QFC Tournament 406 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iheb Aribiiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nich DiMa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aribiiii
vs
DiMa

160 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iheb Aribiiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nich DiMa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aribiiii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DiMa throws a head kick but Aribiiii moves out of range.
DiMa cracks Aribiiii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Iheb Aribiiii has been cut.
Aribiiii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DiMa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aribiiii circles away quickly and effectively.

Aribiiii has managed to clinch.
Aribiiii prevents DiMa from breaking the clinch.

Aribiiii drags the fight down to the ground.
Aribiiii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aribiiii has a closed guard, preventing DiMa from standing up.
DiMa won't allow Aribiiii to sweep him here.
DiMa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aribiiii wants to stand but DiMa is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DiMa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aribiiii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aribiiii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DiMa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DiMa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aribiiii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aribiiii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aribiiii wants to take a breather but DiMa is having none of it.
DiMa wants to get back to his feet.

Aribiiii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiMa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aribiiii trying to control from half guard but DiMa is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aribiiii manages to move to mount!
Aribiiii looking to finish with strikes here!
DiMa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

DiMa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Aribiiii.
Aribiiii content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMa has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Aribiiii is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
DiMa looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
DiMa prevents Aribiiii from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Aribiiii looking for the choke but no joy.
Aribiiii throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
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 Iheb Aribiiii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iheb Aribiiii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

DiMa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aribiiii.
DiMa slips a jab and a cross from Aribiiii.
DiMa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aribiiii shoots in looking for a takedown. DiMa tries to sprawl out of it but Aribiiii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DiMa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aribiiii is looking to clinch.
Aribiiii just misses with a punch to the body.
DiMa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aribiiii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DiMa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aribiiii's head.
Some wild striking there from DiMa.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DiMa connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Aribiiii to the floor! DiMa dives in looking for the finish!

Aribiiii is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
DiMa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DiMa wants to stand but Aribiiii has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Aribiiii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DiMa is working away from the top position though.
Aribiiii is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
DiMa throws a strike but Aribiiii avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
DiMa wants to get up but he can't break Aribiiii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aribiiii is trying to control the position but DiMa postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aribiiii wants to stand up but DiMa is controlling him.
DiMa throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aribiiii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DiMa tries to stand but Aribiiii is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DiMa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DiMa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aribiiii wants to sweep but no luck.

Aribiiii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DiMa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DiMa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DiMa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aribiiii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DiMa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DiMa throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DiMa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aribiiii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DiMa with a flurry of punches that miss.

DiMa stands up from Aribiiii's guard - DiMa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aribiiii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iheb Aribiiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DiMa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aribiiii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DiMa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aribiiii backs up against the cage.
A left lands for DiMa.

Aribiiii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DiMa is trying to defend but Aribiiii 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.
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!
DiMa is trying to stand.
Aribiiii is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aribiiii thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Aribiiii content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Aribiiii there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nich DiMa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iheb Aribiiii'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. This is the final round!

DiMa misses with a wild body shot.
DiMa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aribiiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DiMa.
DiMa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aribiiii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DiMa throws a sloppy head kick and Aribiiii moves out of range easily.
DiMa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aribiiii.
Nich DiMa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aribiiii tries to clinch but DiMa is having none of it.
DiMa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aribiiii doesn't seem bothered though.
DiMa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DiMa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aribiiii moves in looking to clinch but DiMa pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aribiiii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DiMa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iheb Aribiiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DiMa jabs Aribiiii right on the nose. Aribiiii blinks but takes it well.
Aribiiii avoids a punch combination nicely.
DiMa stuffs the takedown attempt from Aribiiii. Aribiiii gets slowly back to his feet.
DiMa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aribiiii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from DiMa as Aribiiii shoots in.

DiMa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aribiiii to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aribiiii tries to free his leg and advance position but DiMa is retaining full guard.
Aribiiii passes into half guard.

Aribiiii stands up out of the half guard.
Iheb Aribiiii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from DiMa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aribiiii tries to clinch but DiMa is having none of it.

