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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Rodrigues (ranked 6069 p4p, 509 weight class) and Kobe Covington (ranked 5288 p4p, 480 weight class). Diego Rodrigues has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rodrigues
vs
Covington

180 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Covington!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Covington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Covington working the body and head with strikes.
Covington is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rodrigues's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Covington has hold of Rodrigues's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rodrigues seems comfortable defending it but Covington has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rodrigues is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rodrigues is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Covington couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobe Covington!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Jackson (ranked 4211 p4p, 365 weight class) and Dave Steele (ranked 4813 p4p, 392 weight class). Tyrell Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jackson
vs
Steele

166 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
20
133 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrell Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Steele!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson goes for a double leg but Steele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steele continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Steele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Steele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steele continues to drive forward.
Steele changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson dives in and grabs Steele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Steele is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson dives in and grabs Steele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steele circles away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyrell Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson dives in and grabs Steele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Steele throws a counter combo.
Steele leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Steele as Jackson shoots in.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Steele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Steele has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson is in close to Steele's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Steele blocks nicely.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Steele keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Steele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Steele's legs - danger averted.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson cracks Steele with a solid left hand.

Steele is rocked!
Jackson 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.
Steele is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Steele seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Tyrell Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steele but Steele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steele throws a counter combo.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Steele controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Steele is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steele down.
Jackson trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Jackson cracks Steele with a big elbow.
Jackson cracks Steele with a big right hand but Steele just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd goes nuts as Jackson knocks Steele out cold with a massive hammerfist! Jackson Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyrell Jackson!
Tyrell Jackson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Bryant (ranked 3077 p4p, 297 weight class) and Vin Weasel (ranked 5145 p4p, 414 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.

Bryant
vs
Weasel

187 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Bryant!
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, Vin Weasel !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bryant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Weasel scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bryant manages to mount him!
Bryant landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant won't let Weasel get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Bryant jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Weasel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Weasel 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bryant tries for a kimura but Weasel is defending well.
Bryant 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 one minute gone in the round.

Bryant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weasel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Weasel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bryant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Weasel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bryant's best efforts.
Weasel is trying to control but can't.
Weasel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Weasel trying to control here.

That's two 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.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but Weasel defending well.
Bryant stops Weasel from getting back to his feet.
Bryant works his way into full mount!
Weasel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bryant is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weasel .
Bryant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Weasel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Weasel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant shoots and misses

and Weasel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Weasel .
Bryant wants to break free but Weasel has control.

Weasel has Bryant pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Weasel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bryant tumbling to the mat - Weasel dives into Bryant's guard.
Bryant is looking to stand back up but Weasel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bryant.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bryant is looking for a sweep. Weasel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weasel controlling the action here.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Weasel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Weasel controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Weasel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bryant's waist but Bryant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weasel off to one side.
Bryant with a poor takedown
and Weasel counters with a left to the body.
Weasel has his takedown stuffed

and Bryant moves into the clinch.
Weasel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bryant to keep the fight standing.
Dwayne Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vin Weasel .

Weasel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Weasel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bryant is trying to defend but Weasel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Weasel is thwarting Bryant's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weasel passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant tries to reverse the position but Weasel maintains control.
Bryant wants to hold on but Weasel pushes him away.
Weasel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bryant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Weasel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant tries to roll over but Weasel keeps him under control.

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.

Weasel is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Weasel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weasel controlling the action here.
Weasel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weasel moves into full mount! Bryant won't be happy about that!
Weasel controlling the pace for now.
Bryant wants to control but Weasel is having none of it.
Bryant regains half guard.
Weasel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Weasel stands up out of the half guard.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Weasel counters with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weasel dives in and grabs Bryant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes down on Weasel 's head and hops out.
Weasel shoots in but Bryant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vin Weasel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Weasel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bryant but Bryant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Weasel moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.
A bit of stalling here from Bryant.
Weasel tries to pull guard but Bryant holds him up against the cage and eventually Weasel drops back down to his feet.

Weasel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bryant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weasel 's guard.
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasel pulls Bryant in close to prevent any damage.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Weasel keeps moving.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Weasel is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bryant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Weasel pulls Bryant in to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weasel looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Weasel scores with a leg kick.
Bryant throws a lazy head kick
and Weasel counters with a left and a right that stings Bryant.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Weasel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weasel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dwayne Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vin Weasel .

