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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kriss (ranked 5372 p4p, 402 weight class) and Chris George (ranked 7083 p4p, 457 weight class). Chris Kriss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris George's chin.

Kriss
vs
George

169 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Kriss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris George!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

George moves into range and clinches up with Kriss.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kriss stalling the fight.
Kriss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kriss avoiding damage as George throws knees to the body.
Kriss lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kriss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
George wants to break free but Kriss has control.
Kriss displaying some good clinch control by pressing George up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
George taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Kriss's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
George taking a breather.
George being controlled against the cage.
George tries to break the clinch but Kriss is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
George jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kriss walks away with a smile on his face. George gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
George shoots in but no luck this time.
Kriss pulls out of a head kick attempt.

George forces Kriss back against the cage and clinches.
George lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
George is trying to pull guard but Kriss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chris Kriss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George.
Kriss pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kriss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
George is trying to maintain a safe position but Kriss gets an underhook and turns George into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Kriss.
Kriss throws a jab when George was well out of range.

George gets a double leg takedown into Kriss's guard.

Kriss has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. George has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
George looking for a takedown.

George ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. George no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kriss controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
George trying to keep a closed guard but Kriss is proving a slippery customer.

George throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
George looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kriss stands up from George's guard - Kriss perhaps looking for a knockout.
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 Chris Kriss will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

George ducks under a wild hook from Kriss.
Kriss misses with a looping left.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kriss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Kriss misses its intended target.
Chris Kriss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George moves out of range as Kriss strikes.
George tries to clinch but Kriss moves out of range.
Kriss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but George manages to avoid it.
Kriss misses with a straight left.
Kriss misses with a body shot.
Kriss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around?
No luck for George with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George moves out of range of the body kick from Kriss.
A big left from Kriss misses.
Kriss throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
Kriss looks to land a right hand but George moved out of range.
George throws a big counter head kick but Kriss avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
George moves out of range of the strikes.
Kriss throws a big shot that misses.
Kriss misses with an uppercut
and George counters with a straight right hand.
George shoots in and drives through. Kriss sprawls well.
Kriss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from George.
Chris Kriss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George.
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kriss throws a right and a left that both miss.
George is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - George coming out on top.
Kriss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and George counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Kriss is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

George closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oh Kriss is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

George swings around for an armbar but Kriss sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into George's guard.
Kriss wants to stand but George has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kriss controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kriss trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kriss seems to have got his legs back now.
George trying to keep a closed guard but Kriss is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kriss stands up and waves to George to follow him.
George bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kriss throws the left hand but George avoids the punch easily.
George has a takedown stuffed.
Kriss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Kriss misses.
George appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
George shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kriss as he jumps to the side.
Kriss jabs at George's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George walks into a stiff left hand from Kriss.
Kriss misses with a wild combination.
Kriss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kriss fails to land with a series of punches.
George with the counter takedown but Kriss avoids it easily.
George is looking to clinch but Kriss is avoiding it.
George shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kriss as he avoids it easily.
Kriss is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
George dodges the punch combination from Kriss.
Chris Kriss is winning the standup battle so far.
George moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kriss dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

George looks to land a combination. Kriss sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kriss throws a sloppy body shot
and George counters with a two punch combo.
George jabs Kriss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
George ducks under a wild hook from Kriss.
Kriss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but George moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kriss throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
George lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kriss misses with a right hand
and George counters with a flying knee that drops Kriss! George dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris George!
Chris George 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
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rod Stickmann (ranked 3816 p4p, 397 weight class) and Ruby Abdul (ranked 3916 p4p, 402 weight class). Ruby Abdul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stickmann
vs
Abdul

195 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Kato

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Stickmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruby Abdul!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stickmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stickmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdul.
Stickmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stickmann throws a looping overhand right but Abdul ducks down to avoid it.
Abdul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stickmann throwing a counter right hand but Abdul manages to avoid it.
Abdul looks to land a combination but Stickmann avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Stickmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stickmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdul moves forwards but Stickmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stickmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Abdul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stickmann 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul thuds a left hand into Stickmann's body.
Stickmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul looks to land a combination but Stickmann avoids it well.
Abdul misses with a wild combination.
Stickmann blocks a head kick by Abdul.
Abdul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abdul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruby Abdul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdul throws a lazy head kick
and Stickmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdul misses with a head kick.
Abdul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stickmann lands with a hook. Abdul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abdul moves away from the strike by Stickmann.
Abdul replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stickmann blocks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stickmann misses with a looping right.
Stickmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdul tries to counter with a clinch but Stickmann shakes him off and moves away.
Stickmann throws a jab when Abdul was well out of range.

Stickmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abdul to the ground. Stickmann is now in Abdul's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stickmann landing with the ground and pound.
Stickmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stickmann'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.
Stickmann throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stickmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stickmann stops Abdul from standing up.
Stickmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abdul looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul, not yet.
Stickmann stands and throws Abdul's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Stickmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abdul managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stickmann.
Stickmann tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Abdul tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Abdul looks winded!
Abdul really wants to buck Stickmann off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stickmann landing strikes from the mount and Abdul is in trouble!
Abdul is just holding on here. Stickmann manages to take his back.
Stickmann 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.

Stickmann is working for a rear naked choke. Abdul is not defending it well and Stickmann has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Abdul refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Abdul's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rod Stickmann!
Rod Stickmann took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kato for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Bryant (ranked 5135 p4p, 401 weight class) and Ken Striker (ranked 6394 p4p, 446 weight class). The key to victory for Dwayne Bryant has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bryant
vs
Striker

187 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
23
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Striker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Striker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bryant's guard.
Bryant is looking to sweep but instead, Striker has passed into half guard.
Striker thows a huge punch but Bryant dodges it nicely.
Striker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Striker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Striker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bryant defends it well.
Striker is thwarting Bryant's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Striker is looking for a kimura but Bryant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Striker to get the leverage.
Striker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bryant is trying to maintain the position but Striker is very close to passing his half guard.
Striker controlling the pace.
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bryant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Striker pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Striker in particular looking to stall.
Bryant trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Striker sprawls well.
Bryant wants to clinch up but Striker keeps it at a distance.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.

Striker gets a takedown into half guard.
Bryant is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Striker lands a nice short elbow.

Striker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Striker controlling the action here.
Striker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Striker.

Striker is looking for a kimura but Bryant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Striker to get the leverage.
Striker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Striker lands strikes from half guard.
Striker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bryant taking some punishment here, with Striker in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Striker passes to side control.
Striker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Striker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Striker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bryant trying to control the position.
Striker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now.
Bryant is trying to hold Striker in close to prevent damage but Striker has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker wants to stand up but Bryant is controlling the position.
Striker working over Bryant with some ground and pound. Bryant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.
Striker wants to pass the guard but Bryant is defending well.
Still in half guard, Striker seems content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Striker winds up and cracks Bryant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Striker not doing much here.
Striker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Striker lands a nice short elbow.
Bryant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Striker is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Striker seems content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Striker as Bryant shoots in.
Bryant wants to clinch.

Striker moves into the clinch.

Striker breaks the clinch.
Striker tried to score with a low kick but Bryant checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Striker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bryant's half guard.
Well, if Striker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Striker is going to stand back up.
Striker slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Striker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Striker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Striker drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Striker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Striker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bryant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ken Striker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Striker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Striker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bryant's guard.
Striker slips nicely into half guard.
Bryant is in trouble now - Striker has advanced to mount!
Striker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Striker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Striker scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Striker raining down shots from the mount!
Bryant stops Striker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Striker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bryant working to try and regain half guard.
Striker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker lands a big elbow.
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Striker is landing with some decent strikes but Bryant is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Striker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Striker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bryant to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bryant shrugs it off.
Bryant wants to control but Striker is having none of it.
Striker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bryant can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Striker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Striker controlling the position easily from mount.
Striker working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striker controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Striker lands a couple of good shots and Bryant has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Striker 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Striker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Cook (ranked 6268 p4p, 443 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 5035 p4p, 399 weight class). Cook comes to the cage accompanied by Leave the Light on. Johnson has chosen suge as his entrance music. Toby Cook has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cook
vs
Johnson

190 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Toby Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Cook, which made it look bad.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Cook.
Johnson shoots in but Cook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cook throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cook scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cook's guard.
Cook is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Cook blocks nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cook as Johnson shoots in.
Toby Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
A jab from Cook finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
No joy there for Cook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cook fails to land with a series of punches.

Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Cook is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Cook's guard.
Cook wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cook's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cook is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cook tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

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.
Cook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cook throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Cook gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson looks winded!

Cook moves into the clinch successfully.
Cook trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Cook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Cook looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Cook is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson looks for a takedown but Cook sprawls well.
Cook lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Toby Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Toby Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Cook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Cook is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cook stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cook.
Cook prevents the takedown attempt.
Toby Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Cook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cook wants to break free but Johnson has control.

Johnson manages to pull guard.
Cook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cook throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Cook is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Cook wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cook throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cook throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cook takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Cook.
Cook missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Cook. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a fast counter high kick but Cook manages to duck under it in time.
Cook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cook cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots and misses
letting Cook counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cook's half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Cook is keeping him busy.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Cook is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Cook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cook is looking to clinch.
Cook avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Toby Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cook.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Cook misses.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cook swivels and escapes.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Cook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Cook gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cook.
Cook throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cook as he jumps to the side.
Toby Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cook. Cook gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in but Cook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Cook moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut lands for Cook. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cook.
Cook shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Cook avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Cook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Cook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cook throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Cook stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Cook throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Cook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cook.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cook.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Cook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook fails with the takedown.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toby Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right-left combo lands from Cook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Cook!
After the fight, Toby Cook was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Anthony Johnson spoke after the fight, 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
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landon Cannon (ranked 24595 p4p, 553 weight class) and Hal Green (ranked 5612 p4p, 476 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cannon
vs
Green

172 cm
26
144 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Landon Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hal Green!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green misses with a double jab

and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Green won't be happy with that.

