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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damiano Jacara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stabler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Grown Men Don't Cry. Damiano Jacara had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, 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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jacara
vs
Stabler

179 cm
24
196 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

184 cm
24
199 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damiano Jacara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stabler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jacara struggling a bit here.
Stabler trying to control the position but Jacara is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacara is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacara tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stabler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jacara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jacara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Damiano Jacara has been cut.
Jacara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jacara tries to lock up and control but Stabler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jacara is looking to improve his position but Stabler isn't that keen on the idea.
Stabler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Jacara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Jeez, Damiano Jacara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Damiano Jacara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elliot Stabler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Katipunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andres Katipunan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Evans's chin.

Evans
vs
Katipunan

200 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Katipunan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katipunan takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katipunan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Marcus Evans has been cut.
Katipunan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katipunan delivers a nice body kick.
Katipunan shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Katipunan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katipunan's hands.

It looks like Andres Katipunan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katipunan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katipunan gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcus Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Katipunan.
Katipunan walks into a jab.
Katipunan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katipunan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evans lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
No luck for Katipunan with that takedown attempt.
Katipunan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Katipunan looks gassed!
Evans lands a nice hook to Katipunan's body. Katipunan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katipunan moves away.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Katipunan's ribs.
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!
Evans scores with a jab to the head.

Evans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Katipunan sprawls well initially but Evans persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Evans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Evans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.

Evans postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Katipunan to stand up.
Nice uppercut lands for Evans. That snapped Katipunan's head back.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katipunan.
Evans connects with a crisp jab.
Evans throws a body punch but Katipunan moves out of range.
Katipunan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Evans is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Katipunan.
Katipunan walks into a straight right hand from Evans.
Katipunan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katipunan tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katipunan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Katipunan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Katipunan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Evans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Katipunan tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans controlling the action here.
Evans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Katipunan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Evans dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katipunan manages to avoid it.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katipunan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Katipunan with a poor takedown

and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Katipunan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Evans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Katipunan has an active guard here but Evans has managed to pass into half guard.
Ground and pound from Evans.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Katipunan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Marcus Evans just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evans cracks Katipunan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Katipunan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans lands a jab to Katipunan's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans stuns Katipunan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans works Katipunan's body with a nice hook.
Evans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans scores with a one two! Katipunan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
Katipunan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katipunan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans connects with the punch.
Jab from Evans.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Evans is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Evans.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Katipunan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Katipunan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Evans.
Evans stuns Katipunan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evans lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katipunan backs up against the cage.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Katipunan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katipunan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marcus Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Evans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Katipunan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marcus Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Katipunan walks into a left hand.
Evans scores with a nice right hand.
Katipunan avoids the body shot from Evans.
Katipunan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans lands a nice looking body shot.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katipunan can do to turn this around?
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Evans dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Evans lands a right hook to the body.
Katipunan shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Katipunan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Katipunan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katipunan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Evans stuns Katipunan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans is looking to wear down Katipunan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left lands for Evans.
Katipunan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Katipunan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Katipunan doesn't seem bothered though.
Evans connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans lands with a straight right. Katipunan didn't see that one coming.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katipunan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Evans scores with a jab.
Evans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Katipunan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katipunan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Evans digs a good body shot into Katipunan's ribs.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans lands with a shot to the body.
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andres Katipunan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a jab to the body.
Katipunan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katipunan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Evans takes a swing at Katipunan's ribcage but misses.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katipunan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Katipunan on the side of the head.
Katipunan tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Katipunan.
Evans digs a good hook to Katipunan's body.
Katipunan wants to clinch
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a body shot.
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Evans.
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Marcus Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans digs a good body shot into Katipunan's ribs.
Evans with a nice cross.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans jabs Katipunan right on the nose. Katipunan blinks but takes it well.
Evans stuns Katipunan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans stuns Katipunan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Katipunan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans connects with the punch.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Evans controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katipunan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Evans lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Evans!