DiMa gets caught flat footed, as Aribiiii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DiMa keeping moving, preventing Aribiiii from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aribiiii prevents DiMa from getting back to his feet.
Aribiiii wants to control from the top but DiMa keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Iheb Aribiiii.
DiMa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aribiiii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DiMa defends it nicely.
DiMa misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aribiiii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aribiiii fails with the takedown
and DiMa counters with a left to the body.
Nich DiMa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DiMa misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Aribiiii clinches up against the cage.
Aribiiii looking for a takedown.
DiMa is trying to break the clinch but Aribiiii has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iheb Aribiiii.
I think Aribiiii 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nich DiMa!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Nich DiMa!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Nich DiMa!

Nich DiMa wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Under Dog The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

London
vs
Dog The Beast

190 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul London!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Under Dog The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
London fails with the takedown
and The Beast counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
London displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Beast.
London shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Beast sprawls well. The Beast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. London gets slowly back to his feet.

The Beast closes the distance and clinches.

The Beast lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The Beast is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for London!

The Beast working for a submission but London is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Beast pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Beast sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Beast raining down shots from the mount!
The Beast sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
London working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Beast unloading with bombs!
The Beast prevents London from getting the reversal.
The Beast tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Beast should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Beast wants to get back to his feet but London is holding on tight.
The Beast raining down shots from the mount!
The Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Beast takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Beast lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
London is desperately trying to improve his position but The Beast has a good base and remains in mount.
The Beast controlling the pace for now.

The Beast looking to secure an arm triangle but London defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Beast looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Beast unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Under Dog The Beast dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Beast tries to clinch but London moves out of range.
The Beast throws a hook but London avoids it easily.
London shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Beast as he avoids it easily.

London gets tackled into the cage by The Beast. The Beast maintains the clinch.

The Beast has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics London uses from the top position.
London wants to control from the top but The Beast keeps moving.
London is looking to pass into half guard but The Beast pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Beast is in guard.
London not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
London knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Beast on the ground.
The Beast working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of London's head.
London on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if London tries to get out of the position.
The Beast passes London's left leg - he's now in half guard.

The Beast seems to be working for a kimura but London defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Beast is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for London!
London tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Beast looking to control but London is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Under Dog The Beast has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Beast sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Beast in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Beast is going oldschool here, as he tries to force London to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so London shrugs it off.
The Beast landing strikes from the mount.
The Beast wants to stand but London is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The Beast landing punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Beast can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as London is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
London tries to lock up and control but The Beast gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
London is bucking up trying to escape but The Beast cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
London tries to lock up and control but The Beast gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Beast controlling the position easily from mount.
London takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The Beast lands with some strikes.
The Beast controlling the position easily from mount.
The Beast fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Beast controlling the pace for now.
The Beast's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Beast postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. London looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
London is looking to improve his position but The Beast isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
London takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Beast pushes London up against the cage in a clinch.
The Beast lands a knee to the body.
London is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Beast is defending well.
London jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Beast walks away with a smile on his face. London gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
London closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Beast circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul London. That's going to take a lot out of him.

London tries to keep at a distance but The Beast has taken the fight into the clinch.

The Beast turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Beast manages to end up in side control.
The Beast controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Beast tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Beast is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

The Beast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Beast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The Beast is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Beast working the head and body with strikes.
The Beast remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Beast trying to control the position but London is working away.
The Beast controls the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Under Dog The Beast wasn't active enough on the ground.
London pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
The Beast finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
London throws a right hand that The Beast ducks under and follows up with a left that The Beast also avoids with ease.

London shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Beast manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Beast is on top in guard.

London is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Beast is aware though and is defending well.
The Beast engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Beast advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Under Dog The Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Beast 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 for Under Dog The Beast!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Under Dog The Beast!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Under Dog The Beast!