Green bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A punch combination from Green misses.
Cannon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green throws a series of punches but Cannon avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cannon circles away quickly and effectively.
Green throws a combination that misses

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

Cannon is looking for a kimura here.
Green wants to improve his position but Cannon is controlling well.

Green manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Cannon into the cage.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Green has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Green misses with a combination

and Cannon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cannon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A low kick from Green misses

and Cannon counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard.

Cannon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green keeps trying to improve his position.
Cannon trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cannon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.

The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Cannon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Green cracks Cannon with a solid left hand.

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

Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is in close to Cannon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Green landing some decent shots from guard.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Cannon blocks nicely.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cannon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Cannon looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Cannon is breathing heavily.

Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Green gets to his feet - Cannon follows without any prompting.
Green misses with a double jab.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Green throws a leg kick

and Cannon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green trying to control the position here.

Cannon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.

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

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

Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cannon shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hal Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss

and Cannon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Cannon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green wants to get back to full guard.

Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Cannon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is looking for a sweep. Cannon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cannon wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Cannon.
Cannon prevents Green from improving his position.

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.
Green is trying to stand back up but Cannon is controlling him

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

Cannon seems to be looking for submissions.

Cannon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.

Cannon is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cannon wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green looks to land a combination but Cannon avoids it well.
Green throws a leg kick but Cannon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Green won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cannon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Cannon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Cannon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cannon but great work by Green.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Green decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Green misses with a combination

and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Cannon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Green throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green misses with a combination

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

Cannon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Green is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Green has escaped and now he's on top!

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cannon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cannon is tightening it up a little... Green has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Green reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Green taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cannon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Landon Cannon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 4538 p4p, 440 weight class) and Calos Crispy (ranked 6628 p4p, 508 weight class). Ryu Hyabusa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hyabusa
vs
Crispy

192 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Hyabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Calos Crispy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crispy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hyabusa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Crispy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hyabusa to the ground. Crispy is now in Hyabusa's guard.
Hyabusa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crispy wanted to stand there but Hyabusa had control of the position.
Hyabusa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crispy manages to get himself to full guard.

Hyabusa postures up in Crispy's guard and throws a big left but Crispy blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Crispy pushes Hyabusa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hyabusa avoids the head kick by Crispy.
Hyabusa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crispy just manages to avoid it.

Crispy pushes Hyabusa up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispy can't get the takedown.
Hyabusa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crispy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hyabusa moves out of range as Crispy strikes.
Crispy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hyabusa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crispy is defended easily by Hyabusa.
Ryu Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calos Crispy.
Hyabusa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hyabusa throws a shot from downtown. Crispy moves away and avoids it.
Crispy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hyabusa slips under a jab.
Crispy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyabusa sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Crispy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hyabusa to the mat! Hyabusa manages to get full guard.
Hyabusa is pulling down on Crispy's head to control his posture.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryu Hyabusa!
A victorious Ryu Hyabusa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Lati (ranked 3797 p4p, 393 weight class) and Kyung Joong Ho (ranked 2891 p4p, 312 weight class). Lati's entrance music is Ye- Burna Boy. A fine choice. Kyung Joong Ho will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lati
vs
Joong Ho

178 cm
19
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

181 cm
26
156 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Lati!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kyung Joong Ho!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joong Ho throws a nice head kick!
Joong Ho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joong Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lati closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joong Ho's guard.

Joong Ho is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lati presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Lati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lati scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joong Ho tries to clinch up.
Lati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joong Ho's head backwards.

It looks like Kyung Joong Ho has been cut.
Lati definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lati lands a jab to the nose.

Joong Ho is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lati lands a brutal uppercut that launches Joong Ho off his feet! Joong Ho tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Lati!
William Lati retains his lightweight title!
William Lati 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Payne (ranked 3066 p4p, 374 weight class) and Shock Master (ranked 4158 p4p, 459 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Payne
vs
Master

193 cm
22
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Payne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shock Master!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Payne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Master fails to land.
Master is trying to drag Payne to the mat but Payne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Master tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Master back against the cage.
Master misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payne blocking some punches.
Master misses with some punches.
A short left from Master.
Master misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Master.
Master swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne dodges an elbow strike from Master.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master misses with the head strike.
Master lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
Payne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Master goes for a takedown attempt but Payne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Payne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alex Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Master.
Payne blocks an uppercut.
Payne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Master throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne.
Payne is trying to push Master away but Master has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Payne blocks a body shot from Master.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne prevents the takedown attempt.
Alex Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shock Master.
Master misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Master throws an elbow but misses.
Payne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Master tries for a takedown but Payne manages to get underhooks.
Master working aggressively here.
Master misses with some punches.

Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Payne's head coaches at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Payne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Master dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Master scores with a sloppy right hand. Payne should have avoided that one.

Payne takes the fight into the clinch.
Payne blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payne is leaning against Master and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payne blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master.
Master tries to work over Payne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Payne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Master looks winded!
Payne cracks Master with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Shock Master has been cut.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Master bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Master looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payne swats away the attempt to clinch by Master.

Payne gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Payne closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Master quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Payne stands up and beckons Master to join him on the feet.
The fighters circling - Master throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Master's sensitive parts.
Payne connects with a single shot there.

Payne closes the distance and clinches.
Master misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payne misses with a knee strike.
Master misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payne.
Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master.

Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne lunges at Master with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Master's hand.

Payne lands a big right hand that sends Master crashing to the mat! Payne stays standing though and waves Master back to his feet!

Master is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Payne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shock Master's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Payne avoids a kick to the body.
Master paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Master works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Master lands with a good body shot.
Payne moves forwards but Master connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Payne thows a body kick. Master tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Master throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Payne thinks about countering with a head kick.

Payne rushes Master and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Master working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Master is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Master throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Payne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Master can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Master.
Master is breathing heavily.

Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alex Payne is winning the standup battle so far.

Payne moves into range and clinches up with Master.
Master lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Payne.
Master tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Master back against the cage.
Payne blocking some punches.
Master tries a body shot but Payne blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Master as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Master fails to land.
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Payne.
Master has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Master tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payne's elbow.

Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Master lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payne's sensitive parts.

Payne drives through and clinches with Master against the cage.
Master throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne.

Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Payne closes the distance and clinches.
Master working aggressively here.
Master misses with a punch to the body.
Master tries a body shot but Payne blocks it.

Payne breaks from the clinch.
Master takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payne.
Master lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Master moves forwards but Payne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Master tries for a takedown but Payne circles away easily

and Payne counters with a nice right hand that sends Master toppling to the canvas! Master scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Payne finish him?!
Master is still on wobbly legs! Can Payne finish him?
Master leaves his chin hanging out and Payne seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Master crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Payne!
Alex Payne retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Alex Payne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Shock Master stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rio Silva (ranked 2874 p4p, 29 weight class) and Luke Robinson (ranked 7133 p4p, 69 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Robinson

185 cm
26
255 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
22
263 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rio Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva gets the takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Silva is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
I wouldn't like to be where Robinson is right now.
Robinson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.

It looks like Luke Robinson has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Robinson has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That has opened up Luke Robinson's cut even more.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Silva is pulling down on Robinson's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva looking to control.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.

Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.

Robinson successfully pulls guard.
Silva trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

Robinson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silva escapes and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rio Silva!
Rio Silva retains his super heavyweight title!
Rio Silva gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Funky Lotus Style (ranked 2002 p4p, 218 weight class) and Felix Thompson (ranked 6337 p4p, 435 weight class). Lotus Style comes to the cage accompanied by Dançando Lambada. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lotus Style
vs
Thompson

170 cm
26
130 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

169 cm
22
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Pit Bull Development
UnderGround Supplements

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 5 - 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus Style changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Lotus Style manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lotus Style dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Lotus Style's head and hops out.
Lotus Style doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Thompson moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Funky Lotus Style. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thompson drags the fight down to the ground.
Thompson is pulling down on Lotus Style's head to control his posture.
Lotus Style stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus Style wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Lotus Style trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Lotus Style's temple.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Lotus Style is pressing down on Thompson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Lotus Style is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lotus Style controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lotus Style is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Lotus Style escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lotus Style trying to control the position here.

Lotus Style looking for subs off his back but Thompson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lotus Style is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lotus Style avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus Style wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lotus Style is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Lotus Style works his way to full guard. Good work.

Lotus Style looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lotus Style is trying to keep Thompson in close.

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.

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

Lotus Style throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thompson uses it to pass to side control.
Lotus Style tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson trying to control the position but Lotus Style is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lotus Style is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lotus Style closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.

Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lotus Style tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.

Lotus Style has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.

Lotus Style throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thompson escapes and throws Lotus Style's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Lotus Style's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lotus Style is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus Style is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus Style tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lotus Style tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thompson lands a big shot there that rocks Lotus Style but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson wants to control but Lotus Style has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson wants to stand up but Lotus Style is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Lotus Style is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Lotus Style is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Thompson is tapping! Great win for Lotus Style!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Funky Lotus Style!
Funky Lotus Style retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Funky Lotus Style made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.