withrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Campbell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Withrow looking for submissions off his back.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Withrow is looking for a sweep. Campbell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Campbell trying to advance position but Withrow counters by regaining guard.
Campbell stands up over Withrow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Withrow looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Withrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Withrow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Withrow is retaining full guard.
Campbell passes Withrow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Withrow gets back to full guard.
Campbell is working Withrow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Withrow keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Withrow misses with a body shot.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Withrow.
No joy there for Withrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Withrow misses with a body shot.
Withrow misses with a double jab.
Withrow misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Campbell.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Withrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Withrow.
Campbell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Withrow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Withrow misses with a double jab
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Withrow.
Withrow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Withrow lands a glancing blow to the side of Campbell's head.
Selby Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Withrow enables Campbell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Withrow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Campbell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Withrow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Campbell has Withrow in his guard.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Withrow postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Withrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Withrow wanted to stand there but Campbell had control of the position.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Withrow controlling him for the moment.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Withrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Campbell has wrist control.
Campbell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Withrow has passed into side control.
Withrow fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Campbell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Withrow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Withrow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Withrow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Campbell is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Withrow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to regain half guard here but Withrow keeps moving and retains side control.
Withrow misses with the ground and pound.
Selby Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Withrow working away.
Campbell is trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell regains half guard.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Withrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Campbell controlling the position for now.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Withrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Withrow moves nicely into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Withrow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Withrow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Withrow has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell wants to control but Withrow is keeping busy.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campbell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Campbell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Selby Campbell 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A combination from Withrow does no damage.
Withrow thuds a left hand into Campbell's body.
A left and a right from Campbell both land. Nice combination.
Withrow lunges at Campbell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Campbell's hand.
Withrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Withrow.

Campbell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Campbell swings around for an armbar but Withrow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Campbell's guard.
Campbell is adopting a defensive guard.
Campbell working a defensive guard but Withrow manages to pass into side control anyway.
Campbell tries to buck Withrow off but Withrow is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell manages to get back to half guard.
Campbell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Withrow has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Withrow with the ground and pound from mount.
Withrow prevents Campbell from getting the reversal.
Withrow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Withrow avoids the attempt from Campbell to control.
Withrow landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell is trying to escape the mount.
Withrow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Campbell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Withrow unloading with bombs!

Campbell is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withrow loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Campbell scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Withrow land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Withrow stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Withrow!
Jack Withrow thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rihanna - So Hard. Tim Adams struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Demented
vs
Adams

170 cm
38
166 lbs
32 - 30 - 2

170 cm
34
188 lbs
10 - 20 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Demented!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Adams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demented slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Demented rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Demented's head back.
Demented throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Adams. That's going to slow Demented down.
Demented misses with a double jab.
Demented avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Demented. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Demented does no damage.
Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demented tries to score with a low kick but Adams moves his leg out of the way.
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!

Adams gets a double leg takedown into Demented's guard.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Demented has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demented avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demented works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Demented blocks nicely.
Demented has his hands on Adams's head, controlling the position.
Demented is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Demented has wrist control.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demented works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adams wants to stand but Demented has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Demented has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams wants to control from the top but Demented keeps moving.

Adams stands up from Demented's guard - Adams perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Demented swinging wildly here.

Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Adams tries to circle away but Demented has him pinned against the cage.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adams.

Adams dives in and scores a takedown into Demented's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
Adams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Demented is proving hard to escape from.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Adams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Demented looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Demented looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Demented!
Adams gets back to half guard.
Demented is looking to pass Adams's guard but actually Adams recovers to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Demented is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Adams dominated that round.
That's time! Demented's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Adams tries to clinch but Demented is having none of it.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Demented pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Demented fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Demented misses the target.
Adams is looking to clinch but Demented is avoiding it.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Demented sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams throws a right and a left that Demented avoids nicely.
Demented throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.

Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams tries to break free but Demented pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Demented scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Demented is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Demented has the dominant position.

Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demented throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demented throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Demented 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.
Adams connects with a single shot there.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demented circles away.
Demented misses with a double jab
and Adams counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demented lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Damien Demented seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Demented scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demented misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Damien Demented has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.

Adams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Adams decides to return to a standing position.

Adams clinches up with Demented and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams wants a takedown.
Demented has Adams pressed against the cage.
Adams can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Demented wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Adams is trying to break free.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams prevents a body shot from Demented.
Demented throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Demented gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adams.
Demented is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Demented misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Demented has him pressed against the cage.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Demented won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Adams moves into range and clinches up with Demented.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adams can't get the takedown.
Damien Demented has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.

Demented breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tim Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demented fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Demented.
Demented throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Demented scoring well with a low kick there.
Demented lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Demented slips a jab and a cross from Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented throws a combination that misses
and Adams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adams moves out of range as Demented throws a body kick.
Adams misses with the combination.
Demented misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demented misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demented avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams scores with a nice strike.