Under Dog The Beast wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio David Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Zyb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

David Santos
vs
Zyb

220 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zyb throws a wild body kick that Santos sees coming a mile off.
Zyb tries to land a front kick but Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zyb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santos blocks a head kick by Zyb.
Zyb throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Zyb misses with a head kick.
Zyb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santos is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zyb. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.

Santos clinches up against the cage.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zyb to keep the fight standing.
Zyb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santos prevents Zyb from breaking the clinch.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio David Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zyb is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.

Santos breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zyb connects with an inside leg kick.
Chris Zyb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zyb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zyb duly obliges.
Zyb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Santos is rocked!
Zyb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Zyb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zyb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos wants to clinch up but Zyb keeps it at a distance.
Zyb moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zyb avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos wants to clinch
and Zyb counters with a body kick.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos avoids the head kick by Zyb.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Zyb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zyb scores with a nice right hand.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Zyb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zyb throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and Zyb only half commits.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Zyb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zyb smiles and moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Santos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zyb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santos takes a step back to recover.
Zyb throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zyb tries a head kick but it misses.
Zyb throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Zyb.

Zyb closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santos did well to prevent Zyb getting side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zyb trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
Zyb passes to full mount!
Santos tries to hold on but Zyb pushes him away.

Zyb get's back to his feet.
Zyb throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Zyb lands with a kick to the temple. Santos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zyb is looking to land body kicks.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zyb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zyb.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zyb throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Zyb circles away.
Zyb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Santos has closed the distance and engaged Zyb in a clinch.

Santos breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Zyb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zyb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Chris Zyb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zyb stuffs the takedown.
Zyb misses with a head kick.
Zyb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santos is able to avoid easily.
Zyb pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Santos trying to control the action but Zyb is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Zyb works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.

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.

Santos stands up out of the half guard.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos tries to clinch but Zyb moves out of range.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zyb circles away.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Zyb circles away.

Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zyb's guard.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is fighting to break Zyb's control of his arms but Zyb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zyb controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Zyb wasn't active enough on the ground.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Zyb.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio David Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zyb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zyb tries to work over Santos's front leg with a kick but Santos checks it.
Zyb throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
That kick from Zyb tenderised Santos's leg. Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santos takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Zyb.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zyb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zyb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zyb lands a nice looking body kick.
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 Fabio David Santos will probably get the nod.
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!

Zyb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zyb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Zyb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zyb misses with a head kick.
Zyb throws a body kick that misses.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Zyb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zyb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zyb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zyb works the jab nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zyb.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio David Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zyb. Zyb obviously looking to wear him down.
Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Santos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zyb scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Zyb.
Zyb misses with the combination.
Zyb scores with a leg kick.
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zyb.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Zyb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zyb is able to avoid easily.
Fabio David Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zyb lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zyb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Zyb throws a head kick that misses.

Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Zyb pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zyb is trying to keep Santos in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zyb keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Zyb wasn't active enough on the ground.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Zyb counters with a body kick that stops Santos in his tracks momentarily.
Zyb lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zyb throws the kick towards the body but Santos avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Santos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zyb misses with a leg kick.
Zyb throws a head kick that misses.
Zyb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zyb circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Zyb.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zyb throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zyb's waist but Zyb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Zyb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zyb looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fabio David Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Zyb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zyb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Zyb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zyb 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Chris Zyb!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Chris Zyb!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Chris Zyb!

Chris Zyb wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser Too Tat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and North West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Too Tat
vs
West

195 cm
20
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceaser Too Tat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, North West!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Too Tat was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Too Tat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Too Tat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. North West was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Too Tat closes the distance and clinches.
West fails to pull the fight into his guard.

West successfully pulls guard.
Too Tat trying to stand up but can't free himself from West's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Too Tat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
West has a closed guard, preventing Too Tat from standing up.
Too Tat 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.
West controls Too Tat momentarily but Too Tat frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by North West.

Too Tat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
West looking to slow down the pace here.
Too Tat lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

West is fighting off a takedown attempt but Too Tat is just too persistent for him and manages to trip West to the mat. West regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
West wants to sweep but no luck.