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 Max Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Irish Rebel Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: "Monster" by Skillet. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Collins
vs
Williams

195 cm
24
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Collins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Oooh a lovely combination from Williams sends Collins down but not out. Williams dives into side control looking to finish.

Collins is rocked!
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Williams working the strikes but Collins uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Williams is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.

Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Collins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Max Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Alex Williams has been cut.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a double jab

and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Williams looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Williams looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins 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.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
Collins trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Collins closes the distance and clinches.

Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Collins.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins scores with a three punch combo!

Collins drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.

Collins has hold of one of Williams's legs. Williams is fighting the takedown attempt but Collins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.

Collins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get!
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Collins.
Collins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Collins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Collins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Collins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get!
Collins throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams misses with a combination

and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams seems a little lost for a moment, as Collins dominates the positioning.
Williams defending against the ground and pound.
Max Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Williams is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Collins scoring with punches from side control.

Collins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams being controlled for a moment.

Collins decides to stand back up. Collins steps back and let's Williams get back to his feet.

Collins pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Collins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Collins smiles and moves away.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Collins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Williams's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collins is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.

Collins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Collins trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Collins thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.

Collins moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams tries to pull guard but Collins holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Collins.

Collins breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Collins scores with a three punch combo!
Collins throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Williams throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.

Collins closes the distance and clinches.

Collins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Collins wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.

Collins decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Max Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Collins is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.

Collins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alex Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins is looking to stall here but Williams recovers full guard.
Collins postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Max Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins won't allow Williams to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collins 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Collins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between gerard bocalan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Max Payne enters the cage!

bocalan
vs
Payne

180 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, gerard bocalan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch but bocalan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

bocalan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Payne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
bocalan working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne regains half guard there - taking advantage of bocalan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
bocalan stops Payne from getting back to his feet.
bocalan with the ground and pound but Payne uses the opportunity to regain guard.

bocalan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Payne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Payne has escaped and now he's on top!
bocalan is trying to control the position but Payne postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne wants to control from the top but bocalan keeps moving.
bocalan is looking to stand up but Payne isn't so interested in that idea.
Payne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Payne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as bocalan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
bocalan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payne is one step ahead there.

Payne gets to his feet. bocalan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Payne is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

bocalan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
bocalan wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Payne uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Payne trying to control the position.
bocalan preventing the sweep.
bocalan trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bocalan is looking to stand up but Payne won't let him.
Payne is pulling down on bocalan's head. It's preventing any offense from bocalan, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
bocalan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Payne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from bocalan.
Payne is looking to clinch.
bocalan shoots in but no luck this time.
bocalan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gerard bocalan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from bocalan.
bocalan is breathing heavily.

Payne shoots in and bounces bocalan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Payne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne scoring with some ground and pound.
Payne trying to control but bocalan is working from the bottom.

bocalan pushes Payne off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Payne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Payne tries to close the distance and clinch but bocalan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
bocalan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Payne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten bocalan somewhat.
bocalan throws a wild body kick that Payne sees coming a mile off.

bocalan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
bocalan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Payne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Payne prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gerard bocalan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bocalan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
bocalan keeps control of Payne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payne tries for a takedown but bocalan manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but bocalan pulls him back up using the underhooks.

bocalan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Payne manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Payne escapes and gets back to his feet.
bocalan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

bocalan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Payne was covering up waiting for the punch and bocalan finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne trying to control the position here.
Payne is looking to stand up but bocalan isn't so interested in that idea.
bocalan wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Payne is pulling down on bocalan's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Payne wants to sweep but no luck.
Payne keeping moving, preventing bocalan from controlling successfully.
bocalan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Payne is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payne.
Payne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to clinch

and bocalan counters by moving into the clinch.
Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Payne has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed bocalan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
bocalan is trying to stand back up.
Payne somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Payne controls the position.
Max Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.
bocalan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bocalan controlling Payne 's hands.
bocalan takes a big shot to the side of the head.
bocalan staying busy and making it hard for Payne to control.
bocalan trying to control the position but Payne manages to sink in the hooks.
bocalan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Payne.
Payne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 gerard bocalan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

bocalan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

bocalan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from bocalan is defended easily by Payne.
Payne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with bocalan but bocalan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
gerard bocalan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Payne clinches with his opponent.

bocalan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Payne regains guard.