Weasel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weasel slaps away a takedown attempt from Bryant, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bryant drives through and clinches with Weasel against the cage.
Bryant wants to take the fight to the mat but Weasel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weasel tries to pull guard but Bryant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bryant gets underhooks to prevent Weasel 's takedown attempt.

Weasel manages to pull guard.
Bryant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weasel 's head.
Bryant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weasel wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Weasel looking for a sweep. Not yet Weasel , not yet.
Bryant trying to control but Weasel is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vin Weasel has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weasel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bryant has a takedown stuffed.
Bryant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weasel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Weasel pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant tries a knee to the head but Weasel blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vin Weasel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weasel 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vin Weasel !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumba Juramba (ranked 5203 p4p, 419 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 3700 p4p, 332 weight class). Johnson has chosen suge as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Juramba
vs
Johnson

190 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jumba Juramba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Juramba.
Johnson looks winded!

Juramba rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Juramba just stands there and leans against the cage.

Juramba jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.

Juramba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juramba is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson won't allow Juramba to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juramba is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson won't allow Juramba to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juramba working a defensive guard but Johnson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Juramba wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Juramba tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Juramba throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Juramba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juramba wants to control but Johnson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juramba looking for a sweep but Johnson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Johnson prevents Juramba from getting the reversal.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Juramba because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Juramba is squirming around nicely.
Juramba is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juramba wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson prevents Juramba from getting the reversal.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juramba is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Juramba wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.

Johnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Juramba shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Juramba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juramba gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Juramba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Juramba clinches with his opponent.
Juramba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juramba controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Juramba for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

Juramba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juramba fails with a takedown attempt.
Juramba swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.

Juramba gets the takedown into side control.
Juramba taking a breather here.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Juramba is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Juramba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juramba scoring with punches from side control.
Juramba in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juramba has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Juramba fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.

Juramba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Juramba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Juramba wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Juramba trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juramba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juramba stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Juramba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Juramba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Juramba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters circling a little - Juramba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Juramba dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Juramba dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Juramba's head and hops out.
Juramba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Juramba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Juramba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Juramba controlling from the top position.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Juramba defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juramba trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juramba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juramba wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
Juramba throws a head kick that half lands.
Juramba fails with a takedown attempt.
Juramba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Juramba gets a takedown into half guard.
Juramba is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juramba is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Juramba is controlling him
Juramba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Juramba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Juramba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Juramba sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Juramba.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juramba lands a two punch combo.
Jumba Juramba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juramba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Juramba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Juramba clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Juramba manages to break the clinch.
Juramba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Juramba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juramba 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumba Juramba!
In defeat, Anthony Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'he fought better then i did'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bagietka (ranked 5431 p4p, 518 weight class) and Ryu Cool (ranked 5740 p4p, 528 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bagietka
vs
Cool

187 cm
20
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michal Bagietka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Cool!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cool tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bagietka swivels and escapes.
Bagietka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cool tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bagietka swivels and escapes.
Bagietka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cool is trying to maintain a safe position but Bagietka gets an underhook and turns Cool into the cage.
Bagietka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cool fails to pull guard.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Cool.
Cool tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bagietka smiles and moves away.
Cool shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cool wants to clinch up but Bagietka keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cool tries to clinch there but Bagietka circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cool.
Bagietka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cool is looking for the big counter here.
Cool misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cool throws a head kick but Bagietka moves out of range.
Bagietka tries to bum rush Cool with a series of wild strikes but Cool uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cool tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bagietka defends well and Cool ends up having to push Bagietka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Bagietka moves into the clinch successfully.

Cool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cool throws a head kick that misses

and Bagietka counters by moving into the clinch.
Cool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bagietka up against the cage.
Cool stalling in the clinch but Bagietka improves position.
Bagietka has Cool pushed against the cage.
Bagietka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagietka is stalling here.
Bagietka can't break the clinch.
Bagietka is stalling here.
Bagietka slows down the pace here.
Bagietka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Cool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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

Bagietka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cool is on him like a limpet, forcing Bagietka back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bagietka manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cool is defended easily by Bagietka.
Cool wants to clinch up but Bagietka keeps it at a distance.
Cool throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bagietka's waist but Bagietka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cool off to one side.
Cool shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bagietka but Bagietka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cool looks winded!