Too Tat decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on West, up you get!

Too Tat forces West back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Too Tat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
West changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Too Tat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Too Tat throws a right and a left that both miss.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ceaser Too Tat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of North West.
West looks winded!

Too Tat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West trying to hold on to Too Tat's head to control him but Too Tat postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Too Tat content to control rather than advance.
Too Tat is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Too Tat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ceaser Too Tat wasn't doing enough on the ground.
West looks for a takedown but Too Tat sprawls well.
Too Tat pivots, looking for a leg kick but West is out of range and Too Tat settles back down.

Too Tat instigates a clinch.
West is looking to control Too Tat's arms but Too Tat gets an underhook and turns him. Now West has his back to the cage.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Too Tat gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Too Tat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Too Tat content to stall in guard here.
Too Tat is looking to stand up but West won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceaser Too Tat dominated that round.
That's time! Too Tat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Too Tat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. West did well to prevent Too Tat getting side control.
Too Tat trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
Too Tat is looking to advance position but West won't allow it.
West is trying to control but can't.
Too Tat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Too Tat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Too Tat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Too Tat showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Too Tat seems to be looking for submissions.
West is breathing heavily.
Too Tat is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Too Tat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
West manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West is pulling down on Too Tat's head. It's preventing any offense from Too Tat, at least for the moment.
West can't keep his opponent in guard - Too Tat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Too Tat 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control but Too Tat postures up.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Too Tat is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Too Tat to get the leverage.
Too Tat is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Too Tat working the head and body with strikes.
Ceaser Too Tat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Too Tat tries to stand but his hand is stuck under West.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Too Tat in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ceaser Too Tat just wasn't active enough.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as West checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West closes the distance but Too Tat moves to the side

and Too Tat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for West!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceaser Too Tat dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Too Tat shoots in and bounces West off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
West is pulling down on Too Tat's head to control his posture.
Too Tat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Too Tat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of West is proving hard to escape from.
Too Tat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Too Tat trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ceaser Too Tat just wasn't active enough.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Too Tat's waist but Too Tat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Too Tat scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.

Too Tat has taken the fight to the clinch.

Too Tat successfully pulls guard.
Too Tat striking off his back but it's not causing West any problems.
Too Tat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard.
Too Tat sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too Tat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
West looking to control.
Too Tat trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Too Tat wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ceaser Too Tat just wasn't active enough.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Too Tat.
Too Tat tries to stand but West is controlling his head.
Too Tat tries to advance to mount but West denies him.
West can't do much from the bottom here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to improve position but can't.
Too Tat tries to stand but West is controlling his head.
West on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Too Tat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Too Tat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Too Tat tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceaser Too Tat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Too Tat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Ceaser Too Tat!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ceaser Too Tat!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ceaser Too Tat!

Ceaser Too Tat wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Dur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dur
vs
Asap

178 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wojtek Dur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Asap!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dur throws a head kick that misses.
Asap swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Asap darts in and clinches Dur up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Asap.
Dur tries to score a body lock takedown but Asap shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Asap prevents a body shot from Dur.
Asap avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asap.
A right handed body shot lands from Asap.
A frustrated look appears on Dur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asap throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durs head.
Asap lands a hook that snaps the head of Dur backwards.
Asap throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durs head.
Dur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asap pulls his leg out and moves away.

Dur forces Asap back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojtek Dur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dur wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Asap.
Still in the clinch, Asap scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asap lands a shoulder strike.

Dur is rocked!
Asap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dur backwards.
Oh Dur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dur is breathing heavily.
Asap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asap pushes Dur against the cage. Asap is working some dirty boxing. Asap pushes off with a quick right hook! Dur goes down! Dur tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Asap moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Asap!
Our winner, Sean Asap, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wofford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wofford
vs
Hua

177 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Wofford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Hua!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wofford has closed the distance and engaged Hua in a clinch.
Wofford can't break the clinch.