Payne looking for a triangle here. bocalan is fighting it but it looks tight! Payne pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, bocalan is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Payne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Mtagwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Mtagwa
vs
Gracie

193 cm
26
205 lbs
9 - 4 - 3

190 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Mtagwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Mtagwa.

It looks like Peter Gracie has been cut.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Mtagwa.
Some wild striking there from Mtagwa.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Mtagwa looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Mtagwa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mtagwa!

Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mtagwa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mtagwa!

Mtagwa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mtagwa has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mtagwa defends it easily.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mtagwa defends it easily.
Gracie looks gassed!
Mtagwa stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Mtagwa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mtagwa passes into side control.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mtagwa happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Mtagwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mtagwa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mtagwa slows the pace down in half guard.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mtagwa pulls his head out easily.

Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mtagwa escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mtagwa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Mtagwa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mtagwa looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Mtagwa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mtagwa swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Mtagwa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mtagwa throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mtagwa scores with a nice right hand.
Mtagwa looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Mtagwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but Mtagwa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee Mtagwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Gracie.
Mtagwa throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee Mtagwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Mtagwa misses the target.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Mtagwa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Mtagwa sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mtagwa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Mtagwa throws a left and a right that both miss

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mtagwa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mtagwa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Mtagwa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mtagwa is looking to improve his position.

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

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mtagwa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mtagwa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mtagwa wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Mtagwa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Mtagwa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee Mtagwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Gracie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mtagwa misses the target.
Mtagwa throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mtagwa is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Mtagwa circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee Mtagwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mtagwa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Mtagwa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dana Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by We Gon Rock. Thai has chosen Deadly Muay Thai Skills as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Black
vs
Thai

190 cm
26
295 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dana Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Black!
Black loads up on a big right hand but Thai slips the punch.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.

Thai moves into range and clinches up with Black.
Thai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Thai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thai manages to end up in side control.

Thai has an Americana. Black didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thai is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thai hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Muay Thai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waleed Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jordan jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik's entrance music is Can't Be Touched. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Malik
vs
jones

182 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waleed Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, jordan jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik tries to clinch but jones moves out of range.
Malik tries to clinch but jones is having none of it.
jones fails with the takedown.
Malik tries to clinch but jones is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
jones keeps the fight on the outside.
jones throws a series of punches but Malik avoids them all with ease.
Malik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - jones scores with a four punch combination!
jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - jones scores with a four punch combination!
Malik looks to land a body kick but jones moved away.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
jones misses with a few strikes there.
Malik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
jones throws the kick towards the body but Malik avoids it.
Malik looks to land a body kick but jones moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by jones. That's going to slow Malik down.
Malik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from jones.
jones throws a right and a left that Malik avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from jones misses.
jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from jones finds it's target.
Waleed Malik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malik is looking to clinch.
jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Malik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
jones avoids the head kick by Malik.
jones throws a right and a left that Malik avoids nicely.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from jones does it's job there.
jones avoids the head kick by Malik.
jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - jones scores with a four punch combination!
Malik walks into a stiff left hand from jones.
jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malik doesn't manage to clinch there - jones circles away.
jones's corner calls for a 1-2. jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Malik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones wants to break the clinch but can't.

Malik breaks the clinch.
Malik slips a jab and a cross from jones.
Malik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
jones throws a series of punches but Malik avoids them all with ease.
Malik tries a head kick but it misses.
Malik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from jones.
jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malik is looking to clinch.
jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from jones.
jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malik had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up but jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malik lands a high kick!