Adams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Demented to the ground. Adams is now in Demented's guard.
Adams cracks Demented with a solid left hand.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demented preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adams works over Demented with some ground and pound from guard.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Adams drops back looking for a leg! Demented is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demented manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Demented's guard.
Adams wants to control from the top but Demented keeps moving.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams stands up over Demented, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Demented looking for a sweep. Not yet Demented, not yet.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams wants to control from the top but Demented keeps moving.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Adams postures up in Demented's guard and throws a big left but Demented blocks it.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demented preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adams controlling from the top position.
Demented avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demented is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Adams stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Adams!
After the big win, Tim Adams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Das Labor and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aira Panganiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ain't No Sunshine - (DMX). The key to victory for Jaxon Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Silva
vs
Panganiban

189 cm
33
194 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

180 cm
30
198 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaxon Silva!
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, Aira Panganiban!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panganiban.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panganiban's sensitive parts.
Panganiban takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panganiban's hands.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panganiban's calf.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Panganiban's front leg but catches the back leg as Panganiban tries to avoid it.
Silva tries to bum rush Panganiban with a series of wild strikes but Panganiban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Panganiban has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panganiban there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panganiban slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva with a jab.
Silva tries to bum rush Panganiban with a series of wild strikes but Panganiban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva throws out a leg kick but Panganiban moves out of range and Silva only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Good work by Panganiban as he checks the leg kick.
Panganiban blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Panganiban counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Panganiban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Panganiban might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Silva wants to stand up but Panganiban is controlling him.
Panganiban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panganiban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aira Panganiban wasn't active enough on the ground.
Panganiban ducks under a wild hook from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva wants to slow Panganiban down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Panganiban should have avoided that one.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Silva.
Panganiban dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Panganiban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panganiban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva misses with a low kick.
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!
Panganiban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Panganiban avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panganiban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva motions for Panganiban to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws a jab when Panganiban was well out of range.
Silva cracks Panganiban with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Silva 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.

Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panganiban avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Panganiban is out of range.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Panganiban counters with a right hand to the body.
Panganiban checks the leg kick.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panganiban checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva is looking to slow Panganiban down with leg kicks.
Silva throws a series of punches but Panganiban avoids them all with ease.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva thumps Panganiban with a low kick.
Panganiban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panganiban's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panganiban tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Panganiban blocks a leg kick.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Panganiban sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Panganiban.
Nice body kick from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Panganiban manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panganiban can do to turn this around?
Panganiban dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Jaxon Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Panganiban moves out of range easily.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panganiban dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panganiban checks a leg kick.
Panganiban avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a push kick but Panganiban slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Panganiban off balance momentarily.
Panganiban checks a low kick from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Silva misses with a leg kick.
Jaxon Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva scores with a head kick. Panganiban tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Panganiban moved out of range nicely.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva throws a head kick but Panganiban moves out of range.
Panganiban slips under a jab.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panganiban. That did some damage!
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva throws a series of punches but Panganiban moves out of range.
Panganiban blocks a head kick by Silva.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panganiban in his tracks.
Panganiban ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Jaxon Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panganiban moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panganiban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Panganiban manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva throws a hook but Panganiban blocks it.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva throws a leg kick but Panganiban moved away.
Panganiban's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva throws a right hand that misses

and Panganiban counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Silva has his feet on Panganiban's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva throws a low kick but Panganiban avoids it.
A head kick by Silva misses

so Panganiban counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Silva has his feet on Panganiban's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Panganiban saw it coming and moves away.
Silva throws a lazy head kick

and Panganiban counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panganiban scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panganiban is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva pushes Panganiban away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Panganiban gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Panganiban throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.
Panganiban trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva pushes Panganiban away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Panganiban gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aira Panganiban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panganiban scores with a couple of short elbows.
Panganiban controls the position.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Panganiban.
Panganiban is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Panganiban connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is trying to buck Panganiban off.
Check out the look on Panganiban's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Panganiban's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aira Panganiban.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamburyan comes into the arena with Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th blaring out of the sound system. Pohjanala has chosen AC/DC - Hard as a Rock as his entrance music. Manvel Gamburyan had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!

Gamburyan
vs
Pohjanala

165 cm
35
159 lbs
8 - 16 - 0

168 cm
37
157 lbs
26 - 25 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manvel Gamburyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pohjanala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pohjanala lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gamburyan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pohjanala throwing strikes but missing.

Gamburyan is looking for a triangle but Pohjanala pushes his legs off easily.

Pohjanala has gone for a leg lock! Gamburyan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pohjanala's guard.
Pohjanala being controlled here, momentarily.
Pohjanala keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.
Gamburyan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but Pohjanala keeps moving.