Hua jumps into guard, dragging Wofford to the mat.
Wofford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hua looking for a sweep. Not yet Hua, not yet.
Wofford prevents Hua from getting back to his feet.
Hua being controlled here, momentarily.

Josh Wofford has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wofford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wofford.
Hua swats away the attempt to clinch by Wofford.
Wofford doesn't manage to clinch there - Hua circles away.
Wofford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Josh Wofford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wofford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wofford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hua pinned against the cage. Hua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hua as Wofford shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wofford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wofford closes the distance and clinches up with Hua, looking for a takedown. Wofford pushes Hua against the cage but Hua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wofford.
Wofford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wofford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hua manages to avoid it.
Wofford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hua is fending him off so far but Wofford persists. Nope, Hua circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wofford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hua counters with a body kick that stops Wofford in his tracks momentarily.
Wofford swings for the body but Hua moves out of range.
Hua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wofford.
Wofford is breathing heavily.
Wofford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wofford goes for a double leg but Hua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hua continues to drive forward.
Wofford tries to break free but Hua pushes him back against the cage.
Wofford wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua has Wofford pressed against the cage.

Hua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wofford shoots in for a takedown but Hua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wofford throws a combination that misses
and Hua counters with a left and a right that stings Wofford.
Hua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wofford throws a leg kick but Hua checks it.

Wofford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wofford is in Hua's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wofford.
Wofford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wofford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Wofford moves into the clinch successfully.

Hua has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wofford uses from the top position.
Hua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hua wants to stand and escape but Wofford is having none of it.
Wofford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wofford being controlled here momentarily.

Hua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wofford is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wofford has passed into side control.
Hua is not content to let Wofford control the position.
Hua tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Wofford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hua to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wofford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wofford swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Wofford gets a takedown into half guard.
Wofford looks to land a strike but Hua avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hua trying to keep a closed guard but Wofford is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wofford wants to control from the top but Hua keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wofford trying to control but Hua is working from the bottom.
Wofford prevents Hua from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wofford trying to control but Hua is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Wofford wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wofford goes for a double leg but Hua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hua continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wofford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hua wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wofford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wofford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hua moves forwards but Wofford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wofford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wofford somewhat.
Wofford fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Wofford dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wofford misses with the body kick
and Hua counters with a big head kick but Wofford shrugs it off.
Wofford tries to clinch but Hua moves out of range.
Wofford misses with the body kick
and Hua counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wofford fails with a takedown attempt.
Wofford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wofford doesn't manage to clinch there - Hua circles away.
Wofford darts in looking for a takedown but Hua gets double underhooks and turns Wofford into the cage.

Hua manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wofford tries to clinch there but Hua circles away.
Wofford shoots in for a takedown but Hua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wofford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wofford darts in trying to clinch
and Hua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wofford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hua swats away the attempt to clinch by Wofford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wofford throws a leg kick
and Hua counters with a good low kick that Wofford was not able to check.
Wofford shoots for a double leg takedown but Hua sprawls well. He's pushed Wofford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wofford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wofford dives in for a single leg takedown but Hua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hua stalling.
Hua fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hua tries to pull guard but Wofford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hua is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wofford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wofford tries to clinch up
and Hua counters with a left and a right that stings Wofford.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wofford throws a head kick that misses

and Hua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hua is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wofford to keep the fight standing.
Hua fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hua just leaning against Wofford, taking a breather.
Hua has Wofford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wofford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hua looking for a takedown.

Hua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wofford.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wofford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wofford is trying to break the clinch but Hua has him pressed against the cage.
Hua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wofford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wofford. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wofford tries for a takedown but Hua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Hua.
I think Wofford 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Josh Wofford!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Josh Wofford!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Josh Wofford!

Josh Wofford wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fig Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tree
vs
Klein

171 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fig Tree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Klein!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Klein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tree pinned against the cage. Tree gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree darts in looking for a takedown but Klein gets double underhooks and turns Tree into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein is looking for a takedown.
Klein blocking some punches.