It looks like jordan jones has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling jones to score with a decent uppercut.
jones lands with a nice body kick.
jones throws a series of strikes that have Malik backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik avoids a punch combination nicely.
jones tests Malik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malik fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from jones.
jones throws a head kick that half lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by jones.
jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten jones somewhat.
Waleed Malik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jordan jones.
jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Malik throws a sloppy head kick
and jones counters with a straight right hand.
jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and jones counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik throws a sloppy head kick
and jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
jones tries a head kick but it misses.
jones moves out of range of the body kick from Malik.
jones throws a one two combo.
jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Malik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from jones.
jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
jones looks to land a combination but Malik avoids it well.
jones lands with a shot to the body.
Malik is breathing heavily.
A head kick from jones lands but Malik takes it in his stride.
jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
jones throws a series of strikes that have Malik backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
jones scores with a jab.
Malik fails with an attempt to clinch.
jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malik wants to clinch up but jones keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jordan jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jordan jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malik circles away quickly and effectively.
jones misses with a few strikes there.
Malik throws a head kick that misses
and jones counters with a straight right hand.
jones is looking to slow Malik down with leg kicks.
Malik throws a head kick that half lands.
jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malik closes the distance but jones moves to the side
and jones counters with a stiff right hand.
jordan jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malik as he avoids it easily.
Malik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
jones moves out of range as Malik strikes.
jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
jones fails with the takedown.
Malik closes the distance looking to clinch
letting jones counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones throws a series of punches but Malik avoids them all with ease.
A head kick from jones lands but Malik takes it in his stride.
Malik throws a nice head kick!
jones swinging wildly here.
Good leg kick by jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
jones avoids the head kick by Malik.
Malik lands with a kick to the temple. jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malik slaps away a takedown attempt from jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Waleed Malik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jordan jones.
jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik wants to clinch but jones slips to the side
and jones counters with a left and a right that stings Malik.
jones misses with a double jab.
jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Malik off the cage and back into rage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malik darts in trying to clinch
and jones counters with a left to the body.
Malik looks to clinch
and jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Malik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by jones there.
jones avoids the head kick by Malik.
Malik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malik.
jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
jones fails with the takedown.
Malik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malik tries a head kick but it misses.
jones lands with a nice combination. Malik backs away looking to recover.
jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Malik misses with a head kick.
A combination from jones does no damage.
jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A decent looking cross lands there for jones.
jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Malik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malik drops his hands momentarily and jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
jones lands a two punch combo.
jones lands with a nice combination. Malik backs away looking to recover.
jones scores with a head kick.
Malik looks to clinch
and jones counters with a straight right hand.
Malik throws a lazy head kick
and jones counters with a three punch combo that has Malik backing up. Malik nods at jones to acknowledge the strikes.
jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by jones!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malik throws a sloppy head kick
and jones counters with a head kick.
Waleed Malik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jones scores with a nice strike.
A nice combination there by jones.
jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
jones works over Malik's head and body with a nice combination.
jones lands a jab-cross combination.
jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malik throws a combination that misses
and jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
jones stalks Malik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malik's face. Malik staggers backwards, shaken.
Left hook, right uppercut from jones.
jones lands an overhand right.
Malik wants to clinch but jones slips to the side
and jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
jones lands with a straight right. Malik didn't see that one coming.
Malik misses with a combination
enabling jones to counter with a crisp jab.
jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
jones blocks a head kick by Malik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jordan jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on jordan jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