Bagietka clinches with his opponent.
Cool blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bagietka tries to break the clinch but Cool is controlling the position.
Our sources have told us that Bagietka has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bagietka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bagietka is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cool gets underhooks to prevent Bagietka's takedown attempt.
Cool is trying to pull guard but Bagietka has him pressed against the cage.
Bagietka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cool has him pressed against the cage.
Bagietka is trying to force a seperation but Cool has the dominant position.
Cool prevents Bagietka from breaking the clinch.
Bagietka is trying to force a seperation but Cool has the dominant position.
Bagietka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cool is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagietka prevents the takedown attempt.
Bagietka working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bagietka misses with a wild combination.
Cool stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagietka. Bagietka gets slowly back to his feet.
Cool throws a counter combo.

Cool clinches up against the cage.
Bagietka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cool up against the cage.
Bagietka is trying to pull guard but Cool turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagietka stops a takedown attempt from Cool.
Bagietka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cool after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Bagietka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cool is trying to pull guard but Bagietka has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cool breaks from the clinch.
Bagietka throws a right and a left that Cool avoids nicely.
Cool doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagietka circles away.
Bagietka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cool sprawls and moves away.
Cool throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bagietka's head.

Cool closes the distance and clinches.
Bagietka misses with a body punch.
Cool keeps control of Bagietka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bagietka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cool is trying to maintain a safe position but Bagietka gets an underhook and turns Cool into the cage.
Cool is trying to pull guard but Bagietka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cool prevents Bagietka from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cool is looking to control Bagietka's arms but Bagietka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cool has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bagietka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bagietka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cool has him pressed against the cage.
Bagietka controlling the action here for a moment.
Cool prevents the takedown attempt.

Cool manages to break the clinch.
Cool shoots for a double leg takedown but Bagietka sprawls well. He's pushed Cool's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bagietka throws a big counter combination but Cool scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cool slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagietka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cool moves away from the strike by Bagietka.
Cool tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bagietka counters with a nice uppercut.
Bagietka tries to clinch up but Cool circles away and keeps his distance.
Cool unleashes a big counter combination but Bagietka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cool tries to clinch up but Bagietka circles away and keeps his distance.

Bagietka forces Cool back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cool stalling in the clinch but Bagietka improves position.
Cool wants a takedown.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cool!
Michal Bagietka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cool takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Cool gets a takedown into half guard.

Bagietka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cool is on him like a limpet, forcing Bagietka back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bagietka. Those never looked like landing.
Cool throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bagietka clinches up with Cool and pushes him back against the cage.

Bagietka manages to pull guard.
Bagietka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Bagietka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cool connects with a leg kick. Bagietka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cool tries for a takedown but Bagietka circles away easily
and Bagietka counters with a left to the body.
Michal Bagietka is winning the standup battle so far.
Bagietka moves in looking to clinch but Cool pushes him off.
Bagietka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Bagietka clinches up with Cool and pushes him back against the cage.

Cool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bagietka tries to close the distance and clinch but Cool swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bagietka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cool sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagietka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cool shoots in but no luck this time.
Bagietka throws a head kick that misses.

Bagietka rushes Cool and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cool tries to land knees in the clinch but Bagietka avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cool is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bagietka is defending well.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Cool.

Bagietka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cool throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Cool. Those never looked like landing.
Cool closes the distance and clinches up with Bagietka, looking for a takedown. Cool pushes Bagietka against the cage but Bagietka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bagietka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cool defends it nicely.
Cool shoots in for a takedown but Bagietka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bagietka scores with a nice head shot.
Cool throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagietka tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bagietka takes the fight into the clinch.
Bagietka has had enough of the clinch but Cool keeps him there for the moment.
Cool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bagietka avoids it.

Cool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bagietka jabs Cool right on the nose. Cool blinks but takes it well.

Bagietka moves into range and clinches up with Cool.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagietka slips a jab and a cross from Cool.
Cool tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bagietka swivels and escapes.

Bagietka instigates a clinch.
Cool jumps guard but Bagietka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bagietka wants to break free but Cool has control.
Bagietka prevents the takedown attempt.
Bagietka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bagietka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bagietka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bagietka content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagietka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cool is defending well for now.
Bagietka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cool is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Michal Bagietka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cool tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bagietka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryu Cool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cool stalling in the clinch but Bagietka improves position.
Bagietka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cool missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cool keeps control of Bagietka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cool drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bagietka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michal Bagietka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bagietka avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Bagietka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bagietka 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Bagietka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TyLaw Diaz (ranked 4764 p4p, 389 weight class) and Chris Kriss (ranked 5848 p4p, 432 weight class). TyLaw Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Diaz
vs
Kriss