Manvel Gamburyan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A jab lands there for Pohjanala.
Pohjanala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pohjanala throws a body punch but Gamburyan moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pohjanala misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamburyan.
Gamburyan throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala scores with a nice head shot.
Pohjanala lands a nice hook to Gamburyan's body. Gamburyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manvel Gamburyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamburyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamburyan fails with the takedown
and Pohjanala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gamburyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pohjanala.
Gamburyan misses with a takedown attempt
and Pohjanala counters with a left and a right that stings Gamburyan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pohjanala shoots in but Gamburyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gamburyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pohjanala counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pohjanala dips to his left and cracks Gamburyan with an uppercut!
Pohjanala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gamburyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Gamburyan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pohjanala finds it's way round the side to connect with Gamburyan's head.
Gamburyan throws a right hand that Pohjanala ducks under and follows up with a left that Pohjanala also avoids with ease.
Pohjanala scores with a jab. Gamburyan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Gamburyan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pohjanala's guard.
Gamburyan is breathing heavily.
Gamburyan 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.
Pohjanala keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.
Gamburyan content to stall in guard here.

Pohjanala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gamburyan postures up in Pohjanala's guard and throws a big left but Pohjanala blocks it.
Pohjanala keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.
Gamburyan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pohjanala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Manvel Gamburyan wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Pohjanala pushes Gamburyan up against the cage in a clinch.

Gamburyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gamburyan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gamburyan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pohjanala circles away.
Gamburyan tries for a takedown but Pohjanala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gamburyan takes an elbow to the temple.
Pohjanala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pohjanala tries to throw a body punch but Gamburyan avoids it by throwing Pohjanala back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pohjanala successfully pulls guard.

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

A close round but Kustaa Pohjanala will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gamburyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pohjanala checks a leg kick.
Gamburyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pohjanala.
Gamburyan fails with the takedown
and Pohjanala counters with a nice uppercut.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pohjanala as he avoids it easily.
Gamburyan misses with a wild combination.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamburyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pohjanala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but Gamburyan is having none of it.
Manvel Gamburyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pohjanala takes a swing at Gamburyan's ribcage but misses.
Gamburyan wants to land a leg kick but Pohjanala is out of range.

Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gamburyan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Manvel Gamburyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gamburyan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pohjanala works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala trying to control here.
Pohjanala manages to get to full guard.
Gamburyan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gamburyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pohjanala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pohjanala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gamburyan defends well.
Gamburyan trying to control but Pohjanala is working from the bottom.

Pohjanala is looking for a triangle but Gamburyan pushes his legs off easily.
Gamburyan looking to sit in guard and control but Pohjanala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gamburyan pulls Pohjanala in close to prevent any damage.
Gamburyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan is trying to control the position but Pohjanala postures up.

Gamburyan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pohjanala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pohjanala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gamburyan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gamburyan pulls Pohjanala in close to prevent any damage.
Pohjanala trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamburyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pohjanala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pohjanala trying to control but Gamburyan is working from the bottom.

Pohjanala is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan keeping moving, preventing Pohjanala from controlling successfully.
Gamburyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Pohjanala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gamburyan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pohjanala has managed to get both his arms back between Gamburyan's legs - danger averted.
Gamburyan keeping moving, preventing Pohjanala from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pohjanala sitting in guard here, content to control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kustaa Pohjanala hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gamburyan thuds a left hand into Pohjanala's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manvel Gamburyan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pohjanala but Pohjanala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pohjanala checks a low kick from Gamburyan.

Gamburyan gets caught napping as Pohjanala dives in and scores a takedown. Gamburyan manages to retain guard.
Pohjanala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Pohjanala is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pohjanala advances to half guard.

Pohjanala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gamburyan trying to hold on to Pohjanala's head to control him but Pohjanala postures up.

Pohjanala is looking for a kimura here.
Pohjanala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gamburyan is defending against the submission attempts here by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala prevents Gamburyan from improving his position.

Pohjanala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gamburyan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gamburyan trying to control here.
Gamburyan is not content to let Pohjanala control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pohjanala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gamburyan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pohjanala pulls his head out easily.

Pohjanala is looking for a kimura but Gamburyan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pohjanala to get the leverage.
Gamburyan trying to control from the bottom.
Gamburyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pohjanala.

Gamburyan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pohjanala trying to control the action but Gamburyan is working from the bottom.
Gamburyan wants to control but Pohjanala passes into side.

Pohjanala tries for a kimura but Gamburyan is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pohjanala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gamburyan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pohjanala off and has taken his back!
Pohjanala tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gamburyan trying to control but Pohjanala is having none of it.
Gamburyan is landing with some decent strikes but Pohjanala is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gamburyan is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan looking to ground and pound but Pohjanala is blocking nicely.
Gamburyan controlling the position easily from mount.
Gamburyan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gamburyan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pohjanala is squirming around, avoiding Gamburyan's attempts to control the action.

Gamburyan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pohjanala has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pohjanala!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pohjanala trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamburyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kustaa Pohjanala.
I think Pohjanala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kustaa Pohjanala!

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