jones throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut lands for jones. That snapped Malik's head back.
Malik tries to clinch
and jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malik throws a series of punches but jones avoids them all with ease.
Malik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from jones.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by jones.
Malik tries to clinch but jones moves away
and jones counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from jones is defended easily by Malik.
A right-left combo lands from jones.
Malik slips a jab and a cross from jones.
jones misses with a double jab.
Malik tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling jones to counter with a crisp jab.
jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malik throws a sloppy head kick
and jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jones tries to bum rush Malik with a series of wild strikes but Malik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
jones looks to land a combination. Malik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malik clinches but jones breaks the clinch
and jones counters with a left and a right that stings Malik.
jones fails to land with a series of punches.
jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malik tries to clinch up
and jones counters with a head kick.
Malik clinches but jones breaks the clinch
and jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Malik has managed to clinch.
jones can't break the clinch.
Malik tries to break free but jones pushes him back against the cage.

Malik breaks the clinch.
Malik looks to clinch
and Malik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones cracks Malik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and jones counters with a one-two to the body.

jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malik was covering up waiting for the punch and jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
jones passes Malik's left leg - he's now in half guard.

jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Malik is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). jordan jones!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joze Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabari Okoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okoro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Creepin by Chamillionaire feat. Ludacris kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jabari Okoro has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Perez
vs
Okoro

182 cm
21
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

▲Steel Penn Fight Gear - As Low As $4
▲Steel Penn Fight Gear - As Low As $4

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joze Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Okoro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoro dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okoro tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
Okoro tries to clinch up but Perez circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Okoro.

Okoro forces Perez back against the cage and clinches.
Perez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okoro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Okoro tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okoro.
Okoro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Okoro to work.
Okoro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
Okoro missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Okoro throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries to break free but Okoro pushes him back against the cage.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Okoro won't allow it.
Perez avoiding damage as Okoro throws knees to the body.
Perez avoiding damage as Okoro throws knees to the body.
Okoro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Okoro has the dominant position.
Okoro missing with knees to the body.
Okoro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Okoro tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body.
Perez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okoro landing knees to the head.

It looks like Joze Perez has been cut.
Okoro is trying to maintain a safe position but Perez gets an underhook and turns Okoro into the cage.
Okoro tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body.
Okoro tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Okoro.
Perez tries to circle away but Okoro has him pinned against the cage.
Okoro effectively controlling the action here.
Okoro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okoro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perez is defending well for now.
Okoro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
Okoro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Okoro lands an elbow inside that Perez shrugs off.
Perez wants to break free but Okoro has control.
Okoro misses with a knee strike.

Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okoro misses with a double jab
and Perez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okoro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perez dips to his left and cracks Okoro with an uppercut!

Okoro is rocked!
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination

and Okoro counters by clinching up.
Okoro is still on wobbly legs! Can Perez finish him?
Perez working hard to break the clinch.
Okoro seems to have recovered his senses.
Okoro keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez is trying to break free.
Okoro tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Okoro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Okoro working Perez over with knees to the body.
Okoro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okoro missing with knees to the body.
Okoro misses with a knee to the head.
Perez wants to break free but Okoro has control.
Okoro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okoro trying to control the position but instead, Perez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okoro into the cage.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okoro trying to land knees to the body.
Okoro tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jabari Okoro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joze Perez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Perez scores with a three punch combo!
Perez connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Okoro tumbling to the canvas! Perez pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Okoro was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joze Perez!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Anson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney comes to the cage accompanied by California Love. Anson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ''South of Heaven'' by The Electric Hellfire Club kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Toney
vs
Anson

180 cm
25
224 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

183 cm
22
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Toney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Anson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anson digs a good hook to Toney's body.
Anson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toney.
Toney looks to throw the jab but Anson is out of range.
Anson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toney sprawls well. Toney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anson lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anson, as that shot connected.
Toney tries to bum rush Anson with a series of wild strikes but Anson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Toney is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to de liver by Anson. Beautiful body shot.
Toney is breathing heavily.
Toney misses with the combination.
Anson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Toney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Anson is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Toney is in big trouble! Anson is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Toney. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Seth Anson! Seth Anson retains his light heavyweight title!

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A | B

pop
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