174 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TyLaw Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Kriss!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot by Kriss.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kriss defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Kriss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kriss throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Kriss lands with a nice body punch.
Chris Kriss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriss stuffs the takedown.
Kriss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TyLaw Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kriss connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Kriss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Kriss.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kriss to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Kriss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kriss misses with a two punch combination.
Kriss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kriss loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Kriss leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Kriss.
Kriss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kriss connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chris Kriss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kriss throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz shoots in but Kriss avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Kriss misses.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kriss is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Kriss circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriss scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kriss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kriss looks winded!
Kriss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Diaz is rocked!
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Kriss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kriss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kriss.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Kriss moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Kriss!
Chris Kriss decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyung Joong Ho (ranked 3592 p4p, 373 weight class) and George Nicko (ranked 6227 p4p, 514 weight class). The key to victory for Kyung Joong Ho has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Joong Ho
vs
Nicko

181 cm
26
156 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

183 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kyung Joong Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Nicko!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicko fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nicko.
Joong Ho moves in looking to clinch but Nicko pushes him off.

Nicko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Joong Ho manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nicko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Joong Ho is trying to break the clinch but Nicko is controlling him.
Joong Ho can't break the clinch.
Joong Ho stops a takedown attempt from Nicko.
Kyung Joong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Nicko.
Joong Ho tries to break free but Nicko pushes him back against the cage.
Nicko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joong Ho prevents it.
Joong Ho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nicko has him pressed against the cage.
Joong Ho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Nicko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joong Ho's head.
Nicko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joong Ho wants to stand and escape but Nicko is having none of it.

Joong Ho wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joong Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joong Ho lands a head kick!

It looks like George Nicko has been cut.
Nicko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joong Ho stuffs the takedown.
Joong Ho lands a hook that stumbles Nicko back into the cage. Joong Ho follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Nicko to the canvas! Joong Ho pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Nicko has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kyung Joong Ho!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bongrips (ranked 5369 p4p, 514 weight class) and Johnson Negreiros (ranked 2933 p4p, 365 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bongrips
vs
Negreiros

187 cm
25
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Bongrips!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Negreiros!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negreiros wants to clinch.
Billy Bongrips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Negreiros is looking to clinch.
Negreiros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bongrips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Bongrips drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bongrips is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Negreiros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bongrips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongrips chips away with some ground and pound.

Bongrips decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Negreiros, up you get!
Negreiros's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bongrips connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Negreiros scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Johnson Negreiros has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Negreiros has Bongrips up against the cage in a clinch.
Negreiros trying to stall but Bongrips improves his position.
Negreiros looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Negreiros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bongrips gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Negreiros creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Negreiros goes for a takedown attempt but Bongrips pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bongrips closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Negreiros to the mat! Negreiros manages to get full guard.
Negreiros can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bongrips controls the pace.
Bongrips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bongrips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bongrips 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.
Bongrips content to stall in guard here.
Negreiros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Bongrips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bongrips trying to move into half guard but instead Negreiros has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongrips managing to control the position.
Bongrips striking off his back but it's not causing Negreiros any problems.

Bongrips has his feet on Negreiros's thighs here. He's pushed Negreiros off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Negreiros screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Bongrips!
Billy Bongrips is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Billy Bongrips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Funky Lotus Style (ranked 3670 p4p, 328 weight class) and Vladimir Simeonov (ranked 3913 p4p, 341 weight class). Lotus Style comes into the arena with Dançando Lambada blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lotus Style
vs
Simeonov

170 cm
26
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

UnderGround Supplements
Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Funky Lotus Style!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Simeonov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lotus Style gets caught flat footed, as Simeonov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Lotus Style has his feet on Simeonov's thighs here. He's pushed Simeonov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Simeonov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Funky Lotus Style!
Funky Lotus Style is the new featherweight champion!
Funky Lotus Style very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Lock (ranked 5250 p4p, 526 weight class) and Jason Kush (ranked 4670 p4p, 493 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lock
vs
Kush

181 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Intelligent

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Lock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Kush!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock blocks a jab.
Lock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Lock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lock showed some decent athleticism there.
Kush tries to kick Lock off in order to stand up. Lock Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kush is looking for a sweep.
Lock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kush keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kush wants to get back to his feet but Lock is dominant here and he's now got Kush's back!

Lock has his arm under Kush's chin here. Game over son! Lock squeezes tightly and Kush is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Lock!
Ian Lock is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ian Lock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodsport clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.