Tree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klein fails with the takedown
and Tree counters with a head kick.
Fig Tree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Klein.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Klein looking to score a takedown here. Tree is defending well but Klein drives through and ends up in Tree's guard.
Klein trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tree's head.
Klein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Klein drops back looking for a leg! Tree is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tree manages to kick Klein off! Klein jumps back into Tree's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree keeping full guard, as Klein tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tree working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klein seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klein cracks Tree with a solid left hand.

Klein 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.
Tree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein content to stall in guard here.
Klein wants to control from the top but Tree keeps moving.
Tree is trying to control the position but Klein postures up.
Klein forces his way into half guard.

Klein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tree sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klein controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Klein 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.

Klein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tree tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klein postures up in Tree's guard and throws a big left but Tree blocks it.
Jason Klein has got the better of the ground game so far.

Klein drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Klein as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tree screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Klein! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jason Klein!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lal Umkenga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Durlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Umkenga
vs
Durlak

190 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lal Umkenga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wojtek Durlak!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umkenga has a takedown stuffed.
Umkenga misses with a takedown
and Durlak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Umkenga's knee momentarily.
Durlak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Umkenga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umkenga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Durlak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lal Umkenga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Durlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Umkenga dives in and grabs Durlak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durlak pushes down on Umkenga's head and hops out.
Lal Umkenga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umkenga moves to clinch but Durlak breaks away

and Durlak counters by moving into the clinch.
Umkenga is trying to pull guard but Durlak has him pressed against the cage.

Durlak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Umkenga can't fight it off and eventually Durlak manages to take the fight to the floor. Umkenga looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Durlak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Umkenga, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

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

Umkenga looking for a guillotine here but Durlak defends easily.

Umkenga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umkenga is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durlak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Umkenga has his takedown stuffed

and Durlak moves into the clinch.
Umkenga jumps guard but Durlak stands there with Umkenga around his waist. Umkenga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Durlak jumps guard.
Durlak doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Durlak trying to keep a closed guard but Umkenga is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umkenga being controlled here momentarily.
Umkenga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Durlak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umkenga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Durlak working for a triangle but Umkenga defends it easily.
Durlak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Umkenga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durlak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durlak trying to control but Umkenga is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durlak thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Umkenga is trying to reverse the position but instead Durlak has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durlak is trying to stick to Umkenga's back but Umkenga is turning into Durlak. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Durlak's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Umkenga.

Durlak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Umkenga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durlak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umkenga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Durlak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umkenga.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umkenga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Umkenga postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durlak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Umkenga is looking to work some ground and pound but Durlak has wrist control.
Umkenga throws a big right hand that misses.
Umkenga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umkenga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Umkenga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durlak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Umkenga throws a big elbow that misses.
Umkenga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Durlak looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durlak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umkenga.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Durlak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umkenga.
Durlak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wojtek Durlak 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.

Umkenga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durlak but Durlak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Durlak leaves Umkenga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Umkenga with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lal Umkenga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Durlak has Umkenga up against the cage in a clinch.
Umkenga jumps guard but Durlak stands there with Umkenga around his waist. Umkenga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Durlak turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Durlak manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durlak in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Umkenga avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Durlak.
Umkenga is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Umkenga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Umkenga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Durlak wants to free his trapped foot but Umkenga is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Umkenga looking for submissions off his back.
Umkenga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Durlak stands up out of the half guard.
Umkenga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durlak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umkenga shoots in but Durlak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Umkenga tries for a takedown but Durlak circles away easily

and Durlak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durlak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Durlak works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Umkenga keeping full guard, as Durlak tries to pass.
Umkenga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Durlak controls the pace.
Umkenga keeping full guard, as Durlak tries to pass.

Umkenga is looking for a triangle but Durlak pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durlak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Durlak wants to control from the top but Umkenga keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wojtek Durlak wasn't active enough on the ground.
Umkenga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Durlak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Durlak throwing shots but Umkenga is blocking nicely.
Durlak is looking to take a break and control but Umkenga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Durlak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Umkenga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durlak.
Umkenga regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lal Umkenga!